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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street star joins rival soap for huge new role – and she'll arrive sooner than you think
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CORONATION Street star has landed a huge role on a rival soap seven years after quitting the cobbles. Actress Tisha Merry - who played Steph Britton in the ITV soap for five years - is joining Hollyoaks as a new series regular. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Tisha Merry is joining Hollyoaks as a new series regular Credit: Getty 2 Tisha played Steph Britton until 2018 in Coronation Street Credit: Rex Features She will be playing a new character called Gemma who has an intriguing connection to a Hollyoaks legend. She will first make her debut opposite former village bad boy Warren Fox but the details of their connection are yet to be confirmed. Talking about her new Hollyoaks role, Tisha said: 'I'm absolutely over the moon to be joining the cast of Hollyoaks. 'It's a fabulous opportunity and an incredible time to join as they celebrate their 30th birthday week. 'Gemma is flirty, feisty, and the kind of woman you'd want as your best friend… but never your enemy. 'She's bold, unpredictable, and trust me when I say, she'll be entering with a bang. I can't wait for you all to meet her.' Steph's first appearance will come in a late night episode as Hollyoaks Later makes its long-awaited comeback. The series last aired in 2020 and is a post-watershed version of the Channel 4 soap. It is set to be a darker, sexier, and more violent new episode that will air in the autumn as part of the month long celebrations And The Sun can exclusively reveal there's going to be a host of familiar faces returning for the episode. The episode will see the return of Warren Fox and Theresa McQueen to the show as actors Jamie Lomas and Jorgie Porter reprise their roles.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon shares look inside Jack P Shepherd's stunning wedding celebrations
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CORONATION Street beauty Lucy Fallon gave fans a front-row seat to Jack P Shepherd's wedding bash. Jack and wife Hanni Treweek said I do in their stunning wedding ceremony on Saturday at Manchester Cathedral. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 Lucy Fallon shared glam snaps from her co-star Jack P Sherpherd's wedding Credit: Instagram 8 It was a star-studded affair as she posed with her on-screen mum, Tina O'Brien Credit: Instagram 8 Jack P Shepherd and wife Hanni Treweek said I Do at Manchester Cathedral Credit: Splash Lucy Fallon, who plays Jack's on-screen niece Bethany Platt, attended the wedding in a summery yellow floor-grazing frock. She took to Instagram to share snaps of the special day, writing the caption: "a gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous day celebrating Hanni & Jack." Her followers got a glimpse of the stunning table and ceremony setup and decor inside the grand gothic cathedral, along with the bus that guests travelled on. Despite a cloudy day, the pair pulled out all the stops. A total of 150 white padded seats were laid out on the flagstones while staff worked hard to instal a detailed floral altar. After their nuptials at the cathedral, they headed the short distance to The Lowry hotel in Salford for the wedding breakfast and reception. Lucy also posed for a photo with her on-screen mum, Tina O'Brien, who looked stunning in a plunging blue floral dress. Tina put on a loved-up display with her new man as she left the wedding. She brought her new boyfriend, interior designer Adam Fadlé, to the star-studded bash and the pair couldn't keep their hands off each other. The couple embraced and kissed before the actress looked up lovingly at her boyfriend while holding his arm. Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien finds love again months after marriage ends - & new man has striking similarity to her ex Tina found love again just four months after the end of her marriage to personal trainer Adam Crofts. The pair were understood to have met through friends in Cheshire where they both live. Tina, 41, who has played Sarah Platt on the ITV soap in two stints over 26 years, split with 40-year-old Adam No1 in March. The pair, who were married for six years, share son Beau together. Real-life soap couples Soaps are renowned for their sweet and scandalous romances – but it's not just in scripted storylines where love is blossoming. A number of our favourite small-screen actors have fallen for co-stars and soapland rivals when the cameras have stopped rolling. Max Parker and Kris Mochrie Despite playing brothers Luke and Lee Posner on Emmerdale, the pair never actually shared any scenes together. But the pair still fell in love after meeting on set. Max and Kris got together in 2020, moving in together later than same year and got engaged in 2022. In a sweet Instagram post, the couple confirmed they're planning a 2025 wedding. Beth Cordingly and Ian Kelsey Beth, who plays Ruby Fox-Miligan, announced her love for her co-star Ian Kelsey, who played Dean Glover, shortly after she joined Emmerdale at the beginning of 2024. 