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Former Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has said he was left “speaking like a toddler” after suffering a mini-stroke. The actor, who played Tommy Duckworth in the ITV soap, revealed he spent five days in a London hospital after waking up at home unable to speak properly in August.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has revealed he is engaged to girlfriend Mollie Lockwood - a year after popping the question. The actor, best known for playing Simon Barlow in the ITV soap, asked his girlfriend the all-important question in October last year and kept it secret from their families until Christmas when they announced the happy news.

Ahead of this year’s I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! starting, many names have been tossed around under speculation that they could head to the Australian jungle. The latest is Coronation Street legend Sue Cleaver, who is best known for playing Eileen Grimshaw on the ITV soap.

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Myleene Klass has signed up for 'I'm a Celebrity: All Stars. ' The 44-year-old pop star was runner up to Busted star Matt Willis on the regular version of the jungle-based reality show back in 2006 and will reportedly reunite with other famous faces from the long-running series when it returns to screens next year from a special edition in South Africa next year. A source said: “Myleene is going back on the show and could not be more excited.

Lorraine Kelly has expressed why she won’t be appearing on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and honestly, we don’t blame her. After mounting speculation, it was recently confirmed that the hit ITV survival series will be returning to Australia after the previous two seasons were filmed in Gwrych Castle, North Wales.

Phill Whittaker is having a bit of a disastrous time on the cobbles right now after he was jilted by Fiz Stape in Coronation Street. The character, played by Jamie Kenna, started out as Fiz's knight in shining armour after her shock split from Tyrone Dobbs following his affair with their lodger, Alina Pop.

They clearly got the memo as three of Coronation Street's young stars rocked up to the red carpet in similar outfits. Elle Mulvaney, Harriet Bibby, and Tanisha Gorey proved great minds think alike as they donned varying pastel blue outfits.

Colson Smith looked like the cat who got the cream as he posed next to Tyson Fury in a brand new snap. The Coronation Street actor got up close to the WBC heavyweight world champion after appearing on The Games.

Some of Emmerdale and Coronation Street ’s biggest soap stars have joined forces this week as they took on a team of former professional football players in a charity match at Chorley FC’s Victoria Park training ground. Stars such as Corrie’s Andy Whyment and Alan Halsall, who play Kurt and Tyrone in the popular soap, teamed up with colleagues from Emmerdale including Sam Dingle actor James Hooton to try and raise money for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation and the Len Johnrose Trust. "For us as actors, we just kind of know that fear the crowd will turn up to see us type thing," said Alan.

Max Turner made a reappearance on the cobbles last year with not just a new face but a new attitude. Coronation Street fans were left floored back in September when a 'stranger' appeared in David Platt's house.

Kerry Wyatt made a grand return to Emmerdale last year and despite a chequered love life in the village, the character appears to have found love with shady businessman Al Chapman. The mother of Amy Wyatt, Kerry first appeared in the Dales in 2012.

Andy Whyment was left a tad red-faced over the weekend when he mistakenly called his Coronation Street co-star of 14 years the wrong name. The actor is best known, and much-loved, among fans for playing Kirk Sutherland in the ITV soap.

Coronation Street stars looked worlds away from their characters over the weekend as they attended the ITV soap's belated Christmas celebration, which was renamed to Spring party. Taking to Instagram, the likes of Elle Mulvaney, Harriet Bibby, Millie Gibson, Tanisha Gorey and Samia Longchambon shared a collection of glamorous snaps from the fun celebration.

The Corrie cast let their hair down away from all the high drama on the famous cobbles as they partied together at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum for a belated Christmas party. Soap favourites have been sharing an insight into their big night out as they enjoyed the first Coronation Street party since 2019.

Millions of Emmerdale fans tuned into the ITV soap on Thursday night (April 14) to catch the much-anticipated finale of evil Meena Jutla's gripping storyline.

