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Coronation Street favourite Samia Longchambon has shared a string of rare snaps with her famous husband and young son after enjoying a family getaway.The soap star, who plays Maria Connor in Corrie, delighted fans with the new photos on social media. Samia, 41, headed to the South of France with her husband Sylvain Longchambon, 43, for a family wedding.The couple were joined by their son Yves, eight, on the trip. The actress looked incredible in a floral maxi dress which featured a contrasting polka dot frill neckline, paired with silver sandals.

Corrie legend Helen Worth, known for her iconic role as Gail Platt, is rumoured to be swapping the cobbles for the dance floor or even the jungle following her surprise announcement that she's leaving the soap after an impressive 50-year stint.The 73 year old actress left fans in shock this week when she revealed her plans to say goodbye to Weatherfield.The soap's producers have promised viewers an "emotional" exit and a "major storyline" for Gail as she prepares to depart at the end of the year. But the buzz has quickly shifted to what's next for Helen.

Coronation Street's Mollie Gallagher has bravely shared her recent diagnosis in a heartfelt Instagram post. Mollie revealed on her social media account that she had been diagnosed with ADHD after suspecting that she was living with the condition "for years".

Coronation Street has thrown in another curve ball as Leanne's late son ‘returned from the dead' in the form of AI in Friday night's episode. Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) hasn’t quite been herself since she became swept up with Rowan Cunliffe (Emrhys Cooper) and 'The Institute', and the departure of stepson Simon Barlow hasn’t made things any easier. Viewers on Fridat night saw the ‘return’ of her late son, Oliver, in AI, which didn't go down well with Nick, or her sister, Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor).

Coronation Street star Alex Bain - who played Simon Barlow on the soap for 15 years - has said goodbye to fans in an emotional post.The Corrie star, 22, first joined the ITV soap as Simon in 2008 and has been involved in a number of storylines, from the death of Simon's mother Lucy (Katy Carmichael) to the character dealing drugs and his father Peter's recent exit. However, in scenes which aired earlier this week, Simon officially left Weatherfield. Sending his fans a goodbye message, Alex took to Coronation Street's official Instagram page in a behind-the-scenes video.

Michelle Keegan appeared delighted to be reminded of a time in her life she won't forget as her former Coronation Street co-star shared tribute to her alongside a throwback snap of the pair.

Coronation Street's Channique Sterling-Brown has opened up about the unexpected downside of her impressive weight loss journey in a touching Instagram post.The star, known for her role as Dee-Dee Bailey on the ITV soap, is no stranger to sharing glimpses of her glitzy life online and has recently been at the centre of an intense plotline, with her character fighting for Roy Cropper's freedom from a wrongful murder conviction. But in a twist last month, it turned out her on-screen beau Joel Deering (played by Callum Lill) was actually behind the tragic demise of Lauren Bolton.

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Coronation Street dropped a bombshell on Thursday night, 30 May, revealing the identity of Lauren Bolton's killer in a chilling flashback sequence. Actor Calum Lill has since spoken out about the shocking plot twist. Fans will remember that Roy Cropper, was recently falsely accused and arrested ever since Lauren Bolton vanished and he was blamed for her disappearance.The troubled young girl had mysteriously disappeared from the cobbles earlier this year, leaving her friend Bobby worried after discovering her flat unlocked and empty.

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Coronation Street has confirmed that a major character, who has been a part of the ITV soap for 21 years, is set to leave.The character will make his final appearance in upcoming episodes, with the actor portraying him exiting the role after a 16-year stint on the show. Heartbreaking scenes will see the character bid farewell, leaving Weatherfield behind for good.This follows recent reports and comments from cast members about the sad departure news, before the actor himself finally broke his silence.The Barlow family are set to lose another member next week, as spoilers reveal Simon Barlow is leaving the street to join his dad Peter Barlow on his boat.

Coronation Street fans are all set to finally unravel the mystery surrounding Lauren Bolton's sudden disappearance. Actress Cait Fitton, who portrays the character of Lauren in the show, became a part of the Corrie team in 2022 and has since been a key player in some thrilling plotlines.

Coronation Street is set to air the first in a series of special episodes that by the end of the week, will reveal what happened to Lauren Bolton. Starting on Monday 27 May, Coronation Street will show an episode a night from the perspectives of different characters with the episode on Thursday 30 May showing the fate of missing teen Lauren. Viewers were given their first glimpse into the terrifying ordeal for poor Lauren during a promo.

ITV viewers were left fuming after The Chase was abruptly taken off the schedule to make room for a breaking news special. Viewers who tuned in for their daily quiz fix were left disappointed on Wednesday (May 22) when ITV News took over the broadcast.This was due to PM Rishi Sunak announcing a general election to be held on Thursday July 4.The news special, hosted by journalist Tom Bradby outside 10 Downing Street, focused on the Prime Minister's announcement.

Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney is set to take a brief hiatus from the Weatherfield drama as she embarks on an exciting new role in Channel 5's gripping murder-mystery series, The Good Ship Murder. The star, known for her portrayal of Cassie Plummer, will be absent from the soap for approximately one week to join former Corrie stars Catherine Tyldesley and Shayne Ward in the sun-drenched series brimming with suspense and dark twists.The show is gearing up for its return with even more thrilling storylines, featuring the dynamic duo of Shayne's character, the cabaret singer turned sleuth Jack Grayling, and Catherine's ambitious First Officer Kate Woods.

Coronation Street has released a first-look video at all the drama to come in a special week of episodes 'like no other'. It will see Roy's prison hell come to a head while predator Nathan Curtis is firmly put on the police’s radar as viewers discover what really happened on the fateful night that teenager Lauren Bolton disappeared.

Coronation Street star Lisa George has opened up a health condition which puts her at risk of going blind, saying she fears she may never be able to appear on stage again after the serious diagnosis.

Wendi Peters, famed for her role as the outspoken Cilla Battersby-Brown on Coronation Street, appears to have found love again after her marriage split – and has made it Instagram official with her new beau. The soap favourite is now said to be dating carpet fitter Gareth Wale for a few months, with Wendi seemingly introducing Gareth to her family.The 56-year-old actress, who bid farewell to the Weatherfield cobbles a decade ago and currently appears in the soon-to-be-cancelled Doctors, has been enjoying some swoon-worthy dates with Gareth.

Coronation Street favourite Rob Mallard, known for playing Daniel Osbourne on the ITV soap, has sadly shared an update on his health. The actor suffers from a degenerative condition and sadly, doctors have said that "nothing can be done" to completely reverse his condition.The actor disclosed details of his health during an appearance on BBC's Morning Live in Manchester. He was diagnosed with the degenerative illness when he was just 14 years old and since then he's been gradually dealing with essential tremors.