Coronation Street General News Thread

Michelle Keegan has given her thumbs up to Cheryl Cole appearing on Coronation Street as her big sister.
The former X Factor judge has revealed she is a huge fan of the ITV1 soap and of Michelle's character Tina McIntyre, and the actress admitted she would "love" it if bosses invited the singer onto the show.
"Oh my God, I would love that! That would be amazing, yeah!" she told Star.
"I've seen her at dos and stuff, I haven't actually gone over and said hello, though."
Michelle said that Tina's single status doesn't last too long: "Tommy Duckworth (Chris Fountain) and Tina are finally getting together in the new year. Their relationship has been a slow-burner and a will-they-won't-they sort of thing.
"It's something the viewers have been waiting for and they do get together in the new year."
The 24-year-old added that her favourite storyline so far has been the tragic passing of screen dad Joe McIntyre (Reece Dinsdale).
"I know it sounds really grim but probably when her dad Joe died. It was a big storyline for me and I worked with numerous characters, and it was a chance to show every emotion possible. I really enjoyed it," she said.

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FFS thats all we need on Corrie another talentless musician who thinks she can act.

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FFS thats all we need on Corrie another talentless musician who thinks she can act.

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Can Ms Tweedy do a Lancashire accent ????

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Can Ms Tweedy do a Lancashire accent ????

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Yes its almost as good as STTTTTEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHH HHS Mancunian one although their acting abilities are on a par

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Yes its almost as good as STTTTTEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHH HHS Mancunian one although their acting abilities are on a par

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That took some reading. Are you basing her acting ability on X factor?

Yes she is good at readings Simon's Script and can produce tears at the drop of a hat

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Yes she is good at readings Simon's Script and can produce tears at the drop of a hat

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That Nicole is not good at reading his script:D

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That Nicole is not good at reading his script:D

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Maybe she is not such a good actor after all :D

Kevin Kennedy was interviewed on ITV's Breakast show today about bringing Curly Watts back to Coronation Street. Kevin will be starring in the new Corrie musical Street of Dreams as the hapless Curly.

He says he misses playing Curly and misses the people he used to work with at Coronation Street. He talked about shooting a scene as Curly with Racquel when he named the star after her, a wonderful scene that this fan remembers well. Asked if there was a chance he'd be back on the soap, he says: "You never know" and admits it's no secret that he'd love to return. As would we!

Talking about the new musical, Kevin said it'll be a spectacular, amazing stageshow, narrated by Paul O'Grady. It's an all-singing, all-dancing spectacular and advises people to get their tickets asap as they're selling very fast indeed.

Kevin said his children are too young to remember him as Curly on Corrie so they'll be along to see their dad in the new musical show in Manchester.

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Kevin Kennedy was interviewed on ITV's Breakast show today about bringing Curly Watts back to Coronation Street. Kevin will be starring in the new Corrie musical Street of Dreams as the hapless Curly.

He says he misses playing Curly and misses the people he used to work with at Coronation Street. He talked about shooting a scene as Curly with Racquel when he named the star after her, a wonderful scene that this fan remembers well. Asked if there was a chance he'd be back on the soap, he says: "You never know" and admits it's no secret that he'd love to return. As would we!

Talking about the new musical, Kevin said it'll be a spectacular, amazing stageshow, narrated by Paul O'Grady. It's an all-singing, all-dancing spectacular and advises people to get their tickets asap as they're selling very fast indeed.

Kevin said his children are too young to remember him as Curly on Corrie so they'll be along to see their dad in the new musical show in Manchester.

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When it's repaired there will be a vacant flat above the cab office

Coronation Street's Paula Lane has revealed that she is now engaged.

The 25-year-old, who plays the gobby Kylie in the Weatherfield serial, has been dating fellow actor Tom Shaw since she was 17.

She wrote on Twitter: "Yesterday was the most amazing day! I went to York a girlfriend and came back a fiancée."

