Coronation Street viewers question 'mistimed' storyline as Natasha makes announcement

To soap fans, Alan Igbon will long be remembered as Coronation Street’s Tony Stewart but the 68-year-old made his presence felt in a host of TV dramas and films.

Coronation Street star Alan Igbon has died “peacefully” aged 68, his niece has confirmed.The soap actor, who also starred in Brookside, was best known for playing Tony Stewart, the estranged father of Jason Grimshaw – played by Ryan Thomas – in the ITV programme in 2003. Alan’s niece confirmed the sad news as she shared a tribute to him on Facebook on Monday 4 January.

The country's top soaps will not shut down like last summer – despite the UK entering another national lockdown. It appears EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street are to carry on filming despite the latest strict government coronavirus restrictions.

Coronation Street has a new villain on the cobbles and he’s enough to send shivers down your spine. He goes by the name of Ray Crosby when on the hit soap, and he has been up to a whole lot of no good recently.The actor has irked viewers through his sleazy ways, and his many schemes have seen him slowly buy up properties on the street through seduction and manipulation.

After splitting in 2020, Lucy Fallon reportedly got back with her ex Tom Leech, only for the pair to split again after being unable to make the relationship work.The actress, who hilariously mocked celebrities who are partying in Dubai, initially split from the insurance manager over the summer, prior to her filming for ITV's Don't Rock The Boat. However, a source has stated that they got back together in September in an attempt to give their relationship another go.

Mollie King has announced her engagement to boyfriend Stuart Broad.

Coronation Street actor Mark Eden has sadly died, his agent has confirmed. The legendary soap actor passed away today, 1 January, aged 92.

direct to your inboxCoronation Street fans have been left with many questions as Adam Barlow's attacker was revealed.During the New Year's Eve trip to the cobbles, Faye Windass was seen fiercely defending brother Gary from claims he was responsible for leaving Adam for dead.But troubled teen Faye ended up confessing to Gary and wife Maria that she was the one who hit the Weatherfield lothario over the head in the Bistro - thinking it was Ray Crosby.Faye wanted revenge on her former boss Ray

Andy Whyment has enjoyed a soapy soak as he refused to let his cancelled holiday dampen his spirits.The Coronation Street legend and his wife Nichola were due to enjoy an incredible trip to Cape Verde as they planned to end a tough year in style.They had their sunshine break to the west African country planned for ages – but Covid-19 put a halt on their plans away.The couple still have the time off of course, so decided to put it to good use.They jumped into their garden hot tub with some beers

Coronation Street star Charlie Lawson has played Jim McDonald on the Cobbles since 1989.The star, 61, is a rolling character who pops up now and again, but has not appeared on the soap this year. So what is he up to? Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter.

Catherine Tyldesley says she would love to adopt when she eventually has a second child. But the former Coronation Street star says she's too busy to even think about children right now.

Patti Clare gave Coronation Street fans a shock as she cast aside her apron and looked sensational on A Christmas Chase: Celebrity Special.The 44-year-old, who plays awkward Mary Taylor on the soap, looked nothing like the scatterbrained florist. She looked super glam on the quiz show, which again hit our screens on Tuesday 23 December.