Coronation Street teen on how his daughter and long-distance girlfriend have kept him going in lockdown

Victoria Ekanoye has welcomed her first child with partner Jonny Lomas.The Coronation Street star, who is most well known for playing Angie Appleton on the popular soap opera, took to her Instagram feed to share the happy news with her 23,000 followers.The 38 year old shared a clip of herself holding her baby's hands with her pinky fingers.The little tot could be seen wrapped up in a white babygrow and tucked under a white laced blanket for the short video as Betty Noyes' Baby Mine played in the

Former Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin on the soap, has died aged 85. Johnny’s death was announced by his family in a statement which read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Johnny Briggs.

Dancing on Ice star Faye Brookes opened up to her Instagram followers about her close and enduring bond with former Coronation Street co-stars Kym Marsh and Alison King.The trio all play parts in the close knit Connor family on the long-running ITV soap. But it turns out the threesome are just as close in real life.

Eileen Derbyshire's husband Thomas W. Holt has died after a long battle with Alzheimer's.The 89 year old Coronation Street legend, who is best known for playing Emily Bishop in the popular soap opera, lost her beloved husband of 56 years last weekend.Their son Oliver Holt, who is a sports journalist, confirmed the news as he wrote about mourning his father's death and their shared love of football in his column for Mail Online.

Georgia May Foote is best known for her role as Katy Armstrong in Coronation Street. Since then, the actress has forged a successful TV career, including an incredible performance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2015.The actress, who recently turned 30, has been filming for the US fantasy drama The Outpost, which is currently gearing up for its third series.

If you’re a Coronation Street fan then you’ll have likely recognise the character Kylie Platt. Kylie quickly became a central role in the hit ITV soap after joining in 2010.

Julie Hesmondhalgh was one of the most recognisable TV stars of the noughties playing Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street. Julie became a household name playing the first transgender soap character who arrived on the cobbles to date Roy Cropper in 1998.The actress left the show in 2014 to concentrate on other projects and has said she has “no regrets” about her decision to leave.

Actress Michelle Keegan has always been known to be one of the most stunning people to grace our screens. From appearing in Coronation Street in 2008 to now, she has always been one to watch.

Actress Katherine Kelly catapulted to fame while playing barmaid Becky McDonald in Coronation Street. Quickly becoming a household name, the actress captivated fans with her cheeky personality and rowdy ways on the soap.

Actor Jake Wood recently confirmed he will be leaving EastEnders after 15 years spent playing Max Branning on the popular BBC One soap. However, when asked what was on his character’s mind when he departed Walford, Jake had an amusing answer for OK! “Is there a job at Coronation Street?” he responded, laughing.

Victoria Ekanoye last appeared on Coronation Street in January 2019 and then appeared on X Factor: Celebrity that summer. But what has the star been up to since then? It turns out that the 38-year-old actress and singer has been preparing for the birth of her first child with boyfriend Jonny Lomas.

Coronation Street star Sue Devaney plays the role of Debbie Webster on the hit show. And for fans of the talented actress you’ll be pleased to hear she’s signed a new contract to take her to April 2022 on the soap.

Soap fans have had their minds blown with the news that EastEnders Billy Mitchell actor Perry Fenwick was previously married to Coronation Street star Angela Lonsdale.The former couple were married for five years between 2005 and 2010 and were known as having one of the strongest relationships in showbiz.They met as struggling actors, and their love blossomed as their careers did. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.