Former ITV Coronation Street star to host Channel 4's Countdown after Anne Robinson quits

Coronation Street star Harriet Bibby has revealed that she is still working a normal job outside of her role on the ITV soap. The actress is known to viewers for playing Summer Spellman on the cobbles.

Coronation Street star Millie Gibson was all smiles as she grasped onto an ice bucket with a bottle of champagne firmly tucked inside during a night out with her co-stars who she sweetly dubbed her 'mum and dad'.

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright are reportedly set to continue their long-distance relationship, as the actress has signed up for a new role away from their home in Essex. Michelle, 35, is said to be travelling up North as she returns to play Erin Croft in the new series of Sky’s Brassic, after she completes filming BBC drama Ten Pound Poms in Australia. Meanwhile Mark, 35, will continue to put all his focus in the couple’s £3.5million mansion, which is under renovation, as his wife gets straight back into work.

Jamie Kenna has said a big 'see ya' to the UK after leaving Coronation Street. The actor appeared in the ITV soap as Phill Whittaker last year. The character embarked on a whirlwind romance with recently heartbroken Fiz Stape with the pair tying the knot earlier this year.

Coronation Street fans were bowled over last week when Glenda Shuttleworth made her debut. Last Friday, viewers of the ITV soap were introduced to the sister of undertaker George Shuttleworth. She instantly made an impact on the cobbles, helping to save George's skin at work when he took too many strong painkillers.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has taken up a role away from the cobbles in the last week. The actor, who is known for playing Billy Mayhew in the ITV soap, landed a new role over on Channel 4 - but Corrie fans need not worry as it's not a permanent move.

Lucy Fallon was inundated with compliments from her fans after recently sharing a string of glamorous photographs on social media. The former Coronation Street actress, 26, who portrayed Bethany Platt in the hit ITV soap, enjoyed a day out at Haydock Park Racecourse in Merseyside with her celeb pals and donned a stunning green gown for the occasion.

Coronation Street star Mille Gibson is reportedly set to leave the cobbles in upcoming scenes, three years after making her debut as Kelly Neelan. The actress has been part of many hard-hitting storylines since arriving in Weatherfield.

It's fair to say Coronation Street fans were left quite distracted as Debbie Webster and Ryan Connor kickstarted their money-making plans. As viewers of the ITV soap know, the Bistro owner is suffering money troubles and has been hosting themed nights at the restaurant to try and encourage more custom.

There were emotional scenes in Coronation Street last week when Jack Webster welcomed step-mum Abi Webster back home alongside his dad Kevin. It had been a long time coming for the family, with Abi and Kevin rekindling their marriage after her drug binge led to her giving birth to Imran Habeeb's baby.

has changed her name after marrying her co-star. The Abi Franklin actress married Joe Duttine, who plays Tim, earlier this month. The actress now goes by Sally Carman-Duttine on social media.

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach was snapped sharing a giggle with her co-star not long after sharing a video of her suffering a dramatic fall at home. The actress, who portrays Faye Windass in the ITV soap, was getting ready to meet her castmates as they enjoyed a summer party in the city centre.

Two of the country's soaps collided this week as Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and Hollyoaks actress Ruby O'Donnell caught up at a celebrity-filled event. The pair took to Instagram to share a glimpse of their evening on Thursday night (July 27) at Manchester's Rosso restaurant.

Coronation Street's Hope Stape star has appeared in a goodbye message after it was confirmed that her co-star had officially left the soap. The parents of Isabella Flanagan, who plays the daughter of Fiz and serial Killer John in the ITV soap, shared their farewell to Jamie Kenna after his exit as Phill Whittaker was announced.

Coronation Street star Jamie Kenna has confirmed that he has officially left the show. The actor joined the ITV soap last year as Phill Whittaker. The character became Fiz Stape's night in shining armor after she was left devasted by her partner Tyrone Dobbs' secret affair with their lodger Alina Pop.

Les Dennis has officially been unveiled as the new host of Countdown following Anne Robinson's final episode airing earlier this month. Collin Murray temporarily replaced Anne until the end of this year, but Les will step into the hosting role for a limited time through the month of August. With the star previously presenting Family Fortunes between 1987 and 2002, Les has got bags of experience under his belt and will bring his own style to the show as it continues its transitional period.