Coronation Street's Alya star cradles baby bump after 'day to remember'

Coronation Street fans were left doing a double-take as they spotted a familiar face in Weatherfield. During the latest trip to the cobbles on Monday night (April 15) Adam Barlow was seen annoying colleague Alya Nazir with plans to meet a new client.

Jude Riordan has melted the hearts of Coronation Street fans since his debut as Sam Blakeman in 2020. On Monday night’s episode, 15 April, viewers will witness Sam teaming up with Bobby Crawford in an effort to save cafe owner Roy Cropper, who has been unfairly caught up in the murder investigation of Lauren. Roy's past and uncompromising honesty have put him in a difficult position, leading Sam and Bobby to take matters into their own hands when they learn that Roy has been denied bail.

Joe Wicks has opened up about his excitement at becoming a dad-of-four, though has left fans divided after asking social media users whether they think he will become a dad to a second son or to a third daughter. The Body Coach, who shares daughters Indigo and Leni and son Marley with his wife Rosie, uploaded a series of photos to Instagram in which he gave fans a peek inside a recent wholesome family holiday as they prepare to become a family-of-six. In the snaps, the family could be seen soaking up the sun while on the trip and in one of the photos, Rosie looked sensational as she opted for a fitted white midi dress which showed off her blossoming bump.

Coronation Street star David Neilson, who has played the beloved character of Roy Cropper since 1995, has a sweet off-screen love story with his supportive wife.The actor has had quite the dramatic storyline recently on the cobbles, with his character being wrongfully arrested not once, but twice! Now, fans are speculating that a plot twist could secure Roy's freedom, with one viewer predicting on X: "I feel this will end when Lauren turns at the trial as an unannounced witness!" As we wait to see how the drama unfolds, let's take a peek into 75 year old David's life away from the soap. David and his wife Jane Neilson have been happily married for over 50 years, and she's played a significant role in shaping Roy into the complex character we know today. In a 2009 interview with the Mirror, David shared that he'd secretly made Roy autistic, crediting his wife, a special needs teacher, for her invaluable insights.

Coronation Street's Georgia Taylor, who has been a familiar face on our screens for years, is best known for her role as Toyah Battersby which she took on at the tender age of 17.Toyah quickly found herself at the heart of a number of hard-hitting narratives - including a devastating rape storyline that shocked the nation. It's now been reported that Corrie bosses will revisit the harrowing 2001 story with the rumoured discovery of Toyah's stillborn baby at the Red Rec park.This controversial move would see distraught Toyah panic after learning the land will be dug up for development.Toyah is of course already going through trying times as she tries to protect sister Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) from falling under the spell of 'reality coding’ cult leader Rowan.

Brooke Vincent was left 'crying herself to sleep' as she will be spending time away from home as she embarks on not just one but two big career moves. The actress was reminded of her two young children as she came across a video of discussing 'lockdown babies'.

Kimberly Hart-Simpson, who is known for portraying Nicky Wheatley on Coronation Street, has shared that she heartbreakingly said goodbye to her auntie, Patricia Walker, this week for a final time as she attended her funeral service. The actress, who left the cobbles in 2022 but is set to return to the soap in upcoming episodes, took to Instagram to document the sad day, sharing a picture of the order of service and writing: "Today we said a goodbye to my Auntie.

The famous dad of Coronation Street star Luca Toolan has joined in with the commentary after his son's character was told he'll face a custodial sentence in new scenes. Fans of the ITV soap have been waiting for Weatherfield High student Mason Radcliffe, played by the newcomer, to get his comeuppance.

Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney are reportedly 'head over heels' for each other after dating 'for weeks'.The former boxer, 45, and the Brookside actress, 52, who both appeared on ITV's Dancing On Ice earlier this year, have been spotted enjoying a pub crawl in Ricky's hometown of Greater Manchester. The pair are said to have had an "electric chemistry" when they first met during rehearsals for the competition, of which Ricky was the first to be voted out, and sources claim that their recent outing is just one of many dates they've been on since March. An insider revealed: "The chemistry was electric.

