Real life of Coronation Street's Gemma Winter actress Dolly-Rose Campbell - rival soap role, real age, amazing skill and sexuality acceptance

Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney took her eight year old son Jaxon on a special trip away to Lapland ahead of Christmas, and the pair enjoyed a magical time in the snowy depths of Finland. The 52 year old star, who is currently training ahead of the launch of the new series of Dancing On Ice in January, shared an array of snaps of her mum-and-son adventure. The pair embarked on some incredible trips, with husky-sledding among them, and even managed to see the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights, to top it all off.

Chesney Brown was first welcomed into Coronation Street all the way back in 2003. He was introduced when actor Sam Aston was just 10-years-old, and has remained a regular fixture on the soap ever since. The character is named after the singer, Chesney Hawkes, and was brought in as the younger brother of Fiz Brown (Jennie McAlpine) and son of Cilla Battersby-Brown (Wendi Peters).

Coronation Street star Andy Whyment has stunned his followers as he reminded them of his 'real voice'. The actor, who is famed for playing Kirk Sutherland in the ITV soap, was among the cast enjoying the show's annual festive bash on Friday night (December 8).

Coronation Street fans were been left begging after one of the soap's much-loved stars shared a 'finished' message before heading out with his co-stars. Peter Ash was among the ITV soap's stars who hit the town on Friday night (December 8) for Corrie's Christmas bash.

Coronation Street appears to have confirmed an 'exit' for one of its most much-loved stars in its latest pre-Christmas spoilers. It appears Tyrone Doobs is set to spend the main part of the festivities away from the cobbles this year after his wife Fiz's departure earlier this year.

Since first arriving on the Coronation Street cobbles back in 2019, Bernie Winter has captured the hearts of fans everywhere with her loose-cannon personality and charming eccentricity. Well known for being the mum of twins Gemma Winter and Paul Foreman in the show, since her arrival Bernie has made no secret of her valiant attempt to reconnect with her adult children and give them the supportive mother they have always deserved.

After 17 explosive days in the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Camp, YouTube sensation Nella Rose became the second celebrity to be eliminated from the competition - but during her exit across the bridge, fans couldn’t help but notice how no loved ones were there to greet the star. Typically, when a celebrity leaves the show they are met on the iconic jungle bridge by a close relative, friend or partner - but the notable absence of anyone to welcome Nella broke the hearts of countless viewers, who couldn’t quite believe what they were seeing.

Coronation Street fans have shared their 'hope' that Lauren Bolton's secret boyfriend isn't who they think it could be. The teen has claimed to be seeing someone who is helping fund her new spending habits.

With much anticipation, BBC One thriller, Vigil is back for series two. Actress Suranne Jones, known for the likes of Gentleman Jack and Doctor Foster returns to the show as DCI Amy Silva. Also returning is Suranne’s co-star and Game Of Thrones actress Rose Leslie, who plays Amy’s romantic partner and colleague DI Kirsten Longacre.

For those who love Corrie, actor Dolly-Rose Campbell will be a familiar face.The 36 year old first joined the iconic soap opera in 2014 as Gemma Winter, and over the years, has successfully made the transition from bad girl gone good, after she was introduced as drug dealer Callum Logan's pal. Fast forward almost a decade and Dolly, aka Gemma has settled well into Weatherfield life, from welcoming quadruplets with veteran character Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) to bagging a job at the local takeaway, Prima Doner. However, like any other Coronation Street resident, it's not all been plain sailing, as Gemma has been involved in her fair share of dramatic storylines.

Coronation Street fans have been left in shock after a devastating twist for Gemma Winter on Friday night. Recently, Gemma had been worried about her stepson Joseph's health and took him to the hospital multiple times, only to be told by doctors that he was fine.This week, things took a scary turn when Gemma made Joseph drink lavender tea in the hope it would make him feel better after he complained of feeling ill.

Coronation Street has found itself being slapped with a number of official complaints from upset viewers. The ITV soap attracted 135 Ofcom complaints from viewers regarding an episode aired towards the end of last month (November).

The Winter family are set to be rocked by yet more bad news in upcoming episodes as Bernie Winter faces her sentencing in Coronation Street. In recent weeks, fans have watched as Bernie’s son, Paul Foreman, has come to terms with his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis. His family have rallied around him, but in a shocking turn of events, Bernie was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

Coronation Street star and fans have flooded Alan Halsall with support as he made a '25 year' announcement. The actor, who is currently on a health-based absence from the ITV soap, is best known for playing Tyrone Dobbs.

Coronation Street fans were left doing a double take as one of the soap's former stars returned to soapland - but in Emmerdale. It was announced last week that Paula Lane will be heading for the Dales in the new year and started filming on the Yorkshire-based soap this week.

While representation is improving in television and film, one deaf actress says that more needs to be done to ensure more people like her are seen on screen. Vilma Jackson, 33, who has been on Coronation Street, is working to change the narrative about being Deaf in television and film. The actress and film director played the role of Charlie while she was on the cobbles, a British Sign Language (BSL) tutor, who was supporting parents Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) and Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell) with their deaf son Aled.

Coronation Street's Bernie Winter could be saying goodbye to the cobbles sooner than we think, as a recent episode hinted at a heartbreaking exit. The character received some devastating news that suggested she might be leaving Weatherfield in the near future. Bernie has been dealing with legal troubles and was shocked to learn she might have to serve time in prison.This news is particularly distressing given her son Paul Foreman's recent diagnosis of motor neurone disease.

Bad boy Mason Radcliffe only joined the cobbles a couple of months ago but has already made quite an impact. During Wednesday's episode of Coronation Street (November 22), the new villain threatened Liam Connor (Charlie Wrenshall) in upsetting scenes as the ITV soap explores knife crime. School bully Mason and his cronies humiliated Liam by cornering him in the street and showering him with rubbish.

Gemma Atkinson has claimed she's left her daughter 'fuming' as she was seen alongside one of the toddler's favourite stars. The Hits Radio host took a break from her maternity leave on Thursday night (November 23) in order to host a local awards show.

Coronation Street has been hit with a number of official complaints over recent 'intimate' scenes that left viewers screaming at their TV screens. During an emotional episode of the ITV soap aired on November 15, viewers saw Paul Foreman head to the hospital for an appointment.