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It’s been a chaotic start to the year for Will Mellor – and he couldn’t be more thrilled.The actor thrives on drama and reveals that he’s at his happiest when everything is going on around him. “I’m very grateful for it,” grins Will, 47, who has spoken bravely about his battles with depression in the past. “I like chaos.

Mark Wright has been singing his wife - former Coronation Street star - Michelle Keegan's praises recently.The Only Way is Essex cast member spoke to the Express about Michelle's latest endeavour, Netflix's popular thriller, Fool Me Once. The 36 year old plays the lead character, Maya Stern, who is "disturbed by an image of her late husband captured on her toddler's nanny cam." However, while Mark gushed over his wife of nine years and admitted that he's eternally proud of her, he did have one criticism.

Bobby Brazier recently shared what he got up to on Valentine's Day this year, following rumours of a romance between him and former Corrie star, Ellie Leach. The EastEnders actor formed a close relationship with the actress while they competed on the iconic BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing last year.

Coronation Street favourite Alan Halsall has reportedly parted ways with his girlfriend of five years, Tisha Merry.The couple first met on the set of the popular ITV soap in 2019, when Tisha, 30 appeared as waitress Steph Britton alongside series regular Alan, 41, who plays mechanic Tyrone Dobbs. Now, five years after sparks flew between the pair, the couple made the decision to call time on their relationship at the start of 2024, reports The Sun.

Coronation Street fans are buzzing with theories about bully Mason's connection to the c.obbles Viewers have seen Gary Windass (Mikey North) supporting his step-son Liam Connor through a tough time of bullying from Mason and Dylan. ITV viewers have been convinced Mason is actually Gary's secret son, which would explain why he chose to target Liam. However, a new theory has emerged suggesting Mason isn't related to Gary, but instead, he could be related to Rick Neelan, the loan shark who Gary bumped off a while back.

Coronation Street viewers think they may have figured out who Lauren Bolton's boyfriend is after a big hint was dropped during Friday night's episode (16 February) of the hit ITV soap. In the latest development, fans learnt that someone had come to see Lauren on Valentine's Day but crucially viewers didn't see his face.

Former Coronation Street actress Imogen Boorman has reportedly being ‘placed on the sex offenders list’ after she stripped naked in a bar during a drunken night out.The actress, who also starred in Casualty and the 1980s horror film Hellbound: Hellraiser II, has admitted to causing a scene during a drunken episode at The Picture House pub in Montrose, Scotland.The court heard that Imogen stripped naked, drank directly from the beer taps, and even sprayed a customer with a juice gun. She pleaded guilty to seven charges and is due to be sentenced in April.The mum-of-three has also been reportedly added to the Sex Offenders Register. According to Stuart Hamilton, the fiscal depute, Imogen entered the bar around 10pm on May 1 last year and "simply smiled" when asked what she wanted to order.

Coronation Street's Ryan Prescott, who plays Ryan Connor, has spoken out amid reports that co-star Alex Bain is leaving the popular ITV show. Back in December, fans were left shocked when they heard that Alex, who has played Simon Barlow for 15 years, might be leaving. And now, speaking to The Mirror, soap star Ryan has shared his thoughts on Alex's alleged departure and explained that he understands why actors might want a break after being on the soap for so long.

Former Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn and The Only Way is Essex alum Ricky Rayment have confirmed their relationship.The 30-year-old actress shared a series of romantic photos with Ricky, 33, marking Valentine's Day with a heartfelt caption that read: "Everyday is like Valentine's Day with you." The post comes after they were spotted sharing a kiss during a shopping trip in Essex over the weekend, sparking speculation about their relationship status.The couple reportedly met in early October and have since grown closer, with a source telling the publication: "Katie and Ricky are really loved up.They've been careful to keep things low key while they got to know each other. But they've got to the point where they don't care who sees them anymore." As Ricky embarks on a new relationship with actress Katie, let's take a look inside his dating history...

Coronation Street fans think they've figured out who Lauren's secret boyfriend is.The youngster has been seen chatting on the phone with a mystery man since she came back to the street, hinting that she has a boyfriend off the cobbles. A surprise visitor showed up at Lauren's door on Valentine's Day, just as she and Bobby seemed to be getting along and fans think it was her mystery man, who is already living on the cobbles.

Former Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn has taken to Instagram to confirm her relationship with The Only Way is Essex alum Ricky Rayment.The 30-year-old actress shared a series of romantic photos with Ricky, 33, marking Valentine's Day with a heartfelt caption that read: "Everyday is like Valentine's Day with you." The joint post, also shared on Ricky's account, showcased the couple sharing affectionate moments, including a sweet kiss and cosy poses in a swimming pool.Their public display of affection comes after they were spotted sharing a kiss during a shopping trip in Essex over the weekend, sparking speculation about their relationship status. According to a source who spoke to The Sun, Katie and Ricky looked every bit like a couple during their outing, holding hands, laughing, and sharing a kiss while mingling with other shoppers.

