ITV Jason & Clara: Jason Watkins' life from first marriage to Coronation Street star to 'chaotic grief' after death of daughter

ITV has announced the list of celebrities that will be taking part in the third series of Cooking With The Stars and it's going to be a belter.Tom Allen, 39, and Emma Willis, 47, will be returning as presenters of the show and welcome eight new celebrities including a Love Island and Im a Celeb star. The show will turn the celebrities into cooking experts within a matter of weeks as they pair up with a professional chef who will teach them everything they need to know to go from amateur cooks to restaurant-level chefs.

One of Coronation Street's most recognisable stars had their mum pop up in the ITV soap recently - and viewers may have missed it. This year Antony Cotton is celebrating his own Corrie milestone. as the actor, who is best known for playing Sean Tully in the ITV soap, will mark 20 years on the cobbles after making his debut in 2003.

Antony Cotton's mother made a surprise appearance in Coronation Street on Friday, as villain Stephen Reid claimed the life of his third victim. Enid Dunn, who is mum to soap star Antony, 47, who plays Sean Tully in the hit ITV soap, starred as a housekeeper who found the dead body of Stephen's latest victim Rufus. In Friday's episode, Enid portrayed the unnamed housekeeper, who could be seen being comforted by police after her discovery before then being questioned.

the ITV soap, wrote on the social media platform; "I pondered over whether to share this or not- but I spoke to my husband and he agreed that it was important. " She went on to pen: "@tompitfieldphotography recently found a large lump behind his nipple. READ MORE: ITV Coronation Street's Jude Riordan sends heartfelt 'thank you' as fans rush to support him over soap news"Naturally, when you find a lump anywhere, as much as you try not to- you worry.

Coronation Street star wrote: “Due to recent personal life events, I will be taking a break from all forms of social media. I’m sure you can all understand. I will still be around however, because of certain numbers of comments made on the recent articles, and numerous other personal reasons, I will stepping away for a while to work on myself and personal healing.

Ten weeks after becoming a mum, Lucy Fallon has admitted to fans that she found her labour "a breeze" while detailing exactly what happened. The former Coronation Street star, 27, welcomed her first child with her partner Ryan Ledson in late January.They have named their baby boy Sonny.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has reportedly split from his fiancee just six months after the pair got engaged. The 21-year-old actor, who has played Simon Barlow for over 15 years, is said to have split up with fiancée Mollie Lockwood last month after three years together, writes The Mirror.

Coronation Street legend Wendi Peters has separated from her partner of 20 years, Kenny Linden, according to reports.The soap favourite is best known to Corrie fans for her role as Cilla Battersby-Brown in the long-running ITV soap, and had been married to her actor-turned-sports-masseuse husband Kenny Linden for well over two decades. But according to a pal, the marriage has since come to an end, with Wendi having moved out of the family home to live alone in Hertfordshire.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has whipped fans up into a bit a frenzy as he took to social media with a new snap of himself and a new friend. Fans of the actor, who plays Billy Mayhew in the ITV soap, will know he's an animal lover and his caring nature doesn't just stretch to the character he portrays on-screen.

ITV soap until 2014, is now dad to daughter Georgia, 13, and son Hal, 10, with husband Cameron Laux. And he remembered: “Paul would always manage to make you laugh, and he absolutely didn’t mince his words. He could be brutal.

Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach hinted that she was leaving the ITV soap last month with a cryptic social media post. Ellie, 22, joined the soap back in 2011 and was soon adopted by Anna and Eddie Windass and has featured in a series of high-profile storylines. Throughout her 12 years on the ITV soap, Ellie's character took on huge stories, including teenage pregnancy as well as also going through early menopause.

Coronation Street favourite Ellie Leach will reportedly soon be bidding farewell to the cobbles as she brings to an end her 12 year run on the popular ITV soap. During her time on the show, Ellie has seen her character Faye Windass at the heart of some huge storylines which included a teenage pregnancy and undergoing an early menopause. Most recently, the star has been embroiled in an ongoing storyline which has seen her reunite with her daughter Miley, who she previously surrendered to Miley’s dad Jackson as she wasn’t ready - or willing - to be a mother to the youngster.

have opened up about the devastating loss of their daughter Maude and revealed it could have been “avoided”. The 60 year old star and his wife sadly lost their adorable little girl in 2011 when she was just two years old at the time. The little one had sadly been suffering from the flu at the time, but the illness soon progressed into undiagnosed sepsis, which ultimately ended her young life.

late comedian and TV personality after the news he died, aged 67, on Tuesday evening (March 28). In a statement on Wednesday, Paul's husband Andre Portasio said: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening. READ MORE: Paul O'Grady's final Instagram post says everything about TV star"We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss.

Jason Watkins and his wife Clara Francis have opened up about the devastating loss of their daughter Maude and revealed it could have been “avoided”.The 60 year old star and his wife sadly lost their adorable little girl in 2011 when she was just two years old at the time.The little one had sadly been suffering from the flu at the time, but the illness soon progressed into undiagnosed sepsis, which ultimately ended her young life. Now, twelve years on, the couple are bravely revisiting the heartbreaking moment as part of a new documentary Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudie, which will see them offer support to other families who have also lost a child.

Jason Watkins and his wife, Clara Francis, went through their late daughter Maudie's belongings in a heartbreaking moment during their documentary on Thursday night. The Line Of Duty star, 60, and Clara bravely filmed emotional documentary Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudie - 11 years after their daughter Maudie's sudden death aged two from sepsis. Jason has said he hopes his family being "so open" about their grief following the death of their young daughter will encourage others to talk about bereavement while raising awareness about sepsis.

their daughter Maudie’s death, a tragedy that occurred when she was just two-and-a-half years old. When they were first approached about the film, Clara was reluctant to take part, as the original premise made her feel ‘uncomfortable’. However, they realised how they wanted to tell their family’s story and so went back to ITV with their feedback, which is how the film Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudie eventually was made.

READ MORE: Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers opens up on 'crappy' year as he shares good newsJason went into Maude's room. "I saw her on the cot, and she was lying flat and there was a trickle of blood that had dried in her mouth. I knew she'd died straight away," he said.

Jason Watkins has spoken out about his family's grief following the death of their his young daughter.

ITV, In Memory of Maudie. The two joined Susanna Reid and Adil Ray on Good Morning Britain to explain why more resources need to be put into raising awareness of the illness. The couple spoke about how they blame themselves for not pushing for doctors to keep their daughter in hospital despite being told Maudie simply had croup.