ITV Corrie's Martin Platt actor Sean Wilson says soap is 'in crisis' as it 'loses viewers'

The former editor of the newspaper that sparked a fresh probe into Emma Caldwell’s killer Iain Packer has said she was “failed” by the justice system.

Love Island star Georgia Steel has hit out at fellow All Stars Molly Smith and Tom Clare for ‘kicking her when she’s down.’ Georgia, who recently took a step back from social media due to trolling, said she is ‘hurt’ over the couple’s comments, after they branded her the ‘snakiest’ person in the villa during a recent podcast appearance. The TV personality, who finished in fourth place with Toby Aromolaran, told The Sun that it was ‘upsetting’ and ‘disappointing’ to hear what they had said about her. She told the publication: “We know the heat we get and it’s been shown that I got a lot of hate.

Big change on Masterpiece’s popular drama Miss Scarlet and the Duke.

Ariana Grande is opening up about what inspired her to release her seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine, which is set to drop on March 8.

The fourth season of Hulu’s acclaimed comedy series “Only Murders in the Building” keeps getting more and more intriguing. Meryl Streep is already back for a second go around and Molly Shannon and Eva Longoria were recently announced as new cast members.

Teenage bully Mason Radcliffe has been terrorising the cobbles over the last few months on Coronation Street. Now, he’s finally about to get his comeuppance, with his threats against Liam Connor coming to light and the police learning about his role in a hit-and-run. But for Luca Toolan, who plays the villain, life couldn’t be more different.The 19-year-old is thriving on the soap after making his TV debut in September and can’t wait to see where the storyline takes him next.

Steve McDonald finally found out about wife Tracy Barlow's affair in sad scenes in Coronation Street.Tracy (Kate Ford) has been having a fling with decorator Tommy Orpington (Matt Milburn) behind Steve's (Simon Gregson) back. To make matters worse, Steve idolises Tommy as he is a former Weatherfield County player. However, in Monday's (26 February) episode, Tracy and Tommy's secret was finally exposed after Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) saw them in bed together and realised what was going on.

Ricky Wilson has recounted the time that Shane MacGowan once asked for an apple from Kaiser Chiefs‘ rider, which he later used to smoke crack.Wilson was speaking to The Guardian for their ‘Flashback series’, in which they recreate a photo of their younger self and reflect on how their lives have changed since the photo was taken. The shot Wilson recreated was from New Years Eve 2001, in which he was covered in the streamers from a party popper.While he was recalling how “starstruck” the young Kaiser Chiefs would get around other artists as they were breaking through, Wilson mentioned the amusing incident with the late frontman of The Pogues which took place at a festival.“I was always starstruck, too – we’d get to a festival, lock ourselves in our dressing room, and point and stare at all the other artists as they arrived. Shane MacGowan once came into our dressing room.

He exited Coronation Street back in 2004, but actor Adam Rickitt is no stranger to our TV screens over the years.The soap star has since appeared in both Hollyoaks and Doctors, and also ventured into other career paths outside of acting. Adam, 45, is nearly unrecognisable 20 years after his Corrie exit, with the actor having swapped his long blonde locks for a cropped brunette style. He portrayed heartthrob Nick Tisley on the ITV soap from 1997 to 1999, and then again from 2002 until 2004.

Coronation Street fans have discovered the truth about Joel Deering after months of suspicion. Viewers of the ITV soap haven't trusted the solicitor ever since he arrived in Weatherfield as a duty solicitor helping Lauren Bolton.

“Livin’ La Vida Loca” — which translates to “Living the Crazy Life” — Ricky Martin is feeling a different kind of “loca” these days.Now 52, the Puerto Rican star — who became Latin pop’s hottest sex symbol after he released the first single from his English-language debut, “Ricky Martin,” in March 1999 — has revealed what he’s really wild for: feet.“I love feet. I have a foot thing,” Martin told GQ in a new profile.

Line of Duty star Martin Compston's life might be a million miles away from when he lived in Scotland now that he reside in Las Vegas with wife Tianna Chanel Flynn - but he'll always have a special place in his heart for his hometown of Greenock. "I'm very lucky to have a home in Vegas where my wife is from - but I've still got my place in Greenock," the 39 year old explained to OK! when we caught up with him and best pal Phil MacHugh ahead of their new TV show on BBC, Norwegian Fling. "I actually spend most of my time here.

Ben Shephard has confirmed his last day on Good Morning Britain as co-host Kate Garraway declared 'we're losing him'. The presenter is rounding up a 10-year stint on the ITV news programme as he heads for pastures new on This Morning.

Soap operas are renowned for their drama and constantly twisting stories. But did you know that they are also a breeding ground for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars?

Love Island fans have shared their disappointment after Josh Ritchie and Sophie Piper came third on All Stars. Many viewers had been hoping the couple would take the top spot on the ITV2 show, with them having become fan favourites. Sophie, 24, and Josh, 29, lost out to Molly Smith and Tom Clare, who were declared the winners of the first All Stars series.

The organiser of the region’s first ‘tractor run’ says the response has been “unbelievable” after it raised more than £5,000 for charity.

Love was in the air on Coronation Street, as long-term couple Leanne and Nick officially got engaged, after Leanne got down on one knee and popped the question, due to it being a lear year. During Wednesday evening's episode, 14 February, Leanne waited for Nick in the pub before declaring her love. She said: "I know that we've been through some really tough times but I think that is what makes us stronger so, as it's a leap year, I just wanted to ask, will you marry me?" Nick looked shocked and had a slight delay before saying "yes".

Brian Wilson‘s long-lost country album has finally been scheduled for release.The album, ‘Cows in the Pasture’, was revealed in a new profile from Rolling Stone. The upcoming record is expected sometime in 2025.Former Beach Boys manager and talent promoter Fred Vail told Rolling Stone he approached Wilson in 1970, asking whether he’d written any country songs before. After replying no, the pair began to work on 14 song skeletons alongside guitarist James Burton, pianist Glen D.

Ever since Coronation Street favourite Mary Taylor lost her lover Norris back in 2021, the star has been sorely neglected in the romance department, with her will-they-won’t-they relationship with Brian Packham never quite getting off the ground. However, in new scenes which aired on Tuesday 13 February, Mary revealed that she was beginning the lament her lack of partner, as she revealed she would instead be spending her Valentine’s Day this year crying into her Ben Shephard cushion.The hilarious but heartbreaking development first began when Billy Mayhew had hoped to impress his husband Paul Foreman with a surprise Valentine’s gift of a ride in a motorcycle sidecar, driven by his pal biker Dewy.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor U.S. filmmaker John Wilson will be a special guest of the 55th edition of Visions du Réel documentary film festival, which runs April 12 – 21 in Nyon, Switzerland. Wilson is best known for his HBO documentary series “How to With John Wilson,” nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2022.