Coronation Street star to leave soap after 21 years in emotional scenes

Coronation Street and Emmerdale have been subject to a huge schedule shake-up thanks to the Euro 2024 matches being shown on ITV - and fans aren’t happy. Both ITV soaps were axed on Friday 14 June, and will remain off-air on Monday 17 June while the Austria v France game takes its space. Emmerdale will also stay off-screen as the match also takes up its usual slot as coverage.

Coronation Street actor Calum Lill has announced that he's engaged to his stunning girlfriend, Roberta, after a 'hot tub' proposal as he's congratulated by his soap co-stars.The actor, who has appeared as solicitor Joel Deering in Coronation Street since September 2023, took to Instagram to announce his happy news. First, he posted a smiling snap with his new wife-to-be, as he wore a dark zip-up top whilst she placed a hand on his chest, showing off her diamond ring.

Coronation Street viewers reckon they've sussed out the true identity of the Institute boss - and it's not as straightforward as it seems. Institute mentor Rowan Cunliffe first appeared on our screens earlier this year, conducting sessions at the Chariot Square hotel in the ITV soap.

Coronation Street fans have been begging for Leanne Battersby to see what's really going on as she becomes further involved with The Institute and her mentor Rowan Cunliffe.

Coronation Street's dashing Nick Tilsley has certainly had a whirlwind of romantic entanglements on the show. His character's love life has been a rollercoaster, with high-profile relationships including Leanne Battersby and Carla Connor, not to mention his unexpected fling with the sophisticated Erica Holroyd. In shocking scenes this week, Nick has betrayed his partner, Leanne, by kissing her sister, Toyah.The Bistro businessman has given in to temptation after weeks of tension surrounding Leanne's connections to a cult.

Former Coronation Street star Hayley Tamaddon has told fans of her hospital dash as she got candid about dealing with her own health while also being a 'single working mum'.

There are set to be emotional scenes as a new week kicks off in Coronation Street next week as Toyah Battersby holds a funeral for her baby daughter. It starts on the ITV soap when Leanne Battersby announces that she’s paying for Rose’s funeral out of her savings.

Coronation Street fans have been left stunned after uncovering one of the soap's newest cast members' surprsie appearance in an iconic Noughties music video. Emrhys Cooper joined the ITV soap as Rown Cunliffe earlier this year.

Throughout Coronation Street’s 60-year history, female characters – and the actresses who play them – have taken centre stage on the cobbles.That’s truer than ever this month when lies are exposed and love is tested among nine key women in Weatherfield. One woman who’s had a tough time lately is Carla Connor (Alison King).

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.

Coronation Street fans were quick to point out a problem with Leanne Battersby latest reason for 'storming off' as they fear the reason she's being kept invested in 'the Institute'.

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.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out who Leanne Battersby is talking to after fearing she is falling for her mentor Rowan Cunliffe. The ITV soap character hasn't quite been herself ever since she became swept up with Rowan and 'The Institute'.

There's a lot of emotional drama coming up in Coronation Street next week with two favourites suffering the same accident while another heads to court to find out her fate, only to be derailed by news of another shocking accident.

Coronation Street star Alison King has addressed the possibility of her character getting a new love interest on the cobbles as fans desperately wait for Carla Connor to fall for one person and one person only.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has shared his excitement as he prepares for a special move amid his on-screen exit from the ITV soap. The actor's last scenes as Simon Barlow on the cobbles will air this week.

Coronation Street star Jane Danson has revealed her initial 'concern' about her current storyline which continues to see Leanne Battersby brainwashed by Rowan Cunliffe and his work with 'The Institute'.

Coronation Street fans are speculating that the iconic character Les Battersby, played by Bruce Jones, might be making a return to the cobbles.The character first appeared on the soap in 1997 with his wife Janice (Vicky Entwistle), daughter Leanne (Jane Danson) and stepdaughter Toyah (Georgia Taylor). He quickly became known for his scheming ways and unique sense of humour. After Janice and Les' infamous split, when Janice fell for Dennie Stringer, Les found love again with Chesney and Fiz's mum, Cilla Brown.