Real life of Coronation Street's Damon Hay actor Ciaran Griffiths - age, co-star link, forgotten soap role and exotic home

Lucy Fallon has jokingly 'confirmed' the possibility of a new romance for Bethany Platt in Coronation Street. The actress recently returned to the cobbles as she reprised her role as the daughter of Sarah Barlow and granddaughter of Platt matriarch Gail Platt.

Coronation Street viewers have spoken of their 'wish' as they were left frustrated over the show's latest news. Fans of the ITV soap are used to getting their cobbles fix at 8pm on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday night.

Steve McDonald could be set to have his heartbroken as his wife Tracy cheats on him - with his footballing hero. Coronation Street fans may remember that Tracy came across Tommy Orpington at Christmas when the big day became to much at the Barlows.

Adam Barlow is certainly playing with fire in Coronation Street as he tries to get revenge on his estranged wife's new partner. The solicitor was crushed when he discovered Sarah Barlow was having an affair with Damon Hay.

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has made a claim about the soap as he told his social media followers: "If you know, you know!" The actor has seemingly been enjoying his time back at work after a break over the Christmas and New Year period.

Coronation Street fans have said they're 'not convinced' as they worked out the truth behind Lauren Bolton's secret boyfriend. Last month, viewers of the ITV soap thought they had figured out the mystery man, pointing the finger at recent returnee Damon Hay.

Coronation Street spoilers for next week have revealed that things for the Bailey's go from bad to worse after Ed's gambling relapse was uncovered while Liam Connor's bullying hell sees a fresh twist and Paul Foreman may have to come clean to his family about his death plans.

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien has branded her husband a 'hotty' as she shared a little life update with her fans and followers. The actress took to social media for the first time since before Christmas and shared a collection of images taken over the festive period.

Bethany Platt's pregnancy has been rumbled by fans of the ITV soap - and they're sure they know who the father is.

Coronation Street fans are buzzing with theories that Bethany Platt, played by Lucy Fallon, might be expecting a baby after she recently returned to the cobbles, surprising her mum Sarah Platt. After her return, Bethany quickly found herself in a love triangle with Daniel Osborne and his ex Daisy Midgeley, and fans have noticed Bethany acting suspiciously. Viewers have watched her taking secret phone calls and believe she could be hiding a pregnancy or a secret connection.

Latest Coronation Street spoilers reveal the Winter-Brown household are rocked by an unexpected visitor and then a horror illness hits the family. Gemma Winter-Brown (Dolly-Rose Campbell) and Chesney Winter-Brown (Sam Aston) end up in a tough spot when Joseph Brown (William Flanagan) complains of feeling under the weather again. With social services on their backs, Paul Foreman (Will Ash) advises Gemma to keep quiet rather than take him to the doctor.

Coronation Street star Ciarán Griffiths, who plays bad boy Damon Hay in the soap, has revealed the brilliant three-word comeback he uses when people heckle him for playing a gay character in the past.The 40 year old actor joined Coronation Street back in 2022 and has already been involved in plenty of drama, including breaking up Sarah Barlow and Adam's marriage by getting Sarah pregnant and kidnapping Adam. TV viewers may know Ciarán from elsewhere however as before joining Corrie, he had a successful career and appeared in shows such as City Road, The Bill, Holby City, Waterloo Road, and EastEnders.

Actor Ciaran Griffiths might be best known for his iconic bad boy character Damon Hay in ITV's Coronation Street, but when it comes to his personal life, he appears to be a bit of a closed book. The 40 year old first emerged as Damon in December 2022 and has been at the centre of many dramatic plot lines on the cobbled streets ever since – including attacking his own son and girlfriend when they wouldn't get on board with his criminal ways, and also getting his solicitor's (Adam Barlow) wife Sarah pregnant. Adam, following the affair, then decided to seek revenge and Damon was forced to leave Weatherfield.

As another exciting visit to the cobbles got underway on Wednesday evening, Coronation Street fans were left fearing for the safety of one Weatherfield resident, after an unexpected business deal was given the green light. Things all kicked off when bad boy Damon Hay returned to the show after several months away and asked Ed Bailey to go ahead with his bar renovation project before the builder sell’s his yard to help recoup his gambling debt.

Coronation Street fans have said it's 'too bad' as Damon Hay did his best to win back Sarah Barlow following his New Year return to the cobbles. The bad boy returned to Weatherfield as a new day, and new year, dawned and his first plan was revenge on Adam Barlow for seeing him away in the first place.

Coronation Street's returning villain Damon Hay (Ciaran Griffiths) could turn to murder in a shock twist. Making his way back to the cobbles, Damon hopes to win back Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) after he was chased out of town by Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) after he discovered Sarah's affair with the criminal.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out that Bethany Platt has a 'hidden agenda' as she was seen spending her first full day back in Weatherfield. The daughter of Sarah Barlow made a return to the street on New Year's Eve and before seeing her family, she bumped into Daniel Osbourne.

Coronation Street's Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) is in for a shock as fan favourite troublemaker Damon Hay (Ciaran Griffiths) gets ready to return to the cobbles with a vengeful plan. Earlier this year, soap lovers saw Adam's marriage to Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) break down after she had an affair with Damon. Adam then managed to chase Damon out of town, and he hasn't been seen on the show in quite some time - although that is set to change with Damon planning a dramatic comeback.

They say trouble comes in twos and that’s certainly the case on the cobbles as brothers Damon Hay and Harvey Gaskell are back and ready to rock Weatherfield. The pair are set to come face-to-face on-screen for the first time in upcoming Coronation Street scenes as Ciaran Griffiths and Will Mellor reprise their roles.

Coronation Street has confirmed the reason behind Harvey Gaskell's return - and it's not looking good for Damon Hay. It was revealed earlier this year that Damon was the brother of killer and drug kingpin Harvey as he made an appearance in Weatherfield and reunited with his son, Jacob Hay.