'I am very in love with Ian and very happy. I think it really does work him being an actor too. He has been so fantastic," she gushed. Laura Norton and Mark Jordan Kerry Wyatt and Daz Eden actors Laura and Mark met on the set of Emmerdale in 2014. The couple, who got engaged in 2018, told Loose Women they spent a long time deciding whether they should "just stay as friends." Although it seems they were meant to be and the pair now share two children together. Zoe Henry and Jeff Hordley Emmerdale favourites Zoe and Jeff, who play Rhonda Goskirk and Cain Dingle met at drama college in 1994 and have been together ever since. While working together might be too much for some couples, that's definitely not the case for Zoe and Jeff. Zoe previously told The Sun: "Working on the same show as Jeff also helps because if one of us is having a bad day then the other will completely understand." Lesley Dunlop and Chris Chittell Lesley and Chris are another Dales romantic success story. Unlike some of the other soap stars, the pair who play Brenda Walker and Eric Pollard, are together on and off screen, officially tying the knot in 2016. They also adore working together, but have clear home-work boundaries. "We make a point of not talking about Emmerdale when we're at home, though – that would be just too sad, wouldn't it?" Chris revealed. Sally Carman and Joe Duttine Abi Franklin and Tim Metcalfe actors Sally and Joe got together after meeting on the set of Coronation Street in 2017 and they tied the knot in July 2022. But unlike some of the Emmerdale stars, Sally and Joe prefer that their characters don't interact much. Sally previously admitted it "would be horrendous" to work on a storyline with Joe because "he's too funny." Anthony Cotton and Peter Eccleston Sean Tully may have been unlucky in love on the cobbles, but in real life Antony's met his Prince Charming. The soap star started dating long-term partner Peter in 2005, after they met when he was working as an assistant props buyer on Corrie. Jane Danson and Robert Beck Corrie favourite Jane Danson tied the knot with soap star Robert Beck in 2005. The actress, who plays Leanne Battersby, shares two children, Harry and Sam, with the former Brookside star. During their marriage, Robert has also done a stint in Weatherfield playing criminal Jimmy Dockerson. Caroline Harding and Chris Gascoyne Chris, who played pub landlord Peter Barlow, married soap star Caroline in 2002. Although she is best known as an Emmerdale star, Caroline did visit her husband at work when she did a two-episode stint as doctor on the Manchester soap in 2020. The couple share a daughter called Belle, plus two children, Pip and Freddie from Caroline's previous marriage. Nadine Mulkerrin and Rory Douglas Speed Nadine Mulkerrin, and Rory Doulas Speed are known for their Hollyoaks alter egos Cleo McQueen and Joel Dexter. The loved-up pair got engaged on a December 2018 trip to Amsterdam - just over a year after they announced they were dating. They now share two kids, Reggie and Dougie. Sophie Austin and Shayne Ward Former Hollyoaks star Sophie, whose best known for playing villain Lindsay Butterfield, was introduced to singer and ex-Corrie star Shayne through mutual friends. She gave birth to their daughter Willow in December 2016 and they welcomed a son in 2022. Tina also has a 16-year-old daughter from her relationship with her former Corrie co-star Ryan Thomas. Adam No2, aged 38, studied architecture before opening his interior design business in 2010 and is a millionaire design guru loved by footballers like Paul Pogba. He overhauled the former Manchester United star's lavish Cheshire pad after he signed for the club. Jack's wedding festivities carried on late into the night as he and his Corrie costars celebrated his long-awaited nuptials. Some of the other Coronation Street stars spotted at the big do, included soap legend Helen Worth who played his on-screen mum, Gail Platt, Samia Longchambon (Maria Connor), Ben Price (Nick Tilsley), Colson Smith (Craig Tinker) and Julia Goulding (Shona Platt). Also in attendance were Jack's former Celebrity Big Brother housemate Chris Hughes and his co-star Alan Halsall, who was joined by new girlfriend Ellie Dolan. 8 Lucy gave a sneak peek into Jack's lavish do Credit: Splash 8 The Corrie cast reunited to celebrate Jack's special day Credit: Instagram 8 She shared stunning decor details from the ceremony Credit: Instagram 8 And she snapped the party bus the wedding guests went on Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Inside Coronation Street legend Jack P Shepherd's ‘no expense spared' cathedral wedding this weekend with co-star guests
CORONATION Street star Jack P. Shepherd is set to marry fiancee Hanni Treweek this weekend - and it's expected to be a 'no expense spared' affair. Details have started to emerge about the big day, which is set to take place at Manchester cathedral this Saturday. 5 Jack plays David Platt on Coronation Street Credit: ITV 5 Jack met Hanni when she worked behind the scenes on the soap Credit: 5 Jack proposed on a romantic safari break last year Credit: hannitreweek/Instagram Jack, who plays David Platt in the ITV soap, met Hanni when she worked behind the scenes on the show. He proposed on a romantic safari break last year. According to a source, many of Jack's Corrie co-stars will be in attendance on the big day. The source exclusively told The Sun: "Jack and Hanni are having their big white wedding at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday. They have gone all out to make sure it's their dream day and there has been no expensed spared. Read more on Corrie "It's a very grand setting getting wed at the cathedral, and it will be packed with guests, including many of Jack's Corrie co-stars. "They have hired top Manchester security service Capricorn to make sure everything goes smoothly on the day and after the ceremony, everyone will head to the five-star Lowry hotel for a lavish after party. " Jack, who won Celebrity Big Brother in April this year, revealed he had taken part in the reality show in order to pay for the nuptials - and hadn't expected to win. Most read in News TV Earlier this year, Hanni, an influencer, shared a snapshot of what the couple will be sharing with their nearest and dearest on their wedding. She wrote: 'Seven incredible years of memories with you. 