ITV Corrie fans complain as Tim is mocked over his manhood while others are in stitches

Ken Barlow is set to find himself reunited with another former flame as Coronation Street announced the return of Stephanie Beacham. The actress will reprise her role of Martha Frazer in the ITV soap next month, it was revealed on Thursday (October 10).

Coronation Street's Alan Halsall was among those showing their support for Isabella Flanagan as the ITV soap star picked up one of her first major awards. The young actress is loved for playing troublesome child Hope Stape on the cobbles.

Coronation Street saw the return of Strictly Come Dancing star Will Mellor as soap villain Harvey Gaskell in chilling scenes. In Monday night's episode (October 17) Leanne Battersby visited drugs lord Harvey in prison after she and partner Nick Tilsley received visiting orders.

Former Coronation Street star Millie Gibson looked sensational as she channeled a 90s icon for her appearance at the National Television Awards. Despite leaving the ITV soap last month, the Kelly Neelan actress joined many of her former co-stars at the glitzy awards bash.

Coronation Street fans expressed concern that Max Turner could be set for a racism storyline after he was told he couldn't have a place back at Weatherfield High School. The troubled teen, who was expelled from school and sent to a pupil referral unit after a smear campaign against teacher Daniel Osbourne, was hoping to return to his local school.

Coronation Street fans found themselves distracted as they witnessed upsetting scenes between Aaron Sandford and his abusive father. Aaron, played by James Craven, made his debut in the ITV soap earlier this year as Summer Spellman's new love interest after they met at a diabetes support group.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional James Jordan sparked a debate after he exclaimed: "Oh my how Strictly has changed." James, who regularly gives his verdicts on the performances, spoke out minutes into the start of last night's results show.

Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson has proudly shared about her mum as she posted snaps of the pair on her Instagram. The Corrie actress, who plays Nicky Wheatley in the soap, floored fans as she beamed alongside her mother Gill Simpson at an awards ceremony.

There was an unusual unmasking on ITV's The Masked Dancer as it was revealed that duo Pillar & Post had sadly had to withdraw from the competition after Pillar took a tumble in rehearsals and injured her ankle. Host Joel Dommett said it had been a "particularly eventful week" as he announced that they would be forced to say goodbye to the zany dance show's first couple during Saturday night's show (October 2).

Coronation Street star star Mollie Gallagher drew in compliments as she struck a pose with a new fresh blonde hair style. The actress, who plays goth Nina Lucas in the ITV soap, wowed as she showcased her blonder look.

Future brides will get the chance to tie the knot in wedding dresses worn in the iconic soap Coronation Street after they were donated to a Stockport charity shop.

Soap watchers were delighted by a rare sighting in Wednesday night's episode. For a long time Coronation Street fans have been asking to see more of Gemma Winter and Chesney Brown's quadruplets.

Coronation Street fans have wondered if they have seen Evelyn Plummer's last appearance in Weatherfield after she was seen with her case and dog heading for the tram stop. The popular character, played by Dame Maureen Lipman in the ITV soap, appeared to have enough earlier this week after a stint volunteering at a charity shop.

Coronation Street fans took to Twitter to mock the soap's new killer Stephen Reid after a scuffle with Leo Thompkins came to a deadly end. Fans had seen Leo grow suspicious of Stephen after initially looking to him for advice about moving to Canada.