Coronation Street Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford) plays away when her husband Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) leaves the cobbles in latest Coronation Street spoilers, and Ed Bailey (Trevor Michael Georges) is under investigation for arson. Steve is torn between spending time with ex-footballer turned decorator, Tommy Orpington (Matt Milburn) and his daughter, Emma Brooker (Alexandra Mardell) who invites him to spend the week in France. Ultimately, Steve leaves and Tracy is left alone with Tommy.

Michelle Keegan is among the favourites to join the next Bond film as the female lead.The former Coronation Street star, 36, recently shot to worldwide fame after starring in the Netflix thriller Fool Me Once, and is now tipped to follow in the footsteps of Eva Green, Gemma Arterton, Halle Berry, Britt Ekland, and Ursula Andress. Betting expert James Leyfield, has revealed that Michelle could be going head-to-head with Killing Eve star Jodie Comer, for the coveted 'Bond girl' role.

Claire Sweeney, who stars as Cassie Plummer in Coronation Street, is set to lace up her skates as she competes on Dancing on Ice. Speaking about her participation on the ITV show, she confessed to Prima magazine: "I wanted to challenge myself. You get little vulnerabilities and anxieties with menopause and you start to lose your bottle as you get older, so I want to conquer some fears and get my confidence and chutzpah back." As reported by the Nottingham Post, Claire also expressed excitement about joining the ice skating show.

As the first celebrities prepare to take to the ice on Sunday’s Dancing on Ice live show, our favourite stars have all been throwing in a few last minute rehearsals to try and nail each element of their routine before the all important performance. Among those stars this year, is Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney, who jumped at the chance of taking part after falling in love with the show and the beautiful routines on screen.

Boyzone's Keith Duffy and his wife Lisa Smith are calling it quits after 25 years of marriage, a new source has claimed. The singer, 49, is said to have moved out of their £1.15million Dublin home just before Christmas, with The Mirror reporting that the couple have since stopped following each other on social media too. The split has reportedly left Keith feeling heartbroken, as the source revealed: "It has come as a shock to everyone.

Bradley Walsh, the host of Gladiators, has built up an impressive fortune over his 30-year TV career. The popular presenter, who grew up in a council house, is back on our screens tonight with the BBC's reboot of the classic '90s show Gladiators. He's joined by his son, Barney Walsh, who also starred in their hit travel series, Bradley Walsh and Son: Breaking Dad.

Millie Gibson is set to be replaced as Doctor Who's companion in future series of the BBC sci-fi show.The former Coronation Street star Millie appeared in her first episode alongside Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor in the Christmas Special last month. However it has now been revealed that Millie will be replaced as the Doctor's sidekick by actress Varada Seethu in Ncuti's second series in the leading role.The decision by showrunner Russell T Davies to write out Millie, who plays orphan Ruby Sunday, was made last year after filming on her first run ended.

BBC Strictly's Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have finally confirmed their relationship status, after months of rumours of a romance. The Coronation Street actress and professional dancer sent fans into a frenzy with their intense connection on the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing. Ellie and Vito sparked romance rumours after a string of sizzling dances and how they gushed about each other off the dance floor.

Michelle Keegan is currently enjoying some well-deserved downtime with her Towie husband Mark Wright after a hectic start to the year. The 36-year-old actor has been busy promoting her new Netflix thriller, Fool Me Once, which since landing on the streaming platform in December 2023, has catapulted Michelle to superstar status.

Coronation Street actress Sally Ann Matthews has been flooded with support from fans and colleagues after the TV star, who plays Jenny Connor in the soap, shared some heartbreaking personal news.Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Sally, 53, announced the devastating passing of her uncle with a poignant photo and caption with her 107,000 followers. Support and messages of condolence have since poured in for the actress after she shared how she'd had to say goodbye to her beloved uncle this week.The picture that she posted appeared to show a young Sally Ann with her late family member on the beach.The three people in the photograph had their backs to the camera as they looked out across the sea.

Actor Sean Ward has made his modelling debut at Paris Fashion Week, following his exit from Coronation Street back in 2015. The 35 year old, who portrayed Callum Logan in the ITV soap, walked in the LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi Menswear Fall/Winter show at Paris Fashion Week on 18 January, marking his first catwalk. Sean shared a snap of himself in the show on Instagram and admitted that the experience felt "surreal" and he felt his "imposter syndrome kick in".

Coronation Street star Peter Ash has left the soap's fans guessing as he offered an update on Paul Foreman future. Character Paul, played by Peter, has been dealing with a heartbreaking Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosis on the show.The condition affects the brain and nervous system, causing symptoms like muscle weakness and slurred speech. Fans were saddened to learn that Paul's condition has worsened significantly, with recent tests showing he only has months left to live.

Sally Lindsay has carved a prominent place in the British entertainment scene, charming audiences across the years. Beyond her on-screen success in popular shows like Coronation Street, Loose Women, and Still Open All Hours, Sally's life off-screen is a fascinating journey. While best known for her acting prowess, Sally also had a brief foray into the music scene with her school choir's Christmas number one hit.