Back in April, Lane spoke of her intention to marry Shaw, whom she met eight years ago.

The star's current contract with Corrie ends in 2012, after it was extended earlier this year. She has been with the soap since 2010.

Her on-screen half-sister Katherine Kelly (Becky McDonald) recently filmed her last scenes on Corrie. Becky will leave the cobbles in the New Year.

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Coronation Street's Paula Lane has revealed that she is now engaged.

The 25-year-old, who plays the gobby Kylie in the Weatherfield serial, has been dating fellow actor Tom Shaw since she was 17.

She wrote on Twitter: "Yesterday was the most amazing day! I went to York a girlfriend and came back a fiancée."

Back in April, Lane spoke of her intention to marry Shaw, whom she met eight years ago.

The star's current contract with Corrie ends in 2012, after it was extended earlier this year. She has been with the soap since 2010.

Her on-screen half-sister Katherine Kelly (Becky McDonald) recently filmed her last scenes on Corrie. Becky will leave the cobbles in the New Year.

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Poor Paula, Having a marriage to David Platt on your acting CV is not good

CORONATION Street stars were furious last night over the prospect of losing a THIRD of their pay.

They were locked in talks with ITV bosses after the broadcaster revealed a money-saving schedule shuffle.

The cast — some of whom have said they'd consider going on strike — received letters just before Christmas saying the Saturday omnibus would be moved from ITV1 as of this weekend.

They are currently paid a repeat fee, which is 37.5 per cent of their episode pay, for appearances in the terrestrial omnibus. But with the show moving to digital spin-off channel ITV2, all the actors would be forced to share a small royalty fee instead.

Cast members earn up to £250,000 a year, depending on length of service and how many storylines they feature in.

Last night the cast members and representatives from their union Equity held talks with ITV bean-counters.

A source told TV Biz: "The stars are not happy and without the stars there is no show.

"They don't feel they deserve a pay cut while the show is at the top of its game.

"If the situation isn't resolved some cast members have indicated they'd be prepared to go on strike." A union insider said: "Equity wants to protect the value of their members' work.

"Now we need to work out how the repeat fee is negotiated when their work is broadcast across different media, be it digital or online."

Last night Coronation Street spokesman Alison Sinclair confirmed discussions had begun.

She told TV Biz: "We are in the process of talking to cast members whose pay may be affected by the ending of the omnibus repeat on ITV1.

"We expect to come to an arrangement in the next few weeks. In the meantime we have confirmed that we will continue with repeat fee payments."

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The need to weed out the troublemakers and get rid of them. They need to realise that their pay comes from adverts and adverts on ITV2 are cheap.

A few of the cast need to take care what they wish upon themselves, because they'll have difficulty holding down an acting job anywhere else and certainly not with similar salaries,

A lot of people don't believe they deserve a pay-cut. I haven't had a pay rise in two years but it's the cross I like many others have to bear to keep my job. Those at Corrie who are moaning should ccount their blessings it's not as if they are going to be made homeless because of the drop in income.

If the staff were paid what they are worth Then the likes of Kate Ford and Kym Marsh would end up owing ITV money

Well there's the answer get rid of Katie and Kym and that can save their wages.

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If the staff were paid what they are worth Then the likes of Kate Ford and Kym Marsh would end up owing ITV money

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Agreed and I would add a few more including Jack Shepherd

Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley has been warned to stop mentioning her favourite businesses on Twitter, according to a report.

The actress, who plays Weatherfield's Eva Price, was given a reminder by show bosses after offering details of where she visits and shops, The Mirror claims.

Cast at the ITV1 soap are not allowed to endorse products and places on social networking sites. Last year, reports suggested that Helen Flanagan and Brooke Vincent (Rosie and Sophie Webster) had both been warned over promoting products online.

A Coronation Street spokesperson confirmed that the show's stars are told to be careful over what they tweet.

"We never get heavy with them, just a reminder to be careful," the representative explained. "We have a duty of care to make sure that they weren't inadvertently promoting products.

