Coronation Street writer explains 'daft' Christmas Day episode as fans fume over 'waste of an hour'

Guy Lodge Film CriticThat Colson Baker can act is no revelation. The rap-rocker, better known to his legions of fans as Machine Gun Kelly, has already held his own in a dozen or so roles for film and TV, demonstrating a scuzzy on-screen charisma within admittedly limited boundaries.

KATIE Price's 16-year-old son Junior Andre has told how he wants to move to Los Angeles and "find his wifey". The teenager revealed his wish to head to America amid his mum’s relationship drama. Katie's fiancé Carl Woods last night went on a lengthy Instagram rant, insisting he didn’t hit or coercively control her.

DEAR Katie, I'm the last person to criticise someone for fighting back against that bossy old bitch Mother Nature, who throws women on the scrapheap once past their first flush of fertility. You became successful in your chosen career of glamour modelling at 18.

SIMON Cowell has revealed his eight-year-old son played a part in his proposal to Lauren Silverman. The music mogul, 62, proposed to his partner of nine years in January while on holiday in Barbados and has now explained their son Eric helped him pop the question.  Appearing on Entertainment Tonight, Simon said: “One hundred percent he had to coach me.  “And we planned it.

NINETIES stars Vengaboys rose to fame more than 20 years ago - but in a new pic it appears they've barely aged. The band sold more than 25million albums worldwide and topped the UK charts with their songs Boom Boom Boom Boom and We're Going to Ibiza.

Kaley Cuoco had a Thursday to remember as she wrapped up season two of her hit series, The Flight Attendant, and received a surprise visit from her mother Layne Ann and sister Briana, for the first time.MORE: Kaley Cuoco has fans saying the same thing as she hails 'inspirational' personThe 36-year-old's family hadn't been able to visit the set this year due to COVID-19 restrictions but the pair surprised the star on her penultimate day of filming – as seen in pictures shared by on Kaley's Instagram.WATCH: Kaley Cuoco dances in her bra during 'delirious' moment"Family hasn't been able to visit set all season! Today was the day," Kaley wrote alongside a picture of them together in front of her trailer.READ: Kaley Cuoco shares bittersweet news about future of The Flight attendantRELATED: Kaley Cuoco shares glimpse at epic home bar inside LA mansion"Had to have the obvious trailer shot to prove we are on a set lol," she joked. Kaley looked gorgeous in a sequinned dress and Barbie sneakersKaley shared several pictures and videos from her penultimate day on set, including a gorgeous shot of her in character.In the black and white photo, Kaley can be seen looking at the camera whilst wearing a gorgeous sequinned dress featuring a high slit, which perfectly showed off her legs.

Rylan Clark has reassured fans that he is now feeling better as he returned to work on Thursday. Appearing on the One Show alongside Alex Jones on Thursday, the 33-year-old addressed the recent concerns about his health as he admitted to having a "dodgy time" lately.MORE: Rylan Clark releases new health update after hospital dash"How are you lovely?" Alex said as she welcomed Rylan to the show. "People have been worried." Rylan - who recently ended up in hospital - explained that he's feeling better, saying: "I'm good.

Jamie Lang Spanish Academy Award-winning filmmaker David Pérez Sañudo (“Ane is Missing”) is shifting his gaze to the small screen, writing the upcoming eight-part drama series “Detective Touré,” which he will co-pen with novelist and TV writer Carlos Vila (“Los misterios de Laura”).Based on the “Detective Touré Saga” books by Basque author John Arretxe, the series is produced by Oscar-winning studio Tornasol (“The Secret In Their Eyes”) and DeAPlaneta, a prolific sales-distribution outfit now focused on producing literary adaptations  (“Ana. All In”).Just this week, the project was picked as one of 15 finalists selected to pitch at next month’s Series Mania Co-Pro Pitching Sessions, with a €50,000 ($56,000) cash prize on the line.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorAfter Mike Golic Sr. was tweeting regularly about playing DraftKings with his pals, the sports-betting company reached out to the former ESPN host and commentator — and offered him a deal for his own podcast.Golic will host a one-hour weekly video podcast alongside Meadowlark Media personality Jessica Smetana for DraftKings. The show will cover the intersection of sports news and culture and is slated to feature interviews with special guests.

A Scots health board has been ordered to apologise to the family of a cancer patient who died three weeks after being diagnosed.

A sex attacker who went 'shopping' for a victim late at night and assaulted a woman as she slept has died in a Scots prison.

Users of the social media platform Reddit have shared their sadness at the death of the largest saltwater crocodile after two years in captivity.

A consultation has been launched to discuss radical new proposals to reform the Church of Scotland in Perth and Kinross - with 14 church buildings under threat of closure.

A fuming East Kilbride resident has hit out at South Lanarkshire Council over motorists continually flouting the law by parking on double yellow lines - including their own drivers.

A hospital's 101 calls to police to report a depressed man had gone missing went unanswered for hours, an inquest has heard.

The Berlin Film Festival’s industry wing, the European Film Market (EFM), has confirmed that 600 exhibitors from 62 countries took part in this year’s virtual edition, up from last year’s figure of 504.

A school is asking parents to collect their children early amid the bad weather expected from Storm Eunice.

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial opened his goalscoring account for Sevilla on Thursday evening in the Europa League, netting their third goal in a 3-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb.

Julian Alvarez won't make headlines every week for his goals, Manchester City have been warned.

Emmerdale fans think they've figured out a twist involving serial killer Meena Jutla that will see her stay in the Yorkshire village until the autumn.

A survey of NHS leaders revealed they think free Covid tests should continue for the public and self-isolation rules need to remain.

Trying to keep your home warm and cosy without it costing a fortune is at the front of everyone’s minds at the moment.

Eminem for taking a knee during the Super Bowl Halftime Show earlier this week.The rapper’s symbolic move held much significance in the NFL, after it was used as a means of protest by former 49ers player Colin Kaepernick in 2016 to call attention to racial inequality and police brutality in the US.The quarterback began kneeling during the US national anthem in the 2016 season, sparking a divided reaction from fans and politicians, including Donald Trump. Kaepernick became a free agent in 2017 and has not played in the NFL since.Now, Giuliani, who was part of Trump’s personal legal team, has waded into the debate.“Let’s get right to Eminem taking a knee,” he told New York radio station 77WABC.

The 22nd edition of the Mumbai Film Festival, due to be held March 12 – 22, is moving online in the face of enduring challenges first brought about by the pandemic.

Olivia Rodrigo has announced the release of a brand-new documentary, Driving Home 2 U (A Sour Film), which will take fans behind the making of her record-breaking debut album, Sour.