Coronation Street introduces Lauren Bolton's 'mum' as Roy Cropper gets into shock fight

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon was quick to jokingly defend herself after being busted by her co-star getting a bit sleepy on set. The actress reprised her role in the ITV soap as Bethany Platt just a few months ago with the character making her reappearance just as the New Year arrived in Weatherfield.

Coronation Street enthusiasts are piecing together the mystery of who's behind the sinister death threats to Dee-Dee Bailey.The solicitor has been tirelessly working to secure bail for Roy Cropper, who's been accused of murdering Lauren Bolton. Despite Lauren's disappearance months ago and the discovery of substantial blood evidence in her apartment, fans know that Roy is innocent and someone else is behind the grim act.

Coronation Street fans have pieced together a potential new family twist for missing Lauren Bolton after eagle eyed viewers spotted a clue during a recent behind the scenes video. As regular viewers will know, it's been nearly two months since the teenager vanished from the cobbles and fans are convinced one character definitely 'knows something' about her disappearance.

Coronation Street star Cait Fitton has shared a fresh message to another of her former colleagues amid her exit. The actress hasn't been seen on the ITV soap for months after her character Lauren Bolton suddenly disappeared.

Coronation Street fans think they've worked out a potential paternity twist after figuring out who 'knows something' about Lauren Bolton's disappearance. It's almost two months since the teenager suddenly went missing from the cobbles.

In a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday's visit (17 April) to Coronation Street, Bobby Crawford implicated a new suspect in the Lauren Bolton murder case, as he valiantly tried to protect Weatherfield favourite Roy Cropper. As regular viewers will know, Roy was recently wrongly accused of Lauren's murder after she mysteriously vanished.

ITV Coronation Street spoilers have hinted at a grim storyline next week as the case of missing Lauren Bolton takes a sinister turn. Recently, Roy Cropper found himself accused of the murder of missing teen Lauren despite his innocence, and things are set to worsen for him. In forthcoming scenes, Sam Blakeman assures Nina Lucas that he will take Freddie the dog for a walk before school.

Coronation Street fans are predicting it will all 'end in tears' as they claim to have figured out who had really kidnapped - and possibly killed - Lauren Bolton. The teenager's disappearance, which took place in February, continues to rule life on the cobbles as Roy Cropper was charged with her murder.

Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown has revealed a detail about her latest scenes that viewers may - or may not - have missed as she seemed to confirm she was suffering from an injury at the time of filming.

David Neilson, who plays the beloved character Roy Cropper in Coronation Street, has a life that's almost as eventful as his on-screen persona.

ITV Coronation Street fans believe they've finally figured out a way to Roy Cropper's freedom after a clue on Wednesday evening.

Coronation Street viewers have been left on the edge of their seats after noticing another "missing" character, fuelling speculation about who really took Lauren Bolton.The drama unfolded recently when Roy Cropper was arrested and became the prime suspect in the disappearance of the young girl.The Weatherfield community has been rocked by the sudden vanishing of Lauren, who had earlier left her flat in a hurry, leaving behind an unlocked door and worried friend, Bobby. Although Lauren's departure from the cobbles was never shown on-screen, it's known that she confided in Roy before disappearing without a trace.

Kimberly Hart-Simpson, who is known for portraying Nicky Wheatley on Coronation Street, has shared that she heartbreakingly said goodbye to her auntie, Patricia Walker, this week for a final time as she attended her funeral service. The actress, who left the cobbles in 2022 but is set to return to the soap in upcoming episodes, took to Instagram to document the sad day, sharing a picture of the order of service and writing: "Today we said a goodbye to my Auntie.

Coronation Street has shared a first look at the moment Roy Cropper takes to the stand after being charged with Lauren Bolton's murder. The teenager has been missing since the end of February and the cafe owner has been the prime suspect in her disappearance - which soon became a murder probe.

Coronation Street has announced a major comeback in the Lauren storyline - and Bethany should be on high alert.The soap has confirmed that Kimberly Hart Simpson will reprise her role as Nicky Wheatley, as Weatherfield continues its search for the 'missing' Lauren. Lauren Bolton, the young teenager, vanished several weeks ago, with Roy Cropper currently under suspicion for her disappearance or possible death.The police are convinced of foul play after DS Swain noted that the blood found at her flat was consistent with an assault.

Coronation Street's much loved character Roy Cropper is to be dealt a blow, when he is charged with murder.The cafe owner, who has been part of the ITV soap since 1995, will spend time behind bars accused of killing missing teenager Lauren Bolton. Roy has found himself as the number on suspect after DS Lisa Swain found out he deep cleaned Lauren's flat after she mysteriously disappeared. When the hunt for the young girl became a murder inquiry Roy was taken in for questioning.

Coronation Street's Roy Cropper is to be dealt a devastating blow this week when he is charged with the murder of missing teenager Lauren Bolton. The much-loved cafe owner has been DS Lisa Swain’s number one suspect since he misguidedly deep-cleaned Lauren’s flat after she mysteriously disappeared.

It's time for Dylan Wilson to face the music next week while there's a shock update for Roy Cropper in Coronation Street. Starting with Roy and the beloved cafe owner gets himself into more trouble amid news about Lauren Bolton's murder case.

The boss of Coronation Street has spoken up after an actor said the show is not "worth watching" anymore. Fans of the soap have been vocal in recent months as Corrie dives into darker storylines, from Roy Cropper accidentally implicating himself in the apparent murder of Lauren Bolton to Paul Foreman's battle with Motor Neurone Disease and Toyah Battersby's upcoming revelation that she buried a stillborn child 20 years prior.

Jack Carroll has revealed he's returned to filming for Coronation Street and teased his character Bobby's upcoming storylines.The actor portrays the nephew of Weatherfield legend Carla Connor (Alison King) in the hit soap. Bobby is the son of Carla's brother Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis), who is serving life in prison for murdering Tina McIntyre.