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Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine, who has played Fiz Stape on the show since 2001, has dropped three dress sizes in recent years, and it's all down to a couple of simple tricks.The mum of three says her secret is playing a fun boxing game on the Wii console and not eating crisps and ice cream. She also uses "common sense" to stay fit. Previously, Jennie opened up about her weight loss, as she said the key to getting healthy is to "trust what you think is good or bad for you".

Coronation Street spoilers have revealed a triple return that could lead to a heartbreaking exit decision for another cobbles resident.The ITV soap will see three characters making a comeback next week, but it might not be good news for everyone. Recent spoilers have revealed that a sinister character unexpectedly returns, leaving those connected to him on the street feeling uneasy. Meanwhile, two soap legends make a double comeback, with one of them returning after nearly a year away from the show.

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.

Chesney Brown was first welcomed into Coronation Street all the way back in 2003. He was introduced when actor Sam Aston was just 10-years-old, and has remained a regular fixture on the soap ever since. The character is named after the singer, Chesney Hawkes, and was brought in as the younger brother of Fiz Brown (Jennie McAlpine) and son of Cilla Battersby-Brown (Wendi Peters).

I’m A Celebrity star Shaparak Khorsandi has been rushed to the hospital for treatment after suffering from an allergic reaction.The comedian and author shared the news that she has had to cancel an upcoming gig at a festival due to ending up in A&E.The star took to X, formally known as Twitter, and shared a picture of the upcoming gig, which was supposed to take place at Cheltenham Literary Festival on Tuesday 10 October.The 50 year old captioned the picture: “I had a funny turn this morning and ended up in an A & E with a very disappointing vending machine. Gutted I had to cancel this. Forgive me if you were coming”.

Cheating Courtney Vance (Stephanie Davis) and Aadi Alahan (Adam Hussain) are finally caught out in latest Coronation Street spoilers by none other than Aadi’s dad.The two have been sneaking around having an affair behind Darren Vance’s (Ryan Early) back.They’ve already been seen by Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) who agreed to keep their secret - but wasn’t happy about it. Having secured a business deal, Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin) and Darren plan a celebratory lunch with the family. But soon, Darren confides in Dev revealing he and Courtney are having marriage problems and he suspects she’s having an affair.

Jennie McAlpine has revealed the most "upsetting" part of growing her family with Chris Farr. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Jennie opened up about her pregnancy and family life. After introducing her new baby girl, Doris, the 39-year-old said the speed they grow up and how quickly times flies is the "least rewarding" and "most upsetting" part of family life.

Jennie McAlpine has spilled the secret of how she managed to hide her pregnancy from viewers, while filming scenes for Coronation Street. Corrie icon Fiz Stape, played by Jennie, 39, left the cobbles in May after she was offered a job in Norwich.The seamstress has been a long-term employee off Underworld, with Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) hailing her as one of his most trusted employees.

As mothers all over the world know, childbirth can result in a handful of physical mishaps down there, and someone who's very aware of that is Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine, who welcomed her third child, a daughter called Doris, five months ago. The 39 year old soap star - who already shares son Albert, eight, and daughter Hilda, four, with husband Chris Farr - this week exclusively opened up to OK! about some of the more embarrassing consequences of labour. Speaking of her not-so-speedy recovery, after welcoming Doris at Manchester’s Wythenshawe Hospital in April, Jennie admitted: "I’m OK, but I do feel a difference in my body from the first, which is hardly surprising as it was almost nine years ago.

Almost 6 months ago, long-standing Coronation Street favourite Jennie McAlpine announced the - unexpectedly early - birth of her beautiful baby girl, her third child with husband of six years, Chris Farr. Recalling her arduous labour, she exclusive tells OK!: "Without going into all the gory details, we were there for a while.There were a few shift changes of midwives in that time, put it that way." But now, as the soap star, 39, and her brood acclimatise to life as a family-of-five, Jennie reveals the reason behind her baby's name and teases the patter of more tiny feet in the future. Register for FREE to read this article in full.

