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Coronation Street star Mikey North has shared his pride as he spoke about his co-star Millie Gibson's exit for the first time. Her exit as Kelly Neelan has recently been confirmed by the ITV soap's producer, Iain MacLeod.

The year feels like it’s barely begun but there’s plenty of action on the cards for the residents of Emmerdale - and even a sprinkling of wedding bells.

There are big changes happening in the world of soaps as an Emmerdale big name decides to join rival soap. Emmerdale boss Kate Brooks, from Emmerdale, is about to walk the cobbles of Coronation Street, causing quite a stir behind the scenes.

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has addressed the confusion about the Grimshaw household as he also revealed his hand in the return of on-screen son Dylan Willson. The actor, famed for playing Sean Tully in the ITV soap, is in the midst of another big storyline.

Emmerdale has confirmed its new boss months after producer Jane Hudson stepped down from the role after five years. Jane, who announced her departure in August, oversaw some of the show’s biggest storylines in recent times including Marlon Dingle’s stroke and Faith’s terminal breast cancer diagnosis.

Coronation Street's Jack Carroll who plays the son of Carla Connor's brother Rob Donovan has opened up on how he landed the role on the ITV soap.

Coronation Street has had a thrilling 2023 with the likes of serial killer Stephen Reid, Peter Barlow's emotional goodbye and the shocking acid attack... and now, as we step into 2024, Weatherfield could be in for some big surprises.

Coronation Street is set to see the return of a familiar face. Those who follow the ITV soap will know Tommy Orpington from various mentions and some appearances over the years.

Coronation Street fans have been left in shock after a devastating twist for Gemma Winter on Friday night. Recently, Gemma had been worried about her stepson Joseph's health and took him to the hospital multiple times, only to be told by doctors that he was fine.This week, things took a scary turn when Gemma made Joseph drink lavender tea in the hope it would make him feel better after he complained of feeling ill.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but not for those who live on Coronation Street. As the festivity begins, there’s a big departure, a revenge plot and a return - producer of the ITV soap, Iain MacLeod spills what’s in store at the end of 2023. “We’re building towards an exit for Peter Barlow [Chris Gascoyne] which is brilliant and bittersweet,” reveals Iain.

Coronation Street's Aadi Alahan is set to find a new love interest following his recent heartbreak over Courtney Vance. Fans of the soap will remember that Aadi and Courtney had a secret affair earlier this year, which ended in a dramatic fashion when Courtney's husband, Darren, discovered the truth and filed for divorce. And recently episodes saw Aadi left shocked when Darren unexpectedly turned up at his flat with news from Courtney, revealing that they were working on mending their marriage.This unexpected turn of events left Aadi heartbroken, especially when he later discovered that Courtney had blocked his number.

Christmas is always an emotional time in Weatherfield and this year will be no different for beloved Coronation Street residents Peter Barlow (played by Chris Gascoyne) and Carla Connor ( Alison King ). Fans already know Peter will be leaving the cobbles in the coming months and it seems an emotional conversation with his partner could be the trigger for his exit. Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod has confirmed the pair will feature in a special two-hander episode on Boxing Day which will focus on their relationship and what they want in the future.

Coronation Street has confirmed what we definitely won't see from Peter Barlow ahead of his exit from Weatherfield. Actor Chris Gascoyne briefly revealed in July that he will be leaving the role after becoming the seventh actor to play Ken Barlow's son in 2000.

There's a mere couple of months left of 2023 and while there's a new year on the horizon, there's still plenty to come in Coronation Street before the year is out.

Coronation Street has revealed more details on Bethany Platt's return to the cobbles and shared how she'll have a part to play in a major storyline in 2024. It has been confirmed for weeks that Lucy Fallon will be reprising the role of Bethany in the ITV soap three years after she quit the cobbles.

Coronation Street has released some new photos which show exactly what happens after Tim Metcalfe's terrifying showdown with Stephen Reid - and it's fair to say that it's not looking good for Tim.

