Coronation Street star Luca Toolan has said his character Mason Radcliffe is a 'ticking time bomb' after it was revealed the teen bullying storyline will continue to run amid its heartbreaking consequences.
11.02.2024 - 19:19 / ok.co.uk
Coronation Street legend Angela Griffin has shared a surprising fact about her career. Angela, 47, landed the role of hairdresser Fiona Middleton on the hit ITV soap over 30 years ago and went on to star in the likes of Holby City, Cutting It, Down to Earth and Harlots. Recently she returned to BBC's Waterloo Road as headteacher Kim Campbell.
But despite her success, Angela revealed that she juggled her role on Corrie with shifts at the fast food joint, reports Mirror Online. She told The Big Issue she would “do Corrie and four shifts at Burger King, while at college and also seeing this boy”. In addition to returning to Waterloo Road, Angela is also studying for an Open University degree in psychology.
She's married to actor Jason Milligan, and they have two teenage daughters, Tallulah and Melissa. Speaking about her mum Sheila being her biggest cheerleader, she shared: "My brain needs four things going on at once.
That's why directing Waterloo Road is so satisfying you have to be thinking about so many things at once... so yeah, I keep busy.
And I've tried to pass on the work ethic I got from my mum to my kids." Sharing her childhood memories from a council estate in Leeds, Angela talked about facing racism from a young age and commented that the things said in the playground "would be so shocking today". Despite acting being seen as a "middle-class kind of job", she didn't let anything stand in her way. She shared: "My mum never let me know that, and I'm so grateful.
Coronation Street star Luca Toolan has said his character Mason Radcliffe is a 'ticking time bomb' after it was revealed the teen bullying storyline will continue to run amid its heartbreaking consequences.
A Coronation Street star has admitted she's 'gutted' as Tracy Barlow and Steve McDonald's marriage came crashing down. As viewers of the ITV soap know, Tracy has been having an affair with retired footballer Tommy Orpington.
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Coronation Street actor Colson Smith is reportedly set to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house when the show relaunches on ITV in March 2024. The 25 year old actor, who has played Craig Tinker on the soap for 13 years, is said to have impressed ITV bosses during discussions about CBB, and will now star on the show, which kicks off on Monday, 4 March.
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Coronation Street star Will Mellor has confirmed he has finished his filming for the ITV soap after returning as Harvey Gaskell for a dramatic storyline. But now the soap star, 47, has teased his shock exit and revealed that he's already filmed his final scenes for the cobbles, which will air in the coming months.
Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has admitted he "burst out crying" while filming scenes for the ITV soap.The soap star opened up about his character Sean Tully's current storyline surrounding his son Dylan bullying Liam Connor. Antony, 48, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday, 22 February alongside co-star Liam McCheyne, 17, who portrays Dylan in the soap. Recent episodes of Corrie showed Sean finding out Dylan had been bullying Liam (Charlie Wrenshall) with Mason Radcliffe (Luca Toolan).
Coronation Street fans may be more used to seeing her in the Rovers Return these days, but Jodie Prenger is preparing to return to musical theatre this week for a very special role. Jodie, known for her powerhouse vocals, will be taking on the role of Mama Rose in Gypsy at Manchester Opera House at the weekend.
Coronation Street star Bruce Jones has revealed his latest career move after exiting the ITV soap in 2007. In a surprise move, the soap star has swapped acting for wrestling - at the age of 71. Bruce made his wrestling debut on Saturday, 18 February at the Trinity Sports Centre in Manchester.
Coronation Street star Millie Gibson appeared downcast as she was spotted for the first time since she was axed from Doctor Who.
Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has stunned her co-stars as she declared having the 'time of her life' with her famous daughter. The actress joined Bridgerton star Phoebe at the recent BAFTA Film Awards as she was up for a gong.
Coronation Street star Colson Smith has told fans he's not 'sulking' despite wowing them with his latest fitness update. Over the past four years, the actor has completely overhauled his health and fitness which he first documented in his YouTube doc, Bored of Being the Fat
Coronation Street favourite Alan Halsall has reportedly parted ways with his girlfriend of five years, Tisha Merry.The couple first met on the set of the popular ITV soap in 2019, when Tisha, 30 appeared as waitress Steph Britton alongside series regular Alan, 41, who plays mechanic Tyrone Dobbs. Now, five years after sparks flew between the pair, the couple made the decision to call time on their relationship at the start of 2024, reports The Sun.
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Former Coronation Street actress Imogen Boorman has reportedly being ‘placed on the sex offenders list’ after she stripped naked in a bar during a drunken night out.The actress, who also starred in Casualty and the 1980s horror film Hellbound: Hellraiser II, has admitted to causing a scene during a drunken episode at The Picture House pub in Montrose, Scotland.The court heard that Imogen stripped naked, drank directly from the beer taps, and even sprayed a customer with a juice gun. She pleaded guilty to seven charges and is due to be sentenced in April.The mum-of-three has also been reportedly added to the Sex Offenders Register. According to Stuart Hamilton, the fiscal depute, Imogen entered the bar around 10pm on May 1 last year and "simply smiled" when asked what she wanted to order.
Former Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn and The Only Way is Essex alum Ricky Rayment have confirmed their relationship.The 30-year-old actress shared a series of romantic photos with Ricky, 33, marking Valentine's Day with a heartfelt caption that read: "Everyday is like Valentine's Day with you." The post comes after they were spotted sharing a kiss during a shopping trip in Essex over the weekend, sparking speculation about their relationship status.The couple reportedly met in early October and have since grown closer, with a source telling the publication: "Katie and Ricky are really loved up.They've been careful to keep things low key while they got to know each other. But they've got to the point where they don't care who sees them anymore." As Ricky embarks on a new relationship with actress Katie, let's take a look inside his dating history...
Bill Roache has played Ken Barlow on Coronation Street since 1960 and reportedly earns more than £250,000 per year from his role, making him one of the highest paid stars on the show.The 91 year old also thought to be the highest-paid member of the cast. From his bankruptcy battle to his co-star sons, let's take a look at the veteran actor's life off screen... Corrie star sons Bill's real-life sons have also acted alongside him on the soap, adding a personal touch to his career.