On Corrie’s official website is a first look pic – which we’ve nabbed – at actors Sol Heras and Marc Baylis who are sure to set hearts, and other body parts, racing when they arrive on our screen this summer as Michelle Connor’s son Ryan and Carla Connor’s jailbird brother, Rob Donovan.

As fans of Corrie may recall, the role of Ryan was previously played by Ben Thompson, however, he declined to return to the show, so Sol stepped in, praise be.

Of the new arrivals, the site states…

Hard man Rob arrives in Weatherfield after being released from prison and turns to his sister, Carla, for help in starting a new life. With a reputation as a tough cookie and with a string of broken hearts behind him Rob looks certain to cause a stir… Read more & comment »

Danniella Westbrook, who of course formerly starred in EastEnders as Sam Mitchell, has revealed that in the wake of the recent scare about breast implants, she decided that she needed to become fitter and healthier, and subsequently has shed around two stones in weight.

Danniella – who’s also appeared on reality TV shows I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here and Dancing on Ice – has of course been dogged by health issues related to her former booze and drug addictions.

At one point, she had to have her nasal septum repaired after her frequent cocaine use eroded it to the point that it collapsed, so when she feared that one of her breast implants had ruptured, she realized her life needed something of an overhaul.

The Sun reports that while speaking to Closer magazine, Danniella revealed her fright when she believed her implant was leaking.

She said, “It was scary, and it made me reassess my lifestyle – I wanted to get healthier…” Read more & comment »

When Kym Marsh – whose full name is Kimberley Gail Marsh – first joined the cast of Coronation Street in 2006, she had no idea that six years on, she’d be a household name and a regular character on the world’s longest running soap…

However, having been an integral part of many of the Street’s biggest storylines, Kym has now renewed her contract to remain on the show until at least next year, and has pledged her allegiance to it in an interview with Soaplife.

Confirming she was staying on in her role as Michelle Connor, Kym said, “I’ve been here six years now and my loyalties lie with the show.

“I love it. I enjoy being part of such a great cast. I like that it’s a tightly-run ship and it keeps me near my home, which is important.”

However, Kym – who made her TV acting debut in an episode of Doctors in 2005 – has revealed that she’d like her character to find a new man… Read more & comment »

Here is you sneaky peak at the night ahead of you in soap land….

Hollyoaks

With Bart (Jonny Clark) and Sinead (Stephanie Davies) on the run, a frantic Dianne (Alexandra Fletcher) heads over to confront the remaining McQueens.  Meanwhile, Jacqui (Claire Cooper) appeals to Bart’s better side to not drag his girlfriend down with him, will he listen?

The strain of knowing his family’s financial strain is really starting to take its toll on Callum (Laurie Duncan), especially when his mum’s demands start affecting his exam revision.

Darren (Ashley Taylor-Dawson) and Nancy (Jessica Fox) put their pub quiz war to one side just in time to celebrate some exciting news!

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Brenda (Lesley Dunlop) organises a family dinner now that the ice has finally thawed between her and Amy (Chelsea Half-Penny), what a fantastic time for Val (Charlie Hardwick) to return….

Later that evening, Amy lets it slip to Val that Eric (Chris Chittel) has been seeing someone whilst she was away.  Not one to be deterred, or replaced, Val makes an announcement in the pub that she and Eric are back together, leaving Brenda feeling humiliated and devastated, will she be noticed?

Ali (Kelly Hollis) goes after the boys who had been bullying Sean (Luke Roskell), but as she goes to teach them a lesson, she loses control of her anger, can she control it in time?

Jai (Chris Bisson) has a heart to heart with his dad about his new role as step-father, which results in him asking Charity (Emma Atkins) a very special question, how will she react?

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Tyrone’s (Alan Halsall) efforts to surprise Kirsty (Natalie Gumede) on her birthday work alright, but not in the way he wanted.  Furious at certain guests being present at her party, Kirsty lashes out violently at Tyrone again!

Stella (Michelle Collins) and Karl (John Michie) celebrate their anniversary, whilst an ever increasingly jealous Sunita (Shobna Gulati) looks on.

Sean (Anthony Cotton) thinks that Betty is sending him messages from beyond the grave!

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Mandy’s (Nicola Stapleton) news seems to tip Ian (Adam Woodyatt) over the edge, as his erratic behaviour increases and he frantically continues planning the wedding regardless, it would seem the only thing that has the power to stop him at the moment is his bank balance!

Noticing this, Phil (Steve McFadden) steps in and threatens the chip shop owner, concerned that he is close to breaking point, whilst Mandy seriously wonders if the wedding is a mistake.

Whitney’s (Shona McGarty) plan of Tyler (Tony Discipline) putting Derek (Jamie Foreman) in his place backfire tonight, as whilst the Moon brother prepares a romantic evening for his girl, an unlikely friendship is formed between him and the gangster!

With our Best of British bulging summer almost upon us (well, the sun was out yesterday) a few changes to our regular viewing schedule was inevitable.

There is nothing worse than sitting down to watch your favourite soap only to find that a schedule change you weren’t aware of has engulfed your television screens, normally involving 22 men and a ball, so we thought we would give you the heads up as to how to plan your evenings once the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Olympic fever takes hold of our great country!
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The start of summer’s sizzling new romance could be a round the corner in Hollyoaks, as Doug Carter is about to come out and admit he is gay in a bid to prove to business partner Ste Hay that he is serious about their budding relationship.

