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Brooke Vincent was left 'crying herself to sleep' as she will be spending time away from home as she embarks on not just one but two big career moves. The actress was reminded of her two young children as she came across a video of discussing 'lockdown babies'.

Brooke Vincent has been supported by one of her former Coronation Street co-star as she gave an update on her next big gig. The actress recently made an exit from her radio job on Hits Radio after stepping in for Gemma Atkinson during the usual drivetime co-host's maternity leave.

Brooke Vincent has been jokingly told 'it's illegal' after leaving her fans and followers sad over her latest exit. It's been several years since the actress left the cobbles of Coronation Street but now her stint on the airwaves has come to an end.

Fat Friends, which stars several cast members from Gavin & Stacey, has been released on Netflix almost 20 years after the show ended.Earlier this week, the steaming service uploaded all four seasons of the comedy drama, which ran on ITV from 2000 to 2005.Set in Leeds, the series followed the lives of several slimming club members from varied backgrounds. The club was run by the formidable Carol (Janet Dibley), who fruitlessly tried to persuade the members of the group to follow the ‘Super Slimmers’ diet.Created by Kay Mellor, the series starred Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman, who all went on to appear in Gavin & Stacey.Netflix’s decision to upload the series clearly went down well with fans, as the show currently sits second in the streamer’s top 10 most-watched programmes in the UK, with Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen holding the top spot.After seeing that all of the episodes were available to stream on Netflix, fans soon took to social media to share their excitement.“Fat Friends is on Netflix and I am buzzing for a lazy morning watching a few eps.

Brooke Vincent told fans 'can you imagine' as she was hit with a bit of a problem ahead of starting her 'new chapter'. Ahead of a new week on Sunday (March 10), the actress excitedly shared how she was ready to start her next big job as she makes her stage debut.

The Wanted star Max George has left fans concerned after he announced that he's been forced to pull out of his upcoming play - just weeks before opening night. The singer, 35, was set to star in the stage production of Kay Mellor's The Syndicate alongside former Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent and Emmerdale's Samantha Giles. But the band member, who is currently loved up with fellow Strictly star Maisie Smith, took to Instagram on Saturday afternoon to post a statement to his fans, confirming that he's had to bow out of the show.

Max George has been forced to pull out of an upcoming role for medical reasons. The singer was due to make his stage debut on the adaption of the late Kay Mellor’s TV series The Syndicate.

Brooke Vincent had a two-word word message for fans as she prepares for her first major acting role since leaving Coronation Street. The actress is probably best known for having grown up on screen playing Sophie Webster in the ITV soap.

Brooke Vincent has issued a two-word career message to her fans and followers as she prepares to make an exciting debut. The actress is no stranger to being on our screens having spent years playing Sophie Webster in Coronation Street.

Actor Samantha Morton is set for special recognition at the Baftas on Sunday (February 18) as the Academy has awarded her a Fellowship. Samantha, who is widely regarded as one of the standout actors of her generation, said “As a proud BAFTA member I am honoured, profoundly humbled and grateful to BAFTA for giving me this award".

The Syndicate producer Rollem is developing short film Youthless into a TV series as one of its first projects since the passing of founder Kay Mellor.

Fans were horrified when they witnessed Nicola King being attacked in the latest episode of Emmerdale. The character, played by Nicola Wheeler, was set upon by a group of girls after she headed back to her car which had been left in a multi-story car park.

Emmerdale star Gaynor Faye has spoken about her mother's death for the first time. It was announced last month that iconic writer Kay Mellor had died, aged 71.

Kay Mellor's family has thanked fans for their “wonderful words, messages and tributes” to the actress and scriptwriter after laying her to rest at a private funeral. Kay's husband Anthony, and her daughters Yvonne and Gaynor Faye – who is also an actress – said they were "heartbroken" by their loss after the star's death last month aged 71.

Earlier this week tributes came flooding in from the TV world and beyond after it was announced that Kay Mellor had died aged 71. The actress, director and writer of prolific TV shows like The Syndicate, Fat Friends, Band Of Gold and more died on May 15, a spokesperson for her TV production company Rollem Productions said.

