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BreakingNews.ie
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Father Ted star Pauline McLynn to join Coronation Street cast
Coronation Street is to welcome a new family who will run local pub the Rovers Return Inn. Catherine Tyldesley's character Eva Price, who was last seen on the show in 2018, will return alongside her latest partner and his mother, who are both new to the cobbles. Advertisement Shameless actor Aaron McCusker stars as Eva's partner Ben Driscoll, with Father Ted's Pauline McLynn playing his interfering mother Maggie. Ben's two sons and Eva's daughter Suzie will also be joining the cast. Catherine Tyldesley attending the Bafta Television Awards 2023 (Yui Mok/PA) Residents will discover that Eva and Ben are the new landlords in October, more than seven years after Eva stopped pulling pints to start a new life in France with her daughter. Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks said: 'We are beyond thrilled that Eva is returning as the landlady of the Rovers, with her new blended family in tow. Advertisement 'The Driscolls do not arrive quietly, so expect big drama, explosive secrets and raucous knees ups galore. To have actors of Catherine, Aaron and Pauline's considerable calibre at the beating heart of this family is absolutely wonderful, and we can't wait for you to get to know and fall in love with them as much as we have already done. 'Strap yourselves in, it's going to be an exciting and eventful ride.' A host of stars have left the British soap this year including Sue Cleaver, who spent 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw. Among the others who have left are Colson Smith, who played Craig Tinker on the ITV soap opera, and Luca Toolan, who played Mason Radcliffe. Advertisement
Irish Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Irish actor Pauline McLynn joins Coronation Street
Pauline McLynn is to join Coronation Street as the soap welcomes a new family of publicans at the Rovers Return Inn. The Father Ted actor plays Maggie, the interfering mother of new pub landlord Ben O'Driscoll, played by Shameless actor Aaron McCusker . Catherine Tyldesley's character Eva Price, who was last seen on the show in 2018, will return alongside her latest partner. Ben's two sons and Eva's daughter Suzie will also be joining the cast. READ MORE Residents will discover that Eva and Ben are the new landlords in October, more than seven years after Eva stopped pulling pints to start a new life in France with her daughter. Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks said: 'We are beyond thrilled that Eva is returning as the landlady of the Rovers, with her new blended family in tow. 'The Driscolls do not arrive quietly, so expect big drama, explosive secrets and raucous knees-ups galore. To have actors of Catherine, Aaron and Pauline's considerable calibre at the beating heart of this family is absolutely wonderful, and we can't wait for you to get to know and fall in love with them as much as we have already done. [ Mrs Brown's Boys review: It's surely time for this dreary and unfunny series to fade from our screens Opens in new window ] 'Strap yourselves in, it's going to be an exciting and eventful ride.' A host of stars have left the British soap this year including Sue Cleaver, who spent 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw. Among the others who have left are Colson Smith, who played Craig Tinker on the ITV soap opera, and Luca Toolan, who played Mason Radcliffe.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley breaks silence alongside two huge newcomer signings as she begins filming
CORONATION Street actress Catherine Tyldesley has broken her silence on her return to the soap after seven years away. The star is heading back to Weatherfield to play Eva Price and will be joined by two newcomers as her brand new family on the show. 3 3 In a new video shared to the Coronation Street Instagram page, Catherine could be seen all dolled up as Eva as she stood next to the soap's brand new signings - Aaron McCusker and Pauline McClynn. In the clip, Cath can be heard saying: "I want to introduce you to my new family!" Aaron then introduces himself as Ben Driscoll - Eva's new husband before Pauline reveals that she will be playing Maggie Driscoll, the mother of Ben and mother-in-law of Eva. Returning star Cath then said: "Stay tuned for all the drama and all the giggles." Commenting underneath the clip, one fan said: "Yay!! Can't wait for Cath to return... looking forward to Aaron and Pauline too! Great casting." As another added: "Omg I can't wait but will they be bringing back Eva's daughter Susie? It would be good to see her all grown up." Before a third penned: "Oh wow, welcome back Eva. I really missed your character and isn't that the Actor from Hope Street and Mrs. Doyle? "You've always been way more fun than Toyah. Finally Corrie has a good family coming on the Street." The Sun first told yesterday how Catherine had been back filming the show. Cath has even dyed her hair back to bright blonde for the role - Eva's signature look. Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley breaks silence on row over 'asking for freebies' from baker As part of her comeback, Eva and Aaron will become the new owners of the Rovers and follow in her mother, Stella's footsteps. Eva first arrived on the show in 2011 when she moved into the iconic boozer alongside her family. A TV insider said: "Corrie bosses were never going to take EastEnders shrewd decision to reinstate Kat and Alfie at the Vic lying down. "So they took their time looking for the perfect actor to play her husband to Eva as she makes her return to Corrie as the new boss of the Rovers. "When Aaron walked in, and once paired with Catherine, bosses knew they had the perfect partnership to run the soap's iconic pub. "Aaron will bring his Irish charm to the pub, and the chemistry between him and Cath is electric. 'They are both very happy and loved-up. 'But Aaron's character is also someone not to be messed with, and the locals are going to be in for a shock if they think they can take advantage of his good nature and that cheeky Irish charm. 'It's the start of an exciting new chapter in the pub's history.' 3
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Star of Oscar-winning film joins Coronation Street cast and fans are going mad
Coronation Street has welcomed a new family who will be running the famous Rovers Return pub, with one having starred in an Oscar-winning Hollywood film. Catherine Tyldesley's character Eva Price, who was last seen on the show in 2018, is coming back to the show. And she is not alone, being joined by her latest partner and his mother, who are both new to the cobbles. The ITV soap shared the news on its social media, with fans loving the two new stars joining the show. Coronation Street welcomes new family to run Rovers Return Shameless actor Aaron McCusker will be starring as Eva's partner Ben Driscoll. The Irish actor also played Jim Hutton, Freddie Mercury's boyfriend, in the 2018 Oscar-winning film Bohemian Rhapsody. Ben's mother, Maggie, will be portrayed by Father Ted's Pauline McLynn. His two sons and Eva's daughter Suzie, will also be joining the cast of the ITV soap. Following the news being shared on social media, fans have been going mad. One said: "Oh yesssss. That was Jamie from Shameless and Mrs Doyle! Great cast." "Genuinely most exciting news ever," another added. A third said: "Yay!! Can't wait for Cath to return... looking forward to Aaron and Pauline too! Great casting." Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks said: 'We are beyond thrilled that Eva is returning as the landlady of the Rovers, with her new blended family in tow. 'The Driscolls do not arrive quietly, so expect big drama, explosive secrets and raucous knees-ups galore. "To have actors of Catherine, Aaron and Pauline's considerable calibre at the beating heart of this family is absolutely wonderful, and we can't wait for you to get to know and fall in love with them as much as we have already done. 'Strap yourselves in, it's going to be an exciting and eventful ride.' When did Eva Price last appear in Coronation Street? Eva Price was a resident of Coronation Street for seven years until her daughter Susie was born in 2018, causing her to move away. The character is the half-sister of Leanne Battersby. During her time in Weatherfield, she had relationships with different characters, including Nick Tilsley, Aidan Connor, Jason Grimshaw and Rob Donovan. Corrie's Top 5 Villains In 2017, as payback for Aidan's affair with Maria Connor, Eva faked a pregnancy. Despite later forgiving Aidan in time for their planned wedding, he did not reciprocate and they split up. Eva later discovered she was pregnant with Aidan's child for real and gave birth to her daughter, Susie. Recommended reading: 'Underused' Coronation Street star makes huge confession ahead of exit Coronation Street fans 'confused' as star suddenly recast after nearly 10 years Coronation Street legend 'nearly quit' after ITV bosses left him 'gutted' As she didn't want the baby, Eva struck a deal with Toyah Battersby to pass her off as hers and Peter Barlow's child instead. However, Toyah went back on the agreement after Susie was born after seeing how much it was hurting Eva to be separated from her baby. Eva then moved to France to live with Stella.
The Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Popular star to make shock return to soap
Catherine Tyldesley's character Eva Price is set to make a return to the ITV soap Coronation Street later this year. Eva will become the new landlady of the Rovers Return pub, joined by her new partner Ben Driscoll and his mother Maggie. Aaron McCusker and Pauline McLynn will portray Ben and Maggie, respectively, with Ben's two sons and Eva's daughter Suzie also joining the cast. The new landlords will be revealed in October, more than seven years after Eva's last appearance when she moved to France. This casting news follows the recent departure of Sally Ann Matthews, who played Jenny Connor, and other cast members from the long-running British soap.
