Coronation Street star says 'he's innocent' as Roy Cropper charged with murder and new details released

One of Coronation Street's 'missing' stars wasn't too far away from the cobbles as she reunited with her co-star and best mate on an unusual yellow carpet. Fans of the ITV soap know Cait Fitton's character Lauren Bolton suddenly disappeared back in February.

Coronation Street fans have expressed their disappointment after thinking a romance could be back on. During the latest trip to the cobbles on Wednesday (April 24), viewers of the ITV soap saw Nina Lucas being helped by ex-girlfriend Asha Alahan.

ITV's Coronation Street may have just dropped a major hint about Max Turner's (Paddy Bever) connection to the mysterious disappearance of Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton), amid growing concerns that she might have been killed. Lauren vanished in February and her whereabouts remain unknown.The discovery of blood and human tissue in her flat, along with a potential murder weapon, led the police to treat her case as a murder investigation.

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon was quick to jokingly defend herself after being busted by her co-star getting a bit sleepy on set. The actress reprised her role in the ITV soap as Bethany Platt just a few months ago with the character making her reappearance just as the New Year arrived in Weatherfield.

It's been a bit of a quiet time for Toyah Battersby in Weatherfield - but all that's set to change when her 23-year secret comes spilling out as a result of Roy Cropper being targeted by internet sleuths over the disappearance - and suspected murder - of Lauren Bolton.

There are emotional scenes coming up in Coronation Street as a two-decade-old secret comes spilling out, an unexpected hostage is taken and there's also a major exit for one character after 24 years.

Coronation Street enthusiasts are piecing together the mystery of who's behind the sinister death threats to Dee-Dee Bailey.The solicitor has been tirelessly working to secure bail for Roy Cropper, who's been accused of murdering Lauren Bolton. Despite Lauren's disappearance months ago and the discovery of substantial blood evidence in her apartment, fans know that Roy is innocent and someone else is behind the grim act.

Coronation Street fans have pieced together a potential new family twist for missing Lauren Bolton after eagle eyed viewers spotted a clue during a recent behind the scenes video. As regular viewers will know, it's been nearly two months since the teenager vanished from the cobbles and fans are convinced one character definitely 'knows something' about her disappearance.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon was left questioning if it was her in a selfie sent to her by one of her castmates as she was left mistaken for an American star. As fans of the ITV soap know, the actress is famed for playing Maria Windass - nee Sutherland.

Coronation Street star Cait Fitton has shared a fresh message to another of her former colleagues amid her exit. The actress hasn't been seen on the ITV soap for months after her character Lauren Bolton suddenly disappeared.

Coronation Street fans think they've worked out a potential paternity twist after figuring out who 'knows something' about Lauren Bolton's disappearance. It's almost two months since the teenager suddenly went missing from the cobbles.

Coronation Street fans have spotted the soap's next new couple, however, it comes before an expected exit. During the latest trip to the cobbles on Wednesday night (April 17) the was between Adam Barlow and Alya Nazir continued after she defected to a rival law firm.

In a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday's visit (17 April) to Coronation Street, Bobby Crawford implicated a new suspect in the Lauren Bolton murder case, as he valiantly tried to protect Weatherfield favourite Roy Cropper. As regular viewers will know, Roy was recently wrongly accused of Lauren's murder after she mysteriously vanished.

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has made his feelings about the show's latest storyline very clear after fans said they were 'so upset'. The actor, who plays Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap, has pledged his support to Roy Cropper after the beloved character was jailed.

ITV Coronation Street spoilers have hinted at a grim storyline next week as the case of missing Lauren Bolton takes a sinister turn. Recently, Roy Cropper found himself accused of the murder of missing teen Lauren despite his innocence, and things are set to worsen for him. In forthcoming scenes, Sam Blakeman assures Nina Lucas that he will take Freddie the dog for a walk before school.

Coronation Street star Andy Whyment has shared a four-word statement over a very hot topic on the cobbles right now after surprising with an unrecognisable appearance.

Coronation Street fans are predicting it will all 'end in tears' as they claim to have figured out who had really kidnapped - and possibly killed - Lauren Bolton. The teenager's disappearance, which took place in February, continues to rule life on the cobbles as Roy Cropper was charged with her murder.

Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown has revealed a detail about her latest scenes that viewers may - or may not - have missed as she seemed to confirm she was suffering from an injury at the time of filming.

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.

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.