Denise Welch has taken to Instagram with a heartbreaking tribute – just days after she shared a touching message in honour of her friend Deborah James, aka Bowel Babe.MORE: See how the Loose Women stars have changed over the yearsThe Loose Women star reached out to fans as she shared her grief on social media, and was soon inundated with messages of condolence. WATCH: Loose Women's Kaye Adams and Denise Welch clash during furious debate on showDenise posted a touching image showing Kay Mellor hugging her daughter Gaynor and explained: "I've known the Mellors for 24 years since I started Corrie. Absolutely heartbroken for Gaynor and the whole family.

Celebrated TV screenwriter, director and actor Kay Mellor had a special gift for capturing the emotional nitty gritty of everyday life. And she certainly lived through enough tough experiences of her own to colour her influential work.The super talented woman responsible for some of the greatest TV dramas to grace our screens, became pregnant at 16 and fought hard to raise a young family while still following her dreams. Kay, who died suddenly on Sunday at the age of 71, is best known as the creator and writer of award-winning series like Band of Gold, Fat Friends, Girlfriends and The Syndicate.

Kay Mellor has died at the age of 71. The Leeds-born scriptwriter passed away on Sunday her production company announced: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely and sudden passing of our beloved friend, mentor and colleague Kay Mellor on Sunday 15th May 2022.

Leeds -born writer began her career at Granada Television in the 1980s, penning scripts for Coronation Street and creating Children's medical drama Children's Ward during that time. She also contributed to Channel 4 soap Brookside in 1989. Kay died aged 71 on Tuesday.

Coronation Street, and fellow Corrie and Emmerdale stars shared heartfelt messages following the tragic news of her death, the Manchester Evening News reports. Lisa Riley, who played Rebecca Patterson in Fat Friends and stars as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale, described Mellor as "the best boss". READ MORE: Kay Mellor, writer of Coronation Street, Fat Friends and The Syndicate, dies aged 71 She said on Twitter after the sad news broke: "DEAREST KAY REST IN PEACE…….

Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson fought back the tears as she emotionally opened up about her late dad's final wish. The actress, who has recently returned to the cobbles as Nicky Wheatley, joined the Loose Women ladies on the panel on Tuesday (May 17).

The TV world has paid tribute to Kay Mellor, after the sad news of the screenwriter's death died at age 71. Kay was best known for her Bafta-nominated TV programme, Fat Friends, which stole the hearts of the nation in the early noughties.The drama was set in Kay's hometown, Leeds, and focused on the members of a slimming group. And as well as being a fantastic show in its own right, Fat Friends helped bring another British classic to our screens – Gavin and Stacey.

Tributes have been pouring in following the announcement that iconic writer Kay Mellor has died, aged 71. The news of her death was shared on Tuesday morning (May 17).

Michelle Hardwick has lead tributes to famous screenwriter Kay Mellor after her death at the age of 71. Announcing the heartbreaking news of her death, a spokesperson for her TV production company, Rollem Productions, said in a statement: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely and sudden passing of our beloved friend, mentor and colleague Kay Mellor on Sunday 15th May 2022. “We have lost a phenomenal talent and a true luminary.

Kay Mellor, the writer of British dramas such as The Syndicate and Band of Gold, has passed away aged 71.

Scriptwriter Kay Mellor has died aged 71. A spokesperson for her TV production company, Rollem Productions, said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely and sudden passing of our beloved friend, mentor and colleague Kay Mellor on Sunday 15th May 2022. “We have lost a phenomenal talent and a true luminary.

Band of Gold writer Kay Mellor has died aged 71, it has been announced. Mellor who was also best known for penning hit seres including Fat Friends which aired from 2000 until 2005, died on Sunday (May 15).

She received a BAFTA nomination for her role as Sinead Tinker in Coronation Street where her character tragically died from cervical cancer. And actress Katie McGlynn is back on our screens in the new series of Kay Mellor’s The Syndicate which follows a group of lottery winners who get a life-changing sum of money.

Coronation Street, is now working on a new series of Kay Mellor's The Syndicate about a group of people whose lives change when they win the lottery.

By Peter White