Next week’s episodes of Coronation Street will see the Street’s residents, and especially Dev Alahan, trying to come to terms with the death of young mum Sunita…

And of course, Karl Munro (John Michie) is still wandering around a free man, despite the fact that he started the blaze at the Rovers and is responsible for both Sunita and firefighter Toni’s deaths.

And to many people’s horror next week, Stella Price (Michelle Collins) is set to ditch boyfriend Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) and reunite with Karl! Read more & comment »

Next week’s episodes of Corrie begin with an hour-long trip to Weatherfield on Sunday, March 24th, when we see the full aftermath of the devastating fire in the Rovers.

And as Paul Kershaw (Tony Hirst) goes into mourning for his friend who died in the inferno, the finger of blame seems to be pointed firmly at Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) however, as the week goes on, other suspects come to light…

The drama gets underway when, on Sunday, we see that Karl Munro (John Michie) is keen that Jason get the blame for the fire after it’s initially believed the flood in the pub’s cellar – which of course got into the fuse box when Karl deliberately sabotaged it – was to blame for the fire. Read more & comment »

In next week’s visits to Coronation Street, we’ll see that Karl Munro’s jealousy of Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) turns sinister after Jason’s own petty act of revenge…

The drama begins on Monday, March 11 when Jason’s left fuming that he didn’t get the council contract because he now has no van. So when Karl (John Michie) taunts Jason, the builder sees red and when he then spots Karl’s car unattended, he smashes the wing mirror.

Later, Karl storms round to the pub – where Jason is now living with Stella – to accuse Jason of the vandalism, but he of course denies it while smiling smugly at Karl. Read more & comment »

Coming up in next week’s visits to Weatherfield, Karl Munro (John Michie) becomes decidedly sinister as first, he kidnaps Stella and then later, he torches her toy boy lover Jason Grimshaw’s van!

The drama begins on Monday 4th March in the show’s double-bill when Stella (Michelle Collins) books a taxi to take her to Eric’s funeral…

However, when she sees that Karl’s her driver, she goes to climb out of the car, but Karl locks the doors and speeds off, ignoring Stella’s protests… Read more & comment »

After all the controversy they caused getting together in the first place, it would seem that the romance between Maria Connor and boyfriend Marcus Dent is due to come crashing to an end in Coronation Street this week.

Fans of the show will know how Maria (Samia Ghadie) and Marcus (Charlie Condou) got together last year, despite the fact that they were both in other relationships, and despite the fact that Marcus was gay!
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Fans of Corrie may know that Rovers landlady Stella Price is about to embark on a romance with builder Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) but according to Michelle Collins, who plays Stella, filming the scenes of their sexy encounters weren’t all that sexy…

Primarily because Michelle managed to head butt Ryan in the face, causing him to end up with a bloody nose and giving herself a swollen cheek!

Speaking to the Daily Star, Michelle said, “The romantic scenes are not very romantic.

“One day, we clashed heads and he ended up with a nose bleed and I got a swollen cheek.” Read more & comment »

Fans of Coronation Street may know that Rovers landlady Stella Price and builder Jason Grimshaw are about to embark on a passionate affair which begins when Jason – who’s played by Ryan Thomas – offers Stella a shoulder to cry on when her ex, Karl Munro, tries yet again to get back with her…

Karl (John Michie) of course broke Stella’s heart when she discovered that he was having an affair with Sunita Alahan (Shobna Gulati) who he currently lives with. However, viewers know that as far as Karl’s concerned, Sunita is very much second best, and he bitterly regrets losing Stella.

And as mentioned, he’s set to attempt a charm offensive as Christmas approaches in a bid to win back Stella’s heart, and in the Radio Times this week, Michelle Collins – who of course plays Stella – has revealed what happens with Karl, and how it leads Stella into Jason’s arms! Read more & comment »

Fan of Coronation Street will know how there is a ton of drama lined up for show favourites, Maria Connor and Marcus Dent, but it would seem that it spilled over in to real life when Charlie Condou, who plays Marcus, ended up concussed after being hit by Ryan Thomas, who plays Maria’s boyfriend, Jason Grimshaw.