Lea Michele starred in the Funny Girl revival on Broadway, but she isn’t leading the national tour production that is traveling around the country right now.

The boss of Coronation Street has spoken up after an actor said the show is not "worth watching" anymore. Fans of the soap have been vocal in recent months as Corrie dives into darker storylines, from Roy Cropper accidentally implicating himself in the apparent murder of Lauren Bolton to Paul Foreman's battle with Motor Neurone Disease and Toyah Battersby's upcoming revelation that she buried a stillborn child 20 years prior.

Sian Welby looked positively glowing as she debuted her blossoming baby bump while giving a fashion update while on holiday. The radio star and This Morning presenter was seen modelling different maternity looks in an Instagram Reel after revealing her pregnancy joy.

This Morning star Sian Welby showed off her blossoming baby bump as she modelled different maternity wear in an Instagram Reel.The Capital radio presenter, 37, posed in various bikinis and colourful summer outfits as she cradled her growing stomach during a sun-soaked babymoon holiday to Tenerife with her fiancé Jake Beckett.The star captioned the video: “Maternity Holiday Outfit Ideas" as she first posed in a bright orange, black, and blue patterned two-piece. She also showed off her poolside fashion, cradling her bump in various bikinis and swimwear. Sian told her followers: “Right, preggos, I’ve put together all the outfits I took on holiday.

Simon Gregson has shared his thoughts on Steve McDonald's future on Coronation Street, following his wife Tracy Barlow's affair and exit. Steve was left devastated after finding out about Tracy (Kate Ford) and Tommy Orpington's (Matt Milburn) affair in sad scenes. Ex-footballer Tommy then revealed he was moving to Spain, leaving Tracy devastated.

Coronation Street’s newest character, Roman Cunliffe, played by Emrhys Cooper, has been causing all sorts of trouble for Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson). Rowan first met Leanne by chance at a hotel where he had been giving a seminar. Leanne was completely taken in by Rowan, not realising he actually is part of a cult.

Following his arrest for his involvement in a robbery, Coronation Street's Damon Hay has bid farewell to the cobbles for good.The character, portrayed by Ciaran Griffiths, has exited the ITV soap after a two-year stint. Ciaran, 41, joined Corrie in 2022 as Damon and has been involved in some big storylines - most notably his affair with Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) which caused her marriage to Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) to end. However, having plead guilty to all charges after his arrest, Damon said goodbye to Sarah for good in Friday's (29 March) episode.

Kate Ford has become a staple to our TV screens over the years, having taken on the role of Tracy Barlow in Coronation Street back in 2002.The actress has taken on some huge storylines on the cobbles, with Tracy most recently ending her marriage to husband Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) following an affair. Despite playing one of Corrie's biggest characters, Kate, 47, largely keeps out of the spotlight.The star has, however, been open about her personal health struggles in a bid to help other women, and has spoken out about suffering from endometriosis on a handful of occasions.

Coronation Street has teased an exit for Damon Hay (Ciarán Griffiths) after he was arrested in recent scenes.The fan favourite's future on the ITV soap is currently looking uncertain, sparking fears he could be leaving Weatherfield for good. Damon was arrested in Wednesday's (27th March) episode of Coronation Street for his involvement in a robbery. His girlfriend Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) was left devastated after finding out Damon had been involved in criminal activity again, despite him previously vow to give it all up in order to be with her.

Helen Flanagan has sweetly shown her support to Ellie Leach after the Strictly Come Dancing winner replaced her in what would have been her first stage role. The actress was due to play Miss Scarlett in play Cluedo 2 - The Next Chapter with the UK tour kicking off last month.

Ellie Leach's TV return has been confirmed following her success on Strictly Come Dancing. The actress emerged victorious in the BBC One dance contest back in December alongside dancer Vito Coppola.