Real life of Coronation Street's Maria Connor actress Samia Longchambon - hidden condition, real age, tragic loss, co-star split and ITV star husband

Coronation Street viewers were left in hysterics during tonight's instalment as a serious moment turned hilarious with Weatherfield legend Roy Cropper (played by David Neilson) appearing to make an awkward mishap. It came as the latest episode on Monday, 11 December, saw Evelyn Plummer (Maureen Lipman) held by the throat and threatened by a nasty thug during her shift at Dev Alahan's Corner Shop.The character handled herself well but was left inevitably shaken-up by the experience and headed over to Roy's Rolls afterwards to give her friend the low-down.

Evelyn Plummer will find herself in danger next week in Coronation Street as her new nemesis takes her hostage. The much-loved character has been trying to stop a dodgy bloke about the street mistreating his dog.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has been flooded with compliments from her co-stars and her fans alike as she gave them a glimpse into her recent break. The actress ditched the UK and headed on a European break to Amsterdam with some of her pals.

Popular Coronation Street character Evelyn Plummer is in danger in the coming weeks, as she finds herself involved in a dognapping. In coming episodes, Evelyn spots a man mistreating his dog on the street and she quickly approaches him. It isn’t long before her close friend Roy Cropper comes to her rescue and backs her up.

Ofcom has received 135 complaints after a bullying scene aired on Coronation Street.The storyline, which has upset many fans, focuses around bully Mason, played by Luca Toolan, who is targeting Liam Connor, played by Charlie Wrenshall. In last week's episode on November 22, Mason and Dylan, played by Liam McCheyne, had a go at Liam despite claiming to be his friend. Mason scared him and shoved him to the floor which caused Liam to start crying.The bully then cruelly told his friends to start throwing rubbish at him while the whole assault was videoed.

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).

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.

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.

Coronation Street's Luca Toolan has opened up on feeling 'so guilty' after his character left fans heartbroken in recent distressing scenes.

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.

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.

Coronation Street star Luca Toolan has said he 'feels so guilty' as viewers were left distraught over the show's latest heartbreaking scenes. The actor is currently playing Mason Radcliffe on the cobbles and it's fair to say viewers haven't been a fan of the new character since his arrival.

Coronation Street fans were left wanting to take a pause as they made the same observation about Craig Tinker as he was seen doing some policing on the cobbles. The copper was seen on the street after being made aware of reports that Mason Radcliffe had possession of a knife.

Coronation Street fans have predicted a shock 'murder' twist amid Liam Connor's bullying hell. During the latest trip to the cobbles, viewers were left heartbroken as the teen's ordeal at the hands of Mason Radcliffe and his friends took a terrifying twist.

Coronation Street fans have pleaded for one of the show's latest storyline to 'stop' as they worked out two possible ways in which Liam Connor's bullying hell can go. Viewers of the ITV soap haven't liked Mason Radcliffe ever since he appeared on the cobbles and started causing trouble.

Coronation Street viewers have begged ITV bosses to “kill off” one character after branding Wednesday 22 November’s episode a “horrific watch”. After Liam Connor became Mason Radcliffe’s latest bullying victim earlier on in the week, things between the two got more dramatic when Mason continued to target Liam during his time at school. As the two came face-to-face, Mason told Liam that his mum Maria Connor would suffer if he told his stepdad Gary Windass about the incident.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has sweetly told her co-star 'I love you' as she gushed over her latest appearance on social media. The actress took to Instagram to share a snap of herself that she took during a recent night out.

Coronation Street's notorious villain, Gary Windass, might be up to his old tricks again, as hinted in the latest episode. Gary, played by Mikey North, has somehow managed to avoid being caught for his past crimes, with others taking the fall for him. Back in 2019, fans will remember that he killed loan shark Rick Neelan after a deadly encounter in the woods.

Coronation Street fans have demanded the soap 'get rid' of one of its new characters as he continues to cause trouble on the cobbles. Mason Radcliffe. Following his arrival last month, we've seen Weatherfield High student Mason leading Dylan Wilson and Liam Connor astray.

Coronation Street star Colson Smith was left telling fans 'by the way' as he gave fans a glimpse into a big cast night out - but there were some faces missing in a 'divide'. The Craig Tinker actor took to social media with a snap of himself alongside a number of his co-stars.