'Here's to four weeks of feeling excited, nervous, overwhelmed, emotional, in love and everything else that comes with being a bride. 'I can't wait to marry you.' Jack commented: 'It's going to be epic.' Giving Coronation Street Spoilers: News & Cast Updates The beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades. The show follows the lives of the residents as they navigate love, loss, family drama, and community struggles. Here's the latest on: Coronation Street spoilers Up-to-date news on our Where is The history of Coronation Street's iconic pub She also shared a sneak peek at the save the date card for the wedding, designed by famed artist Dave Draws. Hanni also revealed she has a surprise for husband-to-be Jack, having visited York multiple times. She said: 'The amount of times I've visited York since being engaged, I cannot wait to tell Jack why…' 5 Many of Jack's Corrie co-stars will be in attendance on the big day Credit: ITV 5 Jack won Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year Credit: instagram
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street character quits the cobbles in devastating exit and final scenes have already aired
CORONATION Street's Lou Michaelis has quit the cobbles - insisting on severing all contact with her children. The hairdresser - who is played by actress Farrel Hegarty in the ITV soap - has plead guilty to attacking Gary Windass and now faces a spell in prison. 2 2 But this week she decided that she needed to cease contact with her kids until she was free again. Summoning foster carer Sally Metcalfe to prison, Lou told her: "I don't want you bringing the kids to see me anymore. 'Not regularly. I just don't want them to get used to seeing me here. And this place getting mixed up in their memory of me." Sally tried to tell Lou that things would get better but Lou wouldn't hear it. She added: 'I just think it's best to say goodbye for now. For all our sakes." Lou then called her son and daughters over to spend their final minutes together until she said goodbye for a few years at least. "I'll look after them, I promise," Brody said as the family hugged goodbye. Actress Farrel Hegarty only joined the soap six months ago alongside Joe Layton as Lou's husband Mick. The nightmare neighbours were immediately controversial with a swift viewer backlash, but now fans have spoken out about missing Lou. One wrote: 'I can't believe #Corrie is losing the brilliant Lou but the abysmal Theo is sticking around 😢😢😢😢' Coronation Street exit as star's final scenes air just six months after joining soap A second said: 'If #Corrie have any sense whatsoever left they'll bring Lou back in a year or so, she screams classic Corrie icon in the making & I cannot praise Farrel Hegarty high enough, she is completely brilliant!' Another added: 'LOU DESERVED BETTER 😭She reminded me of a Shona and Kylie Platt. Bad past but had a heart of gold deep down and only ever wanted to do the right thing by her children. Made her mistakes no doubt but everything out pure fear.'
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street character quits the cobbles in devastating exit and final scenes have already aired
CORONATION Street's Lou Michaelis has quit the cobbles - insisting on severing all contact with her children. The hairdresser - who is played by actress Farrel Hegarty in the ITV soap - has plead guilty to attacking Gary Windass and now faces a spell in prison. Advertisement 2 Sally visited Lou in prison but got a shock when Lou said it would be the last time they saw each other Credit: ITV 2 Lou said goodbye to her children as Sally promised to look after them Credit: ITV But this week she decided that she needed to cease contact with her kids until she was free again. Summoning foster carer Sally Metcalfe to prison, Lou told her: "I don't want you bringing the kids to see me anymore. 'Not regularly. I just don't want them to get used to seeing me here. And this place getting mixed up in their memory of me." Sally tried to tell Lou that things would get better but Lou wouldn't hear it. Advertisement Read more on Coronation Street She added: 'I just think it's best to say goodbye for now. For all our sakes." Lou then called her son and daughters over to spend their final minutes together until she said goodbye for a few years at least. "I'll look after them, I promise," Brody said as the family hugged goodbye. Actress Farrel Hegarty only joined the soap six months ago alongside Joe Layton as Lou's husband Mick. Advertisement Most read in Soaps Spoiler Spoiler The nightmare neighbours were immediately controversial with a swift viewer backlash, but now fans have spoken out about missing Lou. One wrote: 'I can't believe #Corrie is losing the brilliant Lou but the abysmal Theo is sticking around 😢😢😢😢' Coronation Street exit as star's final scenes air just six months after joining soap A second said: 'If #Corrie have any sense whatsoever left they'll bring Lou back in a year or so, she screams classic Corrie icon in the making & I cannot praise Farrel Hegarty high enough, she is completely brilliant!' Another added: 'LOU DESERVED BETTER 😭She reminded me of a Shona and Kylie Platt. Bad past but had a heart of gold deep down and only ever wanted to do the right thing by her children. Made her mistakes no doubt but everything out pure fear.' Advertisement
