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The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
Coronation Street star gloats as ITVX goes down and slams soap awards as show fails to win
CORONATION Street star Luca Toolan mocked his soap rivals during the The British Soap Awards 2025. The 21-year-old actor played Mason Radcliffe for two years on the ITV drama and attended soap's big night on Thursday with his fellow Corrie stars. 4 4 Like many people trying to tune in to the big night, Luca noticed the transmission on ITVX was not working and used the opportunity to poke fun at Corrie's competitors. The programme was delayed by seven minutes with just a message from the broadcaster, that read "we're sorry for the disruption," on top of a black screen. Luca took a photo of a screen showing the error message and posted it to his Instagram stories. "Oh no what a shame, now nobody can see me and all of Corrie win all of the awards!" he wrote. But Luca was later forced to eat his words, as Corrie went home empty-handed. He was even spotted by eagle-eyed ITV viewers looking disappointed after Corrie lost an award. Luca looked upset when BBC rival EastEnders scooped the award for Best Single Episode. The actor's chances of picking up an award were dashed when it was announced that EastEnders' special flashback episode about Phil Mitchell's Psychosis had won. Those watching at home claimed Luca looked "furious" with the result. One wrote: "The Mason actor didn't look too happy there." "Oh no! Luca Toolan looked gutted," a second said. Luca's character Mason was tragically killed off during the nominated episode. Shocking scenes saw Mason attacked by his brothers and flee - but the thugs chased him down. And when Dylan tried to intervene - bringing Mason's knife - it was taken from him and used to stab Mason. He stumbled into the playground and hallucinated a future where he reunited with Betsy and planned for his new life in Germany. Rushed to hospital with a weeping Betsy and Abi with him, the doctors battled to save his life. But sadly there was nothing they could do and Mason died in the hospital leaving Betsy devastated. BBC rival EastEnders swept the board after collecting a total of eight gongs in its 40th anniversary year - more than double its nearest rival, Channel 4's Hollyoaks who got three awards. 4 4
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street fans shocked as they spot star's ‘fuming' face as he loses out to rival at British Soap Awards
CORONATION Street fans were shocked as they spotted one star's reaction to losing at The British Soap Awards 2025. ITV Viewers were quick to comment on actor Luca Toolan's disappointed expression after rival EastEnders scooped the award for Best Single Episode. 4 4 The soap star played Mason Radcliffe on the soap before his character was tragically killed off. The actor's chances of picking up an award tonight was dashed when it was announced that EastEnders' special flashback episode about Phil Mitchell's Psychosis had won. Those watching at home claimed Luca looked "furious" with the result. One wrote: "The Mason actor didn't look too happy there." "Oh no! Luca Toolan looked gutted," a second said. While some fans said Luca was "robbed". This person said: "Sorry but that award should have gone to Luca for the knife crime story for Mason." A second posted: "Corrie robbed, should've won for that Mason storyline." Another fumed: "Excuse my language but how the F*** did Mason's death not win anything? Diabolical results." Shocking scenes saw Mason attacked by his brothers and flee - but the thugs chased him down. And when Dylan tried to intervene - bringing Mason's knife - it was taken from him and used to stab Mason. He stumbled into the playground and hallucinated a future where he reunited with Betsy and planned for his new life in Germany. But as the truth was revealed about Dylan's involvement, the reality was shown as Abi Webster found Mason bleeding out. She screamed for an ambulance and tried to apply pressure to his wounds, desperate to save him. Mason told her: 'I'm going to die, aren't I? I'm going to die.' Abi said: 'You're not going to die. Mason, listen to me, an ambulance is on the way and you're not going to die.' However the ambulance was distracted by a hoax call and delayed in getting to Mason so he was in a bad way by the time it arrived. Rushed to hospital with a weeping Betsy and Abi with him, the doctors battled to save his life. But sadly there was nothing they could do and Mason died in the hospital leaving Betsy devastated. BBC rival EastEnders swept the board after collecting a total of eight gongs in its 40th anniversary year - more than double its nearest rival, Channel 4's Hollyoaks who got three awards. EastEnders was awarded Best Soap after its huge live episode and anniversary week which saw Anita Dobson return as Angie Watts and Martin Fowler killed off in the arms of his love, Stacey. It was certainly not the only award that they picked up with actress Lacey Turner receiving the trophy for Best Leading Performer ahead of her impending exit from the show. The 40th anniversary also managed to clutch the Scene of the Year thanks to Angie's shock return. Steve McFadden a won a trophy for Best Dramatic Performance as Phil Mitchell but did not attend the ceremony with Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker also receiving prizes as Patrick and Yolande - beating Corrie fan favourites Lisa Swain and Carla Connor, affectionately known as Swarla, to the Best On-Screen Partnership award. The Walford based soap also collected the Comedy Performance gongs and Villain of the Year. In a major blow to Coronation Street, only David Neilson picked up the Outstanding Achievement Award as Roy Cropper which was presented to him by by his on-screen wife Julie Hesmondhalgh. 4
