ITV Coronation Street star Colson Smith hints at 'new opportunities' after Craig discovers he's going to be a dad

Billy Mayhew has been Weatherfield's very own vicar for eight years now and has seen his fair share of drama on the cobbles - particularly when it comes to matters of the heart.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has shared a collection of sweet behind-the-scenes snaps after her character Emma Brooker made an emotional exit on Friday. During the latest instalment, Emma decided to leave Weatherfield for a new life in Australia with her boyfriend Jon, who is the grandson of Ted. It comes after actress Alexandra, 28, announced earlier this year that she had quit the ITV soap after almost four years of playing Emma.Taking to Instagram after her character's exit on Friday, Alexandra posted a collection of sweet behind-the-scenes snaps.

This week viewers will wave goodbye to Emma Brooker as she leaves the cobbles. How she leaves, however, is still a bit of a mystery but what we do know is that the door will be left open for a return.

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has been showing off a fresh new look while her on-screen character faces a worrying time. Fans of the ITV soap will best know the actress for playing Faye Windass.

Coronation Street's cast headed out on a night out in Manchester, with some of its young stars confirming they're just as good friends off-screen as on.The cast were attending the relaunch party of the Alchemist bar in Manchester, where they were pictured arriving and looking in high spirits as they enjoyed a break from filming. Millie Gibson, who plays Kelly Neelan on the soap, wore a bright yellow blazer with matching heels, along with a casual pair of blue jeans.The 17 year old also clutched a small white handbag under her shoulder and completed her look with beachy waves in her hair.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell is fearing her upcoming appearance on This Morning is an 'April Fools' prank. The actress is set to appear on the ITV daytime show on Friday (April 1) to chat all things Emma Brooker.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell revealed she had taken a lasting 'reminder' of her character Emma Brooker from the set upon her exit. The 28-year-old has played the bubbly barmaid for four years but announced she was leaving the soap earlier this year. “I actually pinched quite a few bits – but I was allowed to pinch them,” she told OK! magazine.

Gary Windass' time looked close to being up in Coronation Street last week as his murderous secret finally came to light after three years of being hidden.

Coronation Street fans were left stunned on Friday night over a twist they admit they 'didn't see coming'. Viewers of the ITV soap often have their theories proven right, but during the latest scenes between Laura Neelan and Gary Windass, they were left open-mouthed after he admitted to killing her husband - before she took the rap.

Early morning television presenter Lorraine Kelly has admitted to being extremely shocked to have heard her name mentioned by a band of Coronation Street characters as she sat down to watch the ITV soap. Lorraine, 62, told viewers on Thursday 24 March that she wasn't expecting to hear herself being referenced on the Cobbles and that the experience was "very strange".

Steven Bartlett probably wasn't expecting a shout-out on Coronation Street but he certainly got one anyway.

Coronation Street fans think there could be an affair twist coming up on the cobbles between Phill Whittaker and Maria Connor. During the latest instalment, Phill helped Maria turn her campaign around as he gave her confidential information about the council, showing that they have been covering up the dangers of local air pollution.