Coronation Street's Charlie De Melo says its been 'torture' as he delights with next TV role before former co-star takes over

Coronation Street fans were left doing a double take as one of the soap's former stars returned to soapland - but in Emmerdale. It was announced last week that Paula Lane will be heading for the Dales in the new year and started filming on the Yorkshire-based soap this week.

Coronation Street fans were left saying 'no way' as a new character arrived on the cobbles. For the first time, viewers of the ITV soap were introduced to Sarge Bailey, the father of Ed and Ronnie Bailey.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Although Nintendo rarely has sales, Cyber Monday is one of the best times of the year to pick up a Nintendo Switch because the gaming company likes to throw in a few extras with their flagship console. Right now, you can get the Nintendo Switch OLED “Super Smash Bros.

While representation is improving in television and film, one deaf actress says that more needs to be done to ensure more people like her are seen on screen. Vilma Jackson, 33, who has been on Coronation Street, is working to change the narrative about being Deaf in television and film. The actress and film director played the role of Charlie while she was on the cobbles, a British Sign Language (BSL) tutor, who was supporting parents Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) and Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell) with their deaf son Aled.

Coronation Street's Luca Toolan has opened up on feeling 'so guilty' after his character left fans heartbroken in recent distressing scenes.

Samia Longchambon has this year racked up 23 years on the cobbles2, having joined Coronation Street at the tender age of 18. The actress has starred in the ITV soap since 2000 as Maria Windass, formerly Connor and Sutherland, after beating Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh and Hear'Say star Suzanne Shaw to land the role.

Coronation Street viewers have begged ITV bosses to “kill off” one character after branding Wednesday 22 November’s episode a “horrific watch”. After Liam Connor became Mason Radcliffe’s latest bullying victim earlier on in the week, things between the two got more dramatic when Mason continued to target Liam during his time at school. As the two came face-to-face, Mason told Liam that his mum Maria Connor would suffer if he told his stepdad Gary Windass about the incident.

Shirley Ballas has said she had one of the 'best days of her life' as she ditched Strictly Come Dancing for another TV role. The BBC One dance contest's head judge, known as the 'Queen of Latin', has swapped the ballroom for the Tardis, it has been revealed.

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A new character turns up on the cobbles of Coronation Street this week - and he may seem very familiar to TV viewers. New face Tony will be seen as a friend of Ed Bailey's and will be embroiled in a big winter storyline in the coming weeks.

All aboard the Tardis for an adventure in space and time as Doctor Who celebrates its 60th anniversary. Fan favourite David Tennant returns as the Doctor and Catherine Tate as his companion, Donna Noble, in three specials from showrunner Russell T Davies. All three left the hit series 13 years ago, but Russell says that despite having moved on to write such series as A Very English Scandal, It’s A Sin and Nolly, he has never stopped thinking about Doctor Who.

It's been a busy time for Elle Mulvaney as she finds her soap alter-ego back at the forefront of the action in Coronation Street. The actress, famed for playing Amy Barlow, has grown up in front of viewers' eyes having joined the ITV soap in 2010.

Coronation Street spoilers see Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) in huge trouble after her actions at the club left a man unconscious. As she faces the wrath of the police, Aadi Alahan (Adam Hussain) steps up to support his friend. Amy and Aadi go over the events of the night, hoping that when Dan wakes up he won’t be able to remember what happened to him.

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, who plays soap favourite Tyrone Dobbs, was reportedly set to star in the latest I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! before he was forced to pull out.

Coronation Street's Bernie Winter, played by actress Jane Hazlegrove, has become a fan favourite since her arrival in Weatherfield four years ago. Initially described as an "old raver who still sees herself as a free spirit", she's shown her strength as the straight-talking mum of Gemma Winter and Paul Foreman.The soap star has been at the heart of some huge storylines since joining the hit ITV soap in 2019. Earlier this year viewers saw a softer side to Bernie after learning that her son Paul (Peter Ash) was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, a life-limiting disease.

Coronation Street alumni Charlie De Melo has landed a huge role in an iconic BBC show after leaving the ITV soap. The 34 year old actor played Imran Habeeb on the Cobbles from 2017 until 2022 - when his character was killed off in a dramatic car crash storyline.

Coronation Street fans are shouting at their TV screens at the moment - in the hope Daniel Osbourne will listen to their cries that he's being cheated on. Viewers of the ITV soap saw the teacher close to revealing the truth about fiancée Daisy Midgeley and Ryan Connor.

For almost a quarter of a century, Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien has become a much loved staple of our weekly soap schedules as Sarah Platt. Whether it was tackling the hard hitting issue of teenage pregnancy, through to defending her on-screen daughter after she was a victim of abuse, Sarah has been at the heart of some of the most intense and gripping storylines over the years.

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is 'healing' according to his Top Gear co-star after he was recently seen months after he was involved in a crash while filming the BBC show which left him with facial injuries and broken ribs

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Audiences can finally catch a first glimpse at Max‘s “Bookie,” the new laffer starring stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco that also is notable for the reunion between co-creator Chuck Lorre and guest star Charlie Sheen. Max dropped the trailer for “Bookie” (formerly titled “How to Be a Bookie”) on Wednesday, scroll down to watch below. “Bookie” premieres Thursday, Nov.