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Faye Brookes sounds like a very happy woman right now – and why wouldn’t she be? She declares that life is “absolutely dreamy” after she married the love of her life, Iwan Lewis, and moved to the Cotswolds. Faye, who played Kate Connor in Coronation Street from 2015 to 2019, married Welsh theatre and film actor Iwan, 35, in August last year, only seven months after their engagement and 10 months after they officially became a couple, despite having known each other as good friends for 16 years. Faye, 36, tells OK! , “Getting married and moving to the Cotswolds was the best decision I ever made – I’ve never been so content.

A new character turns up on the cobbles of Coronation Street this week - and he may seem very familiar to TV viewers. New face Tony will be seen as a friend of Ed Bailey's and will be embroiled in a big winter storyline in the coming weeks.

While there have been many same-sex relationships in Coronation Street, none has resulted in a wedding – until now. In 2011, Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) made it down the aisle but left Sian Powers (Sacha Parkinson) in the church, and in 2019 poor Rana Nazir (Bhavna Limbachia) died on the day she was supposed to marry Kate Connor (Faye Brookes). Now, Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) and Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) are about to tie the knot.

Fresh from her wedding to friend of 16 years Iwan Lewis, former Corrie star Faye Brookes is looking to her future and is rebranding herself with her married name change. Talking to OK! post wedding, actress Faye, 36, explained: “I’m changing my name and I’m no longer going to be known as Faye Brookes. “Not a lot of people in the industry do this, but I’m so proud and so excited to see what could come of that idea of introducing myself to the world as Faye Alicia Lewis – which is now my full name." Faye played Kate Connor in Coronation Street from 2015 to 2019 and has since kept busy on stage and TV, including a successful stint on Dancing On Ice in 2021.

Faye Brookes celebrated her 36th birthday while on a lavish Maldives honeymoon with husband Iwan Lewis. The Coronations Street star tied the knot with actor Iwan during a fairytale wedding in the Cotswolds just ten months after they first got together, and seven months after their engagement. The pair jetted off to the Maldives at the end of last month and on Sunday had another reason to celebrate as Faye turned 35 while staying on the beautiful island.To kick things off, Faye, who plays the role of Kate Connor in Corrie posted a snap to Instagram as she held up a bottle of bubbles in delight while on their hotel bed where she beamed at the camera.

Former Coronation Street actress Faye Brooks has tied the knot with her West End co-star after a whirlwind 10-month romance.

Faye Brookes left her fans speechless as she posted a cheeky bikini picture while on holiday.The former Coronation Street actress left little to the imagination as she took to her Instagram page to share a photo of herself from Thailand. The newly engaged star showed off her gym-honed figure in the snap where she faced away from the camera and posed while cooling off in the pool. She wore a fashionable floral print bikini while holding up her brunette locks and showing off her tattoo.

Coronation Street star Faye Brooks has revealed she is looking forward to landing more television roles after leaving the ITV soap in 2019. But the actress, who played character Kate Connor, says she is flattered when we ask if a return to the cobbles is on the cards in the future. “I love that people are still asking that question," Faye - who is engaged to Iwan Lewis - tells OK!.

Faye Brookes and Iwan Lewis got engaged New Year's Eve after a romantic proposal. And although the pair had only been in a relationship for three months, they had actually known each other for 15 years and had enjoyed a firm friendship. They even worked together on stage in the musical of Legally Blonde in 2011 and played each other's love interest of Elle and Emmett.They also lived together at one stage as flatmates.

Former Corrie star Melissa Johns wowed as she shared a photo of herself on holiday. The actor, who played who played Kate Connor's ex girlfriend Imogen Pascoe in Coronation Street, posted a throwback picture of herself in Mykonos, Greece, in a red swimsuit with a black lacy sheer dress worn over the top.

Glam Corrie star Ellie Leach wowed as she shared a collection of photos from a day out at the races. Ellie, who plays Faye Windass in the ITV soap, looked a world away from the cobbles in a sunshine yellow double breasted blazer and matching wide-legged trousers by Forever Unique.

They looked a far cry from the Corrie cobbles as they reunited for a day at the races and Weatherfield's Faye Brookes and Lucy Fallon were all smiles as they posed with fellow favourites Charlotte Jordan and Ellie Leach. The Coronation Street ladies enjoyed a day out at Haydock Park Races in Merseyside with Real Housewives of Cheshire star Seema Malhotra's fashion brand Forever Unique.

Former Coronation Street star Faye Brookes told fand 'I did not wake up like this' as she posted a photo of herself working out in the gym. In a snap shared on her Instagram the Kate Connor actress showcased her 'cheese grater' abs as she exercised in a white sports bra and leggings.