Viewers have watched over the past few weeks how straight Doug (PJ Brennan) has developed deeper feelings for deli co-owner, Ste (Keiron Richardson), but how his confusion over his sexuality caused Ste to back away,claiming the loveable yank wasn’t ready to deal with how he felt yet.
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Corrie star Catherine Tyldesley has revealed that she’d “kill” to look like her co-star Michelle Keegan, who of course plays the role of Tina McIntyre.

Catherine, who was formerly a size 22 before she lost a huge amount of weight, which saw her drop to a size 10, told TV Biz, “When I started working with my personal trainer, I said, ‘I’d kill to look like Michelle Keegan!’”

She added, “I lost 4½st over the space of about 18 months when I was 17. What worked was healthy eating and exercise.

“I don’t eat any junk food and have loads of organic food and fruit and veg.

“Exercise-wise, I work out four times a week doing weights, swimming and interval training.”

And finally, of Michelle, Catherine, who plays Eva Price, added, “She is just gorgeous, inside and out” and it would appear that the girls’ Corrie co-star Bill Roache feels the same way about Michelle! Read more & comment »

It’s been revealed today that EastEnders actress Meryl Fernandes is leaving the show and her role as Afia Masood.

In fact, an EastEnders spokesperson told Digital Spy that Meryl has already filmed her final scenes on the show, which will be aired next month.

However, there’s no word as yet on why she’s left the show, or what Afia’s exit storyline will be, but I just hope she doesn’t take Tamwar (Himesh Patel) with her!

But there again, if Tam’s left in Walford, that means he and Afia are splitting up. O poor Tam… Read more & comment »

As fans of Corrie will know, evil loan shark Rick Whelan (Greg Wood) has passed on Terry Duckworth’s debt to his son Tommy, who’s being forced to secrete drugs on cars he’s working on to pay off what Terry owes…

And while speaking to Soaplife about how her character Tina McIntyre will feel when she finds out what Tommy (Chris Fountain) has been doing, Michelle Keegan also revealed that she’s not sure if Tina and Tommy can make it through the crisis and stay together.

She began by saying, “She feels totally betrayed he didn’t tell her about Rick. She thought they had a good relationship.

“Not only that, but they’re best friends who are meant to talk to each other about everything.”

When asked how Tina finds out about Tommy’s dodgy dealings with Rick, Michelle explained, “Tyrone borrows one of Rick’s cars and Tommy has a real go at him when he brings it back… Read more & comment »

Here is you sneaky peak at the night ahead of you in soap land….
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As we have all watched over the last week or so, the cover up of Heather Trott’s murder  is starting to unravel in EastEnders, leaving us all just waiting for the truth to be revealed, but could the Mitchell’s have one more trick up their sleeves?

So far, since Killing Heather, we have seen murderer Ben Mitchell (Joshua Pascoe) enlist the help of father Phil (Steve McFadden) to help cover up his dastardly deed, whilst Jay Mitchell (Jamie Borthwick) shook close to breaking point in the background!

However, despite his calculated steps to keep the truth from coming out, including breaking his dad and Shirley (Linda Henry), Heather’s best friend, up, it was Ben himself who spilled the beans, to half-brother Ian (Adam Woodyatt).
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We reported last week how Emmerdale’s Alicia Gallagher will vent her fury at her secret Crush’s step-mum by means of a punch in the face (read original article here), leaving Val Pollard fuming, with a bloody nose, and phoning the police.

However, it would seem that, as funny as the scene will be to watch, it actually opens a huge can of worms for the Woolpack barmaid, as a well-kept secret leads her to serious trouble over the attack.
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What a hectic few weeks it is set to be for the fuming custody battle over little Simon Barlow, and viewers of Coronation Street are set to be shocked and surprised at some of the twists and turns that will bump the road to residency being granted!

Firstly, and probably most surprisingly, Peter Barlow (Chris Gasgoyne) is set to reunite with estranged wife, Leanne (Jane Danson)!
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She has been part of the Coronation Street drama on and off for over 20 years, but right now Beverley Callard is involved in her very own off-screen soap opera as she loses everything and faces bankruptcy!

The flame haired feisty former landlady of the Rover’s Return is reportedly being stung with a £60,000 tax bill, and has been served a bankruptcy order.
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Here is you sneaky peak at the night ahead of you in soap land….

Hollyoaks

Will the McQueens come together to protect Bart (Jonny Clark) , and will he be around to see if they do?  Bart is so out of depth, but will he reach out for help?

Whilst his mind should be on his General Studies exam, Callum (Laurie Duncan) finds his concentration drifting towards his mum’s financial situation.

Nancy (Jessica Fox) belittles Darren (Ashley Taylor-Dawson) whilst he is preparing for his pub quiz, how much ridicule can he take?

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Sean’s (Luke Roskell) new infatuation leads him to being discovered, how will Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) react?

Lisa (Jane Cox) bites her lip as she has to tell her family that they won’t be seeing Zak (Steve Halliwell) for a while.

Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) finally thaws towards her stepson, much to Jimmy’s (Nick Miles) delight.

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Ian’s (Adam Woodyatt) erratic behaviour is worrying Phil (Steve McFadden) who thinks he is drawing attention to himself, however Lucy (Hetti Bywater) doesn’t notice, she is too busy trying to sabotage her dad’s big day!

Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) visits her mum one last time before her wedding, but is met with some unexpected news.

Kim (Tameka Empson) tries to tell Ray (Chucky Venn) the truth about his daughter, but the conversation gets much deeper.