Coronation Street's David Platt's real-life 'affair mistake' and DNA drama

Northern Irish broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has revealed he is to preside over the wedding of former Coronation Street actor Charlie Lawson.The 63-year-old GB News presenter joked that he should become “some sort of preacher” after he was asked to conduct the forthcoming marriage ceremony for Co Fermanagh-born Charlie, who played Jim McDonald in the ITV soap for 11 years.The actor, also 63, who has featured in occasional episodes of Coronation Street since his exit in 2000, is marrying businesswoman Debbie Stanley after being engaged to her for more than a decade. On GB News on Tuesday, 12 September, Eamonn revealed that he will be officiating at the ceremony while he was talking about the global pop star Ed Sheeran gatecrashing a wedding in Las Vegas.

There's more upsetting news for Paul Foreman in Coronation Street next week after he was caught out by his deterioration following his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis. At the start of the week, Summer Spellman hands Paul and Billy Mayhew a polaroid camera for their stag do and explains that phones are banned.

Faye Brookes had fans doing a double take as she posted a throwback snap showing her with her now-husband Iwan Lewis. The former Coronation Street star and her partner tied the knot in a romantic ceremony in the Cotswolds last month.

Coronation Street's award-winning scriptwriter John Stevenson has sadly passed away. Aged 86 at the time of his death, John was responsible for the many of the ITV's soap most memorable plots over the course of 447 episodes up until 2006. One such corker was the devastating dementia battle for Mike Baldwin, played by the late Johnny Briggs.

Coronation Street lads Colson Smith, Jack P Shepherd and Ben Price were spotted out and about in the Manchester sunshine while on a break from filming this week. Famed for playing police officer Craig Tinker, 23 year old Colson sported a mint green T-shirt and grey shorts; David Platt star Jack, 35, kicked back in a red and white Hawaiian-style shirt with rolled-up black jeans, and Nick Tilsley's Ben, 51, opted for an all-black wardrobe as temperatures soared across England. An unknown baseball-capped pal - possibly a Corrie crew member - joined them as the soap trio chilled out at a park table.

Coronation Street star Paddy Bever marked a soap milestone for his character this week. The actor is known for playing Max Turner in the ITV soap having taken over the role back in 2021.

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has left her former co-stars and followers in a fluster as she dazzled them with a plunging look. The actress looked sensational as she posed during her appearance at Chester Races over the weekend.

Billie Lee is spilling the tea about that viral altercation between Tom Sandoval and some random partygoer this week!

It wouldn't be Coronation Street without David Platt and it won't be long before Jack P Shepherd will be celebrating a quarter of a century playing the much-loved character.

Former Coronation Street star Debra Stephenson has been confirmed to have signed up for the latest series of Mrs Brown's Boys.

After delighting audiences on our screens for over 23 years as Coronation Street’s Peter Barlow, actor Chris Gascoyne broke the hearts of fans everywhere last month when he revealed he was leaving the show to pursue other projects. Although no further details were given about his upcoming exit storyline, or if the much-loved character would return in the future, fans couldn’t help but feel the sting of losing one of the ITV soap’s much loved characters.

Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) hasn't had an easy time of it since arriving in Weatherfield - and unfortunately, it's set to get worse as she's found overdosed by her son Tyrone on Coronation Street next week. Cassie lands in big trouble on her first day working at the garage when drug dealer Dean (Anthony Crank) arrives demanding money. Cassie promises to pay him by the end of the day.

Coronation Street fans were left heartbroken on Friday’s visit to Weatherfield, as Billy Mayhew appeared to signal the beginning of the end for his relationship with partner Paul Forman, as Paul’s battle with motor neurone disease continued to take it’s toll on their romance. As regular viewers will know, Paul was diagnosed with the incurable degenerative disease earlier this year and has gradually been losing his mobility and dexterity as the cruel illness progressed.

Two of the UK's most popular soaps - Emmerdale and Coronation Street - will face disruption to their usual schedule in upcoming weeks.The ITV soaps with interrupted air times are both in the midst of some big storylines, as Coronation Street follows Stephen Reid's attempts to get away with murder while Charity and Liam are set to have a blossoming romance in Emmerdale. Emmerdale usually airs at 7.30pm for half an hour each evening, with an hour long episode on Thursday nights. Meanwhile, Corrie usually airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm for an hour.

We know them best for playing on-screen siblings Moira Barton and Mackenzie Boyd in Emmerdale, but one common question that continues to surround stars Lawrence Robb and Natalie J Robb, is whether or not the duo are actually related in real life? The pair, who are continually shown to have excellent on-screen chemistry have frequently been spotted both on and off set at various events since both arriving on the soap, from swanky awards bashes to fitness feats for charity, showing a strong bond and clear connection. However, despite sharing a surname, that’s the extent of the talented stars connection, as Lawrence and Natalie are not related, despite many assumptions to the contrary.

It's not every day you turn 40. And Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien made the most of celebrating the milestone by having a huge party.Tina, who plays Sarah Platt in the soap, looked stunning for the event, sporting a sparkly silver mini dress.The party venue was decked out with multicoloured balloons and a large light-up sign saying "Let's Party." In a 360 video, the beauty, who wore her blonde locks in loose waves, danced and smiled in a solo shot. A later clip showed her cosying up to her husband Adam Crofts, who kissed her on the cheek.

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”.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has shared the real reason behind her dramatic weight loss after issuing a warning to fans. The Eileen Grimshaw actress, who has played her character on the ITV soap for 23 years, has explained to fans how she dropped three stone in recent years.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has had his loved-up display with his girlfriend Hanni Treweek branded 'super cute' by his co-stars as they enjoyed a PDA. The actor confused fans when he took to Instagram with a sweet video of himself and his stunning other half sharing a kiss at a wedding.

Coronation Street star Harriet Bibby has told her former co-star that she 'loves and misses' him as she paid a sweet tribute on social media. The actress took to Instagram to publically wish James Craven a happy birthday.