ITV Coronation Street Alison King supported as she shares heartfelt tribute to mentor

Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews was among the thousands taking part in the Great Manchester Run on Sunday - and was preparing to head straight back to the soap for filming on Monday after a break from playing Jenny Connor. And she said soap fans might spot a rather "painful" looking return for Jenny after Sally's running heroics.

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has shared a 'welcome home' message to his on-screen son as he teases the young actor's return to the cobbles. The actor, who plays Sean Tully in the ITV soap, posed alongside Liam McCheyne who is set to return as Dylan Wilson.

Kimberly Hart-Simpson has shared her pride at being able to portray Nicky Wheatley’s sex worker past in Coronation Street. The actress made her Weatherfield debut in 2020 when her character met recently widowed Daniel Osbourne.

Coronation Street fans couldn't stop laughing as they tuned into the latest hour-long edition of the ITV soap. It all started with Sally Metcalfe excitedly heading off for her night away in a fancy hotel with husband Tim.

Coronation Street, and fellow Corrie and Emmerdale stars shared heartfelt messages following the tragic news of her death, the Manchester Evening News reports. Lisa Riley, who played Rebecca Patterson in Fat Friends and stars as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale, described Mellor as "the best boss". READ MORE: Kay Mellor, writer of Coronation Street, Fat Friends and The Syndicate, dies aged 71 She said on Twitter after the sad news broke: "DEAREST KAY REST IN PEACE…….

There looks set to be a showdown on the cobbles as Coronation Street teases 'carnage' with a new haunting trailer. The ITV soap has started the week on an interesting note by releasing a 40-second clip featuring warring parents Imran Habeeb and Abi Franklin.

Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan has opened up about being diagnosed with testicular cancer at just 19-years-old. The actor, who is winning praise for his portrayal of reformed drug dealer Jacob Hay on the ITV soap, was first diagnosed in 2017.

They clearly got the memo as three of Coronation Street's young stars rocked up to the red carpet in similar outfits. Elle Mulvaney, Harriet Bibby, and Tanisha Gorey proved great minds think alike as they donned varying pastel blue outfits.

Coronation Street fans have shared their dismay at the 'new version' of Peter Barlow after he vowed to get revenge on Mr Thorne once again. The recovering alcoholic has been enraged this week in the ITV soap after discovering the surgeon sped up his life-saving operation last year to win a bet.

Coronation Street actor Colson Smith has been told he's his co-star's hero as he takes on a huge challenge away from the ITV soap. The 23-year-old is currently appearing in ITV's new show, The Games.

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has been flooded with good luck messages as he gets started on a big week. Fans best know the youngster for playing Sam Blakeman on the ITV soap.

Coronation Street fans were quick to point out an issue David Platt is set to face as Jack P Shepherd, the actor who plays him, shared a detail about the character that viewers of the ITV soap will have never gotten to see.

The man who kickstarted the careers of a raft of award-winning actors and household names from Greater Manchester has died. Tributes are pouring in to David Johnson, who set budding actors on the path to stardom at the Oldham Theatre Workshop, which he founded in 1968.

Coronation Street fans think they know exactly who Abi Franklin's mystery helper is. There were tears for the mechanic during Wednesday night's trip to the cobbles (May 4) as she discovered the fate of her baby son in her custody battle with Imran Habeeb.

ITV has produced two of the biggest weekly soap shows on TV - Coronation Street and Emmerdale. While the main appeal of these shows' characters is the dynamic twist and turns of their daily lives, many fans may be surprised that a lot of actors who spent time in the limelight decided to give up fame and work normal day jobs. Many of these actors are now happy with the careers they have chosen while others had little choice but to abandon acting as the work dried up, Birmingham Live reports.

Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey has shared the adorable gift she received from her co-star as the pair continue to gush over each other on social media. Viewers best know the actress for playing Asha Alahan in the ITV soap.

Coronation Street actress Millie Gibson labelled her co-star Tanisha Gorey as the "love of her life".The pals were joined by their ITV co-stars as they finally enjoyed their delayed Christmas party at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum on Saturday evening. And Millie, who plays Kelly Neelan on the soap, and Tanisha, who plays Asha Alahan on the soap, were quick to show off their close friendship as they let their hair down at the glamorous party.