Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney feels 'real appreciation' amid candid career remarks as she juggles soap and Dancing on Ice

Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley has excited one of his co-stars as he revealed how he's lending his skills to another show away from the cobbles. The actor is now known for playing George Shuttleworth in the ITV soap but is also famed for playing Kenneth Du Beke in Benidorm.

Claire Sweeney has spilled the beans on what it's been like training for the latest series of Dancing On Ice.The Coronation Street actor appeared on today's episode of This Morning, where she chatted to hosts Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle about her experience on the show so far. According to the star, her professional skating partner, Colin Grafton, has been working her hard. So much so, that she's branded the 32 year old as "relentless." "He's lovely.

Gemma Atkinson appeared to leave Gorka Marquez emotional after he was forced to miss out on a family event due to new work commitments. The Strictly Come Dancing star made his judging debut on the Spanish version of the BBC One dance contest over the weekend.

Dancing on Ice 2024 will kick off on Sunday, 14 January with a fresh set of celebrities ready to take to the ice as they battle to be crowned the winner of the ITV show. 11 famous faces are set to take part, including Claire Sweeney, Amber Davies, Ricky Hatton, Miles Nazaire, Adele Roberts and Ricky Norwood, with Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern taking on presenting duties. Two new professional skaters - Amani Fancy and Simon Senecal - have also joined the line-up, following the departure of Matt Evers.

With Dancing On Ice returning to our screens, the show is set to see a whole new host of celebrity contestants attempt to perfect the craft of figure skating. Now in its 15th season, the show will bring all the drama and elegance of previous series, though this time with new presenting duo Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern. Joining the likes of soap legend Claire Sweeney, Love Island star Amber Davies and S Club’s Hannah Spearritt on the ice is Olympian Greg Rutherford, who has sweetly paid tribute to his dance partner Vanessa James ahead of their debut on the show.

Hannah Spearritt is one of the celebrities taking on the challenge of Dancing on Ice this year, with the hit ITV show returning to screens on Sunday, 14 January. S Club 7 star Hannah, 42, is partnered with professional skater Andy Buchanan, and is set to compete against fellow famous faces including Ricky Hatton, Amber Davies, Ricky Norwood, Adele Roberts and Mile Nazaire. The mum-of-two has revealed that she actually auditioned for Dancing on Ice in the past, but she fell pregnant shortly after so didn't end up signing up for the ITV show.

Coronation Street's Fiz Dobbs, played by Jennie McAlpine since 2001, is a well-loved character on the show.The actress has been away from the Cobbles for a while on maternity leave after welcoming her third child, Doris. Jennie and her husband Chris Farr, who have been married since 2005, are also parents to Hilda and Albert. In an exclusive chat with OK!, Jennie shared: "Doris is a family name and I love that it goes with Albert and Hilda.They're also all very 'Corrie'." The actress who played the first Rovers landlady, Annie Walker, was called Doris Speed so there's obviously something in my DNA that means these baby names keep happening!" She added: "People have said before that Albert and Hilda sound like two childhood sweethearts writing to each other during the war.

Michelle Keegan has been applauded by viewers, fans and celeb friends for her role in Netflix's Fool Me Once.The former Coronation Street star, 36, has been flooded with support for her performance as Maya Stern in the streaming platform's adaptation of Harlan Coben's novel. Ever since Fool Me Once dropped on Netflix on New Year's Day, viewers have been flocking to the streaming site to binge-watch the show and Michelle announced that it is currently the most-watched programme on Netflix in over 60 countries. The star's amazing new spy thriller boasts a gripping plot with explosive twists and a brilliant cast, including Joanna Lumley as Michelle's character's mother-in-law.

It's not just on the cobbles where you'll soon be seeing Claire Sweeney as she's also taking to the ice. The actress is among the 12 famous faces to have signed up for Dancing on Ice this year and will be joined by former Corrie alumni Ryan Thomas.

The biggest show on ice is back with 12 celebrities taking to the rink in the hopes of being crowned 2024’s Dancing On Ice champion – without breaking any bones in the process.To prepare for the show, former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas asked advice from 2008 Dancing On Ice runner-up and ex-Hollyoaks regular Chris Fountain. “I’m Chris’s biggest fan – and now he’s going to be my biggest fan,” says Ryan, who is dancing with Amari Fancy. “Chris is pretty special around the ice.

Emmerdale actress Roxy Shahidi, 40, and S Club 7 ’s Hannah Spearritt, 42, almost appeared on the show before - but pulled out after falling pregnant.The stars both auditioned to join the line up before discovering they were to become mothers for the first time. “I auditioned years ago but about two weeks after that, I found out I was pregnant,” says mum-of-one Roxy. “And this happened to Hannah, too.” Hannah adds, “I auditioned five years ago and the same as Roxy, things were looking good and then I found out I was pregnant with my first child, so I couldn’t do it.” Roxy and her actor husband, Arsher Ali, welcomed their daughter in 2018, but Roxy reveals she wishes she had taken part in Dancing On Ice before becoming a mother.

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has sent a sweet message about 'family' but sparked a bit of confusion when documenting a reunion with his co-star. The actor took to social media as he got back into the swing of work following the Christmas and New Year break.

Ryan Thomas has confessed to having a 'secret weapon' when it comes to competing in Dancing on Ice as he prepares for his debut performance. The actor has been calling a few of his former Coronation Street co-stars for some advice after signing up to the ITV skating competition.

Coronation Street’s Claire Sweeney, 52, is swapping the cobbles for the ice rink of Dancing On Ice – although the Cassie Plummer actor admits that she made an embarrassing first impression on judges Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. “I took a really hard fall but I got back up and carried on for half an hour,” says Claire, who is partnered with US professional Colin Grafton.

Coronation Street star has joked that she 'doesn't know how to feel' after her nickname from her co-star was exposed on another ITV show. The actress, who is known for playing Amy Barlow in the ITV soap, supported her on-screen dad Simon Gregson as he took on Deal or No Deal.

For the first time since Sally Carman-Duttine joined Coronation Street, her character Abi Webster finally has it all – a loving husband, a steady job and a place she can call home. However, that’s all set to change. Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) is intent on sabotaging Abi’s life, but Sally knows who would come out on top if the ladies were to go head-to-head.

Vicky Pattison has been praised for showing the reality of her own post-Christmas 'limbo' as she showed support for those struggling with the time between Christmas and New Year, particularly when it comes to work, their diet and exercise.

Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley has addressed his future on the show as he claimed why his character can't ever be killed off. The actor joined the ITV soap as local undertaker George Shuttleworth back in 2020.

Claire Sweeney hit Coronation Street with a bang when she joined as Cassie Plummer – daughter of Evelyn [played by Maureen Lipman] – earlier this year. With a history of drug addiction, and harbouring the secret of Tyrone [Alan Halsall] being her son, there was plenty of drama for Claire to get her teeth into. Now, after six months, Cassie has finally managed to secure her place in the family fold.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has shared her 'wish' for her character to get a 'snog' in the New Year as she opened up about her character's latest predicament on the cobbles. The actress made her debut in the ITV soap as Cassie Plummer earlier this year.