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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street star signs new contract – in bid to star in Emmerdale crossover episode in 2026
NEW DEAL Coronation Street star signs new contract – in bid to star in Emmerdale crossover episode in 2026 CORONATION Street star Claire Sweeney has signed a new contract to take her into next year. The actress - who plays scheming Cassie Plummer in the ITV soap - put pen to paper recently to confirm her future on the cobbles. Advertisement 2 Claire Sweeney is sticking around as Cassie Plummer Credit: ITV 2 There's going to be a big ITV soaps crossover next year Credit: ITV A source said: 'Claire loves being on Corrie - it's a dream job, so she was delighted to sign a new deal. 'With the big Emmerdale crossover coming in 2026, there's also a hope that she'll be in that too. 'It's a great opportunity to be part of soap history so who wouldn't want to be involved?' Claire arrived on the cobbles in 2023 as the long-lost and thought dead daughter of Evelyn Plummer - and the birth mother of Tyrone Dobbs. Advertisement In her two years Cassie has battled drug addiction, tried to destroy Kevin and Abi Webster, bedded Steve McDonald and poisoned and robbed Ken Barlow. Claire addressed her Corrie future while speaking to The Sun Online and other members of the press at the TV Choice Awards earlier this year. She said: "I'm doing good and I'm happy and I'm working. "I'm in Coronation Street for this year and I'm very happy." Advertisement Before stepping onto the Cobbles, she played Lindsey Corkhill on Channel 4 soap Brookside for 12 years. The Liverpool-set soap opera launched in 1982 and concluded in 2003. Coronation Street's Ken Barlow in serious danger as Cassie Plummer's sick scheme takes a dark twist Asked if she would be up for rejoining Brookside should it return, Claire revealed her loyalty lies with Coronation Street. The actress reiterated: "I'm in Corrie and I'm very happy at Corrie."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street star signs new contract – in bid to star in Emmerdale crossover episode in 2026
CORONATION Street star Claire Sweeney has signed a new contract to take her into next year. The actress - who plays scheming Cassie Plummer in the ITV soap - put pen to paper recently to confirm her future on the cobbles. Advertisement 2 Claire Sweeney is sticking around as Cassie Plummer Credit: ITV 2 There's going to be a big ITV soaps crossover next year Credit: ITV A source said: 'Claire loves being on Corrie - it's a dream job, so she was delighted to sign a new deal. 'With the big Emmerdale crossover coming in 2026, there's also a hope that she'll be in that too. 'It's a great opportunity to be part of soap history so who wouldn't want to be involved?' Claire arrived on the cobbles in 2023 as the long-lost and thought dead daughter of Evelyn Plummer - and the birth mother of Tyrone Dobbs. Advertisement Read more on Coronation Street In her two years Cassie has battled drug addiction, tried to destroy Kevin and Abi Webster, bedded Steve McDonald and poisoned and robbed Ken Barlow. Claire addressed her Corrie future while speaking to The Sun Online and other members of the press at the TV Choice Awards earlier this year. She said: "I'm doing good and I'm happy and I'm working. "I'm in Coronation Street for this year and I'm very happy." Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive Exclusive Before stepping onto the Cobbles, she played Lindsey Corkhill on Channel 4 soap Brookside for 12 years. The Liverpool-set soap opera launched in 1982 and concluded in 2003. Coronation Street's Ken Barlow in serious danger as Cassie Plummer's sick scheme takes a dark twist Asked if she would be up for rejoining Brookside should it return, Claire revealed her loyalty lies with Coronation Street. The actress reiterated: "I'm in Corrie and I'm very happy at Corrie." Advertisement
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street fans demand to know where ‘missing' sets have gone as one not seen in 11 years – amid ITV budget cuts
