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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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Star of iconic noughties show joins River City
THEY'RE set to shake up Shieldinch following the announcement that the series will be axed in 2026 after a 24 years run. Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER EastEnders star Simone Lahbib has joined the ranks of River City after a shock soap switch. The Scots actress, from Stirling, played villain carer Katy Lewis in Albert Square and left Walford four years ago. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 Simone Lahbib has joined the cast of River City. Credit: BBC Now the Bad Girls favourite, 60, is set to shake up Shieldinch following the announcement that the series will be axed in 2026 after a 24 years run. She joins the cast as Vivienne 'Viv' Barton – part of the formidable Foulkes gangster family - as she hopes to of reconcile with her son Tyler (Cameron Fulton), after walking out on her marriage to Harry Foulkes (Jim Sturgeon). Simone said: "Viv is desperate to reconnect with her son Tyler and all the while avoid her ex-husband, gangster Harry Foulkes "Unfortunately, the way she will go about things turns what is already a delicate, emotionally charged situation into a series of traumatic events. 'She's like the proverbial cat among the pigeons, a bull in a china shop, a tornado, causing devastation to everything and everyone in her path. "Viv is a wonderfully complex character. She'll do and say anything she needs to survive but surviving isn't enough for Viv…she has plans." Her surprise arrival shocks family friend Eddie Corrigan (Rob Jarvis), who reveals to Viv he thought she was dead – a lie Harry spun for decades. Stunned, Viv will reveal the shocking truth behind her decision to abandon her family - but will Tyler forgive her and how will Harry feel to see his wife back from the dead? She added: 'Working in Scotland for me always feels like coming home. "It's literally the most perfect location for me - I get to stay with my parents between filming, so I spend time with all my family and even have my mum to go through my lines with me - she gets very into her roles. Iconic Scots BBC show AXED after more than 20 years 'River City has a truly wonderful cast and crew. "There's a real family feel on set which comes from working with good people. "Everyone has made me feel so welcome from day one.' River City returns June 23 on iPlayer and June 25 on BBC Scotland
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Axed Coronation Street star hints his character HASN'T been killed off and could make shock return to soap
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AXED Coronation Street star has dropped a major hint that his character is not dead in a shock twist. Corrie's PC Craig Tinker might not be out for the count just yet - actor Colson Smith has teased his character could survive the brutal attack that left him motionless. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 PC Tinker was attacked with a baseball bat - but is that the end for him? Credit: ITV 6 Actor Colson Smith has teased there's more to come Credit: ITV Fans of the ITV soap were left shocked as the beloved character was brutally attacked and left for dead in Monday's episode. The much-loved Weatherfield resident was caught in a violent showdown, which left their life hanging in the balance. Viewers saw Mick Michaelis go on a furious rampage after finding out that 16-year-old Brody might not be his biological son. Mick turned violent as he demanded answers from wife Lou Michaelis about her past with their former pal, Kit Green. Viewers got an upsetting insight into Lou's domestic abuse from Mick - which left the residents on the cobbles worried for Lou's safety. Meanwhile, Craig was determined to prove himself on the first day of his CID training. He pulled over Mick at the Weatherfield Precinct for drink-driving. Hellbent on getting revenge on Kit, Mick violently attacked Craig with a bat and left him for dead. However, the actor has hinted that his character Craig could be very much still be alive. Taking to X - formerly Twitter - Colson wrote: "He's just sleeping…" after the episode aired last night. Coronation Street star addresses future after 15 years on the cobbles One fan replied: "You better just be sleeping!! I'm gonna have a mega tantrum if you don't come back from this!!" Another added: "If this is how you leave it's unacceptable, national tragedy #Corrie #coronationstreet" A third joked: "Lazy bugger, sleeping on the job!!" Wednesday's episode of Corrie will see Craig rushed to hospital and desperately try to make his police colleagues aware of who was responsible for attacking him. Colson said: "I can't wait for people to see Craig's final scenes. It is exactly the exit I wanted for him and we are all really proud of what we filmed in those final weeks. "It was actually great fun. I was walking around covered in fake blood for days and I was chuffed that I got to work with so many brilliant people in this final storyline." Back in March, The Sun revealed how Colson's character Craig would be killed off in a dramatic storyline. A source told us: "Craig has grown up on the street and he's become part of it so it was a tough decision to make but one that will be worth it. "PC Tinker will meet his maker in heroic circumstances this summer and there won't be a dry eye in the house when it goes out. "Colson is taking it well and there's a real feeling that this chapter is closing for him and there are bigger and brighter things ahead." The 26-year-old actor was one of several stars who have been axed from the ITV soap. Corrie is gearing up for a number of exits for some iconic characters this summer, including Eileen Grimhshaw is set to exit the cobbles with actress Sue Cleaver quitting the soap after an incredible 25 years. The soap has already seen several characters depart the cobbles from the likes of Daisy Midgeley to Mason Radcliffe. ITV is facing a financial crisis due to soaring production costs, a decline in advertising revenue, and a drop in viewing figures, leading to budget cuts and cast departures. Consequently, the broadcaster is reducing the length of both Coronation Street and Emmerdale episodes from hour-long to 30-minute installments, starting in January 2026. This change will create a "soaps power hour" where Emmerdale airs at 8pm, followed by Coronation Street at 8:30pm each weeknight. But with ratings falling and viewers switching to streamers like Netflix, more soap stars are fearing the axe - should they be worried? Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX. 6 Colson addressed his on-screen exit Credit: X/@colsonsmith 6 Can Craig pull through? Credit: ITV 6 Craig tries to tell his colleagues who attacked him Credit: ITV