Helen Flanagan has revealed her eight year old daughter Matilda had a scary health scare while on holiday.The former Coronation Street star, 33, shared on social media that Matilda was left 'paralysed' due to Bell's Palsy. Helen posted a lovely photo of herself with Matilda and wrote: "Looking back at Bali pics [pink hear emoji] Matilda started with Bell's Palsy on holiday.

Coronation Street bosses have reportedly offered soap legends Sally Dynevor and Michael Le Vell big money contracts to ensure they remain on the show. Sally, 60, has played Sally Webster in the ITV soap for 38 years, while Michael, 59, has been portraying Kevin Webster for 41 years.The two stars - who played husband and wife in Corrie for many years - are thought to both earn around £170,000 per year for their Coronation Street roles. ITV bosses were said to be "desperate" to keep Sally and Michael on the soap, and both actors were more than happy to sign another contract, as they "love the show".

Michelle Keegan ’s new Netflix series has got audiences talking – and could lead to a potential move across the pond for the actress as Hollywood beckons. Michelle’s performance as stylish single mum Maya Stern in the psychological thriller Fool Me Once has reportedly caught the attention of film execs who are vying to get the Mancunian actress on their books in a deal that could see her wave goodbye to her life in the UK. And according to brand and culture expert Nick Ede, it’s the perfect time for former Corrie star Michelle, 36, who lives in Essex with husband Mark Wright, also 36, to spread her wings.

Coronation Street viewers were left completely bowled over by tonight's episode, 17 January, as one of the main focuses was on a plot surrounding an absolutely enormous fridge freezer. The farcical situation saw married couple Gemma Winter-Brown (played by Dolly-Rose Campbell) and Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) at odds after Linda Hancock (Jacqueline Leonard) attempted to get the family a huge gift. But Chesney and Gemma's home, which the latter was recently forced to move out of after social services thought she was an unfit mother and "making up" illnesses for their son Joseph, was far too small for the giant household good.

A BBC Strictly Come Dancing star has undergone surgery after his eyes began to "deteriorate rapidly". Will Mellor told his fans on Instagram how he was having 'lens replacement surgery' after struggling with bad eyesight his entire life.The Mr Bates actor described how it was a “big day” for him as he branded the results as "unbelievable". Will, who starred in Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One in 2022, wrote: "Today is a big day for me.

Eight years on since soap fans saw Coronation Street star Paula Lane grace the cobbles, the much loved actress has finally returned to our screens, this time in rival soap Emmerdale. Making her debut as the character Ella Forster, fans will first see the new character when she loses her job after sticking up for Mandy Dingle, the girlfriend of Paddy Kirk, at the annual veterinary ball.

Claire Sweeney has spilled the beans on what it's been like training for the latest series of Dancing On Ice.The Coronation Street actor appeared on today's episode of This Morning, where she chatted to hosts Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle about her experience on the show so far. According to the star, her professional skating partner, Colin Grafton, has been working her hard. So much so, that she's branded the 32 year old as "relentless." "He's lovely.

Ryan Thomas was seen getting emotional as he dedicated his first performance on ITV's Dancing on Ice to his late dad. The 39 year old star, who is participating in the 2024 series of the show, took a moment on Instagram to honour his father Dougie James, who sadly passed away in December 2020. In a touching video shared with his 1.1 million followers, the former Coronation Street actor said: "I've got all the family coming.

It's no secret that Michelle Keegan has had an extremely good start to the year.The 36 year old - who first found fame back in 2008 when she was cast as Tina McIntyre in the ITV soap Coronation Street - has just starred in the major Netflix thriller, Fool Me Once. In the drama, Michelle plays Maya Stern, a mother who is "trying to come to terms with the brutal murder of her husband, Joe." However, while grieving for Joe, "Maya installs a nanny-cam to keep an eye on her young daughter", and is "shocked to see her husband in her house." Upon release, Michelle's performance received instant critical acclaim, and the star herself has since shared how "overwhelmed" she's been with the response.

Michelle Keegan has previously opened up about her battle with anxiety, and how she deals with it. The former Coronation Street star, 36, has shot to global fame following the success of Netflix thriller series Fool Me Once, leaving fans wondering just how she manages her high-stress career. Back in 2018, Michelle shared that she suffers from anxiety, and that she can sometimes feel anxious over the small things.

Coronation Street's Fiz Dobbs, played by Jennie McAlpine since 2001, is a well-loved character on the show.The actress has been away from the Cobbles for a while on maternity leave after welcoming her third child, Doris. Jennie and her husband Chris Farr, who have been married since 2005, are also parents to Hilda and Albert. In an exclusive chat with OK!, Jennie shared: "Doris is a family name and I love that it goes with Albert and Hilda.They're also all very 'Corrie'." The actress who played the first Rovers landlady, Annie Walker, was called Doris Speed so there's obviously something in my DNA that means these baby names keep happening!" She added: "People have said before that Albert and Hilda sound like two childhood sweethearts writing to each other during the war.