Former Coronation Street actress Faye Brookes has opened up about her mum’s battle with bowel cancer in a heartfelt post celebrating the completion of her final chemotherapy session. The 34 year old, who is best known for playing Kate Connor in the popular ITV soap, shared a sweet photo on Tuesday evening along with a video as her mum Inger Barber was finally able to ring the iconic bell to mark the end of her gruelling chemotherapy treatment. Inger was first diagnosed with bowel cancer back in October 2021 after she was hospitalised for being unwell, with doctors conducting a serious of blood tests, scans and exams to finally reveal the devastating news.

Soap favourites star in a powerful video in a stand against domestic violence to mark International Women’s Day.

Former Coronation Street actress Faye Brookes received a raft of support after opening up to her followers on Instagram.

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© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Dancing on Ice star Faye Brookes lives in Manchester with her boyfriend and Barry's Bootcamp trainer, Joe Davies. The Coronation Street actress, who plays the role of Kate Connor on the ITV soap opera, often shares glimpses of the property on social media, and it's truly beautiful.

Faye Brookes made a name for herself on Coronation Street as Kate Connor after her first appearance on the soap in 2006, but she has now announced she's landed her "dream role".The Dancing on Ice star, 33, announced she will be playing the character of Roxie Hart in Chicago alongside the likes of Drag Race UK's Divina De Campo and singer Sinitta. Faye shared Chicago The Musical's tweet with her followers which read: "The names on everybody’s lips are gonna be...

Dancing on Ice star Faye Brookes had viewers gripped to their TV screens with her Coronation Street character Kate Connor's dramatic love life. But what about the 33-year-old's real-life relationships?The actress dated Gareth Gates on and off for seven years, before their final split in 2019.

READ MORE: Dancing on Ice: ITV cut series short following injuries and CovidThe former Coronation Street star is definitely one to look out for as she impresses the judges week after week. She portrayed Kate Connor in Corrie but decided to leave the cobbles in 2019.

Celebrity MasterChef. The former Coronation Street actress is set to join the likes of Katie Price and Joe Swash in the kitchen.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Fans are loving the new series of Dancing on Ice which returned to our screens in January, and among the celebrities competing this year is former Cornonation Street star Faye Brookes. The actress portrayed fan favourite character Kate Connor between 2015 and 2019.

Dancing on Ice star Faye Brookes has delighted viewers with her debut on the ITV skating show recently. Before her time on the ice Faye, 33, was best known for her time on Coronation Street, as she played Kate Connor until 2019.

direct to your inboxFaye Brookes is already favourite to win Dancing On Ice but how will she do in her debut performance?The former Coronation Street star is among the six celebrities left to skate for the first time in the ITV show.She'll join the likes of Myleene Klass and Colin Jackson as they start the competition this Sunday.Faye played Corrie's Kate Connor for four years from 2015 to 2019 and won a National Television Award for Best Newcomer for her portrayal of Kate in January 2017.She

Former Coronation Street star Faye Brookes had viewers gripped to their TV screens as the storyline of Kate Connor's dramatic love life played out from 2015 to 2019. But what about Faye's real-life relationships?READ: Gareth Gates reveals new romance following end of his engagementThe Dancing on Ice star dated Gareth Gates on and off for seven years, before splitting in 2019.

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Dancing On Ice. She will follow in the footsteps of fellow Weatherfield favourites Antony Cotton, Brooke Vincent, Hayley Tamaddon, Jane Danson, Lisa George and Samia Longchambon.

Dancing On Ice, enjoyed a training session with Charlotte Thorne Fitness. She trained alongside Geordie Shore reality star Holly Hagan at FoodWell Manchester.

here"Feeling so overwhelmed by all the love and sweet messages," she wrote on her Instagram."So unbelievably grateful for each and everyone of you out there who made me feel so special on my birthday." Faye, who played Kate Connor in Coronation Street, went public with her romance with Joe at the end of last year.

Faye Brookes is reportedly in a bidding war between 'Strictly Come Dancing' and 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' The 32-year-old soap star - who played Kate Connor on 'Coronation Street' until 2019 - is said to be wanted for the BBC Latin and ballroom dance competition due to her musical experience, while the ITV reality show bosses would expect her to dish the dirt on her ex-fiance Gareth Gates.

Corrie from 2016 until last year when her character was tragically killed in the collapse of the Underworld factory on what was supposed to be her wedding day.

Former Coronation Street star Faye Brooks has gone public with the new man in her life, following her split from Pop Idol star Gareth Gates.