Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has found love again with a handsome policeman after splitting from his former co-star.
19.06.2023 - 07:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Claire Sweeney has jokingly shared what has been the most ‘traumatic’ part of her new job after landing a role on Coronation Street. It was announced back in April that the Brookside legend will make her way onto the cobbles as Cassie Plummer.
In upcoming scenes, viewers of the ITV soap will finally be introduced to Tyrone Dobbs’ real mum. The much-loved mechanic grew up believing that his mum was Jackie Dobbs, played by Margi Clarke.
However, in 2018, during investigations into his own parentage, Tyrone was brought into contact with grandmother Evelyn Plummer, portrayed by Dame Maureen Lipman, for the first time who told him that her daughter, his biological mother is dead.
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Corrie fans have now been given the first look at Claire, famed for her portrayal of Lindsey Corkill in scouse soap Brookside, as Cassie - and it's fair to say she looks completely different with her old, dark clothes and without her big eyelashes and false nails.
And that's something Claire has jokingly said has been a struggle to be without as she had to ditch her usual glam in order to film for the soap at the Salford-based set. "It wasn't much, that's how I wake up in a morning," the star laughed when asked how long it takes to become Cassie and how much she has been involved in the makeup and costume side of her new character.
"I had a flare-up of my skin... I was tired, I was a bit stressed because of one thing and another and Janita who has done my makeup, she is wonderful, she was putting blue on my face and purple and pink and she was kind of following my rosacea then the dark under the eyes. They've done a fantastic my job," Claire told the Manchester Evening News and
Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has found love again with a handsome policeman after splitting from his former co-star.
The wife of Coronation Street star Sam Aston has shared how the couple have suffered two heartbreaking miscarriages in four months. Briony Aston, a hypnobirthing teacher, birth doula, and trainee midwife, shared their double heartbreaking in an open Instagram post.
Emmerdale legend and ex-Corrie star Meg Johnson has died aged 86.
Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has shared an unknown detail about her relationship with Waterloo Road actor Liam Scholes. The couple have been seen putting on a few loved-up displays since they went public with their blossoming romance last year.
Coronation Street's newest star Claire Sweeney couldn't have looked more different to how she looked during her on-screen debut earlier this week as she stepped out for a charity bash.
Coronation Street star Sally Carman-Duttine has sent a three-word message to her new co-star after fans claim to have spotted her character's 'clone' on the cobbles. The actress plays Abi Webster in the ITV soap and was among those welcoming Claire Sweeney to the cast.
Coronation Street fans are being introduced to Cassandra Plummer for the first time and white fans don't know the character yet, they'll certainly know the famous face playing her.
Former Coronation Street actor Jamie Kenna has launched a new career worlds away from the ITV soap.
Former Coronation Street star Jamie Kenna has been supported by his ex-castmates and his fans after revealing his latest career move. The actor appeared in the ITV soap back in 2021 as Phill Whittaker.
Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has publically shared her pride for her actor boyfriend after he was seen in emotional scenes on TV. Elle has been dating Waterloo Road star Liam Scholes for months now, going public with their romance back in December.
Coronation Street star Peter Ash has hinted at the potential end of Paul Foreman and Billy Mayhew's relationship in the long-running soap.
Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has shared why she took some time away from the cobbles to challenge herself in a new show. The actress, who plays Maria Windass in the ITV soap, revealed back in April that she is one of the celebrities taking part in the next series of Cooking With The Stars.
Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien has left the drama of Weatherfield behind her as she was seen sipping what appeared to be a gin and tonic on a sun lounger. The actress has ditched the UK for sunnier climes, despite the recent heatwave in the UK, and looked gorgeous in a number of Instagram snaps.
Coronation Street star Peter Ash has both stunned and delighted fans as he revealed that his real-life mum appeared in the soap. The actor is currently winning praise for her portrayal of Paul Foreman in the ITV soap.
Landing a role on Coronation Street was a dream come true for Claire Sweeney - but she’s still looking for love.The actress - who appears on screen as Tyrone Dobbs’ addict mum Cassandra Plummer on Wednesday June 28th - has tried dating apps including A-list matching system Raya. Currently Claire’s single – she split from Jaxon’s dad in 2015 – but she’s feeling fulfilled by her family, friends and career. “I’m open to dating but at the moment I’m so busy with Jaxon and Corrie and everything else,” smiles Claire.
Coronation Street stars are convinced that the ITV set is haunted, after a number of cast members have witnessed some “terrifying” supernatural events.This isn’t the first time that it’s been claimed; over the years there have been many suggestions that the old ITV set - which is located on Quay Street - is haunted. From sightings of ghostly figures to seeing dead cast members walking around the cobbles, there have been plenty of supernatural sightings.
Coronation Street is set to see the return of Lauren Bolton as Cait Fitton reprises the role after a short stint on the cobbles which started in November last year. Fans will remember the character for being Max Turner's love interest as he was groomed by her dad's gang led by Griff Reynolds.
Coronation Street spoilers follow. Coronation Street revisits Max Turner's past next week as his ex-girlfriend Lauren Bolton returns to Weatherfield. Lauren approaches Max for help after facing a tough time since Griff Reynolds' far-right extremist group was brought to justice.
Claire Sweeney is making her first appearance on Coronation Street.The 52 year old Brookside actor is hitting the cobbles as Tyrone Dobbs' long-lost mum Cassandra. In the first-look images of the new Coronation Street character, who has a heroin addiction, Claire looks completely different.
Coronation Street actress Sair Khan has shared her love for her former co-star on the ITV soap. Sair, 35, is known for playing Alya Nazir on the show and her character has had a rather turbulent time in Weatherfield.