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The Sun
23-05-2025
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- The Sun
Coronation Street sign up rival soap star for ‘dangerous' new plot – amid cast exodus and ITV cuts
CORONATION Street has signed up a rival soap star as part of a dangerous new plot involving Ronnie Bailey. The actress, who is also a West End favourite, is expected to crash into Weatherfield later this year. 4 Sara Poyzer has been a staple in BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers in the role of Leonie Schnell but she will soon be taking on a brand new character in Coronation Street. Insiders have told The Sun that she'll play Fiona Morley who arrives on the street to catch up with her ex boyfriend and Street regular Ronnie Bailey, played by Vinta Morgan. Her arrival on the cobbles comes in the wake of Ronnie's love split with fiancée Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney). Fiona will make her mark as soon as she steps foot on Coronation Street as she reveals her dodgy dealings to her ex partner Ronnie. Fans will see Fiona offer her ex a dodgy business proposition to off some stolen cars for large amounts of cash. Ronnie agrees to the deal at first but soon gets cold feet when he can't go through with selling one of the dodgy cars to a grieving man. Later, troublesome newcomer Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) seeks out Fiona and tells her that he wants in on her corrupt car business and that he will start selling the motors through his brother Kevin's (Michael Le Velle) garage. But will it be a secret success or be yet another thing that implodes on the Webster family? As well as being known for her time in The Archers, actress Sara has been on the West End stage for ten years in Mamma Mia. She has toured the world in the role of Donna Sheridan as part of the musical alongside her radio role and other acting jobs. Devastating moment Coronation Street icon Debbie Webster discovers she has dementia Sara was at the centre of an AI scandal last year when she was ditched from a voiceover role with the BBC in favour of using an AI-generated voice. Sara had been booked to play the voice role of a dying person who can't speak as part of a then-upcoming BBC documentary. However, the BBC later opted to axe Sara and use AI instead. The BBC later clarified that the decision had been made after consulting with the individual who the documentary was about's family and as a result of the highly sensitive nature of the programme. Her signing on Corrie comes amid an ongoing cast exodus at the show. A handful of stars have been axed from the programme including Sue Devaney, Colson Smith, Shelley King, Luca Toolan and Daniel Brocklebank. Other famous faces such as Sue Cleaver, Helen Worth and Charlotte Jordan all opted to walk away amid a cash crisis that has seen the soap's budget and episodes cut alongside the cast walk-outs. 4
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Corrie's Debbie Webster rushed to hospital amid dementia battle – as her secret begins to spill onto the Street
CORONATION Street's Debbie Webster will be rushed to the hospital as her heart-breaking battle with dementia takes a devastating turn. As Debbie Webster's health struggles escalate, her secret is beginning to spill out onto the cobbles - leaving those closest to her facing shocking revelations. 4 4 Next week, at the wedding fayre, Leanne slags off the position of the Speed Daal pitch, and Debbie's not having it. Trying to brush it off, she carries on while Maria heads out to set up. But things take a turn when Lou swipes a bottle of prosecco, promising to help Maria once she's done with Tracy's hair. When Lou fails to show, Maria's furious. As Leanne keeps moaning about the stand's location, a flustered Debbie, already on edge after losing her clipboard, snaps and tries to move the stand herself - only to cut her hand in the process. Ronnie steps in, insisting on taking her to A&E, but things get worse when a nurse starts asking about her medical history. Panic sets in, and Debbie orders a concerned Ronnie to leave, hiding her true feelings. Later in the week, at the bistro, Abi and Debbie settle in for a quiet lunch with soft drinks. But when Ronnie walks in, Debbie quickly swaps her drink for a large vodka. The mood shifts as Debbie becomes increasingly unsteady, stumbling toward the loo. Realising her friend's in trouble, Abi calls Carl for help. As Carl arrives, a tipsy Debbie opens up to Abi, revealing she's received some devastating news. Can Abi keep Debbie's heart-breaking diaognosis a secret from the rest of the family? Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX. Most devastating soap deaths SOAP viewers are frequently left heartbroken after watching some of their favourite characters bite the dust. Here is a list of the most devastating deaths that have taken place in soapland over the years. EASTENDERS Barry Evans - Evil Janine (Charlie Brooks) lured her trusting fiance to Scotland for a quickie marriage after learning he was dying. Her plan to inherit Barry's fortune was thwarted when Barry told her that the doctors had mixed up his medical files. Furious that she was no longer set for a windfall, she pushed Barry off a cliff after telling him their love was 'fake'. Bradley Branning - Bradley was accused of killing Stacey Slater's rapist Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) after he punched him twice on the night he died. He was spotted in the Square by a police woman who chased him up a fire escape. Bradley lost his balance and tragically plunged to his death. CORONATION STREET Tina McIntyre - Tina was getting it on with Peter Barlow - despite him being married to Carla Connor. When she