Coronation Street legend, 73, set to be 'ruthless killer' as she makes huge soap return

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley kicked off Monday's This Morning with the sweetest news, sharing that their colleague Sian Welby is now a proud mum to baby daughter, Ruby. At the start of the show, Ben was first to share: "Welcome to your first This Morning of the week, the music is playing because we are feeling baby love this Monday." Cat chimed in with: "We are, you can almost smell them," before Ben continued: "The good bits, not the bad had bits. We are kicking off the show with very wonderfully happy news.

Coronation Street star Thelma Barlow, 95, is set to return to the screen as she comes out of retirement almost 30 years after leaving the ITV soap.The actress is best known for playing Mavis Wilton in Coronation Street from 1971 to 1997 where she appeared opposite Barbara Knox (Rita Sullivan) and Peter Baldwin (Derek Wilton).The last time Thelma acted was in the film, Florence Foster Jenkins, in 2016 where Meryl Streep played the titular character.Thelma played Mrs. Oscar Garmunder before retiring from acting. However, Thelma will now star in a short film Sleepless in Settle which follows a mother trying to find a wife for her son.

Coronation Street legend Sally Lindsay is a proud mum to her twin sons Victor and Louie - but the TV star usually keeps her boys out of the public eye. So Sally's fans were treated to a rare sight recently when she posed for a photo with the twins during a night out in London's West End.The actress, who is best known for starring in Corrie as Shelley Unwin, attended an anniversary celebration on the Mrs Doubtfire musical at The Shaftesbury Theatre last week and brought two very special guests with her.

Ryan Thomas, who played builder Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street for 16 years before leaving the soap in 2016, returned to his former work place in Manchester city centre last week. The 40 year old actor, who won the latest series of Dancing on Ice at the beginning of this year, returned to the Old Granada Studios in the Castlefield area of Manchester for a friend’s 70th birthday, unaware beforehand that the party venue was located on the site where Coronation Street used to be filmed.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has got fans thinking he may be eyeing up a new role as he reunited with a familiar face. The actor impressed fans recently when he spent a weekend with a number of icons, from both the TV and music industry.

This Morning's Ben Shephard snapped 'don't' at his co-host Cat Deeley live on air, as she made a blunder during the show as the pair discussed the day's upcoming features.

This Morning's Ben Shephard was quick to reprimand his co-host Cat Deeley during Wednesday's episode.The pair were previewing the day's show when they mentioned their upcoming interview with actress Sherrie Hewson. Cat introduced Sherrie: “She’s best known for playing Corrie’s Maureen Holdsworth but now Sherrie Hewson is making history in Hollyoaks as she becomes the show’s oldest serial killer.

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien rocked a hot red as temperatures soared across the country as she was among those representing the soap at the entertainment industry's latest awards bash.

Coronation Street viewers were left feeling 'downhearted' during Monday's episode (June 24) as Gemma Winter-Brown was compelled to resort to drastic measures due to her mounting financial troubles.

Coronation Street icon Sherrie Hewson is making a return to soapland and is set to become the genre's oldest serial killer who will "tear through her victims" on set. The actress and former Loose Women panellist played Maureen Holdsworth on the cobbles for five years in the mid 1990s and revived the character for a period in 2006. Earlier this year, the 73-year-old was announced as Hollyoaks ' newest cast member, playing matriarch Martha Blake, the estranged mum of the late Patrick Blake (Jeremy Sheffield), who was killed by his granddaughter Nico in 2016.

Coronation Street star Rob Mallard has opened up about his health condition - one that he fears isgetting worse and could even potentially end his career on the famous cobbles. Rob, 32, has risen to fame after joining Corrie as Daniel Osbourne, the son of Ken Barlow, since 2016. Now, Rob has opened up about the health battle that could potentially cut his acting career short.

Coronation Street actor Jack P Shepherd, known for playing David Platt on the soap, has proposed to his girlfriend Hanni Treweek. Sharing the news to social media, Hanni shared a stunning selfie of the couple and wrote: "05.06.24 I said YES to forever!!!" as stars such as Michelle Keegan shared their congratulations.The Fool Me Once actress wrote: "Awww congratulations to you both", while co-star Alan Halsall said: "Congratulations to the pair of you xx." Actress Julia Goulding commented: "Such beautiful news! Congratulations to you both, absolutely perfect couple." And co-star Samia Longchambon gushed: "Ahhh amazing news guys! Huge congratulations." The newly engaged couple shared an intimate snap in one photo, with Hanni flashing her stunning diamond ring as her hand was tentatively placed on her future husband's arm.

One of Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien's castmates has said she 'can't cope' after the actress took to social media with a string of snaps in which she stunned alongside her husband and looked fabulous as she soaked up the sun in a bikini.

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has thrown his support behind his former on-screen mum, just as fans predicted her return to Weatherfield. The actor will be known among viewers for playing Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap while his mum Natasha was played by Rachel Leskovac.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd stunned his fans as he was left amazed himself as he continues his lengthy break away from the UK. The actor ditched Weatherfield for more exotic climes as he recently headed off on what appears to be a trip of a lifetime with his girlfriend Hanni Treweek.

Coronation Street enthusiasts are in for a treat as a familiar face is set to make a comeback in the upcoming episodes of the ITV soap. A past character is making a return as part of Abi Franklin's shocking storyline, potentially revealing the person behind her recent distress. Someone has been maliciously creating and circulating deepfake porn videos of Abi.

Simone Ashley opened up about the future of Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma on Bridgerton.

Since she joined the cast of Coronation Street back in 2000, Sue Cleaver has become a familiar face on screens. As Eileen Grimshaw, Sue has been involved in some dramatic storylines, including one which saw her character marry serial killer Pat Phelan. However, Sue recently took some time away from the show and turned her attention to the stage when she joined the cast of Sister Act on its UK tour where she played Mother Superior.

Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear has been spotted in a rare public outing after revealing her battle with dementia.The soap star left fans stunned last year when her husband Scott Brand announced that she had been diagnosed with the condition. Since then, sightings of the Bet Lynch actress have been few and far between, with her last public appearance dating back to October 2023. However, the former Corrie star recently stepped out for a lunch date with her hubby.

Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley was flooded with comments as he was seen reuniting with a former co-star - but not from his soap role. The actor is currently known for portraying George Shuttleworth in the ITV soap.