Former Coronation Street star unrecognisable after brunette transformation

Perry Fenwick is as much of the EastEnders furniture as the Old Vic.The actor has been playing Billy Mitchell for 23 years after joining the cast of the BBC soap back in 1998. Since then, the 59-year-old has enjoyed his fair share of dramatic storylines, on-screen lovers and plenty of shocking scenes.

Colson Smith has revealed his muscular body during a training session at the gym following his whopping 10 stone weight loss last year. The Coronation Street actor shared a selfie of himself sitting on a mat at the David Lloyd gym in Manchester and wrote: “First session back after a week of pasta and pizza.” He added: "It was good to be back" alongside a snap of his cream trainers.

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has been a staple of the ITV soap for 32 years but some fans may be surprised to hear that the Steve McDonald actor’s last name is actually Gregory. As Simon reportedly prepares to join the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Cast later this year, it may come as a shock to viewers that his full name is actually Simon Alan Gregory.

prank war with Kevin Hart entertained the masses for weeks and was filled with their silly and over-the-top gags. (Thankfully, no llamas or billboards were hurt in the process.

Coronation Street star Sam Aston and wife Briony are expecting their second child together.The 28 year old actor revealed the happy news on Instagram as he shared an adorable snap of 14-month-old son Sonny holding a sign reading: “We’re adding another pumpkin to our patch! Due Spring 2022.” The little boy is surrounded by pumpkins in the Autumn-themed snap.

Coronation Street's Seb Franklin star Harry Visinoni has showed off his body transformation since leaving the ITV soap. Harry's, 22, character Seb was killed off the cobbles earlier this year in a harrowing hate crime storyline.Taking to Instagram on Monday, Harry shared a collection of shirtless snaps as he showed off his body transformation and revealed that he had lost 12kg.The actor penned alongside the photos: "Super proud of what I’ve achieved in the last few months.

Coronation Street fans were treated to a blast from the past when they tuned in to the ITV soap on Wednesday as they watched Kevin Webster (played by Michael Le Vell) come face-to-face with a brand new character Tez, played by former EastEnders star Stephen Lord.

Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has been confirmed as the first contestant for this year's Dancing On Ice.The exciting news was revealed by Lorraine on her ITV talk show on Monday morning, with the soap actress appearing video link to discuss the new television opportunity.The 58 year old looked undoubtedly thrilled but admitted: "This morning I was really nervous because only a few people knew about it.

Coronation Street fans went wild on Monday night as they recognised newcomer Orla Crawshaw star Carla Mendonça from the iconic children's TV show My Parents Are Aliens. During the latest instalment, David Platt and Daniel Osbourne met with the Deputy Head of Weatherfield High to discuss David's adopted son Max Turner's recent behaviour.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell looked absolutely incredible as she showed off her sensational figure in a mesh bikini during her sun-drenched getaway to Portugal.The 28 year old soap star wowed in a stylish black halterneck style top and matching bikini bottoms which showed off her envy-inducing curves. Joking that she was "doing homework", the television favourite held onto a folder, which presumably had scripts that she needed to memorise for when she got back to work.

Sally Dynevor is set to take part in Dancing On Ice and she’s already be in training for the competition, according to reports. Since the rumours about her participation in the talent show, the Coronation Street actress has reportedly been seen making frequent visits to ice rinks in Manchester.

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ITV soap legend played a few final tricks on his street pals as he requested Roy Cropper read his final letter at the funeral, led by Billy Mayhew. One of those tricks was calling out ex-wife Mary Taylor, who he once told he'd love it if she dresses as Star Wars character Princess Leia at his funeral.

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Ellie Leach looked incredible in pictures she shared from her friend’s wedding, which she attended with beau Raegan Pettman.The Coronation Street star dazzled fans as she posed elegantly in a glittery full-length gown for her friend’s wedding day.The brunette styled the taupe dress with small drop earrings, a beaded hair clip, and a ring on her middle finger.The 20-year-old’s hair was left naturally styled with a middle parting and effortlessly clipped back from her face.

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While many celebs opt for luxury living, actress Nicola Thorp left all that on dry land living alone on a canal barge which she calls home.The 32 year old is the proud owner of the 60ft boat which she bought off eBay and maintains and runs totally independently. She says that she decided to make the move after growing tired ‘of living with strangers’ and unable to afford a mortgage in London.