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street super villain ‘gives away' shock cobbles return six months after leaving soap
CORONATION Street super villain Harry Lowbridge has hinted he's returning to the soap for a dramatic storyline. Harry, who played evil Logan Radcliffe on the ITV soap opera, was last seen on our screen in February after he attacked David Platt, before he was arrested. 2 The actor has now hinted that his storyline is far from over and is set for a possible return. Harry replied to fans with a series of cryptic comments on his latest Instagram Q&A. One fan asked: "If you were asked to go back to Corrie, would you?" The soap star posted a string of zipper-mouth face emojis, which is often used to represent keeping a secret. Another fan also asked what his favourite scene was to film on the soap. The TV star then dropped another clue about his return as he teased: "Something you haven't seen yet." Corrie fans were convinced the actor is set to make a comeback. This fan speculated: "Probably Harry might come back playing Logan again soon." Coronation Street fans call out TWO 'confusing' blunders as Mason sentenced in tense courtroom scenes The Sun reached out to ITV reps for comment. Logan first appeared on the show last year and was introduced as one of the brothers of another recently axed character, Mason Radcliffe, played by Luca Toolan. His character Logan was arrested weeks after his younger brother Mason Radcliffe's heartbreaking death. But in February, Harry confirmed that he would no longer be appearing on the show for the time being amid a difficult period behind-the-scenes at the soap. Harry wrote online alongside a snapshot of him in character as Logan: "That's farewell to Logan… for now." Viewers of the soap were quick to send their congratulations to the budding soap star for his debut performance on the cobbles. Harry's exit from the show comes after he previously opened up on his daily mental health battle that he faces. He revealed online he has had his own private mental health battle whilst recording the show's harrowing knife crime storyline which saw him knife his brother to death. One fan asked Harry if it was "ok to not be ok", on the platform. In response, Harry opened up to confess: "Yes, I struggle on the daily with my mental health." He then issued an urgent plea to his followers to be open about their own mental health problems as he shared the importance of talking to someone about struggles. Harry said: "Reach out to someone, whether it be family, friends or professionals. "There's always someone who will listen." 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.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Coronation Street star Mason swaps cobbles for 'normal job' after dramatic axe
Coronation Street's Luca Toola, who played troubled Mason Radcliffe, has announced he is swapping the drama of a cobbles for a new job off-screen after his character was dramatically killed off just weeks ago. Mason's journey on the soap came to a tragic end when ITV writers decided to axe the character. The 21-year-old met his demise after a fatal stabbing in a jaw-dropping episode, leaving no doors open for a return. After a year and a half on Coronation Street, Luca shared to his social media followers that he's taken up teaching. Eager to share his craft, Luca will be engaging with upcoming talents through acting classes. READ MORE: ITV Good Morning Britain and This Morning star axed from role - 'it's been an honour' READ MORE: EastEnders fans only just realising Jacqueline Jossa is related to soap co-star in real life In an engaging clip, Luca announced: "I am keeping myself busy as best as possible and I am running some acting classes." Grateful for this new opportunity, he added: "I am teaching at Bee Rogue Talent so thank you to those guys." Luca outlined what aspiring actors can expect: "It is going to be great and we are going to do a lot of script analysis, improvisation, character development and learning and teaching the craft of acting." His enthusiasm was palpable as he continued: "I am super excited." Fans rushed to the comment section to praise the star, with one writing: "@lucatoolan congratulations hunnie you gonna smash this out the park." An announcement by Bee Rogue talent stated: "Excited to announce we will be having Luca Toolan down to teach at our brand new classes. We can't wait to start this next exciting venture." However, it seems this teaching stint might not be Luca's final act, as he hints at more screen time to come. With broadcasting in his blood—his father being radio icon Mike Toolan—Luca has teased his involvement in a forthcoming comedy series. A new show titled 'Grass Roots' is about to bring a father-son duo to the stage in Preston, with 'Loose Women' star Sheree Murphy set to lead the cast as she returns to the limelight after a seven-year hiatus. Joining her in this pilot are familiar faces including Kim Tiddy of 'The Bill' and 'Hollyoaks' fame, and Zak Douglas, known for 'G'Wed' and Good Ship Murder. Over in Weatherfield, Mason Radcliffe, played by Luca Toolan, met a tragic end on 'Coronation Street' when his brothers, Matty and Logan, viciously stabbed him with Dylan Wilson's knife in the play park. Luca took to Instagram to voice his gratitude and bid adieu, sharing: "Thank you. What an honour and privilege it's been to be a part of this show, and to be trusted with this story. Truly. I've met some of the most incredible friends I'll cherish for life that have been beyond supportive and loving. "I'm at a loss for words to quantify what they mean and what this experience has meant to me. Through the highs and the lows Liam, Charlie and Karen been there since day one. "I owe them all so much. To the incredible army that makes this show and to the all the supporters of it thank you for making a lads dream come true. Thanks God always You've supported me through all. @charliespromisecharity."
