Coronation Street's Andy Whyment 'signs six-figure deal to remain on soap as Kirk'

Next week's Coronation Street sees Tyrone Dobbs emotionally confess to the police that Hope Stape started the fire at his and Alina Pop's flat. Only recently, soap watchers were left in tears as Alina discovered that she had tragically miscarried her baby boy in heartbreaking scenes following the blaze.

Coronation Street favourite Norris Cole is reportedly going to be killed off in dramatic scenes on the ITV soap after actor Malcolm Hebden left in 2017. According to a source, the cast and crew have filmed the character’s funeral this week, and will see tributes from the likes of stalwart Ken Barlow (Bill Roache), Gail Platt (Helen Worth) and Mary Taylor (Patti Clare).

Coronation Street's Zeedan Nadir is on his way back to Weatherfield after a three-year absence - but what seedy secret is he hiding and how will it impact on his family? Qasim Akhtar, who plays Zeedan, has started filming his return scenes and will be back on screen from mid-September as he rejoins the Nazir family. However, it's not guaranteed to be a joyful family reunion as it sounds as though Zeedan will be bringing an awful lot of trouble with him.

Coronation Street actor Andy Whyment has given a glimpse inside his cruise trip with his wife Nichola and children Thomas and Hollie.The Corrie legend, 40, who has played Kirk Sutherland on the cobbles since 2000, has given a glimpse inside his luxurious 10-day cruise with his 406,000 Instagram followers. Andy revealed how he spent his holiday on-board the MSC Cruises Virtuosa which features an indoor promenade and five pools including one of the biggest waterparks at sea.

Emmerdale's April Windsor and Coronation Street's Hope Stape are sisters in real life but the pair also have a soap-star brother. Leeds-born Amelia Flanagan, 13, has starred as April in the ITV soap since 2014, while her younger sister Isabella Flanagan, 10, has played Hope, the daughter of Fiz Stape, since 2017.

Chris Flanagan has praised his two daughters, Amelia and Isabella, for doing such a "great job" amid their big storylines on Emmerdale and Coronation Street.

Meghan Markle will be the subject of an unauthorised biography from journalist Tom Bowen, after he reportedly landed a six-figure advance to write the book.The writer has confirmed that he has been researching the Duchess of Sussex for a year and speaking to anyone who knows Meghan and her husband Prince Harry. He told The Express: "I'm writing it now.

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The Chase star Anne Hegerty has revealed she’d love to land a role in ITV soap Coronation Street. Speaking during a recent episode of the popular afternoon ITV quiz show, Anne, also known as The Governess, confessed she’d be more than up for walking down the iconic cobbles, saying: “please cast me.” Anne made the admission during a chat with The Chase host Bradley Walsh when a former Corrie actress’ name was one of the possible answers to the question she was tackling.

Clearing the air. Prince Harry did not sign a four-book deal, with one set to be released upon his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II’s death, despite reports to the contrary, a spokesperson confirmed to Us Weekly.

Max George has revealed he has been in talks with Coronation Street about a role - but won't be joining soapland any time soon.The singer rose to fame with The Wanted, but is now looking at a career in acting and said that he was setting his sights high with Hollywood rather than on soaps closer to home.

Coronation Street viewers were heartbroken when Fiz and Tyrone broke up earlier this year, with the mechanic going on to start a relationship with new girlfriend Alina. But now Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone Dobbs, has teased a reunion between the ITV soap’s previously much-loved couple, admitting he’d “love” to see them back together in the future.

Coronation Street fans were left "heartbroken" on Monday's episode after Alya Nazir and Ryan Connor split after he ended up in Daisy Midgeley’s bed.The emotional scenes came about after Ryan, played by Ryan Prescott, enjoyed a drunken night out with Daisy, played by Charlotte Jordan.Things took a dramatic turn when a hungover Ryan woke up in Daisy’s bed the next morning unable to recall the night before and begged her to stay quiet, saying: "If I had been unfaithful to her, I would have

Charlotte Jordan first stepped onto the set of Corrie back in November 2020 during the height of lockdown and since then the actress has caught the attention of many screen viewers. The 25-year-old plays Daisy Midgeley, step-daughter to Jenny Connor (who is played onscreen by Sally Ann Matthews) and has already been involved in some major storylines in the past year and become a firm favourite for Corrie viewers.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale’s production teams have been warned they’re at risk of shutting down due to a rising number of coronavirus cases on TV series.The soaps have reportedly been sent an email warning they need to keep up the current restrictions in place in order to prevent any more disruption to their output. In the email, obtained by MailOnline , John Whiston, director of ITV drama in the North, said there had been an “alarming number of cases on both shows”.