threatened to reveal the truth, Carla's brother Rob got into a physical altercation with her. Tina lost her footing and fell off a balcony - then warned Rob she was going to tell the cops he pushed her. In a panic, Rob brutally clobbered her over the head with a metal pipe. Molly Dobbs - Molly was one of the victims in Corrie's 2010 tram crash, alongside Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold). Married to Tyrone (Alan Halsall), Molly had been having an affair with Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) in the months before her death. This resulted in the birth of their son, Jack (Kyran Bowes), who was named after Jack Duckworth. As fate would have it, Kevin's wife Sally (Sally Dynevor) was by Molly's side in her final moments. Sally was stunned as Molly confessed Kevin was Jack's father, before dying of her injuries. Vera Duckworth - Having appeared regularly in Corrie since the 1970s, there was no denying Vera Duckworth was an iconic character. Alongside her husband Jack, the pair formed one of the soap's most beloved couples. Viewers were heartbroken when Vera was killed off in 2008, being discovered having passed away peacefully in her chair. Liz Dawn, who played Vera, made a brief return two years later for Bill Tarmey's exit as Jack. Paul Foreman - Fans were heartbroken when Paul Foreman succumbed to his illness after battling motor neurone disease. Introduced in 2018 as David Platt's (Jack P. Shepherd) cellmate, he later embarked on a romance - and marriage - with vicar Billy Mayhew. The MND storyline was announced in 2023 - with the expectation it would result in the character's death. EMMERDALE Sarah Sugden - After the family got into financial problems, Sarah's son Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) decided to make some quick cash from an insurance company by setting fire to the Sugden barn. He didn't realise his mum was inside the building, and she got trapped in the blaze. Nine villagers - The shocking 1993 plane crash episode brought in 18 million viewers for Emmerdale. Mark Hughes was killed by a falling wall, Archie Brooks was burned by jet fuel, Elizabeth Pollard was killed by debris and newcomer Leonard Kempinski died in a car crash caused by the crash. Five other non-recurring characters from the village also died. HOLLYOAKS Carmel McQueen - The talented singer died in shocking scenes when a train crashed into a her family's car. Carmel managed to free her cousin Theresa from the rubble - but got stuck in it herself. Moments later the train exploded and Carmel died in the arms of her family members, promising to be their guardian angel. 4 4
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street couple in shock split after devastating news
A CORONATION Street couple is set for a heart breaking split after devastating news is revealed. The fallout leaves their plans for the future in tatters and their loving bond shattered. 3 3 3 Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) has her life changed forever in upcoming Coronation Street episodes, And she reacts to the news by pushing partner Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) away. Over the past few months, Debbie has been experiencing worrying problems with her health. They have been small moments that she's known aren't quite right, like putting her purse in the fridge and forgetting things. But she never really considered they'd be as a result of something like dementia and put it down to something like the menopause. However, Debbie visited a doctor recently and discovered there's a chance she might have young-onset dementia which left her stunned and frightened. But she put a brave face on and asked Ronnie to marry her - which he happily accepted - he has asked her first. However, in upcoming episodes, she receives confirmation of her shocking diagnosis. Ahead of her appointment, Debbie is forced to swerve a lunch date with Ronnie. And she fails to tell him that she's going to the hospital with Carl (Jonathan Howard). Debbie Webster's to be diagnosed with dementia in harrowing Coronation Street storyline When they arrive, Debbie and Carl listen as the neurologist confirms that Debbie has vascular dementia. But they tell her that as long as she leads a healthy lifestyle, she can carry on as normal for the time being. A shocked Debbie makes it clear to her brother that she wants to keep her diagnosis to herself for now, and isn't ready to tell the family. When she arrives home, Debbie has to put on a façade as Ronnie tells her that he's put in an offer at Number 6. 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 has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news in Autumn 2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig's on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role. Sue Cleaver - Eileen Grimshaw After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. The Sun on Sunday reported in January that she's already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future. Luca Toolan - Mason Radcliffe Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him. Sue Devaney - Debbie Webster In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. The character will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline. Charlotte Jordan - Daisy Midgeley The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she's hungry to see what other opportunities await. Shelley King - Yasmeen Metcalfe The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter. But as the week continues, things look set to end badly for Debbie and Ronnie, As she is seen calling round to the Bailey household with her partner's belongings. Debbie tries to tell a heartbroken Ronnie that he's done nothing wrong and that she's the problem.
