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Steven Bartlett probably wasn't expecting a shout-out on Coronation Street but he certainly got one anyway.

Coronation Street has teased a new twist ahead for Adam Barlow after he is attacked by ex Lydia Chambers in upcoming scenes. The ITV soap released explosive spoiler photos over the weekend showing the moment Adam is left for dead after a deadly showdown with ex Lydia. And now Corrie has teased the aftermath of the dramatic scenes as Adam is rushed to hospital and later claims that he can't remember what happened.

His character is the son of a Coronation Street legend but off-screen, Rob Mallard has a very different life.

Coronation Street star Rob Mallard has spoken about the misunderstanding that surrounds those who suffer from an essential tremor.

Cobbles for three decades. The businessman arrived on Weatherfield in 1976 and was a key part in some of the soap's most famous story-lines.

A whopping 21 years after leaving the cobbles of ITV’s Coronation Street, the original face of Adam Barlow is completely unrecognisable. Viewers who have watched the soap for a long time may remember that the role of Ken Barlow’s grandson has changed over the years. Originally the role was played by Iain De Caestecker before being recast to Sam Robertson who currently stars as Adam.

Corrie's Sam Roberton has admitted he's thought about 'hanging up his suit' as solicitor Adam Barlow.

Coronation Street icon Eileen Derbyshire landed her role as Emily Bishop on the cobbles in 1961 before she left in 2016. The legendary actress, 90, who spent 55 years in Weatherfield as Emily Bishop which made her the longest-serving female cast member in a British soap, devastated fans where she departed to travel to Peru for charity work and reunite with her nephew Spider. At the time, Kym Marsh, who plays Michelle Connor, revealed that Eileen hadn't left the show for good but had taken a sabbatical.

Corrie fans have shared their excitement about a unlikely connection between two unrelated characters in the soap.

Coronation Street fans were left in tears on Wednesday night as Weatherfield's residents discovered that Norris Cole had died. Norris, played by Malcolm Hebden, has been a key character on the cobbles since 1994 and he last paid a visit to the street in 2020.

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Coronation Street favourite Norris Cole is reportedly going to be killed off in dramatic scenes on the ITV soap after actor Malcolm Hebden left in 2017. According to a source, the cast and crew have filmed the character’s funeral this week, and will see tributes from the likes of stalwart Ken Barlow (Bill Roache), Gail Platt (Helen Worth) and Mary Taylor (Patti Clare).

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Coronation Street's Tanisha Gorey wants to become the next Ken Barlow. The actress joined the ITV soap when she was just six years old, and she's now determined to follow in the footsteps of Bill Roache, who has starred in the show since it first aired in 1960.

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Coronation Street icon Bill Roache is reportedly hoping to return to the cobbles as early as next month after his coronavirus battle.The soap actor, 88, is said to be “as fit as a fiddle” after fighting the potentially deadly virus. Bill, who plays Ken Barlow on the soap, was reportedly forced to take time off from the ITV soap after becoming unwell in March.

Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletterVeteran Corrie star Bill Roache has been off-screen after falling ill with Covid - but has now "recovered well".The 88-year-old who plays Ken Barlow, tested positive for the disease and was written out of the soap as he took time to get better.But the star has got better and is set to return to the Cobbles “as soon as possible”.A Corrie spokeswoman said: “Following recent reports about his

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He may hold the Guinness World Record for the longest  serving soap star but Corrie’s Bill Roache, aka Ken Barlow, is taking a bit of a break.

Coronation Street legend Bill Roache, 88, took time off from the ITV soap to battle covid-19. Bill, who plays Ken Barlow on Corrie, was forced to take a break from the cobbles after he contracted coronavirus.

William Roache has paid a heartfelt tribute to his former co-star Johnny Briggs following the news of his sad death. It was announced on Sunday that former Coronation Street star Johnny had passed away at the age of 85 after a long-running illness.

direct to your inboxMike Baldwin's bitter battles with his Coronation Street rival Ken Barlow were among the most fraught in soapland.When Deirdre reconciled with husband Ken after her affair with Mike, the storyline made national headlines.The news was even flashed on the scoreboard at Old Trafford to 56,000 cheering fans.Deirdre had dated cheeky charmer Mike, played by Johnny Briggs who passed away on Sunday following a long illness aged 85, briefly before her marriage in 1981.But she decided

direct to your inboxCoronation Street legend William Roache has paid an emotional tribute to former co-star Johnny Briggs.Describing the Mike Baldwin star as an 'impeccable' actor he said he was fortunate to have worked with the soap icon for so many years. William, who has played Ken Barlow in Coronation Street since its launch in 1960, was at the centre of many dramatic scenes with Johnny who died on Sunday aged 85 following a long illness.

direct to your inboxJohnny Briggs' acting career began with minor, uncredited roles in some of the most critically-acclaimed British films of all time.But it was on the small screen where Briggs, who died on Sunday aged 85 following a long illness, found fame and fortune. He played unscrupulous businessman Mike Baldwin on Coronation Street for 30 years and his character's tangled love-life and long-standing rivalry with Ken Barlow made Briggs a household name.

Corrie still has a legion of fans who tune in every week to see what drama the Weatherfield residents have been up to. Since the world's longest running drama serial first debuted on December 9, 1960, there have been a whopping 57 births, 146 deaths and 131 weddings.

direct to your inboxCoronation Street fans gasped in horror as 81-year-old Ken Barlow was punched in the face by his own son. Relapsed alcoholic Peter violently lashed out in a drunken rage as Ken begged him to stop drinking in shocking Corrie scenes.