A former Coronation Street actress has received an apology from Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) in the same phone-hacking trial as Prince Harry, coming a day after Piers Morgan was accused of “injecting” information into stories.
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Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent has lined up a new job, following in the footsteps of her fellow soap actress Gemma Atkinson. Brooke will take over Gemma's spot presenting on Hits Radio while the on-air presenter steps away to give birth. The actress, who played Sophie Webster on the long-running ITV soap, has co-hosted specials on the radio station before but will be taking over Gemma's weekday evening 4pm-7pm show from June 5.
Brooke said in a statement: "I am thrilled to be keeping Gemma's seat warm for her whilst she's away. Related: Coronation Street's Ellie Leach pays emotional tribute to co-star after soap exit"I've just had some time off being a mum myself, so I know how she's feeling, and I've assured Gemma her show is in safe hands. "Brooke has two children — Mexx and Monroe — with her footballer fiancé Kean Bryan.
She added: "It's equally exciting and daunting to be filling in, but I love the Hits Radio family and can't wait to be on air, live from Manchester every day, chatting with Mike and all the listeners. "She will present alongside Mike Toolan for the primetime show. Related: 11 huge Coronation Street spoilers for next weekGemma is welcoming another child with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Gorka Marquez this summer.
The pair had daughter Mia in 2019. Hits Radio Content Director Paul Gerrard added: "We're delighted that Brooke will be covering from Gemma from next month and we know she'll do a great job. "She's going to be just as candid, honest and real with our audience as Gemma is and we're sure she'll do an equally good job of keeping Mike in check! © Dominic Lipinski HITS Radio Live Manchester Related: Coronation Street to air surprise return in Max Turner's storyline"We also want
.A former Coronation Street actress has received an apology from Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) in the same phone-hacking trial as Prince Harry, coming a day after Piers Morgan was accused of “injecting” information into stories.
Coronation Street’s Lynn Kennedy has wrapped up her short but sweet appearance on the cobbles after causing quite a stir in Weatherfield. The actress confirmed her exit from the soap this week as it was revealed she’s already filmed her last scene as Karen Rutherford, who played a prominent part in the Daisy Midgley acid attack storyline.
READ MORE: The Repair Shop expert opens up on loss as she pays tribute to co-starDuring the ordeal with Justin, his sister Karen Rutherford (Lynn Kennedy) returned to show her support for her brother and plotted to make Daisy and Ryan look like a liar. She made her arrival in Weatherfield in March when she paid Daisy a visit to warn her that Justin had stalked someone else previously, knowing about his dark behaviour. Once again, Karen came into their lives and found Ryan on the cobbles revealing that she had told Justin's lawyer about Daisy's history of being manipulative.
Julie Goodyear has had a “heart-breaking diagnosis” of dementia, her husband has announced. The 81-year-old actress is best known for her role in Weatherfield as Rovers Return barmaid Bet Lynch. In a statement released on Wednesday, her husband Scott Brand said: “My darling wife and I have had to come to terms with this heart-breaking diagnosis.
Former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley has opened up about the struggles of being a working parent as she admits juggling motherhood and a career is tough.
Helen Skelton had her latest move backed by her Strictly Come Dancing dance partner and pal Gorka Marquez as she told fans the exciting news. The presenter, who captures hearts during the BBC One dance contest last year, took to Instagram to detail her latest project.
Lynn Kennedy, who plays Karen Rutherford on Coronation Street, has confirmed that she is waving goodbye to the soap and departing the role.The actress confirmed via social media that she has already filmed her final scenes for the show, after joining the show back in March. "And just like that, Karen's off. Bye @coronationstreet it's been amazing," wrote the soap star as she beamed in the mirror while donning a red padded jacket.
Gemma Atkinson declared 'I can't' as she teased a backstage exchange with her former Emmerdale lover at the British Soap Awards 2023. The actress, who previously starred as Carly Hope in the ITV soap, dazzled on stage at The Lowry in Salford as she presented an award.
