Fans of Coronation Street will of course know that barmaid Tina McIntyre is acting as a surrogate mum for Gary Windass (Mikey North) and his girlfriend, Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston) and as we reported recently, a forthcoming plot twist will see Gary falling for Tina…

And the beginning of that drama will air next week when, after discovering he and Izzy are having a baby boy – after Tina’s latest scan – Gary begins to develop feelings for Tina.

While speaking to The Sun about the drama, Michelle Keegan, who of course plays Tina, explained, “She wants to stay detached, which is why she doesn’t really look at the scan on the computer screen… Read more & comment »

Two of our favourite soap stars are about to go head to head in the new series of popular ITV quiz show, All Star Family Fortunes, in a bid to win money for their chosen charities.

Coronation Street star, Mikey North, who plays father to be Gary Windass in the hit ITV1 soap, will take on Emmerdale star and Dancing On Ice champ, Matthew Wolfenden, who plays David Metcalfe in the battle hosted by Vernon Kay.
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Coronation Street star, Michelle Keegan, has revealed that since embarking on a surrogacy storyline in the show this year, she would now “never rule out” being a surrogate mother herself.

Fans of the award-winning ITV soap will know how Michelle’s character, Tina McIntyre, is currently pregnant with the surrogate child of her friends Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston) and Gary Windass (Mikey North), in one of the show’s most gripping storylines of late.
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Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has revealed his hopes for a happy ending for his character Tommy Duckworth, and his girlfriend Tina McIntyre, as he would be sad if they were to split up over their latest drama.

Fans of the award-winning ITV soap will know how Tina (Michelle Keegan) went behind Tommy’s back to attend a clinic appointment in order to be implanted with the embryos of Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston) and Gary Windass (Mikey North) despite knowing how against the surrogacy Tommy was.
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Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston is currently involved in one of the most heart-wrenching storylines her character, Izzy Armstrong, has endured throughout her short time on the cobbles of Coronation Street, all the while hiding her heartbreak from the tragedy of losing her father in real life.

Cherylee, who joined the cast of Corrie in 2010, phoned bosses at the award-winning ITV soap in tears on September 6th to tell them that her father, Bill Houston, had lost what had been a long battle with cancer, according to the Sun newspaper.
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As fans of Coronation Street will know, Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston) recently suffered a miscarriage, and it traumatized her so much, she told her boyfriend Gary Windass (Mikey North) that she just can’t face ever becoming pregnant again…

He was understandably devastated by the declaration, but he of course understood and accepted that he may never become a father.

However, Izzy’s sister Katy (Georgia May Foote) is about to make an astonishing offer to the couple when she suggests that she become a surrogate mother and carry a baby for them!

And while it is of course a lovely gesture, it’s clear from the get go that Katy hasn’t properly thought through the ramifications of her offer, and nor has she consulted boyfriend Chesney… Read more & comment »

When Gary Windass was first introduced to Coronation Street, he was something of a bad lad and was shaping up to be a bit of a chav…

However, as time has gone on, he’s gone from man to boy via the medium of first joining the army – and having a pretty horrid time of it – to later starting up a relationship with Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston) and facing the prospect of becoming a dad.

But of course, sadly, Izzy miscarried and declared she doesn’t want to be pregnant again, however, her sister Katy (Georgia May Foote) may have a solution.

However, of his character’s evolution on the Street, Mikey North, who of course plays Gary, has revealed that he’d quite like it if Gary returned to his old ways, even if only for a while.

Speaking to What’s On TV magazine, Mikey said, “It’s been different obviously because when I first came in it, I was the exact opposite to this and he was the rogue bad boy… Read more & comment »

Corrie star Georgia May Foote has revealed today why it is that her character Katy Armstrong offers to have a baby for her disabled sister Izzy (Cherylee Houston) who of course suffered a miscarriage recently.

As fans will know, after the harrowing loss of her baby, Izzy told her boyfriend Gary (Mikey North) that she couldn’t put herself through another pregnancy, which of course devastated him, but he vowed to stand by her and her decision.

However, Izzy’s sister Katy knows how much she wants a child, and will make her the offer of becoming a surrogate mother.