Jennie McAlpine has some exciting news to share with OK! for the new year - the Coronation Street actress is expecting her third child. The star, who is six months pregnant, proudly displays her baby bump in our shoot and opens up on all things babies - including how she told her two children Albert, eight, and four year old Hilda the news, whether she'll find out the gender and her name ideas.

Coronation Street’s Fiz Stape is a bride in a pickle next week, as her ex Tyrone declares his love, just as she’s about to head down the aisle with new fella Phill Whittaker (Jamie Kenna). However, Jennie McAlpine – who plays Fiz – reveals it’s not all high drama on the big day.There is a sweet moment in the episodes which she and co-star Alan Halsall (Tyrone) enjoyed playing out.The scene paid tribute to the late Jack and Vera Duckworth (Bill Tarmey and Liz Dawn) – who became like second parents to Ty and Fiz over the years.

Coronation Street spoilers for next week see Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) all set to tie the knot with Phill Whittaker (Jamie Kenna). However, it looks like it's going to be a rocky road to the altar. Fiz is shocked after her ex Tyrone (Alan Halsall) declares his love for her, but how will she react to his outburst? Meanwhile, Phill’s glamorous ex-wife Camilla (Louise Marwood) arrives unexpectedly and tags along to the hen night, making Fiz feel distinctly uncomfortable.

There's big drama for Fiz Stape this week in Coronation Street, when it looks like her relationship with Phill is definitely on the rocks - only for him to pop the question. And when she talked about the latest development in Fiz's love life, actress Jennie McAlpine, who plays the Weatherfield favourite, mused that a regular wedding to Phill Whittaker (Jamie Kenna) would definitely be an improvement on the last time she tied the knot! "The last wedding Fiz had was in prison, with only Chesney and the prison guard as guests," says Jennie. "So I think it would be lovely for her to have a nice white wedding, and a happy ending." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox withOK!'s daily newsletter .

Coronation Street's legendary red-head Fiz Stape has been spotted proudly showing off her brand new pad following her departure from the iconic Weatherfield cobbles.Try not to worry too much though, Corrie fans, as Jennie McAlpine - who has played the second-hand furniture flogger since she first joined the soap in 2001 - is not yet leaving Weatherfield entirely. Fiz is set to pack her bags and leave her terraced house in the coming weeks in order to move into a luxury Victorian semi with new boyfriend Phill Whittaker (Jamie Kenna).

If Tyrone, played by Alan Halsall, had known how lonely he'd be this Christmas, he might never have had his head turned by Alina. Now she's gone, Fiz, played by Jennie McAlpine, is with Phill, and he's contemplating spending the festive season with waspish Evelyn.

Jennie McAlpine has revealed how she managed to drop a whopping three dress sizes since first stepping onto the cobbles of Coronation Street back in 2001.The 37 year old, who portrays Fiz Brown in the popular ITV soap opera, explained that she got into shape simply by using her "common sense".The actress, who recently shared a peak inside her stylish home that she lives in with her husband and two kids, said she followed a healthy diet and without too many restrictions.

Next week's Coronation Street will take a dramatic turn after pregnant Alina Pop (Ruxandra Porojnicu) is rushed to hospital after the salon flat is set on fire deliberately. Unsettled by Alina's pregnancy, Hope, who has been left upset over Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) splitting from her mother Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine), goes back to her old trouble-making ways.

Coronation Street viewers were heartbroken when Fiz and Tyrone broke up earlier this year, with the mechanic going on to start a relationship with new girlfriend Alina. But now Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone Dobbs, has teased a reunion between the ITV soap’s previously much-loved couple, admitting he’d “love” to see them back together in the future.

Coronation Street's Jennie McAlpine has a wonderful home that she has shared glimpses off on social media. When the soap star, who has played Fiz Brown since 2001, isn't away filming she's able to relax in the stylish abode which boasts gorgeous herringbone floors, an incredible kitchen and spacious patio area.The I'm A Celeb contestant lives with her husband Chris Farr their two children, Albert, six, and Hilda, two.

After nearly 20 years at the same job you might be forgiven for feeling a bit jaded. But for Coronation Street’s Jennie McAlpine, that couldn’t be further from the truth.