Coronation Street: Celebs Rumors

Coronation Street fans have been introduced to newcomer Betsy this week, played by Sydney Martin, as her identity as DS Lisa Swain's (Vicky Myers) daughter is finally unveiled. OK! had a chance to speak to the actress as she dished all on how she landed her dream role. “I could not have asked for a better first opportunity,” she said.The cobbles is Sydney’s first TV role at 22-years-old, although her character Betsy, is 16.

In an emotional reveal, Coronation Street legend Helen Worth has announced her departure from her iconic role as Gail Platt after an incredible 50 years on the show. Since her first appearance in 1974, Helen's character has been at the heart of some of the most unforgettable storylines on the cobbles.The 73 year old actress shared that she feels it's the "perfect time" to say farewell following a remarkable half-century in Weatherfield.

Coronation Street legend Sally Lindsay is a proud mum to her twin sons Victor and Louie - but the TV star usually keeps her boys out of the public eye. So Sally's fans were treated to a rare sight recently when she posed for a photo with the twins during a night out in London's West End.The actress, who is best known for starring in Corrie as Shelley Unwin, attended an anniversary celebration on the Mrs Doubtfire musical at The Shaftesbury Theatre last week and brought two very special guests with her.

Coronation Street's Paula Lane, who once played the beloved character Kylie Platt, left fans devastated when her character was tragically killed off in the soap. Initially introduced as a villain, she quickly became a fan favourite. In January 2024, Paula made the switch to Emmeradle where she joined the cast as Ella Forster.

Coronation Street fans were left gutted when Helen Worth announced her departure as Gail Platt from the cobbles after 50 years earlier this year, and now it looks like her exit storyline has been ‘revealed’. According to The Sun, Gail will rekindle her romance with Martin Platt and sail off into the sunset. Sean Wilson, who played Martin left the soap in 2005, but the storyline will reportedly see a return for the character.

Ricky Hatton is looking forward to a bright future with his girlfriend Claire Sweeney, hoping their relationship will continue to grow stronger. The boxing legend and the Coronation Street star made their romance public earlier this year, after meeting on the 2024 series of Dancing on Ice. "I had a good laugh on the ice," Ricky shared with the Mirror on Thursday night.

Ryan Thomas, who played builder Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street for 16 years before leaving the soap in 2016, returned to his former work place in Manchester city centre last week. The 40 year old actor, who won the latest series of Dancing on Ice at the beginning of this year, returned to the Old Granada Studios in the Castlefield area of Manchester for a friend’s 70th birthday, unaware beforehand that the party venue was located on the site where Coronation Street used to be filmed.

Coronation Street actress Lorna Laidlaw, who plays Bailey family matriarch Aggie Bailey has reportedly quit the soap more than 12 months after her last appearance on the cobbles.The 61-year-old star, who became most well known for playing Mrs Tembe in the medial soap Doctors for eight years, last appeared on the show in summer 2023 and has been absent from a number of the Bailey family's major storylines. After last being seen on screen on 12 June 2023, the actress didn't return as part of the storyline in which her son Michael lost his job and was wrongly arrested, nor when her on-screen husband found the body of murder victim Leo Thompkins on his building site.

Coronation Street fans have "rumbled" who is using Bethany Platt’s credit card.The journalist recently moved back to Weatherfield from London this year but earlier this month, she found out she had been the victim of fraud. A furious Bethany learned that someone had been using her old company credit card and found copies of the statements to prove she didn’t make the purchase. Sinister solicitor Joel Deering (Calum Lill) later offered to give Bethany legal advice about the credit card.

Next week on Coronation Street, a breakthrough in the case of missing Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) could be on the horizon as suspicion grows around Joel Deering (Callum Lill). Lauren is still unaccounted for and presumed dead, with Nathan Curtis (Christopher Harper) currently under investigation for her disappearance and alleged murder. However, viewers are aware that the real culprit is Joel, who has set his sights on other young women.

