Inside Coronation Street's Emily Bishop's life off-screen including well-known son

TV shows, such as starring as Yasmin in Waterloo Road , or Caz in Coronation Street. The star also featured as PC Mel Ryder in the long-running programme The Bill for two years from 2008. The actress is not the only successful star in her family, but she is in fact related to a Grammy award-winning singer.

After rising to fame with his iconic drag person Lily Savage, Paul O’Grady has become a national treasure thanks to his numerous radio shows, TV programmes and incredible presenting abilities. Known for his quick wit and charming personality, the beloved presenter quickly won over the hearts of the nation with his emotional series For The Love of Dogs as he told the stories of abandoned pets at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. But despite amassing a legion of fans, Paul lives a considerably private life away from the cameras.

A whopping 21 years after leaving the cobbles of ITV’s Coronation Street, the original face of Adam Barlow is completely unrecognisable. Viewers who have watched the soap for a long time may remember that the role of Ken Barlow’s grandson has changed over the years. Originally the role was played by Iain De Caestecker before being recast to Sam Robertson who currently stars as Adam.

Lisa Riley can currently be found lighting up screens on Emmerdale where she plays Mandy Dingle. The 45 year old has acted in the hit soap since 1996 and during this time has been involved countless dramatic storylines. Her almost three decade spanning appearances have led viewers curious to learn more about her life off screen.

Coronation Street star Sam Robertson will stay at the ITV soap, despite rumours that he might be leaving Weatherfield behind. The 36 year old, who plays Adam Barlow, has signed a new deal to stay on the cobbles for another year, after hinting that he might quit the show after his latest dramatic storyline. A source told The Sun: “Sam is a huge talent and bosses are thrilled he’s signed a new contract.

Coronation Street's real-life siblings Jack James Ryan and Rebecca Ryan are undeniably talented and they've been welcome additions to the cobbles. Jack, 25, plays bad boy Jacob Hay, and his sister Rebecca, 30, joined the cobbles in December as newcomer Lydia with the character recently causing chaos. Speaking about his sister joining the show, Jack previously said: "I've known I wanted to be an actor from a really young age.

Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe has lit up screens in her role as Mercedes McQueen since 2008.The 38-year-old's long run has established her as a much loved soap legend and one of the most familiar faces in the village. Having been involved in some of the show's most dramatic storylines, viewers might be surprised to hear that Jennifer's own life has been equally action packed. From shock splits to becoming a single Mum following a traumatic birth, let's take a look at Jennifer's life off screen...

Coronation Street actor Sam Robertson has hinted that it might be time to “hang up Adam’s suit” as he admits the show has “taken over his life.” The 36 year old actor has starred as Adam Barlow on the hit ITV soap for six consecutive years from 2016, also appearing on the show from 2004 until 2007. Sam opened up about how “tough” he has found the storylines with his on-screen wife Sarah, played by Tina O’Brien, over the past few months that have led him to wonder if he needs a break from the soap.

Cherylee Houston is currently lighting up screens on Coronation Street where she plays Izzy Armstrong.The 46-year-old joined the soap back in 2010 fast becoming involved in some of the soap's most dramatic storylines. Cherylee was the first disabled actress to be cast in the show, forever landing her a place in soap history. Following a break from the show due to the pandemic, the TV star is back on screens with viewers curious to find out more about her life away from the Cobbles.

Actress Jacqueline Leonard recently reprised her role as Linda Hancock in hit ITV soap Coronation Street. The soap star, 56, made a welcome return to our screens earlier this month, with Linda arriving in Weatherfield to see her grandson, Joseph Brown (William Flanagan). Her return had fans in a frenzy as they searched to find out where they recognised Jacqueline from, before uncovering her past stints on other rival soaps, including EastEnders.