Georgia began explaining Katy’s motivation for doing so by saying, “Katy can see that Izzy and Gary are suffering, so she just wants to help.

“The family are devastated when Izzy loses her baby and I also think Katy feels guilty because she had Joseph so easily, whereas Izzy is struggling so much…” Read more & comment »

In case you thought all the excitement in soap land was confined to EastEnders and the live birth during the Olympic torch relay this week, think again!

Coronation Street is jam-packed this week with must-see episodes, with more drama jumping out of your screen than you can shake a stick at!
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There’s tragedy in store for Coronation Street residents Gary Windass and his girlfriend Izzy Armstrong next week when poor Izzy suffers a miscarriage.

As fans of the show will know, despite Izzy’s fears that Gary would be upset that she was pregnant, he was delighted at the news, and ever since, the couple have been happily planning their future together.

However, as mentioned, when Izzy (Cherylee Houston) collapses at work next week and is rushed to hospital, she and Gary will be devastated when doctors tell them that they’ve lost the baby.

Today, Mikey North, who of course plays former soldier Gary, has told TV Biz that the sad event will have a dreadful effect on his character… Read more & comment »

As fans of Corrie will most likely know, Izzy Armstrong is about to discover that she’s pregnant, but her joy at the news is tempered by her worry over telling her boyfriend Gary Windass (Mikey North) who’s recently revealed that he doesn’t want kids.

Gary made the proclamation having spent just one evening babysitting infants Hope and Joseph after their parents, Fiz, Ches and Katy, were all struck down with ‘flu.

And in today’s Soaplife, actress Cherylee Houston, who of course plays Izzy, has revealed that her character is terrified that Gary may end their relationship when he knows she’s pregnant.

First, when asked how long Izzy’s known about her pregnancy – before she confides in Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) in a forthcoming episode – Cherylee said, “Only a day or so and it’s a shock… Read more & comment »

There’s to be the pitter patter of yet more tiny feet in the Armstrong family in forthcoming episodes of Coronation Street when Izzy Armstrong discovers she’s pregnant with Gary Windass’ baby!

Izzy is of course played by Cherylee Houston, who made history by becoming the soap’s first full-time disabled actress.

Cherylee suffers from a rare tissue disorder called Ehlers Danlos Type III hypermobility type, which has seen her confined to a wheelchair since she was 23 years old.

When she landed the role of Izzy in 2010, Cherylee said, “Attitudes are only just changing and TV is one of the last domains.

“There are nearly 10% of us in society, but hardly any of us on TV. I’m really proud to be joining Coronation Street and really excited too.

“But for me, more than anything, it is about being good at my job.”

Returning to the baby plotline, it begins when, having been looking after Gary’s foster sister Faye, he and Izzy discuss the idea of having a family of their own one day, but fate steps in and just days later, Izzy discovers she’s expecting… Read more & comment »

Last night saw the 13^th annual British Soap Awards, and all the stars braved the wind and rain to take their seats for the spectacular event, held at the ITV studios in London, where UnrealityTV were on the red carpet to speak to them all before the event started.

The cast of Coronation Street were out in force on the red carpet, hoping to bring home the majority of silverware for a second consecutive year at the prestigious awards ceremony.

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ITV’s official Coronation Street microsite has been showing a three part series of spin-offs as part of the back story to Gary Windasses’ time in Afghanistan.

Entitled, ‘Gary’s Army Diaries’ the web only series has proved such a hit that the show’s bosses have decided to air all three episodes in a special show that will be broadcast on ITV2.

The episodes can, however, still be viewed online. Click here to see them.

Corrie Extra: Gary’s Army Diaries will air on Monday 31st January at 10pm and 1am, then again on Sunday 6th February at 8:30am and 2:15pm, ITV2. Read more & comment »

The Daily Mirror is reporting that Coronation Street actor Mikey North – who plays thug Gary Windass – has been attacked over Easter and as a result, has suffered a broken jaw which required emergency surgery to repair.

22 year old Mikey was allegedly assaulted by two men as he was on his way home from a nightclub following a night out with his girlfriend and a group of friends in Scarborough.

Apparently, the two attackers provoked Gary about his Coronation Street character and then set upon him, leaving him lying injured on the pavement and covered in blood… Read more & comment »