Love was in the air on Coronation Street, as long-term couple Leanne and Nick officially got engaged, after Leanne got down on one knee and popped the question, due to it being a lear year. During Wednesday evening's episode, 14 February, Leanne waited for Nick in the pub before declaring her love. She said: "I know that we've been through some really tough times but I think that is what makes us stronger so, as it's a leap year, I just wanted to ask, will you marry me?" Nick looked shocked and had a slight delay before saying "yes".

Now that we’re one month into the latest series of Dancing On Ice, the stakes are getting higher each week as the remaining celebrities battle it out for a chance to win the iconic trophy. In fact, so far this series, there’s been everything from horror falls to shock double eliminations and one person who knows more about the show than most is former contestant Claire Sweeney. Having taken part in this year’s series, the Coronation Street star was the third star to be eliminated from the show after going head-to-head with stand-up comedian Lou Sanders in the skate off.

Ever since Coronation Street favourite Mary Taylor lost her lover Norris back in 2021, the star has been sorely neglected in the romance department, with her will-they-won’t-they relationship with Brian Packham never quite getting off the ground. However, in new scenes which aired on Tuesday 13 February, Mary revealed that she was beginning the lament her lack of partner, as she revealed she would instead be spending her Valentine’s Day this year crying into her Ben Shephard cushion.The hilarious but heartbreaking development first began when Billy Mayhew had hoped to impress his husband Paul Foreman with a surprise Valentine’s gift of a ride in a motorcycle sidecar, driven by his pal biker Dewy.

Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn and TOWIE star Ricky Rayment shared a passionate kiss in the street as their secret romance has been revealed.The couple looked loved-up as they were spotted on a shopping date in Essex where they held hands and shared a sweet kiss, in pictures obtained by The Sun.The publication also reported that the pair have been together for four months, with an onlooker claiming: “They very much looked like girlfriend and boyfriend.They were holding hands, having a laugh and even had a little kiss as they walked amongst other Saturday afternoon shoppers.” They added: “We noticed them as they were walking out of Hotel Chocolat. Ricky must’ve bought Katie an early Valentine’s Day gift as he was carrying a bag from there.They looked really happy together.” The duo wore matching black caps and Ricky was seen holding a shopping bag.The Sun reported that the couple first met at the start of October and have been inseparable ever since.

Sean Tully (Antony Cotton) makes a horrifying discovery about his son, Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne) in Coronation Street spoilers, plus Joel Deering (Calum Lill) is forced to open up about his not-so-past relationships. Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) takes Liam Connor (Charlie Wrenshall) to the doctor, horrified that he was thinking of taking his own life due to his bullying ordeal. Later, Gary Windass (Mikey North) confronts bully Mason Radcliffe (Luca Toolan) and ends up throwing him to the ground.

Joel Deering (Calum Lill) is about to come under fire in Coronation Street when his girlfriend Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) discovers what Joel has been hiding from her – a secret family. “Joel has a wife, Emily, and a young daughter,” says Calum. “He’s going through a divorce but, legally, she’s not his ex-wife yet.

History could be repeating itself for the Connors in Coronation Street as Liam (Charlie Wrenshall) looks at ways of ending his life after being mercilessly bullied at school.The family lost Aidan Connor (Shayne Ward) to suicide in 2018, so Liam’s mum, Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) is determined to protect her son at all costs. While Maria keeps a close eye on Liam, his stepdad Gary Windass (Mikey North) goes out to confront the culprits. When Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne) finds himself in the spotlight, his dad Sean Tully jumps to his defence, but is horrified when he discovers the contents of Dylan’s phone.

The lives of Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne) and Liam Connor (Charlie Wrenshall) have been turned upside down on Coronation Street.The arrival of Mason Radcliffe (Luca Toolan) has spelt trouble for them both with Liam becoming the victim of bullying and Dylan being pushed to take part in fear of being a target himself. Now, they’re not the only ones getting involved. Sean Tully (Antony Cotton) discovers his son’s part in tormenting Liam and is horrified.

Coronation Street legend Angela Griffin has shared a surprising fact about her career. Angela, 47, landed the role of hairdresser Fiona Middleton on the hit ITV soap over 30 years ago and went on to star in the likes of Holby City, Cutting It, Down to Earth and Harlots. Recently she returned to BBC's Waterloo Road as headteacher Kim Campbell.

Kym Marsh has issued a devastating update 15 years on from the tragic death of her son, Archie. The 47 year old welcomed the newborn with her ex husband, former Hollyoaks star, Jamie Lomas on 11 February 2009. However, Archie arrived 18 weeks early, and sadly died just moments after he was born.

Bill Roache has played Ken Barlow on Coronation Street since 1960 and reportedly earns more than £250,000 per year from his role, making him one of the highest paid stars on the show.The 91 year old also thought to be the highest-paid member of the cast. From his bankruptcy battle to his co-star sons, let's take a look at the veteran actor's life off screen... Corrie star sons Bill's real-life sons have also acted alongside him on the soap, adding a personal touch to his career.

