Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney shares snogging 'wish' for Cassie as dynamics to change with return

Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley has excited one of his co-stars as he revealed how he's lending his skills to another show away from the cobbles. The actor is now known for playing George Shuttleworth in the ITV soap but is also famed for playing Kenneth Du Beke in Benidorm.

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.

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has completely confused fans after vowing to 'break the internet' with a newly familiar face. The actor took a break from the cobbles as he headed to watch his beloved Manchester United on home turf at Old Trafford on Sunday night (January 14).

Dancing on Ice 2024 will kick off on Sunday, 14 January with a fresh set of celebrities ready to take to the ice as they battle to be crowned the winner of the ITV show. 11 famous faces are set to take part, including Claire Sweeney, Amber Davies, Ricky Hatton, Miles Nazaire, Adele Roberts and Ricky Norwood, with Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern taking on presenting duties. Two new professional skaters - Amani Fancy and Simon Senecal - have also joined the line-up, following the departure of Matt Evers.

With Dancing On Ice returning to our screens, the show is set to see a whole new host of celebrity contestants attempt to perfect the craft of figure skating. Now in its 15th season, the show will bring all the drama and elegance of previous series, though this time with new presenting duo Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern. Joining the likes of soap legend Claire Sweeney, Love Island star Amber Davies and S Club’s Hannah Spearritt on the ice is Olympian Greg Rutherford, who has sweetly paid tribute to his dance partner Vanessa James ahead of their debut on 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.

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.

It's not just on the cobbles where you'll soon be seeing Claire Sweeney as she's also taking to the ice. The actress is among the 12 famous faces to have signed up for Dancing on Ice this year and will be joined by former Corrie alumni Ryan Thomas.

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.

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has sent a sweet message about 'family' but sparked a bit of confusion when documenting a reunion with his co-star. The actor took to social media as he got back into the swing of work following the Christmas and New Year break.

Coronation Street star Isabella Flanagan has shared her love for her co-star as he sent her a message on her special day. The actress, known for playing Hope Stape in the ITV soap, is celebrating her birthday on Friday (January 12) alongside her co-star twin brother.

Coronation Street fans couldn't help but be distracted by a confusing 'newcomer' reveal as the latest heartbreaking puppy scenes unfolded. The ITV soap has been working with the RSPCA to highlight the issue of illicit puppy breeding.

Coronation Street’s Claire Sweeney, 52, is swapping the cobbles for the ice rink of Dancing On Ice – although the Cassie Plummer actor admits that she made an embarrassing first impression on judges Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. “I took a really hard fall but I got back up and carried on for half an hour,” says Claire, who is partnered with US professional Colin Grafton.

A new line-up of celebs are lacing up their skates and heading to the rink as Dancing on Ice returns to our screens for 2024.These 12 famous contestants are spending hours on the ice in the hopes of impressing judges Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse - and trying not to topple over. But with Gogglebox ’s Stephen Webb already out of the show after breaking his ankle, let’s see who will glide to the top and who could fall on their bottom… Adele Roberts BBC Radio 1 presenter Adele Roberts, 44, plans to “reclaim her body” on the ice after successfully fighting bowel cancer two years ago. “I think it’s a privilege to be alive - what amazing problems to have that I might fall on the ice!” she says.

Coronation Street fans have been left baffled as they wondered if a character had been given a 'head transplant' as they made a reappearance. It's not the first time viewers of the ITV soap have question if the actor who plays Jack Webster has been swapped between appearances.

Coronation Street fans are not best pleased with the way one storyline appears to be heading and have urged Roy Cropper to step in. Viewers of the ITV soap think Cassie Plummer is sneakily doing her best to cause problems between Abi and Kevin Webster.

For the first time since Sally Carman-Duttine joined Coronation Street, her character Abi Webster finally has it all – a loving husband, a steady job and a place she can call home. However, that’s all set to change. Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) is intent on sabotaging Abi’s life, but Sally knows who would come out on top if the ladies were to go head-to-head.

Claire Sweeney hit Coronation Street with a bang when she joined as Cassie Plummer – daughter of Evelyn [played by Maureen Lipman] – earlier this year. With a history of drug addiction, and harbouring the secret of Tyrone [Alan Halsall] being her son, there was plenty of drama for Claire to get her teeth into. Now, after six months, Cassie has finally managed to secure her place in the family fold.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has spoken about feeling 'real appreciation' as she made a candid remark about her career. The actress joined the ITV soap earlier this year as Cassie Plummer and while also treading the cobbles, she's set to take to the ice.

Latest Coronation Street spoilers see Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) turn to an unexpected ally for help while Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) discovers a puppy farm. Paul starts to put his plans to end his life in place and asks Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) to help him when the time comes.Todd refuses, but takes Paul to the surgery in order to get morphine, however Dr Gaddas (Christine Mackie) refuses to prescribe it. Later on, Todd’s surprised when Abi Webster (Sally Carman-Duttine) arrives, but all becomes clear when Paul asks Abi to score him some drugs.