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Daily Mail
13 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Sue Cleaver and Coleen Nolan lock horns as weight loss debate turns personal - swiping 'did I look like a dog before?!' live on Loose Women
Sue Cleaver and Coleen Nolan locked horns as the Loose Women panel discussed weight loss during Monday's episode of the ITV show. The latest instalment of the lunch time programme saw Coleen, 60, Sue, 61, Jane Moore, 63, and Gloria Huniford, 85, return to the studio. The panel discussed a number of topics this afternoon (2 June 2025), including if someone should admit to taking a weight loss injection. Anchor Coleen explained that chef Rosemary Shrager recently shredded three stone after exercising more, eating healthy and with help from Ozempic. When Coleen asked Sue if you should be honest if you have used one, Sue - who showed off her incredible three stone weight loss last year - said: 'I have really strong feelings about this because as a person who has been every size under the sun, after I got on the scales the other day, I am going that way again. 'I've always had a real issue about the whole society's complete obsession about what every body looks like. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Sue Cleaver (pictured) and Coleen Nolan locked horns as a weight loss debate turned personal on the ITV show on Monday The latest instalment of the lunch time programme saw Coleen, 60 (pictured), Sue, 61, Jane Moore , 63, and Gloria Huniford, 85, return to the studio. 'Especially women to other women. 'I don't know if you've ever experienced this, having been different shapes and different sizes, I hate it when I've gone into a room and someone has gone "Oh my God! You look amazing, you've lost so much weight!" 'What? I looked like a dog before?' But Coleen chimed in: 'I'm for that! I'm for that! Because probably, I did! 'If I'd gone to the trouble of losing three stone I want somebody to notice.' Sue, who left her role as Eileen Grimshaw on Coronation Street last week, hit back: 'I'm sorry but that is exactly the problem. 'The problem is, rather than headlines "Who has done this, who has done that", it's no one's business. 'Everyone is critiqued towards the culture that makes people think and feel unworthy in the first place that they have to do this sort of stuff.' Sue chimed in later on in the discussion: 'I think there is a real judgement about it, it's ok for everyone to be conflicted about should you take it, shouldn't you take it' Coleen replied: 'I think it's a personal thing?' Jane explained: 'I love the fact she's [Rosie] being honest about taking Ozempic. 'But what she's also doing, cycling, eating healthily, if you combine those things together, you're going to cost the NHS a lot less money.' Sue chimed in later on in the discussion: 'I think there is a real judgement about it, it's okay for everyone to be conflicted about should you take it, shouldn't you take it. 'It's not okay to shame people for doing something they need to do in a fatphobic society.' Coleen added that she doesn't think anyone is being shamed, to which Sue explained that one of her friends has been and he wished that he never told anyone he had taken them. Jane said: 'He needs to get new friends.' Coleen explained: 'If I was using it, I would tell people. Just for people who are struggling. I met people in the past who were losing weight and I was on this mad diet and exercise and it was like two pounds a week. 'I was bumping into a friend of mine who was losing a stone a week, who said "No no, I am just eating healthy," and then eight months down the line I found out she'd had gastric surgery - which is fine. 'But I was so frustrated. I thought I'm doing it all wrong. Gloria then said to Sue: 'Sue, you said, you hate people mentioning it, I have read articles about you in magazines when you lost the weight and you were looking amazing in the pictures, quoted you were saying how much better you were feeling... 'Why be ashamed of it?' Sue told her co-star: 'I'm not ashamed of that. 'What I don't like is this constant obsession is what size people are. There is an obsession. 'I know having been at the other end, how painful it can be and what it feels like. I don't like that.'
