ITV Coronation Street's Jennie McAlpine credits 'simple' diet as soap star drops three dress sizes

Coronation Street fans couldn't contain their excitement during Wednesday (27 March) night's visit to the cobbles when Absolutely Fabulous star Helen Lederer made the soap debut as a potential new love interest for Ken Barlow. In the latest episode, Ken was trying to help his son in law Steve McDonald start dating again after his breakup with Tracy Barlow.

Coronation Street's Jenny Connor and Daisy Midgeley have been keeping a secret about how they regained the Rovers Return last year, but next week, it might be revealed.

Coronation Street could see the exit of one iconic character next week, 47 years after their debut on the ITV soap. It comes amid a new storyline which could see the star exit the show.

Coronation Street fans think they've 'worked out' the identity of Tyrone Dobbs' real dad. Soap fans think a sickening twist could be around the corner, after mum Cassie Plummer opened up about giving birth to son Tyrone as a teenager. In Friday's (22 March) episode, Cassie confessed all to her mother Evelyn Plummer in sad scenes.

Coronation Street star Peter Ash shared a rare picture with his real-life stinning girlfriend Amy. The actor is best known right now for his heart-breaking portrayal of Paul Foreman on Coronation Street. On screen, Paul and husband Billy Mayhew are known for having one of the strongest marriages on the cobbles, sticking together throughout Paul's devastating MND diagnosis.

Coronation Street newcomer Rowan Cunliffe could share a sinister connection to missing teen Lauren Bolton, fans say. Amid Lauren being feared dead with police stating she has likely been murdered, her apparent killer is at large. One character who debuted around the time of Lauren's fate possibly being confirmed is newcomer Rowan, who Leanne Battersby met on Friday.

Coronation Street has got viewers in a lather over its Simon Barlow's storyline. Fans of the cobbles are saying "it's an outrage" after seeing what happened to Simon. He was in court on the show for driving after having drinks and taking little Sam Blakeman to school.

Jennie McAlpine recently made a much-welcomed return to screens as Fiz Dobbs in Coronation Street. She left the cobbles in early 2023 as she landed a new job in Norwich where she worked at a different factory as a supervisor, upon the suggestion of serial killer Stephen Reid.

Nick Tilsley and Leanne Battersby's third-time-lucky wedding looks just as doomed as the Coronation Street stars' other trips up the aisle, with doubts creeping in for Nick and Leanne's head about to be turned.The groom-to-be is feeling unsure about marrying Leanne again after discovering she helped son Simon to cover up his drunk-driving crash where Nick's own son Sam was also in the car. But things are about to get even more rocky when Leanne drags a reluctant Nick along to a wedding fayre, which also happens to be at the same venue as a cult meeting that she is hoping will set Simon back on the straight and narrow.

Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine, who has played Fiz Stape on the show since 2001, has dropped three dress sizes in recent years, and it's all down to a couple of simple tricks.The mum of three says her secret is playing a fun boxing game on the Wii console and not eating crisps and ice cream. She also uses "common sense" to stay fit. Previously, Jennie opened up about her weight loss, as she said the key to getting healthy is to "trust what you think is good or bad for you".

Coronation Street fans have pointed out a huge blunder in one of the soap's storylines involving Harvey Gaskell (Will Mellor). Harvey is currently serving time in prison for the murder of Natasha Blakeman. In Wednesday's (6 March) episode of the ITV soap, Harvey was left furious after realising he hadn't been successful in his attempt to bring Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) down.

Coronation Street's Dylan Wilson, played by Liam McCheyne, is set to take the blame for nasty bully Mason Radcliffe (Luca Toolan), after being framed by him in the episode on Wednesday 6 March - and fans are fuming.The drama continued as Dylan confessed that he was one of the teens bullying Liam Connor (Charlie Wrenshall), and finally admitted that Mason threatened him with a knife. His mum, Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon), and stepdad Gary Windass (Mikey North), were furious and took a scared Liam to the police station. After his confession, Craig Tinker (Colson Smith), and another officer visited number 11 explaining they believed a zombie knife used in an attack is in the house.

Celebrity Big Brother is already heating up with a clash just two days into the series as Louis Walsh has been branded 'vile' by Colson Smith's ITV Coronation Street co-star.

Colson Smith, renowned for playing Craig Tinker on Coronation Street, set tongues wagging when he revealed his actual age on Celebrity Big Brother. Fans were left totally stunned by his revelation as he entered the house on Sunday (4 March) night. Everyone knows Colson for his impressive portrayal of Officer PC Craig Tinker on the famous ITV soap.

She’s been popping up on Coronation Street since 2021, and now, actress Vicky Myers reveals her character DS Lisa Swain will be back on a permanent basis, as she’s been promoted to a regular character. DS Swain has a big case on her hands – the disappearance and suspected murder of Lauren Bolton, played by Cait Fitton. “I was contracted to do eight episodes, so this is really quite something,” says Vicky.

Over the last few decades, we've seen many Coronation Street stars go on to dominate Hollywood - and now Sam Retford is the latest to do exactly that.The actor, who is best known for playing Curtis Delamere in the soap, is playing a starring role in Outlander prequel Blood of My Blood.The 24-year-old will play a young Dougal MacKenzie - who was portrayed by Graham McTavish in the original series - in the spin-off, which has begun filming in Glasgow. Sam is one of four new actors joining the prequel, which tells the story of the parents of Sam Heughan's character Jamie as well as Caitriona Balfe's character Claire's parents.

Coronation Street fans are in for a shock ahead of tomorrow night's episode, with fan favourite Adam set to be run over on the ITV soap. Corrie has teased the dramatic storyline, leading some fans to worry that Adam star Sam Robertson could be leaving the show. In tomorrow night's episode, evil Harvey - played by Will Mellor - will take his revenge on Adam after the Weatherfield resident reneged on his part of a deal to get Harvey out of prison.

After almost 30 years on the Weatherfield cobbles, Roy Cropper and his beloved cafe Roy's Rolls have become part of the Coronation Street furniture. David Neilson - the actor who plays the loveable character - first landed the job back in 1995, and since then, has been at the centre of many different storylines. From his iconic love affair with the anorak wearing Hayley Cropper - which tragically ended following her death in 2014 - to his later relationship with the widow Cathy Matthews, David's character has become a fan favourite.

There's no such thing as a quiet time in Weatherfield and next week proves it with lives in danger, arrests, a new official couple and returns galore in Coronation Street.

Coronation Street fans are convinced Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) is simply "using" Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott), following the pair's passionate reunion. Ryan made a surprise return to the cobbles after relocating to Glasgow to be with new girlfriend Crystal, but things didn't work out. Upon returning, he paid Daisy a visit and eventually admitted he'd come back to Weatherfield and ended his relationship with Crystal as he couldn't stop thinking about her.