Coronation Street's very own real-life couple appear to have celebrated their love again with a second wedding attended by their co-stars. Sally Carman and Joe Duttine tied the knot in an intimate church ceremony last month.
26.07.2022 - 15:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Coronation Street's newest star Jodie Prenger has revealed why she 'scared people' when she discovered she had landed a role on the ITV soap. The theatre actress and singer, who shot to fame as the winner of BBC TV series I'd Do Anything, has fulfilled a life-long dream of appearing on the cobbles.
She'll make her debut in the long-running soap next week as Glenda, the 'fun and sassy' sister of George Shuttleworth, played by Tony Maudsley, who made his first appearance in Weatherfield back in 2020. And his on-scree family is set to grow when Glenda arrives to save the day.
Jodie will be seen coming to his rescue when a dinner cooked by Sean Tully leads to disaster when he breaks his tooth and delays going to the dentist as a funeral comes first. Later, George arrives at the undertakers for Mr Pugh’s funeral and reveals that he has taken Eileen’s strong painkillers to ease his toothache but Todd realises he’s as high as a kite. Todd shoves George into one of the funeral cars. As Mrs Pugh gives Todd the third degree.
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Then, George’s sister, Glenda, arrives and clocking George asleep in the back of the funeral car, quickly takes charge of the proceedings. As Glenda, Todd and Sean celebrate how well the funeral went, George arrives ad he’s thrilled to see his sister and introduces Glenda to Eileen.
Speaking about how the role came about, Jodie told the Manchester Evening News and other press: "There was always a bit of talk but we did a show in Manchester called Hushabye Mountain with Jonathan Harvey and that's when the talks really started but then there was a phone call, [with] a lot of tears, that there
Coronation Street's very own real-life couple appear to have celebrated their love again with a second wedding attended by their co-stars. Sally Carman and Joe Duttine tied the knot in an intimate church ceremony last month.
Another kidnapping horror looks set to be on cards for Kelly Neelan in Coronation Street. Last month the teen, played by Millie Gibson, was left panic-stricken as she was held prisoner in a darkened cellar after her good intentions went dangerously wrong. Unbeknown to her guardians Maria and Gary Windass, Kelly had been using the cash that belonged to her late dad to put right his wrongs.
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.
Coronation Street star Millie Gibson was all smiles as she grasped onto an ice bucket with a bottle of champagne firmly tucked inside during a night out with her co-stars who she sweetly dubbed her 'mum and dad'.
Jamie Kenna has said a big 'see ya' to the UK after leaving Coronation Street. The actor appeared in the ITV soap as Phill Whittaker last year. The character embarked on a whirlwind romance with recently heartbroken Fiz Stape with the pair tying the knot earlier this year.
Coronation Street fans were bowled over last week when Glenda Shuttleworth made her debut. Last Friday, viewers of the ITV soap were introduced to the sister of undertaker George Shuttleworth. She instantly made an impact on the cobbles, helping to save George's skin at work when he took too many strong painkillers.
Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has impressed fans as she went up against her husband in a headstand-off. Fans of the actress, who plays Maria Windass in the ITV soap, will be aware she is partial to a bit of yoga.
Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey was quick to point out a problem with her own photo as she posed at home for the cute snap. The actress, who is known for playing Asha Alahan in the ITV soap, took to Instagram over the weekend and was soon flooded with compliments from her co-stars.
Coronation Street star Mille Gibson is reportedly set to leave the cobbles in upcoming scenes, three years after making her debut as Kelly Neelan. The actress has been part of many hard-hitting storylines since arriving in Weatherfield.
It's fair to say Coronation Street fans were left quite distracted as Debbie Webster and Ryan Connor kickstarted their money-making plans. As viewers of the ITV soap know, the Bistro owner is suffering money troubles and has been hosting themed nights at the restaurant to try and encourage more custom.
There were emotional scenes in Coronation Street last week when Jack Webster welcomed step-mum Abi Webster back home alongside his dad Kevin. It had been a long time coming for the family, with Abi and Kevin rekindling their marriage after her drug binge led to her giving birth to Imran Habeeb's baby.
Fans think they've spotted Kevin Webster's 'long lost brother' in the latest episode of Coronation Street. Viewers took another trip to Weatherfield on Friday night (July 29), where the mechanic was anxiously waiting to find out if he had been charged after smashing up Stephen Reid's car.
Two of the country's soaps collided this week as Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and Hollyoaks actress Ruby O'Donnell caught up at a celebrity-filled event. The pair took to Instagram to share a glimpse of their evening on Thursday night (July 27) at Manchester's Rosso restaurant.
Coronation Street legends Barbara Knox and Bill Roache were the stars of the show as they made a rare appearance out on the town with their co-stars. The actors, who play Rita Tanner and Ken Barlow in the ITV soap, were out in Manchester for the show's summer party.
Coronation Street's Hope Stape star has appeared in a goodbye message after it was confirmed that her co-star had officially left the soap. The parents of Isabella Flanagan, who plays the daughter of Fiz and serial Killer John in the ITV soap, shared their farewell to Jamie Kenna after his exit as Phill Whittaker was announced.
Coronation Street star Millie Gibson was pining for support from her co-star as she shared how she was 'suffering' with illness. The actress, who plays Kelly Neelan in the ITV soap, shared her health woes after Tanisha Gorey shared a snap of them together on Instagram.
Coronation Street fans were horrified when newbie Aaron told girlfriend Summer Spellman he had been 'jumped' before meeting her in the Rovers. Viewers of the ITV soap were first introduced to Aaron, played by James Craven, earlier this year after he met Summer at a diabetic support group.
Coronation Street star Jamie Kenna has confirmed that he has officially left the show. The actor joined the ITV soap last year as Phill Whittaker. The character became Fiz Stape's night in shining armor after she was left devasted by her partner Tyrone Dobbs' secret affair with their lodger Alina Pop.