Keep scrolling to find out which "missing" sets have been noticed by fans big question Coronation Street fans demand to know where 'missing' sets have gone as one not seen in 11 years – amid ITV budget cuts Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CORONATION Street fans have demanded to know the whereabouts of 'missing' sets - including one not seen in 11 years. The ITV soap's Weatherfield setting features a variety of different locations. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Corrie fans say they haven't seen The Kabin's interior for a while Credit: ITV 4 Brian Packham's flat hasn't been seen in over a decade Credit: ITV 4 Fans said the flat above Prima Doner had been off-screen for years Credit: ITV Among the most iconic spots are The Rovers Return and Underworld factory. Writing online, however, fans questioned where certain "missing" sets had gone. One penned: "According to the Corrie wiki, the inside of the kebab shop flat (18a Victoria Street) was last seen in 2019!" Another commented: "That's insane. Has The Kabin featured yet this year?" A third person said in response: "No. Hasn't featured since February of 2024." The Kabin is perhaps most associated with Rita Tanner, its long-standing proprietor. However, former teacher Brian Packham has owned the newsagents since 2019. Eagle-eyed viewers pointed out Brian's own flat hasn't been featured for over a decade. A fan wrote: "Brian's flat (12 Coronation Street) hasn't featured since 2014." While another shared: "Its definitely lazy to have the kabin interior off screen for so long as well as regular residents flats." Coronation Street in major leak as fans on set tour sneak into newly re-designed Platt house after epic blaze Earlier this year, ITV announced from January 2026, Corrie and Emmerdale will be reduced to five 30-minute episodes per week, rather than six, resulting in a one-hour reduction in soap content on the channel. Bosses attempted to spin the new streamlined output by branding the new soap schedule as ITV's new 'Power Hour', with Emmerdale airing at 8pm followed by Coronation Street at 8:30pm, Monday to Friday. A TV insider previously told The Sun: 'After the Daytime announcement, the big feeling within the soap departments at ITV is the cost-cutting focus will shift to them. 'There's been some seismic changes already over the past year in regards to penny pinching and many believe that's just the start. 'Given the big audience figures and institutional history within ITV, soaps used to have an untouchable feel about them. 'But that's changed significantly and they now feel more vulnerable than ever.' A string of Corrie stars — Helen Worth, Charlotte Jordan, Sue Cleaver, Shelley King, Sue Devaney, Colson Smith, Daniel Brocklebank and Luca Toolan — have announced they are leaving or have been written out since November 2024. Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street fans demand to know where ‘missing' sets have gone as one not seen in 11 years – amid ITV budget cuts
CORONATION Street fans have demanded to know the whereabouts of 'missing' sets - including one not seen in 11 years. The ITV soap's features a variety of different locations. Advertisement 4 Corrie fans say they haven't seen The Kabin's interior for a while Credit: ITV 4 Brian Packham's flat hasn't been seen in over a decade Credit: ITV 4 Fans said the flat above Prima Doner had been off-screen for years Credit: ITV Among the most iconic spots are The Rovers Return and Underworld factory. Writing One penned: "According to the Corrie wiki, the inside of the kebab shop flat (18a Victoria Street) was last seen in 2019!" Another commented: "That's insane. Has The Kabin featured yet this year?" Advertisement Read more on Corrie A third person said in response: "No. Hasn't featured since February of 2024." The Kabin is perhaps However, former teacher Brian Packham has Eagle-eyed viewers pointed out Brian's own flat hasn't been featured for over a decade. Advertisement Most read in Soaps A fan wrote: "Brian's flat (12 Coronation Street) hasn't featured since 2014." While another shared: "Its definitely lazy to have the kabin interior off screen for so long as well as regular residents flats." Coronation Street in major leak as fans on set tour sneak into newly re-designed Platt house after epic blaze Earlier this year, ITV announced from January 2026, Corrie and Emmerdale Bosses attempted to spin the new streamlined output by branding the new soap schedule as ITV's new 'Power Hour', with Emmerdale airing at 8pm followed by Coronation Street at 8:30pm, Monday to Friday. Advertisement A TV insider previously told The Sun: 'After ITV is the cost-cutting focus will shift to them. 'There's been some seismic changes already over the past year in regards to penny pinching and many believe that's just the start. Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025 ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap. This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama. Colson Smith - Craig Tinker The character of Craig Tinker Sue Cleaver - Eileen Grimshaw After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver Luca Toolan - Mason Radcliffe Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after Sue Devaney - Debbie Webster In November 2024, we revealed that Charlotte Jordan - Daisy Midgeley The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We Shelley King - Yasmeen Metcalfe The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and 'Given the big audience figures and institutional history within ITV, soaps used to have an untouchable feel about them. 'But that's changed significantly and they now feel more vulnerable than ever.' Advertisement A string of Corrie stars — Helen Worth, Charlotte Jordan, Sue Cleaver , Shelley King, Sue Devaney, , since November 2024. Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4 Coronation Street features a variety of homes and businesses Credit: PA
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street reveals Jason Grimshaw's new love interest – and it's a familiar face
It will be particularly awkward for his brother Todd CORONATION Street has revealed Jason Grimshaw's new love interest - and it's a familiar face. Ryan Thomas, 40, will soon make his highly-anticipated return to the cobbles after nearly a decade away. Advertisement 7 Things will get flirty between Danielle Silverton (Natalie Anderson) and Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) Credit: ITV 7 But will things take an awkward turn when she finds out he is the brother of Todd (Gareth Pierce) Credit: ITV 7 His sibling has embarked on an illicit affair with her husband Theo (James Cartwright) Credit: ITV He first appeared on the ITV soap back in 2000 before he made his first departure in 2016. As he makes his Coronation Street comeback this week after nine years, it seems that the character will waste no time getting reacquainted with those on the street. The former Celebrity Big Brother winner previously hinted that there may be a potential romance on the cards. He previously teased that he would be rumbled by other Weatherfield residents after he takes a mystery woman home. Advertisement According to spoilers, it's been revealed that Jason's love interest will be none other than Danielle Silverton (Natalie Anderson). She is of course the wife of Theo Silverton (James Cartwright), who had an illicit affair with Jason's brother Todd (Gareth Pierce) before it all came out. After Sarah (Tina O'Brien) was caught lying for Todd, Danielle soon caught her husband kissing Todd. Although he vowed to stick with his wife, their marriage has been struggling to survive and Theo's daughter soon turned up on the street to confront him. Advertisement Danielle will start to get to know Jason and things will get flirty between the duo. Even though she enjoys his company, how will she react when she finds out that he is in fact Todd's brother? Relive some of Ryan Thomas' classic moments as Jason Grimshaw - a role he has played in Coronation Street since 2000 Will she tell her new love interest about his brother and her husband? Jason won't be sticking around to find out the result as Ryan only reprised his iconic role for a short stint. Advertisement His final scenes will air as part of his on-screen mother Eileen Grimshaw's (Sue Cleaver) exit storyline. After two decades in her iconic role, the actress will depart the soap next Friday (June 6). 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 soap spoiler live blog New, leaving and returning cast members Where is Coronation Street filmed and can you visit the set? The history of Coronation Street's iconic pub Rovers Return Inn Jason will be heavily involved in the situation as Eileen will be forced to make a huge choice about her life and future after the death of her sister Julie (Katy Cavanagh). The former I'm A Celebrity campmate recently spoke out about her exit scenes as she gushed over her last scenes. Advertisement She said: "I said very much that I would like her to go off to pastures new, you know, to kind of mirror what I'm doing in a sense. "And I just think it's time for a change. So it was perfect. I'm so happy with the ending, and I was so humbled by it and the way it had been written and what it is. She added: "I felt very grateful to have such a wonderful ending written. It seemed very, very apt." 7 Theo and Danielle's marriage is crumbling after his affair was revealed Credit: ITV Advertisement 7 Although they share chemistry, how will Danielle react when she discovers the family connection? Credit: ITV 7 This all forms part of the exit storyline of Eileen Grimshaw Credit: ITV 7 She will make a life-changing decision after the death of her sister Julie Credit: Rex Coronation Street continues on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
