Coronation Street fans say 'don't forget' as they're reminded of soap heartthrob

Comedian and actress Helen Lederer, known for her role in Absolutely Fabulous, is about to appear on Coronation Street. Helen joins the cast as Elspeth who catches the eye of Ken Barlow, played by William Roache. In the episode to air on Wednesday 27 March, Ken spots Elspeth during a singles cocktail night at the Chariot Square Hotel.

Soap stars are some of the highest paid names on television with famous characters from EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale raking in millions. While having a job on the telly may seem like more than enough, some actors bring in even more cash thanks to sponsorship deals on social media and side hustles selling video messages to their biggest fans.

Helen Lederer has revealed more about her guest stint in Coronation Street after it was revealed she'll be joining the iconic programme. The actress and comedian will make an appearance in the ITV soap later this month as her chracter catches the eye of Ken Barlow.

Coronation Street has revealed a first look at Ken Barlow's latest storyline as he gets another new love interest played by an Absolutely Fabulous star. It has been revealed that Helen Lederer will be guest-starring in the ITV soap in upcoming scenes.

Coronation Street fans fear they have been 'robbed' of seeing Mason Radcliffe get his comeuppance after an update in the bullying storyline. Viewers of the ITV soap have seen the Weatherfield High student relentless in his bullying campaign against Liam Connor ever since his arrival on screens last year.

Coronation Street have said something 'will be wrong' if a trio of the soap's actors don't win awards for their latest performances. Charlie Wrenshall and Luca Toolan have been breaking viewers' hearts with the ITV soap's harrowing bullying storyline.

Coronation Street fans have pointed out the same Harvey Gaskell blunder that Adam Barlow and Damon Hay could use to their advantage after his latest revenge attempts.

Coronation Street's Dylan Wilson, played by Liam McCheyne, is set to take the blame for nasty bully Mason Radcliffe (Luca Toolan), after being framed by him in the episode on Wednesday 6 March - and fans are fuming.The drama continued as Dylan confessed that he was one of the teens bullying Liam Connor (Charlie Wrenshall), and finally admitted that Mason threatened him with a knife. His mum, Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon), and stepdad Gary Windass (Mikey North), were furious and took a scared Liam to the police station. After his confession, Craig Tinker (Colson Smith), and another officer visited number 11 explaining they believed a zombie knife used in an attack is in the house.

Coronation Street residents are left stunned when both Daniel Osborne (Rob Mallard) and Roy Cropper (David Neilson) are questioned about Lauren Bolton’s (Cait Fitton) disappearance with one later arrested on suspicion of murder. With Lauren having mysteriously vanished, DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers), is on the case looking for the missing girl and fears for the worst when blood is found in the flat.

Coronation Street star Calum Lill has been told to 'try harder' after getting a slight telling off by a family member over his latest soap scenes. The actor joined the ITV soap last year as solicitor Joel Deering who quickly struck up a romance with Dee-Dee Bailey.

A Coronation Street star has admitted she's 'gutted' as Tracy Barlow and Steve McDonald's marriage came crashing down. As viewers of the ITV soap know, Tracy has been having an affair with retired footballer Tommy Orpington.

Steve McDonald finally found out about wife Tracy Barlow's affair in sad scenes in Coronation Street.Tracy (Kate Ford) has been having a fling with decorator Tommy Orpington (Matt Milburn) behind Steve's (Simon Gregson) back. To make matters worse, Steve idolises Tommy as he is a former Weatherfield County player. However, in Monday's (26 February) episode, Tracy and Tommy's secret was finally exposed after Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) saw them in bed together and realised what was going on.

Coronation Street star Matt Milburn has hinted at his soap future as he addressed what he thinks his character would like to happen with cobbles icon Tracy Barlow. As viewers of the ITV soap know, the actor's character Tommy Orpington recently returned to Weatherfield.

Coronation Street's Matt Milburn has joked that working with some of the soap's stars is 'hard work'. The actor recently returned to the ITV soap as retired Weatherfield County footballer Tommy Orpington.

Coronation Street's Matt Milburn, who plays Tommy Orpington, is reportedly leaving the soap, causing heartbreak as his character's spicy affair with Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford) continues. Kevin Webster, portrayed by Michael Le Vell, revealed that the former Weatherfield County player - now a painter and director - will be saying goodbye to the cobbles for Spain next week.

Tracy Barlow looks set to be left with no choice but to come clean about her affair with Tommy Orpington as Steve McDonald gets back down on one knee and re-proposes next week in Coronation Street.

Coronation Street fans have discovered the truth about Joel Deering after months of suspicion. Viewers of the ITV soap haven't trusted the solicitor ever since he arrived in Weatherfield as a duty solicitor helping Lauren Bolton.

Coronation Street's Joel Deering (Calum Lill) might be hiding another secret about his real plans for Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) on the ITV soap. Fans think there's more to the story after Joel’s lies started to unravel in the latest episode. Dee-Dee was heartbroken when she discovered what her new boyfriend had been keeping from her.

There’s lots of drama in store for the McDonalds in Wednesday's episode of Coronation Street according to Matt Milburn - who plays Tommy Orpington. Tommy, the professional footballer turned decorator has been having an affair with Corrie’s very own serial cheater, Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford).Tracy started playing away when her husband, Steve McDonald, left to visit Emma Brooker in France but has continued the affair since Steve returned. However, the betrayal is set to be outed very soon as in tonight’s episode, Steve's best mate Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) spots Tracy having sex through the window.

Coronation Street star Matt Millburn was quick to correct Lorraine Kelly when she suggested his mum has been helping him with his affair storyline. The actor appeared on the presenter's ITV show on Wednesday (February 21) to talk about his latest storyline in the soap.