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Corrie star issues 'emotional' update after soap undergoes major change
Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has spoken out on the departures of her fellow cast members Sue Cleaver and Helen Worth, admitting it's the 'end of an era' Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has confessed that the soap's recent significant change marks "the end of an era". With nearly 65 years of captivating audiences, Coronation Street has solidified its place as a British television institution, having drawn in over 20 million viewers per episode during its peak. Two of the show's longest-serving and most beloved stars, Helen Worth and Sue Cleaver, have been instrumental in its enduring success, boasting an impressive combined 75 years on the iconic cobbles. In a poignant turn of events, both soap legends have decided to bid farewell to Coronation Street within months of each other. Helen, 74, was the first to announce her departure last June, expressing her gratitude for working alongside "fantastic actors, directors and a brilliant crew". She reflected: "The past 50 years have flown by and I don't think the fact that I am leaving has quite sunk in yet." Following Helen's emotional Christmas Day exit, Sue Cleaver joined her in leaving the show to explore new projects. A fan favourite since her debut, Sue's departure has been deeply felt, reports Belfast Live. In an interview with Prima magazine, their former co-star Samia Longchambon shared her thoughts on the recent goodbyes: "Saying goodbye to Helen Worth (Gail Platt) after her 50 years was really emotional. But I completely agree with her that she deserves a rest now." Meanwhile, she noted that the exit of Sue marked a poignant moment as they had both started on the show in the same month. She expressed: "It was weird saying bye to Sue (Cleaver, who played Eileen Grimshaw), too, because we actually joined the same month and her dressing room was next door to mine, and then Mikey North moved into it." Acknowledging the departure of two key players, she conceded that it represented a significant turning point for the soap: "So it did actually make me think, 'God, that's the end of an era'." The much-anticipated final appearances of Eileen on the beloved programme will broadcast next week, culminating after distressing events including the loss of her sister, Julie Carp (portrayed by Katy Cavanagh). Eileen decides to start anew, accepting Jason's invitation to settle in Thailand with him and invest in his business endeavor. Catch the latest drama in Coronation Street as it continues on ITV tomorrow night (May 30) at 8pm.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street budget cuts ‘so obvious' say fans as they spot huge change to Audrey's salon – did you see it?
FANS of Coronation Street have said that the budget cuts have become 'so obvious' to see on-screen. Longtime viewers of the ITV soap have spotted a huge change to the set of Audrey's salon. Advertisement 6 Viewers have noticed a major change to Audrey's Salon Credit: ITV 6 This comes as long-running stars like Sue Cleaver have departed the long-running soap Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Viewers are starting to see the results of the cash crisis as characters such as Craig Tinker are being killed off Credit: ITV However, her on-screen family still remains in She hires two members of staff, her grandson David (Jack P. Shepherd) and Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) to run the shop. However, one keen viewer took to social media fan forum site Reddit as they noted that the salon nearly always appears to be practically deserted by its once loyal customer base. Advertisement READ MORE ON CORRIE In a thread titled, 'The salon is always empty!' the user wrote: "Why was Audrey hiring in the salon? "There's always no one there. I remember there used to be a good few people sitting in their getting their hair done back in the day. "I'm playing catchup so I'm way behind. Watching April episodes. This just tickled me. lol." Viewers think that this is all due to the budget cuts at ITV as execs can no longer afford to pay as many guest actors and extras. Advertisement Most read in Soaps Another user claimed: "Budget-cuts, most-probably, the way ITV's struggling now. "They probably can't afford guest-characters to fill up the space quite as much as they used to." Audrey Roberts drops huge bombshell after 46 years on Coronation Street While someone else commented: "Oh wow. Things must be bad. It's sad because it just doesn't look realistic. It's always empty." Meanwhile, more viewers noticed that the barber shop on Victoria Street called Trim Up North has also disappeared from screens. Advertisement On the same thread another viewer asked: "What happened to trim up north? That set looked more modern." A second replied: "Yes. That seems to have just disappeared. Unless I missed a storyline about it." 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 As a third stated: "I think it closed permanently in January 2023 Could be wrong but sure I remember something along those lInes." Bosses previously decided to slash the number of established characters in Advertisement Every time actors appear on-screen, they are due a per-episode fee, which can mount up for actors on lucrative deals. The cash crisis at ITV also prompted an exodus of huge cast members from the hit soap. Longtime stars such as Sue Cleaver, This comes as ITV has slashed both Corrie and Emmerdale Advertisement 6 Despite Gail leaving the street, the rest of the Platt family still live in Weatherfield Credit: ITV 6 Viewers have noticed that the salon is mostly lacking customers Credit: ITV 6 Sue Cleaver will leave her role of Eileen Grimshaw after two decades on-screen Credit: Rex