As the hunt for missing teen Jay Slater continues in Tenerife, TV shows from Good Morning Britain to Loose Women have all examined his shocking disappearance. On Wednesday, 26 June, it was This Morning's turn to focus on the 12 day old investigation, after 19 year old apprentice bricklayer Jay vanished without trace.The show cast light onto 'armchair sleuth' theories about Jay, focusing on speculation which could hinder ongoing police investigations and cause further distress to Jay's already-concerned family. TV personalities have also weighed in on the situation, with GMB's Susanna Reid labelling it the "worst nightmare" any parent could face, and an "utter mystery".

Sherrie Hewson is reportedly set to make soap history as the oldest serial killer as she joins the cast of Hollyoaks nearly 20 years after her departure from Coronation Street. The 73 year old actress is best known for her role as Maureen Holdsworth, Bill Webster's ex-wife, in the popular ITV soap during the 90s, with a brief return in 2006. Corrie fans will remember Maureen's dramatic exit following Bill's affair with local icon Audrey Roberts.

Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt has shared the exciting news that she's expecting her first child.The 43 year old actress proudly showed off her baby bump at the Into Film Awards, held at London's Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square. Looking radiant in a red mini dress and matching heels, Joanne was all smiles as she cradled her growing bump for the cameras. Last year, the Downton Abbey star was spotted hand-in-hand with a handsome chap named Mark, sparking rumours of a new romance.

Coronation Street icon Kevin Webster lost his temper and attacked Stefan Brent during Monday's episode of the ITV soap (June 24). Trying desperately to assist his beloved wife Abi, Kevin ended up making the situation worse when he punched the villain in the face in a devastating attack. Now fans fear he could risk going to prison for his actions.

Coronation Street icon Sherrie Hewson is making a return to soapland and is set to become the genre's oldest serial killer who will "tear through her victims" on set. The actress and former Loose Women panellist played Maureen Holdsworth on the cobbles for five years in the mid 1990s and revived the character for a period in 2006. Earlier this year, the 73-year-old was announced as Hollyoaks ' newest cast member, playing matriarch Martha Blake, the estranged mum of the late Patrick Blake (Jeremy Sheffield), who was killed by his granddaughter Nico in 2016.

Coronation Street star Rob Mallard has opened up about his health condition - one that he fears isgetting worse and could even potentially end his career on the famous cobbles. Rob, 32, has risen to fame after joining Corrie as Daniel Osbourne, the son of Ken Barlow, since 2016. Now, Rob has opened up about the health battle that could potentially cut his acting career short.

Loose Women star Denise Welch caught up with fellow ex-soap star Patsy Palmer for a sun-soaked beach day in California.The 66-year-old former Coronation Street actress met up with EastEnders' Patsy, 52, during her getaway to LA. In a video shared on Instagram, TV personality Denise can be seen sunbathing, socialising, and taking pictures with the flame-haired star. Patsy moved to Malibu 10 years ago with her husband Richard Merkell and their children Fenton, 24, Emilia, 22, and Bertie, 13, after leaving behind her role as Bianca in Albert Square.

Suranne Jones has opened up about the dark period leading up to her shocking backstage collapse, revealing the real reasons behind her breakdown.The ex-Coronation Street actress was forced to withdraw from the West End production of Frozen in February 2018 after she suddenly fell ill during a performance. At that time, she attributed her health scare to the play's disturbing storyline about a mother whose child was victimised by a paedophile. However, Suranne - who was born Sarah - later disclosed that there were deeper issues contributing to her emotional crisis, including the loss of her mother 18 months prior.

Coronation Street actor Jack P Shepherd, known for playing David Platt on the soap, has proposed to his girlfriend Hanni Treweek. Sharing the news to social media, Hanni shared a stunning selfie of the couple and wrote: "05.06.24 I said YES to forever!!!" as stars such as Michelle Keegan shared their congratulations.The Fool Me Once actress wrote: "Awww congratulations to you both", while co-star Alan Halsall said: "Congratulations to the pair of you xx." Actress Julia Goulding commented: "Such beautiful news! Congratulations to you both, absolutely perfect couple." And co-star Samia Longchambon gushed: "Ahhh amazing news guys! Huge congratulations." The newly engaged couple shared an intimate snap in one photo, with Hanni flashing her stunning diamond ring as her hand was tentatively placed on her future husband's arm.

