ITV Corrie dark alcoholism storyline for Audrey after Sue Nicholls previously refused drink problem plot for character

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.

Coronation Street fans were thrilled to see a much-loved character back on the cobbles 19 years after his exit from the ITV soap. Eco-warrior Spider Nugent, played by Martin Hancock, unexpectedly reappeared in his ex Toyah Habeeb's life in the middle of a protest during Friday night's episode (July 1).

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.

Coronation Street fans have been left fearing that Audrey Roberts could make an exit from the ITV cobbles after her on-screen son Stephen returned. Only recently, Stephen (Todd Boyce), who made a comeback after 15 years away, rescued Audrey from her drunken fall after ending up trapped in the barbers all night.

Coronation Street fans were left completely shocked this week after discovering the age gap between actresses Sue Nichols and Helen Worth who play mother and daughter - or lack of. The pair first joined the cobbles in the 70s as mother and daughter Audrey Roberts and Gail Platt.

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.

Coronation Street fans have been left floored to discover the age gap between Audrey Roberts and Gail Platt stars, who play mother and daughter, on the ITV soap. Only recently, Audrey has been leaving her family concerned with her drinking and Wednesday's episode saw the cobbles legend suffer a drunken fall in the barbers.

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 actress Samia Longchambon has revealed that online trolling has taken its toll on her over the years, affecting her mental health.The 39-year-old actress - who is mum to 12-year-old daughter Freya and seven-year-old son Yves - opened up on her fears about her kids being trolled online as well as all young people. Samia has called for tougher rules around online activity: “I feel like things should be more regulated online, especially for young people," she said. "My daughter is 12, so I'm really nervous about it because you're such an easy target." She discussed her new hard-hitting Corrie plot, which will see her character, local councillor Maria Connor, targeted by online trolls.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman looked gorgeous as she donned a swimsuit amid the warmer weather. The actress, who is best known for playing Abi Webster in the ITV soap, looked worlds away from the drama of Weatherfield as she relaxed in a hot tub over the weekend.

Next week sees the return of Audrey Roberts' son Stephen Reid to Coronation Street after 15 years as fears about her drinking reach crisis point. Rita Tanner finds Audrey in the Rovers, enjoying her first drink of the day and she suggests it’s time Audrey went back to work.