Coronation Street spoilers reveal surprise passion and an unexpected announcement

Following her exit from Coronation Street, Alexandra Mardell has landed a new and exciting TV role in the comedy world.The actress, 29, who used to play Emma Brooker in the hit soap opera, will feature in ITV’s The Family Pile, a brand-new comedy set to air next year. Alexandra will star alongside a host of actors including Amanda Abbington in the series which follows four sisters who have lost their parents and are packing up the family home to sell – a huge moment which will be explored mainly from the comedic side.

Coronation Street's Colson Smith called out the soap for posting an unflattering snap of him on their social media page.The actor, 23, who plays Craig Tinker was notably upset after the show recently shared a picture of him to promote a storyline alongside his onscreen girlfriend Faye Windass with the caption: "Will Faye come clean about her near kiss with Michael?!" Not impress with what he saw, Colson took the comment section hit back at the show, he wrote: "Nice angle of me this :/". But many fans were quick to reassure Colson as one said: "You look great!" "It's relatable, makes you genuine and real and normal, it's actually wonderful as it shows compassion and care," another insisted while a third wrote: "you look great!".

It's all about to kick off on Coronation Street this week as Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) celebrates her 18th birthday and her guardian Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) hands her a letter her dad asked him to give her. She admits she’s scared to open it and later has an argument with Billy about her diabetes treatment. But when she finally reads the letter, will it change her outlook? At the salon reopening, Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) tells her family about her suicide attempt.

Coronation Street fans were left saddened for newcomer Aaron Sandford after he finally revealed who was behind his shocking injuries. Last month viewers of the ITV soap were horrified when newbie Aaron told girlfriend Summer Spellman he had been 'jumped' before meeting her in the Rovers.

Coronation Street actor and comedian and actor Duggie Brown has died at the age of 82, his agent Lee Morgan has confirmed.

Coronation Street star and comedian Duggie Brown has died at the age of 82.The national treasure was seen on the soap playing the role of Ted Spear at the beginning of the year. His character Ted was involved in a car collision after Faye Windass (played by Ellie Leach) hit him with her car while after leaving a New Year's Eve party. At first, it appeared that Ted was in a stable condition after the crash as he was able to make it back to his flat, but later was found Ted dead in his armchair by Faye and Emma (Alexandra Marsdell).

It's another week of shocks and surprises in Weatherfield. On those familiar cobbles of Coronation Street Kelly Neelan (Millie Gibson) persuades Aadi Alahan (Adam Hussain) to enter a Win A Dream Wedding competition, saying they’ll use it as a free holiday. What could possibly go wrong?! They prep for a Mr and Mrs quiz and, realising how sexually inexperienced they are, end up sleeping together.

The Coronation Street ladies were out in full fashion force as they enjoyed the Haydock Races in Merseyside over the weekend. Stars Lucy Fallon, Ellie Leach and Charlotte Jordan looked far from their onscreen characters in their stylish outfits as they attended with Real Housewives of Cheshire star Seema Malhotra's fashion brand Forever Unique.

Coronation Street is set to explore the issue of loneliness and its impact on mental health in a storyline featuring fan favourite and cobbles legend Audrey Roberts. Last month, viewers saw Audrey (played by Sue Nicholls) receiving treatment in hospital after telling a doctor she had accidentally taken too many tablets. And this week, she continues to insist that was the case to her own GP.

Lucy Fallon was inundated with compliments from her fans after recently sharing a string of glamorous photographs on social media. The former Coronation Street actress, 26, who portrayed Bethany Platt in the hit ITV soap, enjoyed a day out at Haydock Park Racecourse in Merseyside with her celeb pals and donned a stunning green gown for the occasion.