Coronation Street's Jodie Prenger addresses icon's future on the soap after being left 'gutted' by news

Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has stunned fans by sharing a round-up of pictures from her sunshine getaway with her daughter, with some saying they 'look like sisters'.

Coronation Street actress Lorna Laidlaw, who plays Bailey family matriarch Aggie Bailey has reportedly quit the soap more than 12 months after her last appearance on the cobbles.The 61-year-old star, who became most well known for playing Mrs Tembe in the medial soap Doctors for eight years, last appeared on the show in summer 2023 and has been absent from a number of the Bailey family's major storylines. After last being seen on screen on 12 June 2023, the actress didn't return as part of the storyline in which her son Michael lost his job and was wrongly arrested, nor when her on-screen husband found the body of murder victim Leo Thompkins on his building site.

Coronation Street fans claim to have spotted Kelly Neelan's return to the soap - thanks to her 'double'. The character, played by Millie Gibson, was last seen in Weatherfield back in 2022.

Coronation Street star Lisa George has said she's 'thrilled' as she revealed she's making a move away from the cobbles. The actress is best known for playing Beth Sutherland in the ITV soap.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon quickly had her fans in agreement as she told how she can find herself questioning whether she's 'doing enough' when scrolling through social media.

Coronation Street star Julia Goulding has been branded a 'stunner' by her co-stars after enjoying a celebratory afternoon with her castmates, including her 'boss'. The actress was among the ITV soap's stars who headed to the Tric (Television and Radio Industries Club) Awards.

Emmerdale's Michelle Hardwick, who plays Vanessa Woodfield, on the soap has expressed her disappointment after missing out on a post holiday catch-up with Dancing on Ice star Claire Sweeney and her partner, boxing legend Ricky Hatton.The 53 year old TV star, who met Hatton on the winter sports show, recently whisked him away to Tenerife, sharing lovely snapshots of their getaway with her Instagram followers. Now, the couple has jetted off to Majorca for another sunny retreat. On Sunday 23 June, Claire updated her fans about their Spanish escapade, sharing an enchanting photo of herself and Ricky outside a bar and writing: "Lovely weekend in Majorca with @rickyhitmanhatton x".

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien rocked a hot red as temperatures soared across the country as she was among those representing the soap at the entertainment industry's latest awards bash.

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has said he's 'so grateful' as he got some news away from his role on the show. The actor is known to viewers of the ITV soap for playing Sam Blakeman.

There are shocks aplenty in Coronation Street next week and there's also a new arrival. Starting with Toyah Habeeb and she's horrified when she finds her sister Leanne Battersby showing Amy Barlow an Institute video to help relieve her stress and realises she is considering investing.

Coronation Street's Lisa George, who fans will know as Beth Tinker, has reportedly wrapped up her final scenes on the ITV soap.The actress sparked rumours of her departure after hosting a night out with some of her co-stars from the cobbles, leading many to believe she had finished filming. Last year, The Sun exclusively revealed that Lisa had decided to leave the soap, with her exit set for this summer in a dramatic storyline. Despite Lisa claiming she had signed a new contract, and with a noticeable absence from the ITV soap since last year, The Sun can now confirm that she has indeed finished filming.

Coronation Street fans have slammed one character for what they have described as an 'unforgivable' move as they also joked about Ken Barlow potentially finding his next wife.

Coronation Street fans are placing bets on what's next for Toyah Habeeb as she finally gave into Rowan Cunliffe's wishes. The character has been going up against the Institute as she fears for her sister Leanne Battersby's involvement with mentor Rowan and the group.

Coronation Street viewers couldn’t believe their eyes when Cassie Plummer made fun of the iconic Deirdre Barlow during the episode on Wednesday 19 June. Cassie had started working as Ken Barlow’s carer after being fired from her job at the garage.The day before, Cassie happened to be in the Rovers where she overheard the Barlows discussing how someone needed to be with Ken all day. With the family struggling to organise a rota, Cassie quickly volunteered to do the job.

Nigel Farage has not been invited to join the BBC's two-hour long Question Time leaders' special, it has been revealed.The Reform UK leader is not part of the guest list for the show, which will feature PM Rishi Sunak, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, Liberal Democrat Ed Davey and John Swinney from the SNP.The move comes after Farage warned he would "fight" BBC bosses if they excluded him from the high-profile televised debate and pointed to his strong polling numbers. Speaking at a press conference last week Farage said: "As we are now ahead of the Conservatives in the polls, I demand that Reform UK is a part of this debate.

Coronation Street fans were horrified as Toyah Battersby engaged in an affair with Nick Tisley behind her sister’s back in Tuesday's episode of the ITV soap. Leanne Battersby and Nick have been on and off for years but actually got engaged in February 2024. However, the pair haven’t been seeing eye to eye since Leanne has been taken in by cult leader Rowan Cunliffe.

Coronation Street star Jodie Prenger has offered an update after revealing her recent animal rescue. Fans of the actress and West End star will know that she's a massive animal lover with her own crew of four-legged and feathered friends occupying her smallholding with businessman fiancé Simon Booth.

Jodie Prenger might be storming screens on Coronation Street as Rovers Return barmaid Glenda Shuttleworth - who is currently suing her brother George as they feud over their dad’s will - but her real life is just as chaotic as any situation her character might find herself in.The 45 year old joined the show two years ago – fulfilling a lifelong dream to work on the cobbles - but she first rose to fame in the BBC talent show I'd Do Anything in 2008. In recent years she has starred on the West End stage, but until then Jodie spent 10 years trying to make it as a singer on the club and cabaret circuit, while working as a nail technician to make ends meet.

From the open road to the high seas, Austin Butler is eyeing his next starring role.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has issued a health update alongside the news that she will be attending tomorrow's Trooping the Colour celebrations alongside King Charles. The 42-year-old, who revealed in March that she has cancer and is now undergoing chemotherapy, said that she has "good days and bad days" explaining: "On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting." In a statement released at 6 o'clock this evening, she said: "I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days." Kate added: "But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.