Coronation Street star Bill Fellows confirmed the sad news that his pal and co-star Chris Gascoyne would be stepping back from his role as Peter Barlow.
27.08.2023 - 14:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Tony Maudsley has rapidly become a fan-favourite on Coronation Street and has now managed to further impress with his new trim physique.
The 55-year-old joined the ITV Show cast in 2020 as George Shuttleworth. Currently, he is the main focus of one of the soap's major storylines which saw Todd Grimshaw poached by rival undertakers, RestEast.
George has replaced Todd with Mary was forced to lie that she had started off successfully in Friday's episode. Meanwhile, Todd also had to lie to George because he actually hated his first day at RestEasy when he was forced to take more money from a grieving family, the Liverpool Echo reports.
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Tony announced on Twitter: "I only told her I'd signed a new contract and this is what happens! I thought she'd be pleased! That's George keeping Eyelash on her toes until at least July 2024, and I couldn't be happier."
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He previously played other parts in Coronation Street before taking on the role of George. Discussing his past scenes, he said: "Corrie was my very first job out of drama school, so I've kind of come full circle 30 years later. I did a scene with Roy Barraclough, so here I am back 30 years later."
Tony regularly shares updates with is fans, and one recent post stunned fans who noticed his improved figure. In a pitcture alongside Gareth Pierce, who plays Todd Grimshaw, on fan, Ali, wrote: "Looking very trim Mr M." Theresa posted: "How did you shed Weight"
Michelle commented: "Looking so well." On X (formerly known as Twitter), Tara said: "George Shuttleworth and Eileen Grimshaw look great after their
Coronation Street star Bill Fellows confirmed the sad news that his pal and co-star Chris Gascoyne would be stepping back from his role as Peter Barlow.
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Coronation Street fans believe they've spotted a worrying twist in a storyline , that could leave young Eliza Woodrow heartbroken. Eliza, played by Savannah Kunyo, was delighted when she recently reconnected with her estranged father Dom Everett, played by Darren Morfitt, after finding him through social media. However viewers of the soap think they have spotted an upcoming plot twist after branding Dom as "dodgy." During their latest meeting, Eliza shared with her dad Dom that her grandfather, Stu Carpenter, is rich.
Coronation Street legend Sue Cleaver has revealed she recently spent time in intensive care as she addressed her recent dramatic weight loss. Earlier this month the actress issued an apology to fans in a video posted to social media after being embroiled in a scam.
Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley was quickly complimented by fans after he made an observation when looking at a snap of himself. The picture was seemingly taken earlier this summer when he hit the town with his co-stars.
Coronation Street fans think they have worked out that serial killer Stephen Reid will die in a shock twist later this year. As Stephen's web of lies starts to unravel, viewers of the ITV soap believe Peter Barlow will murder Stephen before he leaves the Street for good. Peter has been added to Stephen's growing list of enemies in recent weeks, after Stephen told Rufus' widow, Lou, that Peter sold her late husband's watch.
Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley has left fans stunned by his weight loss transformation.Tony, 55, has been playing the resident funeral director George Shuttleworth on the ITV soap since 2020, and recently fans have noticed that he has shed some pounds.They took to social media to compliment the actor, remarking on how good he looked. Underneath a photo of Tony with his co-star Gareth Pierce, who plays Todd Grimshaw on the soap, one person commented: "Looking very trim Mr M," while another asked: "How did you shed weight?" Since arriving on the Cobbles, George has become one of the street's most loved characters.
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A huge Coronation Street star has hinted at a wedding on the cobbles for their on-screen character and their partner.Tony Maudsley, who plays resident funeral director George Shuttleworth on the ITV soap, has revealed that he would love to see his character marry Eileen Grimshaw. George arrived on the famous street in 2020 and he has been seeing Eileen since 2021.Things haven't always been easy for the couple, but they seem to be one of the strongest on the show.
Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has shared the real reason behind her dramatic weight loss after issuing a warning to fans. The Eileen Grimshaw actress, who has played her character on the ITV soap for 23 years, has explained to fans how she dropped three stone in recent years.
Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has furiously denied taking weight loss supplements, as she said that she is "absolutely incensed" that an online scammer has used her image to promote their product.The 59 year old, who is loved for her role as Eileen Grimshaw on Corrie, has been displaying a noticeably slimmer frame over the past few years. Going from a size 16 to a size 12 back in 2019, the star lost three stone and is reported to have given her lifestyle an overhaul by adopting a Mediterranean diet full of nutritious food. She's been looking even slimmer lately, but if her fans think that her weight loss has anything to do with special products, judging by her latest post they can think again.The star, who appeared on I’m A Celebrity...
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