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.
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George Shuttleworth has become a firm favourite among Coronation Street viewers since he made his Weatherfield debut in 2020. The funeral director, played by Tony Maudsley was introduced as the son of Archie Shuttleworth.
He arrived on the street when he began doing business with Preston's Petals after taking over Shuttleworth's Independent Funeral Directors after his father died. Then in January 2021, George and Gail Platt discovered that they shared great-great grandparents, Augustus and Fanny Page.
Since then Corrie fans have seen George strike up a relationship with Eileen Grimshaw and is even now working with her son, Todd, at the undertakers after he gave him a chance to change his scheming ways. But recently George has been hiding a secret and it all came to light during Monday night's trip to the cobbles.
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George had been refusing to stay the night at Eileen's or letting her visit him at his home. After accusing him of an affair, the pair almost split until Todd found out the truth and got him to confess. It turns out that Geroge is a huge snorer and has seen many of his relationships fail because of it. But while some fans didn't believe him, others think it could be leading to a much bigger storyline on sleep apnea.
Earlier this month Tony delighted fans when he confirmed his character will be staying on the soap after renewing his contract. Excitedly sharing the news, the Kirkby-born TV star, 54, shared a selfie in George's usual outfit with the Rovers Return dazzling beneath the blue Greater Manchester sky in the background. He said: "That's me (and George) all signed up to Corrie till at least July 2023
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.
Alan Halsall has spent more of his life on-screen than he has off it. This year the actor is celebrating 24 years on the cobbles where he is best known for playing Tyrone Dobbs, the role he bagged on Coronation Street when he was 15-years-old.
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 fans are out for justice after Peter Barlow discovered the surgeon who helped save his life used his operation as a competition with his doctor mates. During Monday night's edition of the ITV soap, the recovering alcoholic was ecstatic after being given a clean bill of health a year after his liver transplant last year.
Coronation Street's Colson Smith will be on TV double-time this week as he won't just be appearing in the ITV soap. The actor, best known for playing Craig Tinker, has spent weeks travelling between Manchester and London as he trained for The Games.
Weatherfield. The character first arrived on the Cobbles in 2006 and quickly became a fan favourite on the show. Alison's career was kickstarted by the founder of Oldham's Theatre Workshop, David Johnson.
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.
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.
Max Turner made a reappearance on the cobbles last year with not just a new face but a new attitude. Coronation Street fans were left floored back in September when a 'stranger' appeared in David Platt's house.
If there's one thing about Manchester, it's glamour. With so many Coronation street icons, reality stars and WAGs here, you don't have to go far to see someone who looks a million dollars.
Coronation Street actress Kimberly Hart-Simpson took on the role of Nicky Wheatley in the ITV soap opera. After a short break, she's returning to the cobbles and is injecting a new lease of life into her character. During her first stint on the show was when she met widower Daniel, before having to leave four months later to start a new life with her daughter.
Coronation Street will air heartbreaking scenes with Faye Windass after fans had concerns over her health. The 20-year-old character recently thought she was expecting boyfriend Craig Tinker's baby and after a miscarriage scare she was devastated to find out she had never been pregnant.
Coronation Street fans couldn't help that Adam Barlow was bearing a striking resemblance to another member of the family during the latest trip to the cobbles.
Nicky Wheatley has watched her fresh start crumble around her as her sex worker past comes back to haunt her in Coronation Street. The character, played by Kimberly Hart-Simpson, returned to Weatherfield this year as she applied for a job as a teaching assistant at Weatherfield High.