Robert Beck joins Hollyoaks - and he is the husband of a Coronation Street actress

Coronation Street legend Bill Roache, 88, took time off from the ITV soap to battle covid-19. Bill, who plays Ken Barlow on Corrie, was forced to take a break from the cobbles after he contracted coronavirus.

Will Mellor has candidly opened up about his dad Bill's discipline towards him and said it saved him from a lifetime of crime.The actor, who has landed a new role on Coronation Street, spoke about his childhood on the podcast Sixteen Summers, which asks celebrities, 'if you had to choose between your childhood and the one you're giving your kids, which would you pick?' The 44 year old said: "There was a time when if I was upset, I'd hold my breath and literally pass out.

Coronation Street fans have been hooked to the latest love triangle storyline between Fiz, Tyrone and Alina. But when sparks flew between Tyrone and Alina recently and they gave into growing temptation and locked lips, viewers were left wondering how the actors had filmed a romantic scene due to strict Covid filming guidelines.

Duncan James rose to fame in the boyband Blue with hits such as All Rise and Bubblin’. And the singer was also the first star to be “blocked” from The Celebrity Circle after starring in the Channel 4 show alongside Loose Women panellists Kaye Adams and Nadia Sawalha.

He’s no stranger to soapland, but now actor Robert Beck has been announced as Hollyoaks’ new villain. Robert, 52, will take on the role of Brad King's former business associate and Trish Minniver's ex-boyfriend, Fergus Collins.

Katy Perry has been photographed looking gorgeous as she showed off her post-baby body during a beach day with husband Orlando Bloom and their little girl.The new mum, who gave birth to her bundle of joy Daisy Dove six months ago in August 2020, looked happy and relaxed as she spent quality time with her family in Hawaii.The 36 year old appeared confident as she donned a strapless deep purple one-piece swimsuit and walked barefoot on the sand while holding her baby girl.The Roar hitmaker styled

Coronation Street and Midsomer Murders star Frank Mills has died aged 93.The actor, who played Betty's husband Billy Williams on the popular soap opera for two years, passed away earlier this month on 11 February. His obituary in the Maldon Standard says: "Albert Frank "Frank" Sadly passed away on 11th February, aged 93 years.

William Roache has paid a heartfelt tribute to his former co-star Johnny Briggs following the news of his sad death. It was announced on Sunday that former Coronation Street star Johnny had passed away at the age of 85 after a long-running illness.

Eileen Derbyshire's husband Thomas W. Holt has died after a long battle with Alzheimer's.The 89 year old Coronation Street legend, who is best known for playing Emily Bishop in the popular soap opera, lost her beloved husband of 56 years last weekend.Their son Oliver Holt, who is a sports journalist, confirmed the news as he wrote about mourning his father's death and their shared love of football in his column for Mail Online.