Claire Sweeney was over the moon to win a dream part on her favourite TV soap Coronation Street on her birthday - and then she got a gift of a scene with Dame Maureen Lipman. Claire is playing Cassandra Plummer, the long-lost mother of Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) and the estranged daughter of Evelyn Plummer (Dame Maureen Lipman) and has been a fan of the soap her whole life. She makes her debut on Wednesday 28th June.

Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis is set to swap the village for the cobbles as she joins the star-studded Coronation Street cast this summer in a teased 'heated' storyline.

Stephanie Davis is set to make a return to soapland but it won't be to Hollyoaks. It has been revealed that the actress will be joining rivals Coronation Street for a sizzling summer storyline.

Coronation Street has confirmed two former soap stars are joining the ITV soap for an explosive new storyline, involving two current characters. Two new residents will embark on the street this summer for a "sizzling" new plot, that sees teen Aadi Alahan caught up in huge drama. Courtney Vance and her husband Darren Vance will head to the Cobbles in the coming months, and it emerges they are known to Dev Alahan, Aadi's father.

Stephanie Davis will be swapping the village for the cobbles as she joins the cast of Coronation Street this summer. The 30-year-old actress, best known for playing Sinead O’Connor in the Channel 4 soap, has been cast as Courtney Vance in the long-running ITV show for a heated affair storyline. She will play the glamorous wife of Darren, who will be portrayed by fellow newcomer Ryan Early, who previously starred as Helen Archer’s love interest Lee Bryce in the BBC radio drama The Archers.

Claire Sweeney is joining Coronation Street.

Coronation Street has announced the exciting news that Brookside and West End star Claire Sweeney is joining the hit ITV soap. Claire, 52, will be stepping onto the cobbles as the mother of Weatherfield mechanic Tyrone Dobbs - with her scenes airing in late June.

Viewers were left in tears over harrowing Coronation Street scenes which saw Ryan Connor take the full force of a glass of acid intended for bride Daisy Midgeley. As Daisy prepared to marry Daniel Osbourne in tonight's Corrie (March 27), Ryan stepped in as a chauffeur after the wedding car was stolen.

Snoop Dogg has said he wants to play a role in Coronation Street.The US rapper, who has previously revealed he is a fan of the ITV soap, told The Sun he is open to making an appearance “whenever they need”.“Coronation Street, I love it,” Snoop said. “If they call me I’ll do it.

Princess Anne visited the set of Coronation Street on Monday 20 March to meet cast and members of the production team involved in the ITV soap's upcoming acid attack storyline. Her Royal Highness, 72, attended as Patron of The Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI), who have been advising the ITV soap's producers and writers.The Princess Royal also viewed some upcoming scenes before meeting with Producer Iain MacLeod, as well as cast members Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy Midgeley, Ryan Prescott, who plays Ryan Connor, Andrew Still, who plays Justin Rutherford, and Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel Osbourne.

Coronation Street spoilers follow. Coronation Street revisits Hope Stape and Beth Sutherland's slap storyline next week. Fans have been waiting to see whether Beth's guilt will be exposed after she secretly slapped Hope at the start of this month.

As Prime Minister Liz Truss prepares to hold crisis talks over her controversial mini-budget, the future of the current government has become more uncertain.

Liz Truss is to hold a press conference today after she sacked Kwasi Kwarteng as chancellor over the mini-budget disaster that tanked the pound.

Soap watchers were delighted by a rare sighting in Wednesday night's episode. For a long time Coronation Street fans have been asking to see more of Gemma Winter and Chesney Brown's quadruplets.

ITV Coronation Street's Todd Boyce appeared on Lorraine this morning and seemed to tease an upcoming storyline.  Lorraine asked about the character who returned this summer as she quizzed: "Is he just misunderstood? Or is he very bad?" Todd, who plays Stephen in the popular ITV soap, replied: "He's just desperate. He's run out of money and he's always been so successful." Lorraine sympathised with the character saying: "That's the thing, I always remember him as being the glamourous one.