Corrie actor Ryan Thomas has told Holy Soap magazine that in upcoming weeks, he’ll be seen in a lot more scenes with his on-screen mum Eileen, played by Sue Cleaver.

He explained that his was because his character’s been spending so much time lately with his grieving on-screen girlfriend Tina, played by Michelle Keegan.

But Ryan confirmed that as Jason’s relationship with Tina begins to break down, Jason will be spending a lot more time with Eileen.

Ryan said, “What’s important for Corrie is that you don’t forget I’m a family member and I’m part of the Grimshaws because I’ve been away from them doing a lot with Michelle. Read more & comment »

ITV have announced that Corrie will be taking to the stage as part of the show’s 50th anniversary celebrations this year.

The play – to be entitled, Coronation Street Abridged Live! will “bring the entire 50 years of Coronation Street to life in one single stage production” according to a statement on the show’s official ITV website.

The stage play, written by Corrie’s script writer, Jonathan Harvey, will chronicle over 7000 episodes and 2000 storylines. These will include 115 Street deaths, 37 births and 86 marriages, and it’ll all be told and replayed in under two hours!

ITV’s press office said of the play, “You’ll be able to laugh together all over again with your favourite characters including Ena Sharples, Bet Lynch and Curly Watts… Read more & comment »

It seems that the troubled and grieving Tina McIntyre – played by Michelle Keegan – is set to plummet to the depths of misery and despair in coming weeks as she struggles to come to terms with her father’s death.

As her relationship with Jason breaks down, Tina finds herself alone and unable to get her life back on track as her world crumbles, and in a shock storyline, Tina’s reportedly going to attempt to starve herself to death.

The Daily Star reports that Tina will see it as a way out of her grief, but she’s to be saved by Graeme Proctor – played by Craig Gazey – who, up to now, has had mostly ‘comedy’ storylines in the show.

However, it seems he’s set to show his serious and tender side as he gently nurses Tina back to health… Read more & comment »

Sue Nicholls, who plays Audrey Roberts in Corrie,  has been telling Inside Soap magazine that she’s “terribly possessive” of her current storyline co-star Nigel Havers.

Nigel of course plays ‘escort’ Lewis in Coronation Street, and he’s charming his way into Audrey’s heart, and, so rumour has it, her bank balance.

While discussing her relationship with Nigel on-set, Sue said, “I do think the part’s getting to me now, because I’m getting terribly possessive over Nigel… Read more & comment »

Corrie actor and Boyzone band member Keith Duffy has reportedly said that “skin and hair will fly” between his Street character Ciaran and Michelle Connor, played of course by Kym Marsh.

During an interview with the PA at the Royal Television Society awards, Keith said, “It’s all a bit unwritten at the moment, it’s still a bit of flirtatious movement going on.

“I believe down the road there’s supposed to be some skin and hair flying.” Read more & comment »

Jeremy Kyle is due to sort out some of our favourite soap characters, as a way of marking his 1000th episode.

Coronation Street resident David Platt will use the show to front up to his brother Nick Tilsley and ex girlfriend Tina McIntyre and try to make them admit that they have slept together. Jeremy even calls David’s friend Graeme Proctor out of the audience to settle the argument.

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Phil Mitchell has searched for his long lost daughter Louise for years and this week the mysterious youngster is due to make a return.

Ronnie Mitchell meets her first and takes her in before going to find her dad.

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Psycho Mary is due to go all Misery on Norris Cole in Coronation Street and after it becomes clear that he has no romantic intentions towards her, she lures him to a remote cottage and holds him hostage.

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On Monday at 7:30pm, there’s speculation over Molly’s health when she feels ill at work, but just as she and Dev put it down to Molly having had a few too many in the Rovers the night before, she faints.

Luckily, Sunita’s on hand to help Molly to the medical centre, and after being checked over by the doctor, she receives some shocking news. Later, when Kevin’s back’s turned at the garage, Molly leaves an envelope addressed to him on a car windscreen.

Meanwhile, the search for Simon continues in Blackpool. The police assure Peter and Leanne that they’re doing everything they can to find him. They go on to explain that it would be better if they went home in case he tries calling. Will Simon be found? Read more & comment »

On Monday, Laurel and Ashley panic when they can smell gas in the house. They’re worried when they realise that someone’s left the stove on.

Also, when Sandy can’t find his keys, he’s further angered when Ashley suggests that he was responsible for leaving the gas on.

Later, Ashley and Laurel arrange for Doug to babysit while they enjoy an evening at the pub. On their way home, the couple seem to be happier than ever, however they’re unaware that Sally’s watching menacingly from afar.

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On Monday, with Peggy and Danny now working together as a team, Danny begins trying to get Roxy to make a bid for Booty. After thinking it over – and after talking to a potential rival bidder – Roxy decides she could make a go of the beauty salon, and decides to attend the auction.

Ian, however, mocks her for even considering what he says will be a money pit of a venture. Danny and Peggy’s hopes to distract Roxy from the Vic are dashed though when Roxy reveals that she’s had second thoughts and is no longer going to bid on the salon.

Later though, the rival bidder from earlier walks into the Vic and reveals that he was doing some digging for a partner. At that moment, Ronnie walks in and announces her intentions to buy the Booty property and turn it into a bar. Read more & comment »

Coronation Street bosses are reportedly planning a big comeback for old Corrie faces such as Julie Goodyear and Kevin Kennedy.

The News Of The World has reported that the soap’s new producer Phil Collinson plans to axe some of the younger, newer characters and bring back some viewers favourites in a bid to raise the viewing figures.

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Kelly Brook has landed a role on Australian soap opera Neighbours.

The former Big Breakfast presenter accepted the part, after agreeing to move Down Under when her boyfriend Danny Cipriani signed for rugby team The Melbourne Rebels.

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Patsy Kensit has quit BBC hospital drama Holby City.

The actress blames the heavy filming schedule for her departure, telling The Sun:

Patsy said: “I have had a fantastic time playing Faye but I felt it was the right time to move on.

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Stacey tells Max that she 'dunnit'

Max Branning will be at the centre of some explosive Eastenders scenes in the coming months. The grieving father goes out of his way to track down his late son’s wife Stacey Branning, in a bid to clear his son’s name.

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