Real life of Coronation Street's Joel Deering actor Calum Lill - girlfriend, soap star link, previous roles and almost quitting

He's a local legend in Weatherfield, but Roy Cropper could be heading for an exit from the street as he's arrested for murder. The café owner will be questioned by DS Swain in Coronation Street next week when the hunt for Lauren Bolton ramps up.

Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine, who played Fiz Stape on the soap since 2001, has credited a few simple tricks to keeping fit. The actress has dropped three dress sizes in recent years.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has shown off her new look ahead of taking on a new role away from the cobbles. The actress is set to take a brief break away from playing Weatherfield's Eileen Grimshaw in the ITV soap as she takes to the stage.

From those iconic granny pants to her bumbling attempts at finding romance, Bridget Jones is one of literature’s most popular singletons. And now, Renée Zellweger is set to step back into Bridget’s shoes for a fourth instalment of the romcom movie franchise.

Colson Smith, renowned for playing Craig Tinker on Coronation Street, set tongues wagging when he revealed his actual age on Celebrity Big Brother. Fans were left totally stunned by his revelation as he entered the house on Sunday (4 March) night. Everyone knows Colson for his impressive portrayal of Officer PC Craig Tinker on the famous ITV soap.

Love stories on all of our favorite soap operas are usually riddled with drama, and they certainly aren’t all built to last.

After almost 30 years on the Weatherfield cobbles, Roy Cropper and his beloved cafe Roy's Rolls have become part of the Coronation Street furniture. David Neilson - the actor who plays the loveable character - first landed the job back in 1995, and since then, has been at the centre of many different storylines. From his iconic love affair with the anorak wearing Hayley Cropper - which tragically ended following her death in 2014 - to his later relationship with the widow Cathy Matthews, David's character has become a fan favourite.

Relationship drama often drives the plot of our favorite soap operas, and a happy ending is far from guaranteed.

Coronation Street star Luca Toolan has revealed that he hid the news of his soap audition from his famous dad as he didn't want the "pressure" of his family knowing.The Corrie star is best known for playing teenage bully Mason on the ITV soap, having joined the show last year. However, Corrie isn't Luca's only claim to fame - his dad is Hits Radio DJ Mike Toolan, who presents the station's drivetime show. While the pair are close, Luca has admitted that he kept his Coronation Street audition a secret from his dad and the rest of his family.

Teenage bully Mason Radcliffe has been terrorising the cobbles over the last few months on Coronation Street. Now, he’s finally about to get his comeuppance, with his threats against Liam Connor coming to light and the police learning about his role in a hit-and-run. But for Luca Toolan, who plays the villain, life couldn’t be more different.The 19-year-old is thriving on the soap after making his TV debut in September and can’t wait to see where the storyline takes him next.

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan's life is very different to her soap character's, when the cameras stop rolling. She's been playing the fiery Daisy Midgeley on our screens for three years, but off screen, Charlotte – who was recently in tears after a fan's heartwarming gesture – leads a much calmer life. Daisy's turbulent journey on Coronation Street since her arrival in 2020 has seen her becoming step-daughter to the Rovers Return's landlady, Jenny Connor, and finding love with school teacher Daniel Osbourne, whose wife tragically passed away from cancer after giving birth to their son.

The three-part ITV drama, Breathtaking, has been nothing short of a huge success, gripping the nation with a fictional version of what frontline life was like for NHS doctors at the height of the Covid pandemic. However, the emotional storyline is closer to the truth than most would care to believe, with the day-to-day life of Dr Rachel Clarke heavily leaned on from events that happen in her book of the same title.

Joanne Froggatt has returned to TV screens this week, starring in the new ITV drama Breathtaking, focusing on what it was like being on the NHS frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic. The actress plays an NHS doctor who leads her team on a desperate struggle to deal with the first wave of patients, infected by the virus.

Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has stunned her co-stars as she declared having the 'time of her life' with her famous daughter. The actress joined Bridgerton star Phoebe at the recent BAFTA Film Awards as she was up for a gong.

Coronation Street star Calum Lill has told how he thought he was going to have to quit acting before 'falling to his knees' when he discovered he'd landed a role on the ITV soap. The actor made his debut in the programme last year as solicitor Joel Deering.

Actress Hannah Waddingham will be among the stars attending the Bafta Film Awards 2024 on Sunday night.

David Tennant found his way into the nation's hearts as Doctor Who. The Scottish actor has been on screens for more than 20 years.

Actor Samantha Morton is set for special recognition at the Baftas on Sunday (February 18) as the Academy has awarded her a Fellowship. Samantha, who is widely regarded as one of the standout actors of her generation, said “As a proud BAFTA member I am honoured, profoundly humbled and grateful to BAFTA for giving me this award".

Nicky Tilsley is seemingly set to walk down the aisle in Coronation Street. But his comments to brother David Platt suggest he may not be as convinced as he first thought about marrying his partner Leanne Battersby.

Coronation Street fans are buzzing with theories about bully Mason's connection to the c.obbles Viewers have seen Gary Windass (Mikey North) supporting his step-son Liam Connor through a tough time of bullying from Mason and Dylan. ITV viewers have been convinced Mason is actually Gary's secret son, which would explain why he chose to target Liam. However, a new theory has emerged suggesting Mason isn't related to Gary, but instead, he could be related to Rick Neelan, the loan shark who Gary bumped off a while back.