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Ryan Thomas has been left issuing an apology as he couldn't go through with an attempt to prank a Coronation Street legend. The actor was given a forfeit by his brothers Adam and Scott during one recording of their Mancs on the Mic podcast.

Ryan Thomas has contemplated 'backing out' of Dancing On Ice - or at least we think he's joking. The actor took to social media with an update as he's currently in the midst of training for the ITV skating competition which begins in January.

There were hugs all round as old friends reunited at the huge opening night party for glitzy new restaurant Fenix in Manchester. That included for former Coronation Street co-stars Ryan Thomas and Samia Longchambon.

Courteeners have announced that they will head to Lytham Festival in 2024 for their one and only North of England show of the summer.The Manchester-based band – comprised of Liam Fray, Michael Campbell and Daniel Moores – are the first headlining act to be announced as part of the five-night festival, with their set slated to take place on Friday, July 5.The Kooks and indie pop singer Nieve Ella have been announced as opening support for the show date. Tickets for the festival date are set to go on general sale on Friday, November 24 at 9:30am local time.

Janette Manrara has left her fans in awe as she shared with them a 'special' moment in her personal life. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer welcomed her first child into the world back in July with her husband Aljaz Skorjanec.

Adam Thomas caught fans' attention as he was seen in a snap with his older brother Ryan ahead of his stint on Dancing on Ice. Former Coronation Street star Ryan is currently in training for the ITV skating competition which returns to screens in January.

Ryan Thomas was left publically sharing his surprise when his fiancée Lucky Meclenburgh order him out of their bed. The couple recently moved back to Greater Manchester after living down south after meeting and starting their own family.

Adam Thomas has declared his love for his Strictly Come Dancing partner Luba Mushtuk as they enjoyed a sweet reunion on her birthday. Luba was left in tears earlier this month when she and Waterloo Road star Adam exited the BBC One dance contest.

Rochelle Humes has shared her first public thoughts on husband Marvin heading to Australia for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here after he shared her initial hilarious reply. The couple have spent little time together in recent weeks as Marvin toured the country with his band JLS.

It was a jaw-dropping finale at the star-studded Michael Josephson MBE charity ball in Manchester - when it was announced over £1m was raised on the night. Inspirational fundraiser Michael took to the stage at his glittering annual ball to announce the record-breaking sum shortly after midnight.

For almost a quarter of a century, Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien has become a much loved staple of our weekly soap schedules as Sarah Platt. Whether it was tackling the hard hitting issue of teenage pregnancy, through to defending her on-screen daughter after she was a victim of abuse, Sarah has been at the heart of some of the most intense and gripping storylines over the years.

Rochelle Humes has asked 'why am I that friend' as she was seen getting some news from some of her closest friends. Back in September the This Morning host said she was 'crying again' as Aston Merrygold announced he was expecting another baby with his wife Sarah.

Stacey Solomon has been defended by those who were left in awe of her latest handiwork - despite leaving her husband Joe Swash intimidated with their new house guest. Those who follow the Loose Women star know she's a keen crafter and has already been getting in the festive spirit.

A Strictly Come Dancing couple are said to have 'put on an act' as they returned to the ballroom this weekend, despite having 'chemistry' - and it's not current favourites Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola. There are now eight remaining couples in the competition as it surpassed the halfway mark.

Amanda Holden has branded her husband 'fit' as she shared the 'secret' to their 15-year marriage. Over the summer, the Britain's Got Talent judge and her other half Chris Hughes were flooded with compliments as they posed for a rare snap together while on holiday.

This Morning fans were left asking 'what was that' as they weren't quite ready for a new form of therapy being tried out by Dave Fishwick. The Burnley businessman was back on the ITV daytime show on Tuesday (November 7) but he wasn't this time offering money tips.

Plans have been unveiled for a new bingo club and health gym to open in Blackpool. The new attractions form part of a wider project to upgrade a leisure park including Blackpool’s former Odeon cinema, which closed in June this year.

Strictly Come Dancing fans think they have spotted the 'savage' move that resulted in Adam Thomas' exit from the competition. The Waterloo Road star faced the dreaded dance-off for a second week in a row and unfortunately saw himself given the boot.

Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas declared 'this is awkward' as he addressed his latest performance after sparking concern. On Saturday night (November 4), the Waterloo Road star and his dance partner Luba Mushtuk returned to the ballroom for week seven.

Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft has said she'd be 'sobbing at home' if it wasn't for the show and her dance partner Johannes Radebe. That's because away from the glitz of the BBC One contest and performing in the ballroom every Saturday night, the 57-year-old sports star has been grieving a huge loss.