Coronation Street’s Andy Whyment hits the hot tub with wife Nichola after holiday plans wrecked

Former Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn invited the cameras to join her as she underwent a smear test.This week marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Week – and the actress allowed Lorraine's crew to go behind closed doors and accompany her. Katie is passionate about the subject and has already raised awareness about cervical cancer in an important way.

Ellie Leach has opened up on the emotional moment when her cousin Brooke Vincent asked her to be godmother to her son Mexx. Brooke, 28, gave birth to her and boyfriend Kean Bryan's first child together in October 2019, and has since revealed she is expecting their second child.The Coronation Street star's cousin — who stars alongside her on the hit ITV soap — is godmother to Brooke's firstborn and has now revealed how she was asked to take on the role.

Coronation Street viewers were fighting back the tears as Gail Platt was booted out of number eight on Monday night. Poor Gail has lived in the house for 30 years – and the show's fans weren't happy with her son David's lack of sympathy.

Kimberly Hart-Simpson has revealed she’s pansexual after she signed up to the latest series of Celebs Go Dating.The 34 year old actress, who played escort Nicky Wheatley in Coronation Street, previously said she’s bisexual but has now revealed her pansexuality. Speaking to Mirror ahead of the new series of Celebs Go Dating being released, she explained: “I have dated people who are male, female, transgender.

Brooke Vincent has confirmed she’s having a baby boy as she prepares to welcome her second child. Coronation Street star Brooke, 28, who is already mum to 15-month-old son Mexx with partner Kean Bryan, revealed the news during an Instagram Q+A.

direct to your inboxAnt and Dec have put smiles on faces by confirming their return to the telly on Saturday Night Takeaway.The hosts of the award-winning show sparked delight by posting a picture of the pair 'COVID compliant' filming on set.

direct to your inboxGogglebox fans rejoiced on Friday as the show finally returned for a bumper special.Out favourite armchair critics were back to dish their opinions on the festive telly offerings. But some viewers of the Channel 4 hit were a bit distracted by Stephen Webb's 'new look'.

direct to your inboxAndy Burnham has defended his handling of the crisis at Greater Manchester Police, saying: "I'm absolutely happy to be held to account". The force was put in special measures following a damning inspection report last month which found it failed to record 80,000 crimes in a year.

To soap fans, Alan Igbon will long be remembered as Coronation Street’s Tony Stewart but the 68-year-old made his presence felt in a host of TV dramas and films.

Coronation Street star Alan Igbon has died “peacefully” aged 68, his niece has confirmed.The soap actor, who also starred in Brookside, was best known for playing Tony Stewart, the estranged father of Jason Grimshaw – played by Ryan Thomas – in the ITV programme in 2003. Alan’s niece confirmed the sad news as she shared a tribute to him on Facebook on Monday 4 January.

direct to your inboxAfter a tough year Corrie viewers have been calling for more humour on the famous cobbles in 2021.Coronation Street viewers think the laughs are sadly lacking on the long-running show at the moment and are asking bosses to bring more light relief to their viewing.

Yet another 2020 split?? We guess it really won’t end until midnight tomorrow…

Coronation Street star Charlie Lawson has played Jim McDonald on the Cobbles since 1989.The star, 61, is a rolling character who pops up now and again, but has not appeared on the soap this year. So what is he up to? Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter.