Coronation Street legend returns to work 26 years after retiring her iconic character

Coronation Street fans are speculating that Kit Green might not actually be Bernie Winter's son, and they think they've figured out who he really is. Earlier this year, Bernie (played by Jane Hazlegrove) revealed she has a son named Zodiac, whom she gave up for adoption nearly three decades ago. She only knew that his name was changed from Zodiac to Christopher Green shortly after his birth.

Coronation Street legend Thelma Barlow, who played the iconic Mavis Wilton, has dashed fans' hopes of a return to the cobbles. The 95 year old actress was a fan favourite for over two decades, known for her on-screen partnership with Rita Sullivan (Barbara Knox) in the Kabin and her marriage to Derek Wilton. However, she left the soap in 1997 to run a bed and breakfast in Cumbria.

Coronation Street star Jacob Roberts has admitted Christopher 'Kit' Green is putting on an act as he teased whether the character will be any more 'rogue' in upcoming scenes.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney was heard having ditcher her usual accent - but it wasn't as it seemed. The actress, who hails from Liverpool, is currently seen playing Cassie Plummer in the ITV soap.

Coronation Street fans think they have spotted Kit Green's next move after 'face clue'. The character, played by Jacob Roberts, first appeared in the ITV soap last month.

There's another week of shock news and unexpected discoveries in Coronation Street next week. It starts as Bernie Winter waits for her long-lost son Kit Green in the Rovers to discuss how they tell Gemma Winter and Paul Foreman they have a brother, unaware he is already over at the flat breaking the news.

Coronation Street bade farewell to another of its beloved characters after one of the show's stars decided to move on. Lorna Laidlaw, who portrayed Aggie Bailey, quietly left the ITV soap, The Sun reported on Thursday.

Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has stunned fans by sharing a round-up of pictures from her sunshine getaway with her daughter, with some saying they 'look like sisters'.

Coronation Street actress Lorna Laidlaw, who plays Bailey family matriarch Aggie Bailey has reportedly quit the soap more than 12 months after her last appearance on the cobbles.The 61-year-old star, who became most well known for playing Mrs Tembe in the medial soap Doctors for eight years, last appeared on the show in summer 2023 and has been absent from a number of the Bailey family's major storylines. After last being seen on screen on 12 June 2023, the actress didn't return as part of the storyline in which her son Michael lost his job and was wrongly arrested, nor when her on-screen husband found the body of murder victim Leo Thompkins on his building site.

Coronation Street fans claim to have spotted Kelly Neelan's return to the soap - thanks to her 'double'. The character, played by Millie Gibson, was last seen in Weatherfield back in 2022.

Coronation Street star Lisa George has said she's 'thrilled' as she revealed she's making a move away from the cobbles. The actress is best known for playing Beth Sutherland in the ITV soap.

Coronation Street star Julia Goulding has been branded a 'stunner' by her co-stars after enjoying a celebratory afternoon with her castmates, including her 'boss'. The actress was among the ITV soap's stars who headed to the Tric (Television and Radio Industries Club) Awards.

Emmerdale's Michelle Hardwick, who plays Vanessa Woodfield, on the soap has expressed her disappointment after missing out on a post holiday catch-up with Dancing on Ice star Claire Sweeney and her partner, boxing legend Ricky Hatton.The 53 year old TV star, who met Hatton on the winter sports show, recently whisked him away to Tenerife, sharing lovely snapshots of their getaway with her Instagram followers. Now, the couple has jetted off to Majorca for another sunny retreat. On Sunday 23 June, Claire updated her fans about their Spanish escapade, sharing an enchanting photo of herself and Ricky outside a bar and writing: "Lovely weekend in Majorca with @rickyhitmanhatton x".

Sherrie Hewson is reportedly set to make soap history as the oldest serial killer as she joins the cast of Hollyoaks nearly 20 years after her departure from Coronation Street. The 73 year old actress is best known for her role as Maureen Holdsworth, Bill Webster's ex-wife, in the popular ITV soap during the 90s, with a brief return in 2006. Corrie fans will remember Maureen's dramatic exit following Bill's affair with local icon Audrey Roberts.

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.

There are shocks aplenty in Coronation Street next week and there's also a new arrival. Starting with Toyah Habeeb and she's horrified when she finds her sister Leanne Battersby showing Amy Barlow an Institute video to help relieve her stress and realises she is considering investing.

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 enthusiasts believe there’s a ‘predictable’ baby storyline on the horizon following a steamy affair between two characters. In a gripping episode on Tuesday 18 June, Toyah Battersby and her brother-in-law Nick Tilsley ended up in bed together after bonding over the drama involving Toyah's sister Leanne Battersby. Nick became increasingly frustrated with his wife Leanne's fixation on 'the institute' and her mentor Rowan Cunliffe, particularly after they started making threats towards Toyah.Toyah has been determined to reveal Rowan and the Institute as fraudulent, while Leanne has been completely taken in, oblivious to the fact she's being conned.