ITV Corrie star forced to work as travel agent over lack of work - 'It's not easy'

Coronation Street fans were left devastated on Tuesday’s visit to the cobbles, when Bernie and Gemma Winters finally discovered the truth about Paul Foreman’s intention to take his own life when his illness became too unbearable. As regular viewers will know, Paul has been battling motor neurone disease, a degenerative neurological condition that will eventually stop him from speaking, eating and even breathing on his own.

Coronation Street fans think they've figured out a new love story that might be on the cards for one heartbroken cobbles resident after a big character leaves the show later this year. As regular viewers will already know, Peter Ash, who plays Paul Foreman, will be leaving the soap soon as part of the emotional conclusion of his motor neurone disease storyline.

Alison Hammond was reportedly left feeling "gutted" after being told she wouldn't be needed at the 2024 BAFTAs, despite winning over many new fans when she hosted the previous year. The This Morning presenter had taken charge of the annual awards show, held at the Royal Festival Hall, alongside Richard E.

Michelle Keegan is among the favourites to join the next Bond film as the female lead.The former Coronation Street star, 36, recently shot to worldwide fame after starring in the Netflix thriller Fool Me Once, and is now tipped to follow in the footsteps of Eva Green, Gemma Arterton, Halle Berry, Britt Ekland, and Ursula Andress. Betting expert James Leyfield, has revealed that Michelle could be going head-to-head with Killing Eve star Jodie Comer, for the coveted 'Bond girl' role.

As the first celebrities prepare to take to the ice on Sunday’s Dancing on Ice live show, our favourite stars have all been throwing in a few last minute rehearsals to try and nail each element of their routine before the all important performance. Among those stars this year, is Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney, who jumped at the chance of taking part after falling in love with the show and the beautiful routines on screen.

Love Island: All Stars kicked off on Monday night, with the public voting for which returning islanders would be coupled up with one another. The public opted to match Georgia Harrison and Luis Morrison, but viewers were quick to note that she didn't look particularly impressed with with the pairing, with some even suggesting she looked "uncomfortable." Eagle-eyed fans did some investigating and discovered that Georgia appears to be on quite good terms with Luis's ex Cally Jane Beech, with whom he shares daughter Vienna, and can often be seen commenting on her Instagram posts.

ITV’s Lorraine Kelly could have uncovered the mystery of who is behind Dippy Egg’s mask.

Josie Gibson has been forced to issue a denial after being seen publically supporting former This Morning co-star Holly Willoughby. The presenter appeared live on the rink on Sunday night (January 14) as Dancing on Ice returned to screens with Holly and Stephen Mulhern as hosts.

Coronation Street viewers have predicted that Aadi Alahan's (played by Adam Hussain) future has been sealed on the ITV soap, which is seeing plenty of drama in the next couple of weeks, after he was rushed to hospital during the latest episode. The teenager, who was celebrating his birthday party with twin Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey), unfortunately fell unconscious as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in his flat. The character had retreated with a pack of beer after it was revealed that he had kissed his sister's girlfriend Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher), leaving Asha fuming.

Coronation Street actress Jenny McAlpine, who plays Weatherfield legend Fizz Dobbs, has finally returned to the cobbles nine months after giving birth to her third child, a daughter called Doris. The 39 year old star went on maternity leave early last year, and welcomed her little girl, whom she shares with husband Chris Farr, on April 4.

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, famed for her role as Mandy Dingle on the ITV soap, has impressed fans with her incredible weight loss journey as she has overall shed a gigantic 12 stone by turning her lifestyle on its head.

Love Island All Stars cast member Toby Aromolaran has admitted he's nervous about the prospect of losing his job by appearing on the brand new series, which launches Monday 15 January. Toby, 24, who was a runner-up on the 2021 summer series of the original show, broke up with his ex-girlfriend Chloe Burrows in October 2022. Since then, the reality TV star has concentrated on his football team and various TV appearances, but is now worried he could lose his spot on the squad.

Emmerdale's Emma Atkins has shared her worries about her character's future on the soap. The 48 year old actress, who plays Charity Dingle and has been part of the Emmerdale family since 2000, was shocked when she found out that Charity would become a killer.

Coronation Street's Tony Maudsley is heartbroken over the loss of his close friend Michael McGarrigle, who was found dead after going missing in Glasgow. On Tuesday, Tony shared a plea on Twitter for help in locating Michael, who was considered 'part of the family' and worked as a costume supervisor on Benidorm. Later that day, Tony shared the tragic news on Twitter: "Thank you so much to everyone for all your efforts in reposting our appeal to find Michael yesterday.

Brenda Blethyn has discussed the possibility of a new season of her detective series Vera.

Coronation Street fans have branded a newcomer character as a "stunt casting". As the ITV soap continues into another year, bosses have introduced a new arrival to Weatherfield who has yet to win over some viewers. Jack Carroll, a comedian who made it to the final of Britain's Got Talent, has taken up the role of Bobby.

Coronation Street star Ciarán Griffiths, who plays bad boy Damon Hay in the soap, has revealed the brilliant three-word comeback he uses when people heckle him for playing a gay character in the past.The 40 year old actor joined Coronation Street back in 2022 and has already been involved in plenty of drama, including breaking up Sarah Barlow and Adam's marriage by getting Sarah pregnant and kidnapping Adam. TV viewers may know Ciarán from elsewhere however as before joining Corrie, he had a successful career and appeared in shows such as City Road, The Bill, Holby City, Waterloo Road, and EastEnders.

Vera star David Leon, who plays Joe Ashworth, has addressed the future of the ITV drama.The actor played Joe in the first four seasons of Vera, before Kenny Doughty's Aiden Healy stepped in to fill his place. But after Doughty decided to leave the show after almost a decade in 2023, Vera's leading star Brenda Blethyn admitted she wanted to quit as well. It seems that Leon's return might have kept Brenda on board, however, as he agreed to return for the 13th series.

Lucy-Jo Hudson has given a hint at her new 'side hustle' as she mentioned the 'limbo' between work as an actress. The soap star left Channel 4's Hollyoaks back in September after five years of playing Donna-Marie Quinn.

Sue Cleaver was unrecognisable as she joined Loose Women as a guest panellist, with fans saying the Coronation Street favourite looked "amazing". The actress, 60, joined Kaye Adams, Linda Robson and Olivia Attwood Dack on the ITV show on Friday, 5 January and looked worlds away from her soap role as she sported a chic green blouse and thick rimmed glasses, with her blonde hair now cut into a cropped style. Fans took to social media to gush over Sue, with one writing on X: "#loosewomen Is that Sue cleaver at thend she's looking amazing that green really suits her too," while a second said: "Sue is looking so good." Others were pleased to see her back on Loose Women, with one fan saying: "totally loving having sue cleaver on the panel," and another added: "Haven't watched #loosewomen for ages but how lovely to see Sue on today".