Brooke Vincent was left fuming at her fiancé, footballer Kean Bryan, after he accidentally locked her out of their house when he fell asleep upstairs.The 31 year old former Coronation Street star and mother of two took to Instagram to explain the infuriating situation, as she declared that she was "mad" at Kean, the father of her two children, and even quipped: "We're finished." To make matters worse, Kean had locked her out on the first day of her new job at Hits Radio's drive time show, where she is filling in whilst Gemma Atkinson is on maternity leave. On Instagram, Brooke told her followers how she had decided to "have a productive day" after dropping the kids off at nursery, as she planned to get on top of her washing - but she'd gotten home and couldn't get into the house. She wrote: "Kean meanwhile is upstairs in bed! Blissfully asleep!!!! "I've thrown balls at the window...
Gemma Atkinson has been hailed a 'hot mama' as she showed off her blossoming baby bump at the British Soap Awards. The annual star-studded event on Saturday night (June 3) saw actors and actresses from the likes of Coronation Street, EastEnders, and Hollyoaks come together to celebrate the very best of the soaps.
Coronation Street star Hayley Tamaddon is set to tread the boards once more as she joins the cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie as it embarks on a UK tour. The actress, who played Andrea Beckett on the ITV soap, will be taking on the role of Miss Hedge, the teacher of lead character Jamie New, a role that she previously played in the West End.
The new group of Islanders to arrive in the villa has been announced by Love Island - and among the lineup is the daughter of a Coronation Street star. Returning to our TV screens on Monday, June 8, the show is back in Mallorca and will be hosted by Maya Jama.
ITV have today announced the new Love Island line-up, with musical theatre performer and social media content creator Molly Marsh among the news singletons announced.The 21-year-old has appeared on stage in pantomime and already boasts a considerable Instagram following of 25.6k, whilst her mum, Janet Marsh, is a recognised TV actress, having worked on a number of shows, including popular soap Coronation Street. Janet has appeared in multiple roles in the long-running soap, appearing first as a nurse in 2005.
Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has reportedly split with her boyfriend after five years. The 22-year-old actress, who plays Faye Windass on the show, had been dating model and dancer Reagan Pettman but the pair have called time on their relationship.
Coronation Street spoilers follow. Coronation Street villain Justin Rutherford could finally be brought to justice next week, as he faces trial for the acid attack that changed Ryan Connor's life forever. Justin is desperately hoping to avoid a prison sentence for his awful crime, with help from his scheming sister Karen and his defence team.
She sent fans wild back in January when she was seen on the Coronation Street cobbles for the first time in years - but fans of the ITV soap shouldn’t expect Brooke Vincent to return to the street full-time any time soon.
Gorka Marquez may be vying for the Glitterball trophy again later this year but he has something much bigger ahead of him first. The Strictly Come Dancing star is currently counting down the weeks until he welcomes his second child with fiancee Gemma Atkinson.
Coronation Street spoilers follow. Coronation Street aired emotional scenes for Billy Mayhew in Friday's episode (May 29) as he finally discovered the truth about his partner Paul Foreman's diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease. After growing suspicious over Paul's recent behaviour, Billy followed him to court and was shocked to learn that he was facing car theft charges.
Jack James Ryan, best known for portraying Jacob Hay in Coronation Street, has been left 'devastated' this week following the unexpected death of his family dog Frank.The actor took to Instagram to pay tribute to the French Bulldog, who passed away due to an aggressive cancer. Sharing a heart-warming picture with the pup, the star detailed his emotion. "Utterly devastated to say we lost my best boy Frank today very unexpectedly to an aggressive cancer.
Gemma Atkinson couldn't help but make a cheeky dig at her Hits Radio co-host after her maternity replacement was revealed. Former Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent will keep Gemma's seat warm while she heads off to welcome baby number two.