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has reportedly been given a warning to clean up his antics by his soap bosses. It comes after he was said to be involved in a drunken brawl last week. The I'm A Celeb star, who plays one of the soap's longest-serving characters Steve McDonald, was allegedly called in by bosses to discuss his behaviour at a Toby Carvery, which is being investigated by Merseyside Police.

Corrie star Andy Whyment proved he was living his “best life in the Maldives” as he took part in a karaoke session with a pal.The soap star, 41, who’s best known for playing Kirk Sutherland, impressed his 400k followers with a rendition of Angels by Robbie Williams while on holiday. Sharing a clip of his performance with a friend, Andy can be seen taking to the stage topless as he belts out the tune and shows off his vocal skills.

Actress Paige Sandhu who plays Emmerdale's serial killer Meena Jutla has revealed that viewers will be let in on a big secret in the hour-long episode airing on Thursday night (April 14). The ITV soap's villain Meena has spent months secretly killing off the village's residents but tonight her fate will finally be revealed.

It was all smiles from Coronation Street star, Sam Aston, 28, and his pregnant wife Briony, 26, on Sunday, March 27, as they attended the Mum and Me event at Mere Golf Club in Cheshire. Sam’s childhood sweetheart Briony rocked a gorgeous pregnancy glow as she cradled her burgeoning baby bump whilst posing for cameras alongside Sam.

Coronation Street star Sam Aston and wife Briony are super excited to be welcoming a second child next year. The couple, who share son Sonny, 16 months, have exclusively told OK! that they are expecting a daughter in May.

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When they're not filming Coronation Street together, a number of the show's stars enjoy spending time together away from the cobbles. Soap star Alan Halsall took to Instagram to share a picture of himself, Sam Aston, Andy Whyment and his son Tom all posing together with golf clubs earlier this week.

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Coronation Street actor Andy Whyment to visit his sister Hollie for her birthday this weekend. Kirk actor Andy took to social media and shared a birthday wish to Grealish's younger sister, having made an appearance at the bash.

Coronation Street star Andy Whyment has surprised professional footballer Jack Grealish's sister Hollie on her 18th birthday.The 40 year old, who portrays the role of Kirk Sutherland on the popular soap opera, took to his Instagram feed to share a photo of himself posing with the teen alongside her older brother. Andy could be seen wearing a dark grey patterned shirt alongside a pair of jeans as he stood next to the birthday girl, who donned a silver sequinned gown.

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Sam Aston is "more open" to appearing on 'I'm A Celebrity. .

Coronation Street star Sam Aston has teased that he would be up for I'm a Celebrity, though he would feel "uncomfortable" doing the reality show in Australia. The 28-year-old, who has played Chesney Brown on the ITV soap since 2003, shared his thoughts on I'm a Celebrity during an exclusive interview with OK! recently.

Coronation Street actor Andy Whyment has given a glimpse inside his cruise trip with his wife Nichola and children Thomas and Hollie.The Corrie legend, 40, who has played Kirk Sutherland on the cobbles since 2000, has given a glimpse inside his luxurious 10-day cruise with his 406,000 Instagram followers. Andy revealed how he spent his holiday on-board the MSC Cruises Virtuosa which features an indoor promenade and five pools including one of the biggest waterparks at sea.

Coronation Street star Andy Whyment has reportedly signed a six-figure deal to remain on the hit ITV soap as Kirk Sutherland for another 12 months.The actor, 40, is said to have told executives that he would "sign for life" if they would let him as he "never wants to go anywhere else". It comes after Andy celebrated 20 years on the cobbles in October saying that it had been an "absolute honour".

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Coronation Street’s lovable Kirk might not have always been lucky in love but the actor who plays him certainly is. Andy Whyment, 40, beamed with pride this week when he shared pictures of his night out celebrating 14 years of marriage with his wife Nichola Whyment.

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Andy Whyment has enjoyed his first pint in six months in his local pub after lockdown restrictions were eased across England. The 40-year-old actor - who plays Kirk Sutherland on 'Coronation Street' - has taken to Instagram to post a photo of himself and his wife Nichola Willis at their local pub.