Former Coronation Street actor Sean Wilson, who played Martin Platt from 1985 until 2005, has shared his concerns about the show's future, declaring that it is in "crisis" due to a declining number of viewers. Sean left the soap back in 2005 after a disagreement over a storyline which would see his character falling for 16 year old Katy Harris, played by Lucy-Jo Hudson. He then briefly made a return in 2018, before leaving the cobbles for good, with his character relocating to New Zealand.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver looks amazing as she shows her weight loss at a glamorous awards ceremony this week.The 60-year-old actress attended the glitzy broadcast awards alongside co-stars and other famous faces. In a picture posted to her Instagram page, Sue posed in between Richard Arnold, 54 and Daniel Brocklebank, 44, at the ceremony. Joking with her followers, she captioned the post: "Me and my boys.

Coronation Street viewers are convinced they've figured out Joel Deering's secret after 'uncovering' mystery woman Emily's true identity after Friday night's episode (9 Feb) was filled with dramatic scenes. Joel, played by Calum Lill, joined the cobbles last year as a duty solicitor and quickly caught the eye of fellow lawyer Dee-Dee Bailey, portrayed by Channique Sterling-Brown.

With Valentine’s Day now just around the corner, romance fans were gifted a very special treat this week, when Netflix tear-jerker One Day finally hit our screens. The emotional mini-series is based on David Nicholl’s novel of the same name and is split across 14 episodes as it follows the intersecting lives of two friends Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew, that meet and fall in love during their university graduation.

Bill Roache has been spotted out in a brand new car, despite reports claiming the Coronation Street legend is facing bankruptcy for the second time. The 91 year old actor, who has played Ken Barlow on the ITV soap since 1960, was photographed while out in his new motor, worth up to £72,000, in Cheshire.

Victoria Ekanoye has shared some happy health news after she was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago. The former Coronation Street star, who had appeared on the soap as Angie Appleton, previously underwent a double mastectomy after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in Situ). Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Victoria has excitedly shared that she is now cancer-free.

Coronation Street's young star Jude Riordan, who plays Sam Blakeman, has made a big impact on the show since his debut in 2020. He's best known for his role as Nick Tilsley's long-lost son, who lost his mum in a tragic storyline involving drug lord Harvey Gaskell, reports Daily Star. Jude's performance of Sam's grief as he said an emotional goodbye to Natasha at the funeral parlour caught the attention of fans who praised the young actor for the outstanding performance.

Coronation Street fans have shared their annoyance as the hit soap has been cancelled once again, to make way for sports coverage on ITV. Over recent weeks, ITV soaps Corrie and Emmerdale as well as BBC's EastEnders have been impacted by various sporting events being aired on the channels, with FA Cup matches and the Six Nations rugby taking place. A one-hour long episode of Coronation Street usually airs every Wednesday at 7.30pm, straight after Emmerdale.

Coronation Street favourite Alan Halsall has shared a glimpse into his recovery after undergoing reconstructive surgery on his ACL, following an injury. The actor, 41, who is famed for his portrayal of Tyrone Dobbs in the ITV soap, underwent the procedure in November and had been taking a break from Corrie as he recovered. He returned to filming on 11 January.

Coronation Street favourite Bill Roache reportedly has "no choice" but to continue to work on the ITV soap, despite being 91 years old, following claims he's facing bankruptcy. Actor Bill has portrayed Ken Barlow on Corrie since the soap began airing in 1960, making him the longest-serving soap star in the world. He reportedly takes home £250,000 per year for his role, making him one of the highest paid actors on Coronation Street.

It's hard to imagine your favourite soap star played by anyone else. By now you will have got used to their ways of talking, acting and have them fully integrated into that character's way of life - but imagine if someone else had bagged the role instead? Whether it be on the Square or the cobbles, Stacey Slater played by Lacey Turner and Sarah Platt played by Tina O'Brien just makes sense.

Coronation Street bosses have thrown their support behind longest-serving Weatherfield legend Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow on the ITV soap. Bill, now 91, was reportedly forced to file "for bankruptcy" due to his financial situation. The reports come as a result of a petition he has now had launched against him by HMRC.

Coronation Street fans have been left fuming with rage this week as the soap sadly found itself at the mercy of yet another schedule shakeup in recent weeks to accommodate the football season. The popular ITV soap was pulled from its usual 8pm slot on Friday 26 January to make way for live FA Cup coverage of Tottenham Hotspur taking on Manchester City, this meant that the show aired its three hour-long episodes for the week across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday instead.The schedule shake-up was confirmed at the start of the week by soap bosses, who shared a message on social media saying: “Here to let you know about a slight schedule change this week.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache is reportedly facing bankruptcy, despite his £250,000 a year paycheque. Bill, 91, has appeared on the popular ITV soap as Ken Barlow since 1960, and is said to be the highest-paid member of the cast.