The cast of Coronation Street have been sharing their own tributes following the Queen's death. Elizabeth II, 96, was the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years.
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Summer Spellman hasn't had the easiest time of late in Coronation Street. The character, played by Harriet Bibby, first arrived on the cobbles five years ago when she was played by a different actress. She is the adopted daughter of Billy Mayhew's old flame Drew Spellman.
And when Summer lost the only parent she'd ever known in 2017 after Drew died from complications caused by cancer, his final wishes were for the then twelve-year-old to be placed in the guardianship of Billy and his then-partner, Todd Grimshaw.
But things soon became more difficult for the schoolgirl as Summer helped Billy beat a drug habit and get his life back on track, but has since faced her own troubles in the form of a diabetes diagnosis and a subsequent battle with bulimia.
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Viewers of the ITV soap have watched the teen struggle with the pressure of her final exams with a place at Oxford at stake while also battling her body issues after her Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Things did brighten for the character with the introduction of boyfriend James.
However, he too is facing his own challenges as it was recently revealed that he is often beaten by his alcoholic father. And things have only got messier for the young couple as during Friday night's trip to the cobbles (August 19), Summer collapsed and once she regained consciousness, told Aaron that she accidentally forgot to take her insulin leading to more secrets and upset for them both.
For Harriet, who has played Summer since 2020, taking on the diabetes storyline has been a difficult yet important one. "After hearing that I was going to be diagnosed with diabetes, I really didn’t know a lot about the
The cast of Coronation Street have been sharing their own tributes following the Queen's death. Elizabeth II, 96, was the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years.
Corrie star Millie Gibson 'looked like a goddess' in elegant holiday photos she shared on Instagram. The actress, who plays Kelly Neelan in the popular ITV soap, has been enjoying the sun in Italy with friends.
Coronation Street's Bailey family is set to expand as bosses shared details of the latest arrival in Weatherfield. Aggie, Ed, and their two sons Michael and James arrived on the street back in 2019. They were then followed by Ed's brother, Ronnie Bailey, early last year.
The truth of what happened in the car crash which subsequently saw Imran Habeeb lose his life is set to come tumbling out in Coronation Street this month. While fans of the ITV soap are sure the lawyers new wife Toyah is to blame, they never saw what actually happened.
Things may have seemed quiet on the cobbles of Weatherfield of late but all that's set to change in the next few weeks as Coronation Street bosses unveil its 'super September' spoilers.
Coronation Street fans have been worried about Audrey Roberts for some months as she turned to drinking to deal with her fears of growing older. And a reason for their concern was soon given as the street legend, played by Sue Nicholls, revealed to her friends that she tried to take her own life in emotional scenes.
Coronation Street has officially confirmed that Kelly Neelan will exit in upcoming scenes. It was reported last month that Millie Gibson will be bowing out of the ITV soap after three years on the cobbles "explosive" storyline.
Kimberly Hart-Simpson has pulled it out the bag again as she stunned in a gorgeous gold swimsuit that she bagged for just a fraction of the price. Her former Coronation Street co-star Paddy Bever (Max Turner) called her a 'thrift queen' as she showed off her latest charity shop purchase.
Coronation Street star Jude Riordan delighted fans as he made his way back onto the cobbles. The young actor, who plays Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap, hasn't been seen on-screen as much as usual.
Coronation Street youngster Isabella Flanagan has opened up about her home life with her fellow soap star siblings. Fans will best recognise the actress for playing troublesome Hope Stape in the ITV soap, the daughter of Fiz and her serial killer ex John.
Jenny Connor hasn't had the best luck when it comes to love and the Coronation Street character's latest relationship appears to be coming to an end. And so it has got Sally Ann Matthews, who plays her, reminiscing.
Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor looked gorgeous as she took to Instagram with a snap of herself and her lookalike daughter donning the same jacket. The actress, who is best known for playing cobbles icon Sally Metcalfe in the ITV soap, was pleased with her later purchase - and as was daughter Hattie.
Viewers got more than they expected when they tuned in to the latest episode of Coronation Street. Fans of the ITV soap have been very dubious of Stephen Reid since he arrived back in Weatherfield in June. He quickly came to his mum Audrey's rescue when she suffered a fall in the barbers.
Coronation Street fans were left distracted for more reasons than one as Sean Tully's son Dylan decided to stay in Weatherfield. The character, played by Liam McCheyne, recently returned to the ITV soap following a brief appearance in 2020.
Coronation Street star Jack P Shephard recently opened up about an 'awful' celebrity encounter he had - and now there's evidence. The actor, who is best known for playing David Platt in the ITV soap, suffered an awkward moment when he attended a festival at Knutsford's Tatton Park.
Coronation Street fans were left saddened for newcomer Aaron Sandford after he finally revealed who was behind his shocking injuries. Last month viewers of the ITV soap were horrified when newbie Aaron told girlfriend Summer Spellman he had been 'jumped' before meeting her in the Rovers.
Coronation Street fans were left emotional earlier this week when Audrey Roberts bravely told her friends that she had attempted to take her own life. Viewers had wondered what had happened after the character, played by Sue Nicholls, ended up in hospital and hid the stay from her family.
Jack P Shephard has left his on-screen son 'fuming' after letting slip the secret behind one of Coronation Street's set illusions. The actor is best known for playing David Platt on the ITV soap having joined the cast in 2000 at just 12-years-old.
Julia Goulding is best known to fans and viewers for playing Shona Platt in Coronation Street. She made her debut on the cobbles in 2016 when she bumped into David Platt during a night out, unaware that he was the widower of Kylie Platt, the woman who her son, Clayton, killed.
Coronation Street star Harriet Bibby has revealed that she is still working a normal job outside of her role on the ITV soap. The actress is known to viewers for playing Summer Spellman on the cobbles.