ITV Coronation Street's Amy Barlow star Elle Mulvaney sends kindness message to fans ahead of soap's return with difficult scenes

Kate Ford’s Coronation Street character has a very different life to her own.Tracy Barlow, who Kate plays, has been embroiled in a huge amount of scandal, drama and criminal activity during her decades on the cobbles.The character was first introduced back in 1977 and Kate took on the role for the first time back in 2002.Tracy has blackmailed longtime resident Roy Cropper, been convicted of murderer (and murdered several people, including her then boyfriend Charlie Stubbs) and been caught stealing other residents’ credit cards in order to scam them.The resident villain has certainly made a name for herself, but what about the actress who plays her? Here’s what you should know. Kate, 46, originally hails from Salford in Greater Manchester and first had a taste of the spotlight at the age of 19 when she starred in the music video for The Beatles song Free as a Bird.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out an upcoming storyline that will cause shockwaves on the cobbles after 'smelling an affair'. Fans of the ITV soap saw Sarah Barlow drinking with the enemy during the first trip of the week to Weatherfield on Monday night (March 20).

Coronation Street fans have threatened to 'never watch' the soap again as they predict heartbreaking scenes ahead - and they're not wrong. During Monday night's trip to the cobbles (March 20), viewers of the ITV soap watched as Evelyn Plummer paid Roy Cropper a visit in the cafe with her beloved Cerberus in tow.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out a shocking twist after it was confirmed that Daisy Midgeley will be involved in a terrifying acid attack. As viewers of the ITV soap know, the character, played by Charlotte Jordan, has been the victim of harassment and stalking by Justin Rutherford.

Coronation Street fans have been left delighted as two legends of the ITV soap reunited 20 years after they were last seen on-screen together. And the sweet reunion also left loyal viewers of the long-running show make a demand.

Coronation Street fans rejoiced as Kevin Kennedy and Angela Lonsdale reunited for a night out after leaving the ITV soap 20 years ago. Police sergeant Emma, played by Angela, arrived on the cobbles back in 2000 and left in 2003 after being offered a promotion in Newcastle.

Best known to us for playing plucky barmaid Daisy Midgeley on Coronation Street, actress Charlotte Jordan has certainly showcased the breadth of her acting skill in the soap as of late. Transforming from a happy and carefree singleton into a scared and defeated young woman trying to piece her life together after finding herself targeted by stalker Justin, fans have seen Charlotte take Daisy on a rollercoaster of emotions since the storyline kicked off last month.

Coronation Street fans think they know exactly how Stephen Reid's downfall can begin - if someone finally puts two and two together. During the latest trip to Weatherfield on Wednesday night (March 15), viewers watched in rage as Carla Connor grew increasingly erratic and terrified as she believes her psychosis has returned.

Coronation Street fans have been left confused by the arrival of Faye Windass' daughter as they realised that she is the 'double' of another existing character. It was revealed last week that Miley would be making a return to her life after her former flame Jackson Hodge got in touch and told her they were back in the UK.

Elle Mulvaney has grown up in front of Coronation Street viewers' eyes. Thirteen years after taking over the role of Tracy Barlow and Steve McDonald's daughter, the actress has been thrust back into the forefront of the ITV soap.

Coronation Street appears to have found itself a new Rovers Return barmaid - sort of. Josie Gibson has been snapped in the famous boozer on a trip to the ITV soap's set for an upcoming film for This Morning.

posed with her newborn son Sonny for an adorable snap at home. The former Coronation Street actress, from Blackpool, gave birth to her son on January 30. She shares her newborn with her footballer boyfriend Ryan Ledson, who plays for Preston North End.

Coronation Street and recently gave birth to her first child. In a new paid sponsorship post, she's said she's using the Natural Cycles contraceptive app to "prevent pregnancy naturally". Lucy wrote: "Since having Sonny, I have been a lot more conscious of what I am putting into my body and how in control I am over the choices I make.

Coronation Street is tackling the issue of non-consensual sex with a harrowing storyline that saw soap favourite Amy Barlow preyed on by her best friend's boyfriend. In Friday night's episode (March 3) Amy was raped by Aaron Sandford after the pair both fell out with Aaron's girlfriend Summer Spellman.

Coronation Street fans were left fearing for Paul Foreman after he was knocked down by Carla Connor in the Underworld van after she was secretly drugged with LSD by serial killer Stephen Reid. Paul was knocked unconscious and taken to the hospital but was soon back home with his arm in a sling.

Next week on Coronation Street Amy Barlow wakes up, hungover and with no memory of how she got into bed in harrowing scenes. In the garage, a hungover Aaron feels wretched.

Coronation Street fans have been left concerned for Paul Foreman following his recent accident in Weahterfield. The builder was knocked down in the ITV soap by Carla Connor in the Underworld van after she was secretly drugged with LSD by serial killer Stephen Reid.

Coronation Street fans have been left worried for Max Turner as they predict a tragic twist in his current storyline. The teen, played by Paddy Bever, was put behind bars after pleading guilty to encouraging terrorism.

Coronation Street fans have been left issuing a plea to Dasiy Midgeley after they were left upset by recent scenes. During Wednesday night's trip to the cobbles, viewers of the ITV soap saw the Rovers Return barmaid continuing to be bombarded with messages from stalker Justin.

Coronation Street star James Craven has shared what's next for his character as he's to be accused of rape. Aaron Sanford arrived in Weatherfield in 2022 when he met Summer Spellman at a diabetes support group.