Michelle Keegan has said she's 'ready and available' as she jokingly eyed up a new job that you could say is a far cry from her acting work. The actress has recently returned to the UK following her second stint filming her next drama in Australia.
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Wendi Peters, famed for her role as the outspoken Cilla Battersby-Brown on Coronation Street, appears to have found love again after her marriage split – and has made it Instagram official with her new beau. The soap favourite is now said to be dating carpet fitter Gareth Wale for a few months, with Wendi seemingly introducing Gareth to her family.
The 56-year-old actress, who bid farewell to the Weatherfield cobbles a decade ago and currently appears in the soon-to-be-cancelled Doctors, has been enjoying some swoon-worthy dates with Gareth.
Over Easter, the couple took a dreamy getaway to the Cotswolds, where Wendi shared photos with her followers. This fresh romance comes after Wendi's split from her former partner Kenny Linden after 20 years.
An insider told The Sun at the time: “Wendi and Kenny were together for a long time and had a mostly happy marriage but grew apart. "Wendi is focusing on her new role in Doctors and looking ahead to the future.” According to the insider at the time, the couple’s grown up daughter, fellow actress Gracie is still living with her father, with the couple having previously gone through seven rounds of IVF in order to conceive her.
Away from his life as an actor and masseuse, Kenny was recently registered blind due to a rare hereditary condition PXE (pseudoxanthoma elasticum), which affects only around 1,500 people in the UK. It isn’t the only health battle Kenny has faced in recent years either, as Wendi also opened up about a previous health scare he had suffered during a 2014 interview.
She previously said: "We had been together six months when we visited my parents and Kenny said he wasn't feeling well," says Wendi. "Then he had a major stomach haemorrhage and vomited blood all over
.Michelle Keegan has said she's 'ready and available' as she jokingly eyed up a new job that you could say is a far cry from her acting work. The actress has recently returned to the UK following her second stint filming her next drama in Australia.
Actress Helen Worth has delivered a heartbreaking goodbye message after announcing that she has quit her role in Coronation Street after five decades. Helen, who is 73 and currently celebrating 50 years as Gail, said in her announcement: “This year felt like the perfect time to leave the show after celebrating 50 years in the most wonderful job on the most wonderful street in the world.” She went on to explain: “I made the decision at the start of the year and spoke to the producers who were very kind and understanding.
Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has been teased by his co-stars as he revealed he's ditched the UK with his girlfriend. It's fair to say that the actor is a far cry from Weatherfield as he took to social media with updates from his incredible trip.
Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney appeared to hint that she'd be up for taking a big leap in her romance with Ricky Hatton as she spent the weekend celebrating love. The actress took a break from Weatherfield to enjoy the nuptials of her pals in Majorca.
Lupita Nyong’o is opening up about fears, love and her personal achievements.
Eamonn Holmes let fans in on his personal relationships in a conversation on GB news before announcing his split from Ruth Langsford. During a chat with co-host Isabel Webster, they reminisced about past disagreements.
Queen Camilla recently revealed that she is a fan of Netflix's hit show Bridgerton as she walked around a garden inspired by the Regency-themed drama at the Chelsea Flower Show. And while the Queen is an avid reader, she is certainly not one to shy away from soap operas and other popular TV shows.
Amid divorce rumours for presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, it's reported the pair are about to go through even more heartache. The couple that presented This Morning together until 2021 have reportedly called time on their 14 year marriage. Now, the pair are apparently deciding who will get custody of their beloved dog, Maggie, which they currently share.
Eamonn Holmes has revealed an unexpected new career direction following the publicised split from his wife, Ruth Langsford.
Tina O'Brien is once again at the centre of a major storyline on Coronation Street.
Prince Harry has been advised to cease his public criticisms of the Royal Family if he wishes to reconcile with his father, according to an expert.
This Morning sparked a lively debate with the topic "separate rooms: the key to a happy marriage" during the episode today, Tuesday 21 May.The show featured Emma Parsons-Reid and her 'soulmate' partner Kevin, who despite being happily married, sleep in separate beds after exhausting all options to improve their shared sleeping situation. Linda Lusardi also joined the conversation, advocating for the importance of sharing a bedroom for maintaining a strong connection in a relationship.
Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has ditched the UK as she reportedly takes a 'short break' away from the cobbles. The actress joined the ITV soap last year, making her debut in June 2023 as Cassie Plummer.
Coronation Street has confirmed Lauren Bolton's killer is set to be revealed in a 'climatic week of episodes'. Will Roy Cropper finally be found innocent? Or will he face life imprisonment for a crime he didn't commit?
Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has been flooded with messages of praise as she told fans 'that's a wrap!' The actress is famed for playing Eileen Grimshaw in the long-running show.
Ainsley Harriott, one of Britain's most popular TV chefs, announced his split from wife Clare after a 23-year marriage in 2012.The culinary personality and his spouse mutually decided to part ways, although things remain amicable between the pair. At the time, a representative for Ainsley, now 67, stated: "Following media speculation, Ainsley and Clare confirm that they are currently living apart." They added: "Their separation is completely amicable and, as yet, they have no definite plans for the future." Echoing the respectful nature of their split, the statement continued: "They remain close and, together with their family, they ask that their privacy be respected." The statement concluded with the words: "They will be making no further comment.", reports the Mirror.
Coronation Street star Jane Danson was quickly flooded with messages from her co-stars as she celebrated her anniversary with her husband. The actress, from Bury, has been with actor Robert Beck for more than two decades.
Former Coronation Street star Lucien Laviscount has shared his link to David Beckham whom he credits for getting him into acting. The actor appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (May 16) to discuss his new film.
Ricky Hatton has spoken out for the first time about his new romance with Claire Sweeney as he shared what he 'really likes' about the Coronation Street star. The pair first got tongues wagging about a relationship after being spotted on a series of pub dates throughout spring.
Coronation Street star Jack Carroll has been supported by his co-stars as they watched him celebrate a major recognition away from the cobbles. Viewers will know that the actor and comedian joined the ITV soap earlier this year as Bobby, the nephew of Weatherfield favourite Carla Connor.