ITV Coronation Street star undergoes major surgery as he gives update on long recovery

Gemma Collins and Claire Sweeney were the stars of the show at DJ Fat Tony's posh birthday party in Mayfair, London. Former TOWIE star, Gemma, 42, looked stunning as she posed for photos outside the MAINE restaurant and bar, where the party was held.

Samia Longchambon has this year racked up 23 years on the cobbles2, having joined Coronation Street at the tender age of 18. The actress has starred in the ITV soap since 2000 as Maria Windass, formerly Connor and Sutherland, after beating Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh and Hear'Say star Suzanne Shaw to land the role.

Ryan Thomas has contemplated 'backing out' of Dancing On Ice - or at least we think he's joking. The actor took to social media with an update as he's currently in the midst of training for the ITV skating competition which begins in January.

There were hugs all round as old friends reunited at the huge opening night party for glitzy new restaurant Fenix in Manchester. That included for former Coronation Street co-stars Ryan Thomas and Samia Longchambon.

Coronation Street viewers have begged ITV bosses to “kill off” one character after branding Wednesday 22 November’s episode a “horrific watch”. After Liam Connor became Mason Radcliffe’s latest bullying victim earlier on in the week, things between the two got more dramatic when Mason continued to target Liam during his time at school. As the two came face-to-face, Mason told Liam that his mum Maria Connor would suffer if he told his stepdad Gary Windass about the incident.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has sweetly told her co-star 'I love you' as she gushed over her latest appearance on social media. The actress took to Instagram to share a snap of herself that she took during a recent night out.

Fans were delighted to see some of the Coronation Street cast out and about on a school night as they got together for a cheeky game of mini golf. Colson Smith who plays Craig Tinker posted a fun group cast shot having fun at Junkyard Golf Club, and captioned: "Double Bogeys on a Tuesday night." He was also the ring master, complete with golfing visor, at the end of the rounds, announcing the winner to everyone.

Kym Marsh has given an emotional update on her father's incurable cancer. The former Coronation Street star, 47, has previously opened up on how her dad David had been diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer.

The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here 2023 line-up has been revealed - but not in full. The hit ITV reality show will return to screens in just a matter of days with ten new famous faces heading Down Under.

This year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here line-up has been confirmed with days to go until the new series. The hit ITV reality show will return for its 2023 and will once again be presented by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly.

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, who plays soap favourite Tyrone Dobbs, was reportedly set to star in the latest I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! before he was forced to pull out.

Coronation Street star Sam Aston has revealed that he and his wife are expecting their third child together.

It was a jaw-dropping finale at the star-studded Michael Josephson MBE charity ball in Manchester - when it was announced over £1m was raised on the night. Inspirational fundraiser Michael took to the stage at his glittering annual ball to announce the record-breaking sum shortly after midnight.

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, who plays soap favourite Tyrone Dobbs, was set to star in the latest I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! before he was forced to pull out.

For almost a quarter of a century, Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien has become a much loved staple of our weekly soap schedules as Sarah Platt. Whether it was tackling the hard hitting issue of teenage pregnancy, through to defending her on-screen daughter after she was a victim of abuse, Sarah has been at the heart of some of the most intense and gripping storylines over the years.

It's been revealed that actress Ryan Thomas has been paired with pro skater Amani Fancy for the upcoming season of Dancing On Ice.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman-Duttine appears to have hinted she had to 'compromise' with her co-star husband as she started to get into the Christmas spirit early. The actress is clearly eagerly awaiting the upcoming season after previously being seen drinking out of a festive-themed mug.

ITV's I'm A Celebrity is in a bit of a pickle as soap star Alan Halsall has had to pull out just days before the show starts. Alan, who you might know as Tyrone Dobbs from Coronation Street, has had a big knee operation and needs some time off to get better. Alan was a favourite for fans who wanted to see him take on Bushtucker Trials.

Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall is OUT of I'm a Celebrity after having a major knee operation meaning he will also be taking a break from Coronation Street as he recovers.

Coronation Street fans think they know when Paul Foreman will die after they noticed a 'clue' amid his terminal diagnosis. The character was given the devastating news that he has Motor Neurone Disease, a fatal, rapidly progressing disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, earlier this year.