Fans of the award-winning ITV soap will know that since an unexpected kiss between Maria (Samia Ghadie) and her gay best friend, Marcus after a cancer scare, both have been able to hide their real feelings for each other, despite both of them being in relationships with other people.
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Former Coronation Street actress, Tina O’Brien, has admitted she is fearful of her character in the hit ITV soap, Sarah Louise Grimshaw, being recast by another actress.

O’Brien, who played the role for 8 years, quit the show back in 2007 to have her daughter, Scarlet, with ex-boyfriend, and current Coronation Street actor, Ryan Thomas, who plays her former on-screen husband, Jason Grimshaw in the soap.
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Rumour has it that Corrie star Michelle Keegan may be addressing her heartache over the end of her relationship with The Wanted singer Max George by adhering to that old adage about getting back on the horse…

And in her case, it seems said horse is her Coronation Street co-star Ryan Thomas, who of course plays builder Jason Grimshaw.

So sayeth the Daily Mirror today anyway, who claim that Michelle – who of course plays barmaid Tina McIntyre – and Ryan have been enjoying “intimate” dinner dates for a couple of weeks now.

A show insider told the paper, “Michelle and Ryan have always got on extremely well, but until now have only ever been good friends.

“Ryan was with Tina O’Brien [who played Sarah Platt] and then Michelle got with Max, so even if they had wanted to get together they wouldn’t have been able to… Read more & comment »

Corrie star Ryan Thomas – who plays builder Jason Grimshaw – has revealed that he misses former co-star Katherine Kelly, and he added that he’d love to see her back on the soap one day to reprise the role of Becky McDonald.

As fans will recall, Katherine left the show last year in order to pursue other roles, and has since received critical acclaim for her role in stage play, She Stoops To Conquer.

Speaking to the PA, Ryan – whose brother Adam plays the role of Adam Barton in Emmerdale – said, “I’d like to see Becky’s return some time, I miss that character very much and I miss Katherine the person very much.

“I think if she ever came back as a guest appearance it would make my day.”

Ryan also discussed his relationship with co-star Sue Cleaver, who plays Jason’s mum, Eileen… Read more & comment »

As far as surprise couples go, we can’t help feeling that this one could end up being a fairytale romance, as two of the most beautiful people in soap land, Maria Connor and Jason Grimshaw, become an item in Coronation Street.

Maria (Samia Ghadie) has been notoriously unlucky in love ever since her teenage years when she had Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) stolen from her by Fiz Stape (Jenny McAlpine), but things could be set to change in the young crimper’s love life!
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And a snog from Rosie Webster makes Jason Grimshaw crash his van!

The Daily Mirror reports today that when US iconic actor Robert Vaughn temporarily joins the cast of Corrie this week, he’s being given the honour of using the late Betty Driver’s dressing room.

A show insider told the paper that since Betty died in October, nobody has used her dressing room at Granada studios, however, the show’s bosses felt it fitting that a star such as Vaughn should use the room.

Robert – who of course previously starred in cult American drama The Man From UNCLE – will play the role of wealthy yank Milton, who arrives in Weatherfield looking for Roy Cropper’s mum Sylvia (Stephanie Cole) who he met on a recent cruise.

We’ll see him on our screens for the first time in the New Year.

The show source said, “It’s an honour to get Betty’s room – she is still sorely missed… Read more & comment »

During an interview with Inside Soap magazine, Corrie star Charlie Condou – who plays Marcus Dent – has revealed that he’d love his character to have a fling with Jason Grimshaw, who’s played by Ryan Thomas.

Of the notion of the affair being written into the show, Charlie said, “Somehow I don’t think it would ever happen…

“But I love Jason. Ryan is one of the loveliest, sweetest men I’ve worked with – he’s naughty and a lot of fun!”

Charlie went on to reveal that fans of the show often ask him when Marcus and Sean Tully (Antony Cotton) are going to get married…

He said, “I think it would be great if they got married.

“There have been lots of rumours, but I’m afraid they’re just that at the moment – rumours.

“If Sean and Marcus were to get married, it would have to be a big, camp affair – so watch this space!” Read more & comment »

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 »