He may be a star of one of the biggest show's on telly but Jude Riordan still has to do the same thing as any other 11-year-old, and that's going to school. Fans best know the young actor for playing Sam Blakeman in Coronation Street.
21.06.2022 - 09:34 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Maria Windass will face online terror in upcoming Coronation Street scenes. Samia Longchambon, who has played the character for 22 years, has revealed the horror her soap alter-ego will face.
It all starts this week when Maria faces her latest task as councillor. So far viewers have seen the newly elected councillor trying to make positive changes in Weatherfield by taking a stand by putting green issues at the top of the agenda, particularly following her son Liam's asthma scare late last year.
But in scenes to air later this week, Maria realises that her decision to change the local recycling collections has had unintended consequences. She has brought in extra bins and new collections to make sure that recycling and environmental issues are a top priority for the local community.
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However, Maria confides in her husband Gary Windass about how the recycling collectors are now going on strike because of the extra workload, caused by her decision-making. Feeling awful, in a bid to put things right, Maria meets with a team leader from the refuse workers’ depot and offers to propose a pay rise, on account of the extra workload caused by the new recycling bins.
Maria hopes it’s enough to get the binmen back on the job. However, Maria is doorstepped about the strike and while she delivers an eloquent speech about recycling, Kelly later shows Maria a video online with her words chopped up and rearranged to a rap beat leaving her aghast at how her message has been manipulated.
"Basically, Maria's like this rap star," Samia joked when speaking to the Manchester Evening News and other press about her latest
He may be a star of one of the biggest show's on telly but Jude Riordan still has to do the same thing as any other 11-year-old, and that's going to school. Fans best know the young actor for playing Sam Blakeman in Coronation Street.
There could be a romance heading Kelly Neelan's way in Coronation Street, the actress who plays her has revealed. Millie Gibson has teased that a friendship could blossom into a romance for her character on the ITV soap when chatting about her latest storyline.
There was some confusion among Coronation Street fans last week when an unexpected arrival came to Audrey Roberts' rescue. The iconic character found herself in trouble when her drinking got a bit out of hand - despite her family's attempts at an intervention.
Brian Packham has recently been left single on the cobbles after his partner left Weatherfield in a sudden exit. The Kabin owner in Coronation Street, played by Peter Gunn, wanted a new life for him and Cathy Matthew in Cornwall. But it was clear it wasn't what his girlfriend wanted.
Coronation Street fans have been left surprised as they've been reminded of the age gap between the actresses behind iconic characters Audrey Roberts and Gail Platt. The mother and daughter, played by Sue Nicholls and Helen Worth, are currently at the forefront of the ITV soap.
Former Coronation Street star Charlie De Melo has confirmed the first role he'll be taking on following his exit from the ITV soap. Fans said a sad goodbye to Imran Habeeb earlier this month.
Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has pointed out that Stranger Things weren't the first to use Kate Bush in a moment of need. The Sam Blakeman actor took to social media to remind fans that he was involved in a scene on the ITV soap that included one of the icon singer's songs.
Coronation Street fans watched as Audrey Roberts' drinking appeared to take a dark turn in the latest trip to Weatherfield. The ITV soap was back on screen on Wednesday night (June 22) and the iconic character's apparent drinking problem again took centre stage.
Coronation Street has finally confirmed what brings Spider Nugent crawling back to the cobbles. It was announced back in April that Martin Hancock would be reprising the role of the character 19 years after his exit on the ITV soap.
Harriet Bibby may be starring in Coronation Street but she's also branching into music as she teams up for her first single. The actress, who plays Summer Spellman in the ITV soap, has shown off her hidden singing talent as she put her voice to a new charity single.
Coronation Street star Martin Hancock has revealed that he has a previously unknown connection to another actor on the ITV soap. Martin is set to make a comeback as his character Spider Nugent crawls back into Toyah Habeeb's life after 19 years.
Coronation Street star Millie Gibson has revealed her actual name to fans as she showed off a sweet gift from her brother for her birthday. The actress, who is best known for playing Kelly Neelan in the ITV soap, celebrated turning 18 over the weekend.
Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has opened up about her own experiences of the online world as her on-screen character faces horror in upcoming scenes. Later this week, viewers will see Maria Windass one of her first big decisions as a local councillor go against her.
Tyrone Dobbs has bit his tongue as ex Fiz Stape prepares to marry her new boyfriend. However, he doesn't look to thrilled when he attends the wedding in upcoming Coronation Street scenes. Alan Halsall, who has played the character for 24 years, has been spotted filming Fiz and Phill Whittaker's nuptials alongside several of his co-stars.
Coronation Street star Millie Gibson wasn't short of love as she was flooded with gushing tributes on her birthday. The actress, who has played Kelly Neelan on the cobbles since 2019, celebrated turning 18 over the weekend.
Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has been a busy bre as not only has he recently returned to filming on the cobbles, but he's also just wrapped on another project. Fans best known the youngster for playing Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap.
Harriet Bibby is set to take on a new role away from Coronation Street this summer. Fans of the ITV soap will best know the actress for playing Summer Spellman. The 25-year-old took over the role of the teen back in 2020.
ITV Coronation Street soap stars pay tribute. The actor was one of the original cast members of the hit ITV soap.
Coronation Street fans think a brand new romance could be brewing on the cobbles. During Monday night's trip to the cobbles (June 13), viewers saw Todd Grimshaw and Paul Ashworth come together once again in a bid to help Summer Spellman.