Coronation Street's Simon Gregson has been selling his old furniture to help him pay off a tax bill, it has been reported.The 49 year old actor, who has played the role of Steve McDonald on the ITV soap since 1989, allegedly owes HMRC £100,000. In addition to the large tax bill, reports also say that Simon owes money to Coutts Bank for a COVID bounce-back loan. Due to this further debt, it's thought that the soap star owes a substantial amount of money, equating to £165,000 in total.

Michelle Keegan has been applauded by viewers, fans and celeb friends for her role in Netflix's Fool Me Once.The former Coronation Street star, 36, has been flooded with support for her performance as Maya Stern in the streaming platform's adaptation of Harlan Coben's novel. Ever since Fool Me Once dropped on Netflix on New Year's Day, viewers have been flocking to the streaming site to binge-watch the show and Michelle announced that it is currently the most-watched programme on Netflix in over 60 countries. The star's amazing new spy thriller boasts a gripping plot with explosive twists and a brilliant cast, including Joanna Lumley as Michelle's character's mother-in-law.

Coronation Street viewers have predicted that Aadi Alahan's (played by Adam Hussain) future has been sealed on the ITV soap, which is seeing plenty of drama in the next couple of weeks, after he was rushed to hospital during the latest episode. The teenager, who was celebrating his birthday party with twin Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey), unfortunately fell unconscious as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in his flat. The character had retreated with a pack of beer after it was revealed that he had kissed his sister's girlfriend Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher), leaving Asha fuming.

The biggest show on ice is back with 12 celebrities taking to the rink in the hopes of being crowned 2024’s Dancing On Ice champion – without breaking any bones in the process.To prepare for the show, former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas asked advice from 2008 Dancing On Ice runner-up and ex-Hollyoaks regular Chris Fountain. “I’m Chris’s biggest fan – and now he’s going to be my biggest fan,” says Ryan, who is dancing with Amari Fancy. “Chris is pretty special around the ice.

Kym Marsh's dad David Marsh has sadly died at the age of 78, as a statement has been shared revealing that the "much-loved" father and grandfather passed away at his home yesterday, 11 January. David, who was battling prostate cancer in his final years, had an incredibly close bond with Coronation Street actress Kym, 47. "It is with immense sadness that we confirm the passing of David Marsh," a spokesperson told the PA News Agency.

Coronation Street actress Jenny McAlpine, who plays Weatherfield legend Fizz Dobbs, has finally returned to the cobbles nine months after giving birth to her third child, a daughter called Doris. The 39 year old star went on maternity leave early last year, and welcomed her little girl, whom she shares with husband Chris Farr, on April 4.

Away from the cobbles, ITV's Coronation Street sensation, Tanisha Gorey, lives with her boyfriend Lucas in the home they brought together back in 2022. The actress, who brings the character Asha to life, shared the news of their big milestone on social media in June 2022, writing: "I can't quite believe we've bought our first home!!! Cue the typical pic hehe." The announcement garnered a flood of congratulations from Tanisha's industry peers.

Michelle Keegan continues to go from strength to strength in her career as her latest Netflix drama Fool Me Once became a smash hit almost immediately, but the actress's start was worlds away from the TV icon she is now. The 36 year old star, who has opened up on fearing she'll never work again amid chronic imposter syndrome, got her big break on ITV's longest-running serial soap Coronation Street. She then carved out a niche in drama shows, and starred in the critically-acclaimed military hit Our Girl.

Former Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has shared the main key to keeping the spark alive with her husband Mark Wright during their long-distance while she is away filming.The 36 year old actress has travelled far and wide for different acting jobs and has taken numerous measures to keep her marriage alive. Michelle, who is the star of Netflix's lates thriller series Fool Me Once, chatted to Fearne Cotton on her Happy Place podcast where she opened up on her relationship.

Coronation Street's Chesney and Gemma Brown are in for a shock when they finally get to the bottom of their son Joseph's mysterious illness and he is diagnosed with Lyme disease, contracted from a tick bite whilst camping. A bacterial infection that is caused by the bite of an infected tick and presents with rash and flu like symptoms, Lyme disease has remained in the medical spotlight in recent years as numerous celebrities have come forward and opened up about their diagnosis stories and ongoing battles. Here OK! look at 10 celebrities who've been affected by Lyme disease and have spoken out about their experiences.

Coronation Street's Tony Maudsley is heartbroken over the loss of his close friend Michael McGarrigle, who was found dead after going missing in Glasgow. On Tuesday, Tony shared a plea on Twitter for help in locating Michael, who was considered 'part of the family' and worked as a costume supervisor on Benidorm. Later that day, Tony shared the tragic news on Twitter: "Thank you so much to everyone for all your efforts in reposting our appeal to find Michael yesterday.

After another emotional night on the Coronation Street cobbles saw Paul Foreman consider taking his own life, viewers at home were quick to label one Weatherfield resident, Billy Mayhew, as a complete “hypocrite” after he lambasted his husband for his actions. As regular viewers will know, Paul is battling Motor Neurone Disease, an incurable degenerative disorder that affects his nerves and will ultimately claim his life in the coming weeks as he slowly loses the ability to move, eat, speak and even breathe one his own.