The Irish Sun
6 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
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
TWO Coronation Street stars to exit soap next week – and huge clue a THIRD could follow them
TWO Coronation Street stars are set to exit the long-running soap next week. It was previously revealed that a famous actor will make a highly-anticipated return to the cobbles as part of the departure storyline. 6 6 6 In January this year, it was announced that former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver, 61, will leave Coronation Street. After 25 years, she will depart the serial drama and leave her role as Eileen Grimshaw behind. As part of her exit storyline, Ryan Thomas, 40, will reprise his rol e as her on-screen son Jason Grimshaw. He will cause trouble on the street as he flirts with Danielle Silverton (Natalie Anderson). She is the estranged wife of Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) who of course had an illicit affair with his brother Todd (Gareth Pierce). However, spoilers also hint that Eileen's partner George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) could also be departing the show. On the ITV serial drama, Eileen will contemplate her entire future as she is even left questioning her relationship. He is set to get down on one knee and pop the question to her, but in awkward scenes Elineen does not seem as keen as he thought. Meanwhile, Jason has set up a business in Thailand and he wants his mother to join him and move abroad. Eileen will be extremely tempted by her son's offer as he asks her to be his new partner in the business. Relive some of Ryan Thomas' classic moments as Jason Grimshaw - a role he has played in Coronation Street since 2000 When he mentions George, Eileen thinks that he would not want to go across the world with her. But, George is keen to prove Eileen wrong when word gets back to him, and he will make a huge gesture. He will book a holiday as a test run as he offers to leave Weatherfield with her and her son. However, will Eileen stay with George as she prepares to leave the street she has called home for 25 years? Coronation Street's 2024 shock exits Corrie has said goodbye to several cast members this year. Let's break down who's left the famous soap: Eliza Woodrow (Savannah Kunyo) has said farewell to Corrie to start a new life in Germany. The youngster moved to live with her dad Dom Everett, who went back on the £10,000 bribe Eliza's grandfather Stu had offered to keep him out of her life. Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) will bow out of the soap this summer when he loses his fight with motor neurone disease (MND) in tragic scenes. After being diagnosed last year, the fan favourite was devastated to learn he only had months left to live. Viewers know he is planning to take his own life to end his suffering. Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) departed the cobbles after being offered the opportunity of a lifetime to study in America. Though she struggled to decide with her stepdad Paul's impending death from MND, she was convinced she had to live her life to the full. Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) has struggled with the sudden departure of his father Peter from the cobbles. The Weatherfield legend left his family and loved ones behind on Boxing Day, 2023, when his wife Carla Connor encouraged him to travel around the world with a friend. Simon's been on a downward spiral ever since and his exit could end in tragedy. Alya Nazir is set to leave the cobbles as actress Sair Khan prepares to go on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her first child. It looks likely she'll be heading to Dublin after securing a lucrative new job, leaving her colleague and fling Adam Barlow behind. Show stalwart Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, is taking a break to star in the Sister Act The Musical UK tour. She will be back filming in May once her dates on the tour come to an end. Her character left the Street after her son Jason broke his back after falling off a moped in Asia. Will there be a sad split or will George be leaving the show with Eileen? Meanwhile, Sue admitted that she feels that the storyline is the perfect send off for her iconic character. Speaking about her forthcoming departure, she explained: "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." It was just so nice to have him [Ryan Thomas] back and filming those final scenes with him. Sue Cleaver She added to The Mirror: "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. "I felt very grateful to have such a wonderful ending written. It seemed very, very apt." The actress also admitted that she wanted Ryan Thomas to come back for her exit. Sue told the outlet: "When I decided to leave, like over a year ago, I rang Ryan, and I said, 'Ryan, I'm going to tell them that I'm going, and if they ask me about exits, I'd really like to say that you'd come back and take me out, but I don't know whether they'd go for it or not'. "And he just went, 'Oh my gosh, of course, I would', which was so lovely for me. She added: "It was just so nice to have him back and filming those final scenes with him. It just felt like I'd come full circle really." 6 6 6
