Real life of Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow actress Kate Ford - famous ex, music past, 'painful' health condition and soap exit

Coronation Street’s Peter Ash has shared an update on his character Paul Foreman's health as his MND symptoms continue to progress rapidly. In upcoming scenes, Paul tries to make the most of the time he has got left and is stunned to be reunited with his estranged father Denny (Danny Cunningham). Paul appears on Amy Barlow's (Elle Mulvaney) radio show, and it seems this is how Denny tracks him down.

Netflix hit Baby Reindeer has revealed that he “feels sorry” for the stalker character in the show.The show has been created by comedian Richard Gadd, and is based on his 2019 one-man play of the same name. It depicts a version of the real-life story of his own stalking ordeal.The synopsis clarifies that the show focuses “on struggling comedian Donny Dunn’s (Gadd) strange and layered relationship with a woman named Martha (Jessica Gunning), whose initially friendly demeanour unravels as she begins to stalk Donny relentlessly”.“Their first interaction is innocent enough: While working his shift as a bartender, Donny shows an act of kindness to Martha, a customer whose vulnerability is readily apparent,” the synopsis adds.“But, as the saying goes, ‘no good deed goes unpunished,’ and this casual encounter sparks a suffocating obsession that threatens to wreck both their lives and forces Donny to face his deeply buried trauma.”In a new interview with Variety, Gadd said that he intended to make the Martha character somewhat sympathetic, based on his experiences.“Stalking usually is depicted as someone who is kind of evil, whereas I felt like there was a vulnerable person who genuinely couldn’t stop, who for whatever reason had believed the reality that was inside her head and no matter what couldn’t change from that,” he said.“I mean, it is a mental illness and I wanted to portray that.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has often been open about her anxiety struggles, even revealing how she was misdiagnosed as a child. The actress tells her social media followers if she is having a bad day or shares how she keeps zen such as doing some yoga in her dressing room.

Jude Riordan has melted the hearts of Coronation Street fans since his debut as Sam Blakeman in 2020. On Monday night’s episode, 15 April, viewers will witness Sam teaming up with Bobby Crawford in an effort to save cafe owner Roy Cropper, who has been unfairly caught up in the murder investigation of Lauren. Roy's past and uncompromising honesty have put him in a difficult position, leading Sam and Bobby to take matters into their own hands when they learn that Roy has been denied bail.

David Neilson, who plays the beloved character Roy Cropper in Coronation Street, has a life that's almost as eventful as his on-screen persona.

Coronation Street's Alex Bain, who has played Simon Barlow since he was just seven years old, has shared an emotional update with his fans as his time on the ITV soap is "nearly over." The actor, who made his debut in 2008 and has been a staple on the cobbles ever since, took to Instagram to share a mirror selfie from his dressing room. Alongside the image, he captioned it: "I can't believe this is nearly over! I am going to miss this place so dearly!" Alex first announced he was leaving in December 2023, with the actor keen to leave behind his soap roots and pursue other opportunities.

Coronation Street fans have predicted the new landlady of the Rovers Return - but it's not Carla Connor after she discovered the truth about how Jenny Connor and Daisy Midgeley were able to buy back the beloved pub.

Coronation Street fans were left sharing the same response as Carla Connor finally found out Jenny Connor and Daisy Midgeley's lie. As viewers of the ITV soap know, serial killer Stephen Reid held Jenny and his own niece Sarah Barlow hostage in the Rovers Return before he was mowed down and killed by Peter Barlow in shock scenes aired in October.

Coronation Street fans have been left confused as a 'missing' character's exit was officially confirmed. Viewers of the ITV soap have noticed that Aggie Bailey, played by Loran Laidlaw, hasn't been seen on the cobbles since June last year.

Simon Gregson has shared his thoughts on Steve McDonald's future on Coronation Street, following his wife Tracy Barlow's affair and exit. Steve was left devastated after finding out about Tracy (Kate Ford) and Tommy Orpington's (Matt Milburn) affair in sad scenes. Ex-footballer Tommy then revealed he was moving to Spain, leaving Tracy devastated.

Coronation Street star Kate Ford has broken her silence following her exit from the show. Viewers of the ITV soap saw Tracy Barlow saying her goodbyes - 47 years after she first appeared in Weatherfield when she born on-screen in an episode in January 1977.

Coronation Street fans have been having their say over Tracy Barlow's exit - 47 years after she first appeared in Weatherfield. Tracy was born on-screen in an episode of the ITV soap in January 1977.

Coronation Street actress Kate Ford, who plays Tracy Barlow, has broken her silence after her character appeared to leave the cobbles for a final time on Tuesday night's episode. In the latest instalment of the ITV soap, Tracy was seen saying her goodbyes to her dad Ken Barlow and her daughter Amy Barlow after a toast The Rovers pub.

Coronation Street fans think they have spotted Steve McDonald's new love interest after the start of his wife Tracy Barlow's exit aired. As viewers of the ITV soap know, Tracy recently ended her marriage after her affair with Tommy Orpington was revealed.

Tracy Barlow has been a major part of Coronation Street for many years. But in surprising scenes on Monday, April 1, Tracy decided she wanted to follow her love interest Tommy Orpington to Spain. At the beginning of the episode, she reunited with Steve McDonald, thinking they could make their relationship work again.

The future of Kate Ford's character on Coronation Street has been confirmed. Tracy Barlow has been a central figure in the ITV soapfor many years but in surprising scenes on Monday night, she decided she wanted to follow her love interest Tommy Orpington to Spain.

Coronation Street fans have claimed they've worked out Daisy Midgeley's sinister plan for Bethany Platt after they appeared to call a 'truce'. The two women haven't been each other's biggest fans ever since Bethany returned to the street after three years away.

Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow is saying 'goodbye' to the cobbles after her iconic character uncovered a shocking betrayal. After an amazing run of 47 years, Tracy – played by actress Kate Ford – is leaving Weatherfield after discovering that a heartfelt letter from her sweetheart Tommy Orpington had been destroyed.Tommy had poured out his heart in the letter, expressing his dream of starting anew with Tracy in sunny Spain.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney ditched the UK for a what appears to have been a fabulous city break as she celebrated her famous boyfriend's milestone.

Coronation Street is set to air its most shocking storyline yet, involving a tragic secret from over 20 years ago. Viewers will be heartbroken to learn that Toyah Battersby hid her stillborn baby.