Coronation Street favourite Jude Riordan congratulated by fans and co-stars as he shares personal achievement

With drama following them at every corner, ever since they took to the cobbles in 1983, the Websters have become one of Coronation Street’s most famous families. From divorces to kidnapping plots to secret children, the family isn't a group to live on the quiet side of life. But outside of the soap, the Webster stars have gone on to do everything from performing on Dancing On Ice to winning an MBE.

They’ve both walked on the Coronation Street cobbles, but now former ITV soap actresses Kym Marsh and Rachel Leskovac have landed roles in the reboot of Waterloo Road.The revived BBC drama will soon return to our screens after a seven year absence with a line-up of original and new cast members. Now it’s been revealed that actress and TV presenter Kym, 45, will be stepping into the shoes of school canteen worker Nicky Walters, who is also mum to two pupils who attend the secondary school.

Soap star Sally Carman recently gave fans a glimpse inside her lavish home, and it's worlds away from Abi Franklin's abode at 13 Coronation Street. The actress, 40, first joined the hit ITV soap back in 2017, and over recent years she's found herself at the centre of several dramatic storylines. Away from the cobbles, Sally is engaged to co-star Joe Duttine, 51, who is famed for his portrayal of Tim Metcalfe, with the pair planning to tie the knot later this year.

Rebecca Ryan is currently starring in Coronation Street. where she lights up screens as Lydia Chambers.The soap star first appeared on the cobbles last December and has been involved in a number of dramatic storylines since her arrival. Her scenes on screen have led viewers curious to find out more about the actress, especially her real-life sibling costar.

Coronation Street actor Chris Gascoyne has portrayed the role of Peter Barlow since joining the hit ITV soap in 2000. While the actor has been on the soap for two decades, there isn't a lot we know about Chris’ life away from cameras. But last year we were introduced the star's wife Caroline Harding after she joined the cobbles for a second time.

Coronation Street fans were left fuming when they discovered that the soap had been cancelled in favour of live FA Cup coverage. As Corrie fans tuned in to ITV on Friday 4 February they were expecting to catch up with the latest goings on in Weatherfield, but instead they were greeted with the Manchester United v Middlesbrough match, which kicked off at 8pm. While Coronation Street had announced the changes and aired extra episodes throughout the week to make up for it, that didn’t stop diehard fans from feeling disappointed that they weren’t getting their Friday soap fix.

Avid Coronation Street viewers are over the moon as they can finally visit the set of the ITV soap once again. Coronation Street The Tour will make its much-welcomed return from Saturday March 12, as dedicated soap fans will get the chance to walk down the iconic cobbles and take in the sights of the other parts of the famous set.The tour has not been able to take place for the past two years because of Covid-19 restrictions, but general tickets are now available for select weekends throughout the rest of the year.

Coronation Street actress Sally Dynevor was all-smiles as she showed off her MBE in a series of images as she posed outside Windsor Castle on Wednesday, February 2. The 58 year old soap star was awarded the medal for her services to drama and entertainment after spending a whopping 36 years on the cobbles. The mum-of-three, who recently debuted a new hairdo, opted to wear a smart black suit that featured satin lapels, and teamed it with a buttoned up white blouse for her special occasion.The shirt was designed with frilly tulle on the collar, and featured a single pearl instead of a button at the top.

Judi Dench and Benedict Cumberbatch are among the stars named in Vogue’s annual Hollywood portfolio. The glossy, high fashion magazine has named 25 actors, including Halle Berry, Peter Dinklage and Cate Blanchett, for its special piece in its March edition to mark awards season. Veteran actor Dame Judi, 87, looked stylish in a red coat paired with a retro pair of red heart-shaped sunglasses, while posing against an autumnal backdrop.

Soap star Sue Nicholls has became a staple to our TV screens over the years, having portrayed Audrey Roberts on Coronation Street for nearly 43 years. The popular actress, 78, is a firm favourite amongst fans of the hit ITV soap, and has found herself at the centre of several dramatic storylines throughout the years. Sue has won numerous awards for her role on Coronation Street, and she also found love on the soap, going on to enjoy a long marriage with one of her co-stars.

Coronation Street fans were quick to praise the soap's 'powerful' scenes on Monday night.

Coronation Street viewers have been familiar with soap favourite Sue Nicholls for 43 years.

Sean Ward appeared on Coronation Street years ago, but many fans have forgotten who the actor starred as on the cobbles. The 33 year old has opened up about the financial hardships he has faced since leaving the hit ITV show and how his anti-vax beliefs have led him to becoming homeless.The actor joined Coronation Street in October 2014 when he was cast as a criminal drug dealer, Calum Logan. Calum was involved in a relationship with Kylie Platt (played by Paula Lane) and his storylines focused on how he used their son to start conflict with Platt’s family.

Former Coronation Street actor Sean Ward has admitted that he had to give up his house after sharing his anti-vax views led to his work drying up.

We know and love (or sometimes love to hate!) their characters on screen, but now it’s time to discover all the behind-the-scenes secrets from our favourite soap stars. In our exclusive interview, Soap Stars Coming Clean, OK! 's finding out all the juicy gossip about what happens when the cameras stop rolling, as well as the actors’ favourite memories with their co-stars so far. We recently caught up with Coronation Street actress, Elle Mulvaney, who plays Amy Barlow, to talk about how the younger cast are all best friends, fond memories of working with late soap legend Anne Kirkbride, and what she said to the Queen when HRH was a guest of honour on the Street.

Former Coronation Street actor Sean Ward has shared how his anti-vax views have led to him becoming homeless after being unable to secure enough work. Sean, 33, shared how he has ended up giving up his four bedroom house and putting his things in storage after he couldn’t get enough work and once he couldn’t pay the storage bill either, his things ended up being sold.The star says he is now sleeping on a mattress on the floor in the spare room of a friend. Actor Seans posted some photos of himself attending an anti-vax protest earlier this year, and has since shared on Instagram how he has lost almost everything due to his beliefs.

Coronation Street stars Elle Mulvaney, Harriet Bibby, Tanisha Gorey and James Jack Ryan have all enjoyed a night out together. Jack – who recently made a return to the ITV soap as Jacob Hay – shared a photo on his Instagram story of Harriet, 23, Tanisha, 19 and Elle, 19, who plays friends Summer, Asha and Amy in the soap, as well as being friends in real-life.The three women were all smiles as they enjoyed a break from their filming schedules, where they play school friends on the Corrie cobbles.