Claire Sweeney has given fans a glimpse into her life with boyfriend Ricky Hatton's family, sharing a sweet snap on Instagram of them enjoying a meal together in Mallorca. The former Coronation Street actress and the ex-boxer have been going strong, and it seems their families are getting along just as well.Their sun-kissed Tenerife holiday came shortly after they made their first red carpet appearance together in Manchester. In the photo, Claire, who is set to take a break from the cobbles, looks stunning in a one-shoulder metallic dress, accessorised with an array of gold jewellery.

Coronation Street's Lisa George, who fans will know as Beth Tinker, has reportedly wrapped up her final scenes on the ITV soap.The actress sparked rumours of her departure after hosting a night out with some of her co-stars from the cobbles, leading many to believe she had finished filming. Last year, The Sun exclusively revealed that Lisa had decided to leave the soap, with her exit set for this summer in a dramatic storyline. Despite Lisa claiming she had signed a new contract, and with a noticeable absence from the ITV soap since last year, The Sun can now confirm that she has indeed finished filming.

Casualty, one of the BBC's longest-running hospital dramas, has given us some of TV's most beloved characters and hard-hitting storylines. Earlier this year, Casualty star Derek Thompson left the series after 38 years as Charlie Fairhead.The actor, 76, stopped by Good Morning Britain on Tuesday to chat about his new role in detective drama Blue Lights, hinting there had been more to his departure than meets the eye.

Gemma finds herself in trouble with the police Gemma Winter’s (Played by Dolly-Rose Campbell) day goes from bad to worse after getting a £70 parking fine in the post and her daughter Carly explains she’s in desperate need of some new shoes.Taking her to the shoe shop to get her feet measured, Gemma is gutted when she learns they cost £45, which she can’t afford. However, when the assistant is distracted Gemma has a plan. Grabbing her daughter’s hand, she quickly flees the shop without paying for them.

Coronation Street's Sabrina Adetiba is in grave danger as murderer Joel Deering appears to have picked her out as his next victim. On Friday, 21 June Corrie viewers will see solicitor Joel (Calum Lill) take advantage of an upset Sabrina outside of Weatherfield police station as she cries over brother Gav's arrest and he hands her his business card, believing he has got his claws into another vulnerable young woman.

Coronation Street's Ken Barlow could be set to face more trouble after ITV viewers recently witnessed the long-standing character suffer a nasty fall, which resulted in him needing a carer for his injuries. The cost of a professional carer proved too steep for the Barlow family, which was overheard by Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) and despite having no qualifications, she suggested she help out.

Coronation Street legend Vicky Entwistle has expressed her faith in the Spanish authorities' efforts to locate missing British teen Jay Slater, despite his friends criticising the local police for their perceived "lack of urgency".The soap star, who revealed her familial ties to the missing lad earlier this week, took to social media to share updates on the ongoing search.The reality TV star and actress, who portrayed Janice Battersby in the soap, has been actively involved in the search for her godmother's grandson who mysteriously vanished after attending a festival in Tenerife. Amidst fears for his safety, Vicky turned to Twitter in the early morning hours of Friday, 21 June, to reassure everyone that efforts to find Jay are in full swing.

Coronation Street's Vicky Entwistle has shared an update on the search for missing teenager Jay Slater, who has disappeared in Tenerife.The soap star revealed her personal connection to the case, explaining that Jay is her godmother's grandson.The 19 year old was last seen days ago after attending a music festival on the Spanish island. He reportedly called his friends saying he was in the "middle of nowhere". Vicky, known for playing Janice Battersby on the ITV show, has been keeping in touch with the worried family and urged her fans to pray for Jay's safe return.

Coronation Street viewers couldn’t believe their eyes when Cassie Plummer made fun of the iconic Deirdre Barlow during the episode on Wednesday 19 June. Cassie had started working as Ken Barlow’s carer after being fired from her job at the garage.The day before, Cassie happened to be in the Rovers where she overheard the Barlows discussing how someone needed to be with Ken all day. With the family struggling to organise a rota, Cassie quickly volunteered to do the job.

