Former Coronation Street star makes huge career change and unveils new project away from ITV soap

Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown appears to be being rivalled as the soap's 'Weatherfield Barbie' after the cast headed out for their recent summer bash.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has revealed when her character, Cassandra "Cassie" Plummer, will be returning to the ITV soap. Viewers will recall that just days after making her debut on the cobbles, Cassie left Weatherfield with estranged mother, Evelyn Plummer, in order to get clean so she can meet her long-lost son, Tyrone Dobbs.

Former Coronation Street star Nicola Thorp opened up about how a stalker, who had terrorised her for two years, was allowed to remain anonymous for months after being identified by police.The actress, 34, revealed how Ravinderjit Dhillon, who called himself the 'the grim reaper', used 25 aliases to contact her actress online, where he threatened to choke and rape her. He was convicted of stalking involving fear of violence after a trial in April. However, ahead of this Nicola hadn't been told his identity despite police being aware of who was behind the threats.

Former Coronation Street star Nicola Thorp has opened up about her two-year stalking ordeal and the moment she saw him for the first time.

Christine McGuinness has admitted that she's 'counting down the days' until she reunited with her Coronation Street star pal Colson Smith. The pair became firm pals after taking part in ITV competition show, The Games, last year.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has been branded a 'stunner' as she debuted her new hairdo. The actress, who is known for playing Amy Barlow in the ITV soap, paid a trip to the salon in a break from her acting duties on the long-running show.

Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne has unintentionally whipped fans up into a frenzy as his new role away from the ITV soap was revealed. The actor is famed for playing Peter Barlow on the cobbles on-and-off for 23 years.

Coronation Street star Ryan Prescott has been flooded with messages from fans after he shared a moving post about appearing in the ITV soap. The actor, who has been winning enormous praise for his portrayal of Ryan Connor, shared a series of images on social media in somewhat of a tribute to his time on the cobbles.

Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown has revealed her link to the soap's latest newcomer after fans declared him the 'best part' of the episode. During Monday night's trip to the cobbles (July 3), viewers saw a chilli eating competition take place at the Bistro.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has found love again with a handsome policeman after splitting from his former co-star.

Emmerdale legend and ex-Corrie star Meg Johnson has died aged 86.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has shared an unknown detail about her relationship with Waterloo Road actor Liam Scholes. The couple have been seen putting on a few loved-up displays since they went public with their blossoming romance last year.

Former Coronation Street star Jamie Kenna has been supported by his ex-castmates and his fans after revealing his latest career move. The actor appeared in the ITV soap back in 2021 as Phill Whittaker.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has publically shared her pride for her actor boyfriend after he was seen in emotional scenes on TV. Elle has been dating Waterloo Road star Liam Scholes for months now, going public with their romance back in December.

Coronation Street star Peter Ash has hinted at the potential end of Paul Foreman and Billy Mayhew's relationship in the long-running soap.

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien has left the drama of Weatherfield behind her as she was seen sipping what appeared to be a gin and tonic on a sun lounger. The actress has ditched the UK for sunnier climes, despite the recent heatwave in the UK, and looked gorgeous in a number of Instagram snaps.

Millie Gibson shared a relatable moment from her weekend back home in Manchester as she reunited with her former Coronation Street co-star. The actress, who played Kelly Neelan in the ITV soap, has spent months being busy filming the upcoming series of Doctor Who.

Coronation Street stars are convinced that the ITV set is haunted, after a number of cast members have witnessed some “terrifying” supernatural events.This isn’t the first time that it’s been claimed; over the years there have been many suggestions that the old ITV set - which is located on Quay Street - is haunted. From sightings of ghostly figures to seeing dead cast members walking around the cobbles, there have been plenty of supernatural sightings.

Claire Sweeney was over the moon to win a dream part on her favourite TV soap Coronation Street on her birthday - and then she got a gift of a scene with Dame Maureen Lipman. Claire is playing Cassandra Plummer, the long-lost mother of Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) and the estranged daughter of Evelyn Plummer (Dame Maureen Lipman) and has been a fan of the soap her whole life. She makes her debut on Wednesday 28th June.

Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has been flooded with comments as the stunned them with a snap of herself rocking an all-denim look. The actress is known for playing Faye Windass in the ITV soap but was seen making an emotional exit from Weatherfield last month.