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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.

Lorraine Kelly shared her thoughts about Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier's possible love story and said it's 'lovely' they might be more than just friends after they were reportedly spotted holding hands.The romance rumours began as Ellie recently posted a cute photo with Bobby, which got everyone talking, and they have also reportedly shared a kiss. On her show, Lorraine said it was "lovely" and noted they have "lots in common". She wished them well if they are indeed a couple, making a funny comparison to "primary school" because of their sneaky dates.

Bobby Brazier, the EastEnders actor who starred in Strictly Come Dancing, has brushed off rumours about his love life after it was claimed he's been secretly dating fellow Strictly star Ellie Leach. The star, 20, was paired with professional dancer Dianne Buswell, 34, for the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing and the pair quickly sparked romance rumours thanks to their close bond during the competition.

Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver had a close call with death after a co-star noticed a worrying sign on set.The actress, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, shared her scary experience with sepsis during a chat on Loose Women. While discussing the topic 'How good are you at listening to your body?' with Ruth Langsford, Linda Robson and Brenda Edwards, Sue revealed how she was diagnosed with sepsis. "I happened to be working one day, we were filming a big party and there were about 20 people in the scene," she said.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars Bobby Brazier and Ellie Leach have reportedly been enjoying a series of secret dates, following rumours about them growing close to their dance partners. Ellie and professional dancer Vito Coppola fought off rumours they were dating and recently confirmed to the Mirror that they are just close friends.

Coronation Street star Matt Milburn, who plays the role of Tommy Orpington, will be caught up in an affair storyline with Tracy Barlow (played by Kate Ford), just a month after his return to the cobbles. The news of his upcoming storyline was confirmed by the actor himself who returned to the hit ITV soap on Christmas Day, reports Birmingham Live. Speaking of the storyline, Matt told Digital Spy: "I was made-up.

Coronation Street fans have been left confused following scenes involving wheelchair bound Paul Foreman, who is battling motor neurone disease. In Tuesday's (23 January) episode of the ITV soap, Paul (Peter Ash) headed on a trip with his mum Bernie (Jane Hazelgrove) and sister Gemma (Dolly-Rose Campbell).The trio set off out of Weatherfield in a caravan, but they were soon stopped in their tracks as Bernie managed to get them lost.

Coronation Street's talented twin actors, Liam and Connor Mccheyne, who play Dylan Wilson on the show, have been showered with lots of love and support on their recent personal milestone. Liam, who returned as Dylan full-time in July 2022 after sharing the role with his brother from 2011 - 2012, is at the centre of some interesting plots as his character deals with school bully Mason. While Liam returned to acting, his brother Connor has decided to swap acting for a career in cricket and often shares glimpses into his cricketing career on his Instagram page.

Emmerdale viewers were left puzzled by a Coronation Street newcomer on Tuesday night's episode, which saw Ella Forster's growing friendship with Mandy Dingle continue. Ella is portrayed by Paula Lane, who soap fans will remember as Kylie Platt from Coronation Street. Paula was a major player on the Cobbles from 2010 to 2016 until her character was tragically killed off in the street by Clayton Gibbs - Shona Ramsey's son.

Coronation Street fans were left devastated on Tuesday’s visit to the cobbles, when Bernie and Gemma Winters finally discovered the truth about Paul Foreman’s intention to take his own life when his illness became too unbearable. As regular viewers will know, Paul has been battling motor neurone disease, a degenerative neurological condition that will eventually stop him from speaking, eating and even breathing on his own.

Coronation Street fans think they've figured out a new love story that might be on the cards for one heartbroken cobbles resident after a big character leaves the show later this year. As regular viewers will already know, Peter Ash, who plays Paul Foreman, will be leaving the soap soon as part of the emotional conclusion of his motor neurone disease storyline.

Coronation Street star Sean Wilson chose a very different career path after turning his back on acting and exiting the ITV soap in 2005. Sean, 58, played Martin Platt in the soap from 1985 until 2005, and was involved in some big storylines including his marriage to Gail Platt (Helen Worth) and becoming dad to David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd).