ITV Coronation Street bosses ‘sorry’ as soap star ‘files for bankruptcy’

Coronation Street's Ryan Prescott, who plays Ryan Connor, has spoken out amid reports that co-star Alex Bain is leaving the popular ITV show. Back in December, fans were left shocked when they heard that Alex, who has played Simon Barlow for 15 years, might be leaving. And now, speaking to The Mirror, soap star Ryan has shared his thoughts on Alex's alleged departure and explained that he understands why actors might want a break after being on the soap for so long.

American Pie star Seann William Scott has officially filed for divorce from his wife Olivia. The news first emerged on Tuesday 13 January, when court documents revealed that the 47 year old actor had filed the paperwork citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their breakup, reports PEOPLE.

Coronation Street star Luca Toolan has issued an apology to his co-star after their characters were seen in more emotional and heartbreaking scenes. As viewers of the ITV soap know, Luca's character Mason Radcliffe has been leading a bullying campaign against Liam Connor.

Coronation Street fans reckon a major character will be making a return to the cobbles this year. Many have predicted that killer Rob Donovan could be back on our screens soon.

Sean Tully (Antony Cotton) makes a horrifying discovery about his son, Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne) in Coronation Street spoilers, plus Joel Deering (Calum Lill) is forced to open up about his not-so-past relationships. Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) takes Liam Connor (Charlie Wrenshall) to the doctor, horrified that he was thinking of taking his own life due to his bullying ordeal. Later, Gary Windass (Mikey North) confronts bully Mason Radcliffe (Luca Toolan) and ends up throwing him to the ground.

Bill Roache has played Ken Barlow on Coronation Street since 1960 and reportedly earns more than £250,000 per year from his role, making him one of the highest paid stars on the show.The 91 year old also thought to be the highest-paid member of the cast. From his bankruptcy battle to his co-star sons, let's take a look at the veteran actor's life off screen... Corrie star sons Bill's real-life sons have also acted alongside him on the soap, adding a personal touch to his career.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver looks amazing as she shows her weight loss at a glamorous awards ceremony this week.The 60-year-old actress attended the glitzy broadcast awards alongside co-stars and other famous faces. In a picture posted to her Instagram page, Sue posed in between Richard Arnold, 54 and Daniel Brocklebank, 44, at the ceremony. Joking with her followers, she captioned the post: "Me and my boys.

Coronation Street viewers are convinced they've figured out Joel Deering's secret after 'uncovering' mystery woman Emily's true identity after Friday night's episode (9 Feb) was filled with dramatic scenes. Joel, played by Calum Lill, joined the cobbles last year as a duty solicitor and quickly caught the eye of fellow lawyer Dee-Dee Bailey, portrayed by Channique Sterling-Brown.

Bill Roache has been spotted out in a brand new car, despite reports claiming the Coronation Street legend is facing bankruptcy for the second time. The 91 year old actor, who has played Ken Barlow on the ITV soap since 1960, was photographed while out in his new motor, worth up to £72,000, in Cheshire.

Coronation Street's young star Jude Riordan, who plays Sam Blakeman, has made a big impact on the show since his debut in 2020. He's best known for his role as Nick Tilsley's long-lost son, who lost his mum in a tragic storyline involving drug lord Harvey Gaskell, reports Daily Star. Jude's performance of Sam's grief as he said an emotional goodbye to Natasha at the funeral parlour caught the attention of fans who praised the young actor for the outstanding performance.

Coronation Street fans have shared their annoyance as the hit soap has been cancelled once again, to make way for sports coverage on ITV. Over recent weeks, ITV soaps Corrie and Emmerdale as well as BBC's EastEnders have been impacted by various sporting events being aired on the channels, with FA Cup matches and the Six Nations rugby taking place. A one-hour long episode of Coronation Street usually airs every Wednesday at 7.30pm, straight after Emmerdale.

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon was seen in tears as she celebrated her son's upcoming first birthday with a party attended by her loved ones. The actress, who recently returned to the ITV soap as Bethany Platt, welcomed her first child into the world last year with boyfriend Ryan Ledson.

Coronation Street favourite Alan Halsall has shared a glimpse into his recovery after undergoing reconstructive surgery on his ACL, following an injury. The actor, 41, who is famed for his portrayal of Tyrone Dobbs in the ITV soap, underwent the procedure in November and had been taking a break from Corrie as he recovered. He returned to filming on 11 January.

Coronation Street favourite Bill Roache reportedly has "no choice" but to continue to work on the ITV soap, despite being 91 years old, following claims he's facing bankruptcy. Actor Bill has portrayed Ken Barlow on Corrie since the soap began airing in 1960, making him the longest-serving soap star in the world. He reportedly takes home £250,000 per year for his role, making him one of the highest paid actors on Coronation Street.

Kate Ford has spent more than 20 years portraying Tracy Barlow in Coronation Street and we'd like to think there is never a dull moment. So her latest storyline may just prove it, as another affair shock is set to rock the cobbles.

Coronation Street fans have been left fuming with rage this week as the soap sadly found itself at the mercy of yet another schedule shakeup in recent weeks to accommodate the football season. The popular ITV soap was pulled from its usual 8pm slot on Friday 26 January to make way for live FA Cup coverage of Tottenham Hotspur taking on Manchester City, this meant that the show aired its three hour-long episodes for the week across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday instead.The schedule shake-up was confirmed at the start of the week by soap bosses, who shared a message on social media saying: “Here to let you know about a slight schedule change this week.

Soap star Bill Roache, famed for his role on Coronation Street, is facing bankruptcy after HMRC filed a petition against him. It is understood Roache, 91, who has played Ken Barlow in the soap since 1960, is the highest-paid member of the cast, earning around £250,000 a year.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache is reportedly facing bankruptcy, despite his £250,000 a year paycheque. Bill, 91, has appeared on the popular ITV soap as Ken Barlow since 1960, and is said to be the highest-paid member of the cast.

Bill Roache is facing bankruptcy despite earning £250,000 a year acting as Ken Barlow on ITV's Coronation Street.

Coronation Street fans have been left concerned for Simon Barlow as they think they have worked out that history will repeat itself. The character hasn't quite been himself since his dad Peter Barlow left on Boxing Day without saying goodbye to his son.