Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has said he's 'so grateful' as he got some news away from his role on the show. The actor is known to viewers of the ITV soap for playing Sam Blakeman.
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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.
Yet, away from the drama of Weatherfield, actor Ben Price's real life is a picture of stability and love. He's been blissfully married to the stunning Alexandra Wheeler, who TV viewers might recognise from Carpe Diem: European Escapade, since 2005. "I'm lucky to have her," Ben once lovingly said about his wife.
Nick has been played by a number of actors over the years, with Ben in the role since 2009. In 2017, Ben took a step back from the limelight to cherish time with his family, only to make a triumphant return to the Street a year later, much to the delight of his fans. "It's great to be back," he exclaimed upon his return.
While his character Nick might be a hit with the ladies, Ben is very much a one-woman man. Ben and Alexandra met during their theatre days in a production called On The Razzle.
Together, they are proud parents to two wonderful children, Maximillian and Paloma Price. Despite his fame, Ben is fiercely private when it comes to his personal life.
"I'm a private person, and I want to keep my family life separate," he once confided to The Sun. Balancing a demanding Coronation Street schedule with family time, Ben has mastered the art of prioritising what truly matters. "I now have a
.Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has said he's 'so grateful' as he got some news away from his role on the show. The actor is known to viewers of the ITV soap for playing Sam Blakeman.
There are shocks aplenty in Coronation Street next week and there's also a new arrival. Starting with Toyah Habeeb and she's horrified when she finds her sister Leanne Battersby showing Amy Barlow an Institute video to help relieve her stress and realises she is considering investing.
Dating gurus on Celebs Go Dating have been shaking things up this series, and its caused quite the stir behind the scenes. In fact, things are so explosives that not one but two celebs were almost given the boot, and they're not even done filming yet.
Casualty, one of the BBC's longest-running hospital dramas, has given us some of TV's most beloved characters and hard-hitting storylines. Earlier this year, Casualty star Derek Thompson left the series after 38 years as Charlie Fairhead.The actor, 76, stopped by Good Morning Britain on Tuesday to chat about his new role in detective drama Blue Lights, hinting there had been more to his departure than meets the eye.
Emmerdale's dashing villain Michael Wildman turned heads in 2019 when he strutted into the village as scheming businessman Al Chapman. Al went on to be embroiled in a steamy scandal, secretly walking on the wild side with Chas Dingle, despite being Kerry Wyatt's other half. However, village gossip reached fever pitch when Cain discovered their clandestine romance.
Coronation Street fans are placing bets on what's next for Toyah Habeeb as she finally gave into Rowan Cunliffe's wishes. The character has been going up against the Institute as she fears for her sister Leanne Battersby's involvement with mentor Rowan and the group.
Coronation Street enthusiasts believe there’s a ‘predictable’ baby storyline on the horizon following a steamy affair between two characters. In a gripping episode on Tuesday 18 June, Toyah Battersby and her brother-in-law Nick Tilsley ended up in bed together after bonding over the drama involving Toyah's sister Leanne Battersby. Nick became increasingly frustrated with his wife Leanne's fixation on 'the institute' and her mentor Rowan Cunliffe, particularly after they started making threats towards Toyah.Toyah has been determined to reveal Rowan and the Institute as fraudulent, while Leanne has been completely taken in, oblivious to the fact she's being conned.
Coronation Street fans are convinced they've cracked the mystery behind Sam Blakeman's secret from his dad Nick Tilsley, and some are 'threatening to turn off their screens'.The plot thickens as Rowan Cunliffe might have just ensnared his latest victim in his twisted cult narrative. After successfully drawing in Leanne Battersby and cutting her off from her loved ones, he's now facing a formidable opponent in her sister Toyah Battersby. In the midst of a blackmail scheme involving Toyah and Nick, viewers saw Nick's other half Leanne assisting her stepson Sam with an undisclosed matter.
Coronation Street fans pointed out Nick Tilsley and Toyah Battersby's major blunder as their affair secret looks set to come spilling out. Viewers of the ITV soap have previously predicted the pair could find solace in one another after Toyah's heartbreaking secret was uncovered and Nick faces isolation from his partner Leanne Battersby.
Coronation Street fans were horrified as Toyah Battersby engaged in an affair with Nick Tisley behind her sister’s back in Tuesday's episode of the ITV soap. Leanne Battersby and Nick have been on and off for years but actually got engaged in February 2024. However, the pair haven’t been seeing eye to eye since Leanne has been taken in by cult leader Rowan Cunliffe.
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.
There’s big, and bad, news for all soap fans as the Euro 2024 airing on ITV has resulted in a big schedule change for both Coronation Street and Emmerdale. ITV have made big changes to their listings to make way for the matches hitting the screens.The latest episode of Manchester-based soap Corrie was axed on Friday 14 June, and it will remain off-air on Monday 17 June while the Austria v France takes its space. Emmerdale will also remain off-screen as the match also takes up its usual slot as coverage.
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.
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).
Corrie legend Helen Worth, known for her iconic role as Gail Platt, is rumoured to be swapping the cobbles for the dance floor or even the jungle following her surprise announcement that she's leaving the soap after an impressive 50-year stint.The 73 year old actress left fans in shock this week when she revealed her plans to say goodbye to Weatherfield.The soap's producers have promised viewers an "emotional" exit and a "major storyline" for Gail as she prepares to depart at the end of the year. But the buzz has quickly shifted to what's next for Helen.
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.