They're rarely seen away from the Coronation Street cobbles. But a few of the soaps youngest and brightest stars hit the red carpet in Greater Manchester on Wednesday night.
07.03.2022 - 18:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
It was one of the most secret pregnancies in soap land as mum-to-be Abi Franklin didn't even know she was expecting.
Coronation Street fans were stunned on Sunday night when the already mum-of-three was left doubled over in a pain at the side of the road after being left there by drug dealer Dean.
Viewers had seen Abi struggling as she claimed to be in agony with her back but after going on a drug and booze bender with Dean at No.13, her new mate nicked the keys to Kevin Webster's garage and got away with a customer's car.
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Abi gave chase and tried to get the keys off Dean but ended up zooming off the cobbles with him before later being stranded on a country lane alone, in pain - and having a baby.
Corrie fans couldn't believe what they were hearing as she tried to phone an ambulance, telling the operator she was in labour before her phone ran out of charge.
Viewers will see Abi, not knowing she is six months pregnant, give birth to a baby boy this week with the dad being Imran Habeeb who she had a one-night stand with last year after her son Seb's murder trial.
At the time, Imran was at a loss as his client, and former foster daughter, Kelly Neelan was charged with the builder's murder when Corey Brent got off and walked free from court despite being the one who dealt the fatal blows on Seb.
It wasn't until later, and the arrival of Stu Carpenter, that Corey got his comeuppance and Kelly was able to be released.
Speaking to press about the latest twist in her character's life, Sally Carman said the scenes with her character's newborn were pretty emotional to film.
Explaining how they used a prosthetic baby for
They're rarely seen away from the Coronation Street cobbles. But a few of the soaps youngest and brightest stars hit the red carpet in Greater Manchester on Wednesday night.
The stars of Coronation Street and Emmerdale aren't too famous to forget their loved ones as they treated them to a night at the theatre. The ITV soap actors were out in Salford on Wednesday night (March 16) as Disney classic Bedknobs and Broomsticks made its way to The Lowry amid its new musical debut.
Coronation Street fans were left annoyed on Wednesday's episode as they pointed out Kevin Webster's "hypocrisy" as he judged Abi Franklin after her surprise newborn baby. Only recently, Abi gave birth three months early after a surprise pregnancy with estranged husband Kevin thinking her ex Tez is the father but it's actually Imran Habeeb.
Coronation Street fans have been quick to let their feelings known as Grace Vickers made a return to Weatherfield.
seen filming at a church in Manchester alongside Mikey North - who plays Gary - and Samia Longchambon was also seen as Gary's wife Maria. READ MORE: Kate Garraway shares hobby she turned to as husband Derek fought for his life The funeral is arranged after Rick's hidden body is discovered at the building site of the new Weatherfield County football ground. Other photos show Gary looking suspicious as he filmed new scenes.
Coronation Street fans think they have worked out Abi Franklin's surprise newborn baby Alfie's teddy bear name after a sweet scene on the ITV soap. Last week, soap watchers were left in tears as Abi, who gave birth three months early after a surprise pregnancy, revealed she had called her baby Alfie as it was the name of her late son Seb's favourite teddy bear when he was little.
They may not have always seen eye-to-eye on-screen but Coronation Street's 'dysfunctional family' looked happy enough together off-screen.
Kelly Neelan is set to be hit by the devastating news that her dad is dead in upcoming Coronation Street scenes.
Coronation Street star Charlie De Melo has taken the step of slamming his character Imran Habeeb amid reports that he's leaving the soap.
Coronation Street fans have found themselves asking the same question following the latest scenes on the soap.
It was back to the cobbles on Wednesday night for another hour-long check-in to see what's happening with the street's most famous residents.
Coronation Street actress Sally Carman, who plays troubled Abi Webster, has spoken out on the latest twist in her character’s surprise baby storyline. Soap fans watched as Abi gave birth to a premature baby boy, only to flee shortly after and return to the cobbles, abandoning her newborn at the hospital.
Coronation Street viewers were stunned when Abi Franklin went into labour and during the latest trip to Weatherfield as they watched her give birth at six months pregnant.
Actress Sally Carman has been filming one of her biggest storylines in Coronation Street as fans saw her character Abi Franklin sensationally give birth to a surprise baby on Sunday. But she has found a moment to see the funny side. As she acted the harrowing scenes, which saw Abi gives birth to a very premature baby having not known she was pregnant, Sally was amused by the very realistic fake baby she used.
Coronation Street actress Sally Carman has opened up about how her ITV soap alter-ego Abi Webster was totally in the dark about her shock pregnancy. Corrie viewers watched open mouthed as Abi began to experience contractions and went into labour at the side of the road in Sunday 6 March’s episode.