Gogglebox star gushes over Coronation Street's Craig Tinker as Colson Smith shares soap secret

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has been teased by his co-stars as he revealed he's ditched the UK with his girlfriend. It's fair to say that the actor is a far cry from Weatherfield as he took to social media with updates from his incredible trip.

Coronation Street's Channique Sterling-Brown has opened up about the unexpected downside of her impressive weight loss journey in a touching Instagram post.The star, known for her role as Dee-Dee Bailey on the ITV soap, is no stranger to sharing glimpses of her glitzy life online and has recently been at the centre of an intense plotline, with her character fighting for Roy Cropper's freedom from a wrongful murder conviction. But in a twist last month, it turned out her on-screen beau Joel Deering (played by Callum Lill) was actually behind the tragic demise of Lauren Bolton.

Coronation Street star Calum Lill has captured the attention of the soap's fans by revealing the reaction of his grandmother to his character Joel Deering being revealed as Lauren Bolton's possible killer.

Gogglebox favourites Pete and Sophie Sandiford have been stealing the show since 2017, delighting viewers with their comical insights on the week's television highlights.

Gogglebox star Sophie Sandiford joined the show back in 2017, however, she looked very different back then.The 28 year old is a regular on the award-winning programme, where she watches telly alongside her lovable older brother, Pete Sandiford.The pair quickly became two of the show’s most popular castmates due to their hilarious commentary and sibling banter. When she first joined the show, Sophie had dark hair with a blonde, dip-dye effect at the bottom, which was cut into a blunt style which fell to her chest. However, since joining the show Sophie has undergone several major hair changes.

Ellie Leach has admitted she feared her 'life was over' when she exited Coronation Street last year.

Gogglebox star Amy Tapper has left her fans speechless with a striking three-stone weight loss transform, which the English beauty has documented in a series of breathtaking photos. Now 24, Amy shot to fame on Channel 4's show after joining in 2013 with her lovable family, including dad Jonathan, mum Nikki and brother Josh, all sitting comfortably in their living room critiquing the latest telly.The Tappers quickly became firm favourites on the show, but in 2018, they exited to chase down new experiences.

Sophie and Pete Sandiford have cemented themselves as Gogglebox legends, thanks to their hilarious reactions and witty one-liners.The Blackpool-based siblings have been part of the cast since 2017, joining for the tenth series. Sophie, 27, and Pete, 29, proved to be an instant hit with TV viewers and have remained a part of the Gogglebox cast ever since.The pair's humour has helped them standout among their fellow Goggleboxers, as well as their iconic collection of tacky mugs and brightly coloured living room. So, what do we know about Pete and Sophie away from Gogglebox? Let's take a look into their lives away from the cameras...

Gogglebox's Amy Tapper wowed fans after revealing her impressive three-stone weight loss in a series of snaps. Amy, now 24, first shot into the limelight on the hit Channel 4 show with her family - dad Jonathan, mum Nikki and brother Josh. She exclusively revealed to OK! how she got her job on the show by judging photos of the Queen.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out who is targeting Abi Webster as she was left devastated to find out a sex tape had been released featuring her. The mechanic hasn't been having the best of times having recently been reminded of her son's murderer in the ITV soap.

Gogglebox has become a firm favourite with TV viewers over the years, with the format of the Channel 4 show proving to be a genius idea.The hit show sees families across the UK watch the latest television shows and react to them - a simple but incredibly effective idea. Gogglebox launched in 2013 and is now in its 23rd series.There's been several spin-off editions too, including a well received celebrity version and a kids' show, dubbed Gogglesprogs.

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien was seen enjoying the sunny weather over the weekend and even posed for a rare snap alongside her young son. The actress took to Instagram where she shared a selfie of the pair having previously explained why her children tend not to feature heavily on her social media page.

Coronation Street star Calum Lill has shared his surprise as he found Tina McIntyre on set during filming - but it wasn't quite as it seemed. Fans of the ITV soap currently know Calum for playing Joel Deering in the ITV soap after he was brought in last year as Dee-Dee Bailey's new love interest.

There are strict rules that Gogglebox families must follow, and when they don't, consequences ensue. When the show first hit our screens, who would have thought that watching families lounging on their sofas while indulging in TV shows would become such a hit? Over the years, many Gogglebox stars have become national treasures, thanks to their charming personalities and hilarious quips.The line-up of families has significantly evolved since the show's debut in 2013, with some being let go by Channel 4 and others venturing into new careers.

Fans think Coronation Street star Harriet Bibby has hinted at a return to the show after being seen back on the cobbles. The actress was recently seen leaving the ITV soap as Summer Spellman, four years after taking over the role.

Gogglebox's Ellie Warner has been inundated with words of encouragement from fans as she marked her baby son Ezra's first birthday. The beloved Channel 4 personality, who stars alongside her sister Izzi on Gogglebox, has a following of nearly 500,000 followers on Instagram, where she regularly posts snippets of her professional and personal life.

Gogglebox star Ellie Warner has surprised fans as she offered a milestone update alongside her rarely-seen boyfriend and their baby son. Fans of the Channel 4 show know the star for appearing on the sofa alongside her younger sister, Izzi, but Nat made a brief appearance on-screen when filming rules had to change during Covid.

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has been flooded with birthday wishes as he recreated a family tradition before a weekend celebrating in London. The young actor has officially entered his teenage years as he turned 13 on Saturday (May 11).

Katie Price left little to the imagination as she drew attention to her giant back tattoo when she posed up a storm at Gogglebox star Joe Bagg's recent birthday party with Pretty Little Thing.The former glamour model, 45, looked incredible as she showed off her heavily-inked body in a tiny two-piece ensemble, featuring a crop top which showcased her enviable abs and tattooed stomach as well as a short leather skirt. She opted for bare legs seemingly to highlight the intricate body art that covers her tanned and toned limbs.The mum-of-five shot photographers her famous sultry pout and posed with her back facing the camera to show off the cheeky slogan on her skirt.

Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne will soon be returning to screens, months after he was seen leaving the cobbles as Peter Barlow. There was an end of an era in the ITV soap on Boxing Day as Peter and wife Carla Connor called it quits, bringing to an end one of soap fans' most-loved relationships.