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Actress Paula Lane has joined the cast of Emmerdale and will be making her on screen debut in a matter of months. 37 year old Paula, who viewers may recognise for previously playing Kylie Platt on Coronation Street, is set to take on the role of Ella Forster who finds herself out of a job after sticking up for Mandy Dingle while at a Veterinary Ball, with ITV calling the character “compassionate and caring”.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd was left laughing at his own decision as he made an intimate admission. The actor was taking part in a game of 'Would You Rather' with his co-stars on the podcast they host together.

Fans were delighted to see some of the Coronation Street cast out and about on a school night as they got together for a cheeky game of mini golf. Colson Smith who plays Craig Tinker posted a fun group cast shot having fun at Junkyard Golf Club, and captioned: "Double Bogeys on a Tuesday night." He was also the ring master, complete with golfing visor, at the end of the rounds, announcing the winner to everyone.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has clapped back at criticism over his latest storyline after a bit of classic soap comedy was injected after some heartbreaking scenes on-screen. During the last trip to the cobbles, viewers of the ITV soap saw Paul Foreman discover he had six to 12 months to live.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has left fans saying 'no way' as he posed them with a 'cute or ugly' question when it came to a beloved family member. Away from the cobbles. the actor is loved-up with girlfriend Hanni Treweek.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has shared his mum's 'trick' that saw his acting career able to flourish. The actor is famous for playing David Platt in the ITV soap, having joined aged 12.

Coronation Street star Colson Smith has put money on his former co-star Ellie Leach winning Strictly Come Dancing and shared why he is adamant she'll lift the Glitterball trophy this year. The actress is currently a favourite among viewers of the BBC One dance contest with professional dance partner Vito Coppola.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd looked a far cry from the cobbles as he shared a little bit of a sweary update on his weekend. The actor was looking dapper in the images shared to his Instagram page as he picked up an award.

The residents of Coronation Street are trying to come to terms with Stephen's crimes, the show's spoilers have revealed. Last week, serial killer Stephen Reid reached his end after the residents worked out what he had been doing for months.

Coronation Street fans have said that despite all the drama Super Soap Week had to offer, there was one particular character that 'stole' the string of episodes - and it wasn't axed serial killer Stephen Reid or survivor Jenny Connor.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has led the goodbye messages to Todd Boyce following his third - but this time permanent - exit from the cobbles as Stephen Reid. Following a week of dramatic twists and turns, Stephen's desperation reached a whole new level on Friday night (October 13).

Stephen Reid’s intricate web of lies began to unravel in Wednesday night’s visit to the Coronation Street cobbles, when the body discovered on the building site was revealed to be his first murder victim, Leo Thompkins. As the police came to break the news to Leo’s former girlfriend Jenny Connor, Stephen began to behave more and more erratically as he desperately tried to cover his tracks and backtrack over lies he had told to cover up his fiendish ways.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd still appeared surprised as he recalled a 'rude' flight incident with his co-stars. The actor was speaking to Ben Price and Colson Smith during their podcast, the Sofa Cinema Club.

Coronation Street lads Colson Smith, Jack P Shepherd and Ben Price were spotted out and about in the Manchester sunshine while on a break from filming this week. Famed for playing police officer Craig Tinker, 23 year old Colson sported a mint green T-shirt and grey shorts; David Platt star Jack, 35, kicked back in a red and white Hawaiian-style shirt with rolled-up black jeans, and Nick Tilsley's Ben, 51, opted for an all-black wardrobe as temperatures soared across England. An unknown baseball-capped pal - possibly a Corrie crew member - joined them as the soap trio chilled out at a park table.

Coronation Street star Paddy Bever marked a soap milestone for his character this week. The actor is known for playing Max Turner in the ITV soap having taken over the role back in 2021.

It wouldn't be Coronation Street without David Platt and it won't be long before Jack P Shepherd will be celebrating a quarter of a century playing the much-loved character.

Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) hasn't had an easy time of it since arriving in Weatherfield - and unfortunately, it's set to get worse as she's found overdosed by her son Tyrone on Coronation Street next week. Cassie lands in big trouble on her first day working at the garage when drug dealer Dean (Anthony Crank) arrives demanding money. Cassie promises to pay him by the end of the day.

Coronation Street's David Platt has been involved in a host of various dramatic storylines over the years.

It's not every day you turn 40. And Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien made the most of celebrating the milestone by having a huge party.Tina, who plays Sarah Platt in the soap, looked stunning for the event, sporting a sparkly silver mini dress.The party venue was decked out with multicoloured balloons and a large light-up sign saying "Let's Party." In a 360 video, the beauty, who wore her blonde locks in loose waves, danced and smiled in a solo shot. A later clip showed her cosying up to her husband Adam Crofts, who kissed her on the cheek.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has had his loved-up display with his girlfriend Hanni Treweek branded 'super cute' by his co-stars as they enjoyed a PDA. The actor confused fans when he took to Instagram with a sweet video of himself and his stunning other half sharing a kiss at a wedding.

Coronation Street legend Jack P Shepherd has revealed he's 'part of it' as he was quizzed about the downfall of his on-screen uncle Stephen Reid. Viewers of the ITV soap spend much of their time shouting at their TV screens whenever the killer businessman wiggles his way out of being found out for his crimes.

Since Max Turner was first introduced in Coronation Street all the way back in 2010, the plucky young son of Kylie and David Platt has been at the heart of a number of high profile storylines over the years. Growing up in foster care, Max had struggled with a far from conventional life, with his own mother having even previously sold him to his aunt Becky McDonald for £20,000.

Coronation Street star Colson Smith, known for his role as Craig Tinker on the cobbles, has opened up to his fans in a post on social media where he admitted he has a huge fear of ageing ahead of him turning 25 this weekend.

Coronation Street star Colson Smith appears to have revealed his fear of ageing as he told fans 'I'm not okay' ahead of his birthday this weekend. The actor took to Instagram with a selfie when he shared that he'll be celebrating another trip around the sun on Sunday (August 13).

Coronation Street star Colson Smith was praised by co-stars and fans as he celebrated a special milestone.

As another exciting time in the dales got underway this week, many fans at home were surprised to see a familiar face among the cast, when former Coronation Street star Kyle Rowe swapped the cobbles for a brand new role in Emmerdale.The talented actor will be best known to fans for his role as Ethan Corinn in Corrie, a young man who met up for drinks with David Platt’s rapist Josh Tucker in 2018. Keen to make sure nobody suffered at Josh’s hands again, vicar Billy Mayhew warned Ethan that Josh had attacked someone previously after drugging them - a move which eventually saw Ethan beat Josh to within an inch of his life, after discovering he had GHB in his pocket on their date.

Coronation Street were left 'sobbing' just a few minutes into Friday night's episode thanks to a devastating reminder shared on the soap's social media.

looking over Roy Cropper (David Neilson) after he suffered chest pains. She is also involved in the long-running and tragic arc which has seen Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Susan Gaddas made her debut in 2014, In August 2014, seeing to Max Turner when he was brought in by his parents David and Kylie Platt after his behaviour underwent a sudden deterioration.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd shared a public declaration to his girlfriend as he marked her birthday. The actor, famed for playing David Platt in the ITV soap, took to Instagram with a stunning photo of Hanni Treweek.

Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear has been diagnosed with dementia. The actress is best known to audiences for playing Bet Lynch on the ITV soap over a number of decades, first appearing in the role back in 1966. In a new statement, Julie's husband Scott Brand confirmed that the star has been diagnosed with the condition after "suffering forgetfulness for some time".