Corrie icon rules out return 27 years after exit as she reveals shock reason

Susanna Reid and Ed Balls delved into the case of missing teenager Jay Slater on Monday's Good Morning Britain, with Susanna expressing her concern.

Coronation Street star Thelma Barlow, 95, is set to return to the screen as she comes out of retirement almost 30 years after leaving the ITV soap.The actress is best known for playing Mavis Wilton in Coronation Street from 1971 to 1997 where she appeared opposite Barbara Knox (Rita Sullivan) and Peter Baldwin (Derek Wilton).The last time Thelma acted was in the film, Florence Foster Jenkins, in 2016 where Meryl Streep played the titular character.Thelma played Mrs. Oscar Garmunder before retiring from acting. However, Thelma will now star in a short film Sleepless in Settle which follows a mother trying to find a wife for her son.

Ryan Thomas, who played builder Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street for 16 years before leaving the soap in 2016, returned to his former work place in Manchester city centre last week. The 40 year old actor, who won the latest series of Dancing on Ice at the beginning of this year, returned to the Old Granada Studios in the Castlefield area of Manchester for a friend’s 70th birthday, unaware beforehand that the party venue was located on the site where Coronation Street used to be filmed.

EastEnders fans reckon they've figured out Stevie Mitchell's secret - and it doesn't bode well for his son Billy. Alan Ford, who plays the character, arrived in Walford earlier this year. As Billy's (Perry Fenwick) long-lost father, Stevie first graced our screens in January at Aunt Sal's (Anna Karen) funeral.

Louise Govern was a key character in the Tracy Beaker cast two decades ago, but her actress is almost unrecognisable now. If you were a child in the early 2000s, it's likely that your after-school routine included watching children's TV favourites like the BBC's The Story of Tracy Beaker.The show first hit our screens over 20 years ago in 2002, and it's fair to say that the characters from the 'Dumping Ground' children's home look significantly different today compared to their youthful appearances on the show.

Kellie Bright gave a simple three-word response after being quizzed on Danny Dyer's plans to EastEnders The Linda Carter actress attended The TRIC Awards on Tuesday (June 26) and her on-screen husband Mick Carter was the topic of conversation. As fans will know, Mick disappeared on Christmas Day 2022 after he jumped into the sea to save Linda and pregnant Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks).The pub landlord never re-surfaced from the water and although his body was never found the pub landlord was presumed dead by police.

Coronation Street fans claim to have spotted Kelly Neelan's return to the soap - thanks to her 'double'. The character, played by Millie Gibson, was last seen in Weatherfield back in 2022.

As the hunt for missing teen Jay Slater continues in Tenerife, TV shows from Good Morning Britain to Loose Women have all examined his shocking disappearance. On Wednesday, 26 June, it was This Morning's turn to focus on the 12 day old investigation, after 19 year old apprentice bricklayer Jay vanished without trace.The show cast light onto 'armchair sleuth' theories about Jay, focusing on speculation which could hinder ongoing police investigations and cause further distress to Jay's already-concerned family. TV personalities have also weighed in on the situation, with GMB's Susanna Reid labelling it the "worst nightmare" any parent could face, and an "utter mystery".

Susanna Reid had to abruptly interrupt a live interview with Irish dancing legend Michael Flatley on Good Morning Britain.The 'Lord of the Dance' star, who is now in remission following cancer surgery joined Susanna and Money Expert Martin Lewis on Wednesday 26 June. During the interview, Michael suggested his opulent €30 million castle home may have contributed to his health issues.The property was partly destroyed during a fire in 2016, but was rebuilt over the following years. Michael shared his health struggles with the presenting duo and shared: "I was one of the fittest people in Ireland.

A facial reconstruction of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has sparked a wave of funny on X (formerly Twitter) posts, with users drawing comparisons between the classical composer and a Coronation Street legend.

Eve.Seo’s break from the entertainment industry came after a controversy where the actress had been accused of gaslighting her ex-boyfriend, actor Kim Jung-hyun. In April 2021, she received backlash for her alleged controlling and manipulative behaviour during the filming of Kim’s 2018 K-drama Time.In February 2022, the actress apologised for being “so late” with her apology and spoke about how she regretted making people “uncomfortable” in the past due to her “immature attitude and shortcomings”.

Good Morning Britain star Susanna Reid has spoken out about missing teenager Jay Slater, who disappeared in Tenerife on Monday 17th June. The 19-year-old was on holiday in Tenerife when he vanished, with authorities in Tenerife on their ninth day of searching for the Lancashire resident. Jay was attending a music festival when he reportedly called his friends to say that he was in the "middle of nowhere" and had one percent battery left on his phone.

This Morning's Ben Shephard is no stranger to showing off his sweaty workouts after pumping iron and being pushed to his limits in the gym.The presenter, 49, has been a regular on TV screens, presenting shows such as Good Morning Britain, Ninja Warrior UK and Tipping Point – but away from the camera, fitness has played a huge role in his life and he's undergone an epic transformation.The dad of two has completed a variety of extreme events for charity, including ultra-triathlons, coast-to-coast challenges and summiting Mount Kilimanjaro. Now his new role on This Morning has seen the presenter opt for more svelte clothing choices rather than his classic suit attire that was his staple on Good Morning Britain.

on Instagram on Thursday to break the news to fans after much speculation ahead of the second half of the show’s 5th season.Costner revealed he’s shifting his focus on making his western movie “Horizon: An American Saga” in a video shared with his 1.5 million followers on the platform.“I just want to reach out and let you know that after this long year and a half of working on Horizon and doing all the things that that’s required,” he said in the clip. “Thinking about Yellowstone, that beloved series that I love, that I know you love.

J. Kim Murphy Kevin Costner is officially on to new horizons. The actor has hung up his “Yellowstone” hat, ruling out a return to the long-gestating final episodes of the hit Paramount Network series.

Good Morning Britain viewers were in for a surprise this morning as Susanna Reid was left stunned during the live broadcast. While discussing the latest election news and Jack Fowler's alarming allergic reaction story with co-host Ed Balls, a persistent fly that had been buzzing around the studio all morning caught Susanna's attention.

Michelle Keegan has received a fresh boost when it comes to her career after she kicked off the year by winning praise for her appearance in a Netflix smash hit. The actress impressed with her leading performance as Maya Stern in the adaptation of Harlen Coben's thriller Fool Me Once.

Karen Taylor shockingly returned to Walford last week, but to her fans' dismay, she very quickly left EastEnders after meeting her son’s supposed ‘murderer’. And fans aren’t happy that Karen, played by Lorraine Stanley, has left Walford again. Karen first left Albert Square after ripping off the Mitchells.

Kate Garraway has posted a heart-wrenching message on Father's Day following the loss of her husband, Derek Draper.The 57 year old Good Morning Britain presenter lost Derek, the father of their children Darcey and Billy, in January after a long battle with Covid. Taking to Instagram to honour Derek, Kate explained that their first Father's Day without him was "tough", and shared that they had visited his grave. She posted a poignant photo of her family and wrote: "So yesterday was one of those days the kids and I knew would be tough .

Renown TV personality, Noel Edmonds, added a particular flavour to Good Morning Britain today after accidentally swearing during the live show. Noel joined the show's hosts, Susanna Reid and Ed Balls, on the cosy morning sofa to chat about his decision to move to New Zealand and his passion for broadcast media. However, the conversation went pear-shaped pretty quickly when he let slip the colloquial name of his pub - the B*gger Inn.