Coronation Street enthusiasts believe there’s a ‘predictable’ baby storyline on the horizon following a steamy affair between two characters. In a gripping episode on Tuesday 18 June, Toyah Battersby and her brother-in-law Nick Tilsley ended up in bed together after bonding over the drama involving Toyah's sister Leanne Battersby. Nick became increasingly frustrated with his wife Leanne's fixation on 'the institute' and her mentor Rowan Cunliffe, particularly after they started making threats towards Toyah.Toyah has been determined to reveal Rowan and the Institute as fraudulent, while Leanne has been completely taken in, oblivious to the fact she's being conned.

Coronation Street fans are convinced they've cracked the mystery behind Sam Blakeman's secret from his dad Nick Tilsley, and some are 'threatening to turn off their screens'.The plot thickens as Rowan Cunliffe might have just ensnared his latest victim in his twisted cult narrative. After successfully drawing in Leanne Battersby and cutting her off from her loved ones, he's now facing a formidable opponent in her sister Toyah Battersby. In the midst of a blackmail scheme involving Toyah and Nick, viewers saw Nick's other half Leanne assisting her stepson Sam with an undisclosed matter.

Helen Flanagan has spoken candidly on where her relationship stands with ex-fiance Scott Sinclair, admitting that things between them are 'difficult'.The former Coronation Street star, 33, split from fiance Scott Sinclair back in 2022, after welcoming three children during their 13 year relationship.Taking to Instagram this week, Helen shared an insight into her 'girls day' with eldest daughter Matilda, eight, admitting it was exactly what she needed after feeling emotionally drained by the struggles of co-parenting the youngster and siblings Delilah, five, and Charlie, three. Sharing a picture of her daughter from the day, when they enjoyed a Disney themed Afternoon Tea, Helen wrote: “Matilda wanted to go to the beauty and the beast afternoon tea @waldorfhilton and it was so lovely x I’m so proud of the beautiful girl Matilda is and how lovely and kind and fun she is and how well she adapts to change.” “I felt really emotional that day, a lot of personal things going on and it can be extremely emotionally draining co-parenting when you have a difficult relationship,2 continued Helen in an open statement about her ex.Thanking a couple who gave up their table after Helen was unable to get a reservation at the restaurant, Helen added: “I left my phone to try and be more present and lots of chats and cuddles and her beautiful little face.

Coronation Street fans were horrified as Toyah Battersby engaged in an affair with Nick Tisley behind her sister’s back in Tuesday's episode of the ITV soap. Leanne Battersby and Nick have been on and off for years but actually got engaged in February 2024. However, the pair haven’t been seeing eye to eye since Leanne has been taken in by cult leader Rowan Cunliffe.

A teary Denise Welch shared some touching memories about her late father, Vin, during a recent episode of Loose Women and revealed he had made a brief appearance alongside her in Coronation Street in the nineties. After some chit-chat about recent happenings - such as England winning their first victory at the Euros 2024 against Serbia and Kate Middleton dazzling the nation with her presence at Trooping the Colour - conversation shifted to Father's Day on Loose Women.This lead to Denise then opening up about her own experiences with her dad, Vin, who sadly passed away in late September, 2021.

Coronation Street fans are all clued up on Joel Deering who has for a year been masquerading as Weatherfield’s friendly solicitor - but in actual fact, he’s the man responsible for the disappearance of Lauren Bolton. After months of speculation, Lauren’s fate was revealed during a week of special episodes. As the week went on, it was shown that Joel and Lauren had been seeing each other in secret.

Jodie Prenger might be storming screens on Coronation Street as Rovers Return barmaid Glenda Shuttleworth - who is currently suing her brother George as they feud over their dad’s will - but her real life is just as chaotic as any situation her character might find herself in.The 45 year old joined the show two years ago – fulfilling a lifelong dream to work on the cobbles - but she first rose to fame in the BBC talent show I'd Do Anything in 2008. In recent years she has starred on the West End stage, but until then Jodie spent 10 years trying to make it as a singer on the club and cabaret circuit, while working as a nail technician to make ends meet.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale have been subject to a huge schedule shake-up thanks to the Euro 2024 matches being shown on ITV - and fans aren’t happy. Both ITV soaps were axed on Friday 14 June, and will remain off-air on Monday 17 June while the Austria v France game takes its space. Emmerdale will also stay off-screen as the match also takes up its usual slot as coverage.