ITV Coronation Street soap legend predicts show's demise, as he criticises 'average' acting and gruelling schedules

Coronation Street fans are speculating that Kit Green might not actually be Bernie Winter's son, and they think they've figured out who he really is. Earlier this year, Bernie (played by Jane Hazlegrove) revealed she has a son named Zodiac, whom she gave up for adoption nearly three decades ago. She only knew that his name was changed from Zodiac to Christopher Green shortly after his birth.

Coronation Street star Thelma Barlow, 95, is set to return to the screen as she comes out of retirement almost 30 years after leaving the ITV soap.The actress is best known for playing Mavis Wilton in Coronation Street from 1971 to 1997 where she appeared opposite Barbara Knox (Rita Sullivan) and Peter Baldwin (Derek Wilton).The last time Thelma acted was in the film, Florence Foster Jenkins, in 2016 where Meryl Streep played the titular character.Thelma played Mrs. Oscar Garmunder before retiring from acting. However, Thelma will now star in a short film Sleepless in Settle which follows a mother trying to find a wife for her son.

Coronation Street legend Sally Lindsay is a proud mum to her twin sons Victor and Louie - but the TV star usually keeps her boys out of the public eye. So Sally's fans were treated to a rare sight recently when she posed for a photo with the twins during a night out in London's West End.The actress, who is best known for starring in Corrie as Shelley Unwin, attended an anniversary celebration on the Mrs Doubtfire musical at The Shaftesbury Theatre last week and brought two very special guests with her.

There's another week of shock news and unexpected discoveries in Coronation Street next week. It starts as Bernie Winter waits for her long-lost son Kit Green in the Rovers to discuss how they tell Gemma Winter and Paul Foreman they have a brother, unaware he is already over at the flat breaking the news.

Coronation Street bade farewell to another of its beloved characters after one of the show's stars decided to move on. Lorna Laidlaw, who portrayed Aggie Bailey, quietly left the ITV soap, The Sun reported on Thursday.

Ryan Thomas, who played builder Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street for 16 years before leaving the soap in 2016, returned to his former work place in Manchester city centre last week. The 40 year old actor, who won the latest series of Dancing on Ice at the beginning of this year, returned to the Old Granada Studios in the Castlefield area of Manchester for a friend’s 70th birthday, unaware beforehand that the party venue was located on the site where Coronation Street used to be filmed.

Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has stunned fans by sharing a round-up of pictures from her sunshine getaway with her daughter, with some saying they 'look like sisters'.

Next week on Coronation Street, a breakthrough in the case of missing Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) could be on the horizon as suspicion grows around Joel Deering (Callum Lill). Lauren is still unaccounted for and presumed dead, with Nathan Curtis (Christopher Harper) currently under investigation for her disappearance and alleged murder. However, viewers are aware that the real culprit is Joel, who has set his sights on other young women.

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Coronation Street star Lisa George has said she's 'thrilled' as she revealed she's making a move away from the cobbles. The actress is best known for playing Beth Sutherland in the ITV soap.

Coronation Street viewers were left feeling 'downhearted' during Monday's episode (June 24) as Gemma Winter-Brown was compelled to resort to drastic measures due to her mounting financial troubles.

Coronation Street fans have spotted a link between Joel Deering and Max Turner as they predict the latter may become a suspect in the former's crimes. As viewers of the ITV soap know, Joel isn't the squeaky clean solicitor they first thought when he arrived as Dee-Dee Bailey's love interest.

Coronation Street fans were left feeling 'sad' during Monday's episode (June 24) as Gemma Winter-Brown was forced to take extreme measures due to her escalating financial woes.

There are shocks aplenty in Coronation Street next week and there's also a new arrival. Starting with Toyah Habeeb and she's horrified when she finds her sister Leanne Battersby showing Amy Barlow an Institute video to help relieve her stress and realises she is considering investing.

Shirley Ballas has teased excitement for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, saying the announcement of the 2024 line-up will come 'rather soon.

Simon Cowell has opened up about feeling "emotional" and "quite nervous" as he took on the role of walking former X Factor star Lucy Spraggan down the aisle. Lucy, 32, known from her time on The X Factor, tied the knot to her partner, Emilia Smith earlier this month.

Coronation Street's Alan Halsall has offered fans a glimpse into his less-than-glamorous journey to recovery following surgery.

One of Scotland’s top ­universities is selling its £380,000-a-year principal’s plush official residence amid rumours of a financial crisis.

Coronation Street's Lisa George, who fans will know as Beth Tinker, has reportedly wrapped up her final scenes on the ITV soap.The actress sparked rumours of her departure after hosting a night out with some of her co-stars from the cobbles, leading many to believe she had finished filming. Last year, The Sun exclusively revealed that Lisa had decided to leave the soap, with her exit set for this summer in a dramatic storyline. Despite Lisa claiming she had signed a new contract, and with a noticeable absence from the ITV soap since last year, The Sun can now confirm that she has indeed finished filming.

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon had a light-hearted response when she was suspected of being pregnant as she posed for a gorgeous snap with her friend. The actress recently enjoyed a break away from the UK as she swapped Weatherfield for Dubai with her boyfriend Ryan Ledson and their son as well as some of their friends.