Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley made birthday claim hours before 'cakegate' as she's accused of 'cardinal sin' by ITV star

Coronation Street fans were left heartbroken on Wednesday ( 23 August) when Paul Foreman’s Motor Neurone Disease took another devastating turn as he found he was unable to climb the stairs to his home. As regular viewers will know, Paul was diagnosed with the incurable degenerative condition earlier this year, which over time will gradually impact on his ability to move, to speak, to eat and even to breathe on his own.

Coronation Street star Luke Delaney, who played Dave Fairchild in the ITV soap, was rushed to the hospital after suffering from a knee injury.The actor updated his fans on his injury as he shared a snap to social media while he was sat in a waiting room, with his leg in a brace, at Wythenshawe Hospital in Greater Manchester. Luke, who is also a bodybuilder, claimed the injury was either an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or medial collateral ligament (MCL) as he captioned the post: “One injury after another this year. Potential MCL/ACL tear now”.

Holly Willoughby will be seen in a different light this week as she makes her acting debut on an ITV drama. Viewers are used to seeing Holly, 42, front This Morning alongside several co-hosts including Josie Gibson, Craig Doyle and Alison Hammond since Phillip Schofield stepped down from the programme earlier this year.

Coronation Street star Stephanie Davis was taken to hospital after suffering a nasty ankle injury. The 30 year old actress, who plays Courtney Vance on the Cobbles, told how she was left on crutches and could not lift her leg following the painful incident. She took to her Instagram page to update fans on her condition after suffering the injury.

Faye Brookes is a blushing bride-to-be in the first photos of her sampling wedding dresses. Set to tie the knot with fiancé Iwan Lewis later this month, the 35 year old Coronation Street cast member has been busy modelling three separate gowns for the Instagram crowd. These elegant insights were celebrated by Faye's followers, who responded: "What an amazing day and life you are going to have.

Eagle eyed Coronation Street fans are convinced they may have spotted a ‘hidden clue’ this week that could hold the key to Stephen Reid’s downfall after getting away with three murders so far. As regular viewers will know, Stephen has so far murdered three residents of Weatherfield without being caught by police, with Leo Thompkins, the latter's father Teddy and Rufus Donahue all among his victims.

Coronation Street favourite Tyrone Dobbs was given the shock of his life on Wednesday night's visit to the ITV soap, 16 August, when he came face to face with his mother, after believing she had died years ago. The popular mechanic had always been lead to believe his mum had died when he was still a child after she had struggled with substance abuse, something his grandmother Evelyn Plummer had always reiterated.

It's never a dull day on Coronation Street and Wednesday's visit to the cobbles will be no different as Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) is set to discover the truth about his mother, on 16 August.Tyrone leaves a message for his grandmother Evelyn (Maureen Lipman) telling her that it is the girl's show at the Bistro and they would love for her to come and show her support but she decides against attending telling Cassie (Claire Sweeney) that she can't leave her on her own. Cassie however as other ideas and heads to the Bistro where Tyrone asks if she's heard anything from Evelyn, only for Cassie to tell Tyrone that she's his mum.

Former Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent has opened up on the ‘annoying’ health condition she has developed on a family holiday. The 31 year old actress, who played Sophie Webster on the cobbles for almost 20 years, took to Instagram to seek advice from fans after getting prickly heat while on a sun-soaked cruise. Brooke revealed she was suffering from the condition as she uploaded a bikini selfie that showed her reddened chest.

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As Coronation Street ’s resident villain Stephen Reid comes face to face with the ghost of his past this week, all eyes will undoubtedly be on the serial killer as he attends a memorial service for his former business associate Rufus Donahue. Playing innocent, Stephen smoothly pretends he is deeply troubled by the loss of his former colleague, even as Rufus’ son Jools quizzes him on how he knew his dad.

Catherine Tyldesley has taken to social media for the first time since she branded claims she was involved in trying to bag free cakes for her upcoming birthday as 'cakegate'. The row ensued when a bakery owner hit out after it revealed it had declined a PR company's request on behalf of an unidentified 'well-known' celebrity asking for the sweet treats for a 40th birthday in September.

Time flies by as a soap fan-favourite celebrated a big milestone birthday this week.Tina O'Brien has been a familiar face on Coronation Street since she was just sweet 16, joining in 1999, as Sarah Platt but as quick as a flash the blonde actress has turned 40. Growing up on our screens, the star has brought us countless incredible storylines including the coverage of hard hitting topics like teenage pregnancy, through to defending her daughter after she was the victim of abuse.This week on-set her on-screen family and friends couldn't resist celebrating her big 4-0 in style with a beautiful array of flowers including massive sunflowers and fluffy pink peonies.

Coronation Street star Colson Smith, known for his role as Craig Tinker on the cobbles, has opened up to his fans in a post on social media where he admitted he has a huge fear of ageing ahead of him turning 25 this weekend.

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien gave fans a glimpse into her low-key birthday celebrations after regularly stunning fans with her age. The actress celebrated a major milestone on Monday (August 7) as she turned 40.

Coronation Street star Colson Smith appears to have revealed his fear of ageing as he told fans 'I'm not okay' ahead of his birthday this weekend. The actor took to Instagram with a selfie when he shared that he'll be celebrating another trip around the sun on Sunday (August 13).

Former Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon was among those sending birthday messages to Tina O'Brien as she celebrated a milestone birthday. The actress turned 40 on Monday (August 7) with her age often causing a shock for fans who have watched her grow on-screen since she was 16 as Sarah Platt.

Coronation Street's Ryan Connor is set to collapse next week as he continues with his addiction to steroid injections, spoilers have revealed. Ryan has been struggling in recent months, following the acid attack that has left him with facial scars. Ryan was caught in the crossfire as Daisy Midgeley's stalker Justin Rutherford tried to stop her from marrying Daniel Osbourne.

Ulrika Jonsson has waded into Catherine Tyldesley's 'cakegate' - describing the request of free products as ‘cheeky and cocky’.

Catherine Tyldesley hit headlines recently after she slammed a baker who shared their response to a party planner, understood to be working for the actress, who asked for free cakes in exchange for social media exposure.