Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd says 'this is fame' as he experiences 'dream' job away from ITV soap

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd left fans feeling emotional as he revealed a special behind-the-scenes tribute to two of the soap's icons. The actor, who is famed for playing David Platt in the ITV soap, shared a video to his Instagram which showed himself and his co-star Julia Goulding.

It's fair to say that Michelle Keegan's rise to fame has been brilliant to watch. The Stockport-born star can currently be seen in Sky Comedy's Brassic and on BBC One in the broadcaster's new drama, Ten Pound Poms. And while all that is going out on air, she is busy filming her next big job, her first-ever role in a Netflix thriller.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has returned to work after a short break from the soap. Bain, who plays Simon Barlow, hasn't appeared on the cobbles in a few weeks and in April he took a break from social media following reports that he had split from fiancée Mollie Lockwood. On his Instagram Story, Bain shared a photo from outside the studios where the soap is filmed and wrote: "So glad to be back working again this week! I have missed you Coronation Street.

ITV2 dating show got their Love Island dose in January with its winter edition, which saw Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan winning the series, viewers are looking forward to the upcoming summer season. After it was reported last week that 21-year-old economics graduate Andre Furtado has been the first contestant cast, it looks as though another hopeful singleton has been revealed. It's believed actress Molly Marsh is in the final stages of speaking with Love Island bosses to be cast in the series 10 line-up for this summer.

Former Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has shared an image and videos of himself in a hospital bed months after suffering a stroke. The actor, who played Tommy Duckworth in the ITV soap, suffered a mini-stroke in August last year and spent five days in a London hospital after waking up at home unable to speak properly.

Former Coronation Street actor Chris Fountain, best known for playing Tommy Duckworth, posted a series of photos and videos on his Instagram to give his fans a health update. The star is set to undergo heart surgery on Friday.

Coronation Street's Alex Bain has broken his social media silence and as he announced his return on his Instagram stories.The soap star took a trip to the theatre to see the UK tour of The King and I, where he shared a snap of the stage and wrote: “Guess who’s back on Instagram! And what perfect timing.” Alex, who has played Simon Barlow for the last 15 years on Coronation Street, has made his return to his socials after announcing he he was “taking a break” following his reported breakup from fiancée Mollie Lockwood last month. At the time he wrote: “Due to recent personal life events, I will be taking a break from all forms of social media.

Coronation Streets Faye Windass is set to be making an emotional exit from the show in the coming weeks.

South Africa are a world away from the comparatively pedestrian cobbled streets of Coronation Street.  And Andy Whyment admits he's glad to be back in Weatherfield after suffering elimination from the pre-recorded all star version of I'm A Celebrity. .

Former Coronation Street star Sushil Chudasama looks unrecognisable in a new snap, 18 years on from when he appeared on the soap as Sarah Platt's lover. He played Scooter Makuna on the show, as he enjoyed an affair with Sarah Platt - played by Tina O'Brien - but the character made his exit after a huge argument, as the actor left the soap for another job.

Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie has shocked fans by revealing her age as she revealed she was selling a piece of soap history. The actress is auctioning off a number of things including some iconic ITV soap memorabilia as she approaches a big milestone.

Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan, who played Lydia Chambers in the soap, has given birth to her first child. The actress announced the happy news and revealed she has named her newborn daughter Aurora. Rebecca took to Instagram to share the first photo of her little one, who was pictured sleeping on some fluffy blankets while dressed in a striped babygro.

Daisy Midgeley has been a support to her ex Ryan Connor following a horrific acid attack that left him with burns to his face and arm on Coronation Street. Ryan stepped in and took the brunt of the acid hurled at Daisy by stalker Justin Rutherford on her wedding day.

Coronation Street and Last Of The Summer Wine actress Barbara Young has died at the age of 92. Singer Liza Pulman described her actress mother - who also starred in I, Claudius and Family Affairs - as "warm-hearted and talented". Pulman said Young died on Thursday following care at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.

Coronation Street star Bhavna Limbachia – who was best known as Rana Habeeb for three years on the soap – was rushed to hospital after suffering from a nasty injury on her thumb. Bhavna, 39, shared a snap from hospital as she was having a scan after her injury.

Former Coronation Street star has been applauded by the likes of Gemma Atkinson and Adam Thomas as he shared an emotional health update months after suffering a mini stroke.

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has had his fans swooning as he shared a suited and booted snap to Instagram alongside his wife. But he did make an error.

Coronation Street star Colson Smith has admitted to being left 'disheartened' after he was told he has a skin condition that should, hopefully, only be temporary. The actor, who plays Craig Tinkle in the ITV soap, opened up about his health on the Sofa Cinema Club podcast he hosts with his co-stars.

Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote has given followers an update on her rare skin condition while on holiday. The actress, who played Katy Armstrong in the ITV soap, has previously opened up about her experience with Vitiligo, a condition caused by a lack of melanin in the skin. Taking to her Instagram stories, she shared a photo of the pale patches of skin on her wrist which have developed as a result of the condition.

Coronation Street star Colson Smith has revealed which reality show he'd love to take part in - and he'd be following in the footsteps of many past and present soap stars. However, if he does get the call about appearing on the hit ITV programme, the actor has made his first mistake.