"There is no suggestion that any of the cast have been making money from it."

Tyldesley joined the cast of Coronation Street last year as show producers introduced the Price family to The Rovers.

"There is no suggestion that any of the cast have been making money from it."

I wonder why they do it then?????

Maybe she is promoting these businesses because if she get's the book this year she will be needing a job. She's just keeping her options opened. I hope her customer service skills are a lot better on her acting skills.

Coronation Street star Kate Ford has admitted that she would never appear on a reality TV show.

The actress, who plays schemer Tracy Barlow, joked that she would be too much of a "diva" if she ever joined the jungle for I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here.

Ford's Coronation Street co-star Antony Cotton took part in the ITV1 show late last year, finishing in fourth place.

However, Ford told PA: "I'm the last person that would do anything like that. I just don't like doing anything as myself.

"The public might have a preconception that I would be like Tracy myself, but also I'm quite high maintenance at times.

"I might have a massive diva strop and storm off, and I wouldn't be able to sleep because I have to have the environment completely right in order to get to sleep. I'd just be exhausted, ratty, horrible and a diva!"

Ford's current Coronation Street storyline sees Tracy preparing to marry Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) after lying that his ex Becky (Katherine Kelly) was responsible for her miscarriage.

"I have to have the environment completely right in order to get to sleep "
Watching you on TV sends me off

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Coronation Street star Kate Ford has admitted that she would never appear on a reality TV show.

The actress, who plays schemer Tracy Barlow, joked that she would be too much of a "diva" if she ever joined the jungle for I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here.

Ford's Coronation Street co-star Antony Cotton took part in the ITV1 show late last year, finishing in fourth place.

However, Ford told PA: "I'm the last person that would do anything like that. I just don't like doing anything as myself.

"The public might have a preconception that I would be like Tracy myself, but also I'm quite high maintenance at times.

"I might have a massive diva strop and storm off, and I wouldn't be able to sleep because I have to have the environment completely right in order to get to sleep. I'd just be exhausted, ratty, horrible and a diva!"

Ford's current Coronation Street storyline sees Tracy preparing to marry Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) after lying that his ex Becky (Katherine Kelly) was responsible for her miscarriage.

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She sounds like a really nice person

CORRIE star Bill Roache has blasted web fraudsters who set up fake sites in his name to attack other celebs.

The 79-year-old actor hit out after a string of Twitter attacks on TV hosts and footballers.

A genuine-looking Twitter page claiming to belong to Bill has abused dumped Daybreak stars Christine Bleakley, 32, and Adrian Chiles, 44, for their looks.

Also targeted were footballers John Terry, 31, Joey Barton, 29, Robbie Fowler, 36, Luis Suarez, 24, and Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, 60.

There were also suggestions on the site that Bill was being targeted by bitter colleagues because he refused to have sex with them.

His girlfriend – weather girl Emma Jesson, 43 – was also a victim of the abuse. The sick insults cannot be reprinted here for legal reasons.

Last night Bill, who has played Ken Barlow in the soap for 51 years, said: “I really do want people to know that the Bill

Roache account on Twitter is run by an imposter and most definitely not me.

“I am not on Twitter and never have been. I would not know how to Tweet to save my life!

“I am not even on Facebook, despite there being three accounts in my name on there as well.”

He added: “It baffles me why someone would want to pretend to be someone they are not and to say some quite outrageous things about people I know.

“I hope this imposter is stopped as soon as possible.”

The fake account has been going since 2009 and, with 6,523 followers has fooled droves of Corrie fans.

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“I hope this imposter is stopped as soon as possible.”

The fake account has been going since 2009 and, with 6,523 followers has fooled droves of Corrie fans.

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I subscribe to this rwitter site and anyone with half a brain would know its not the real Bill Roache or even the imaginary Ken Barlow, Its hilarious

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CORRIE star Bill Roache has blasted web fraudsters who set up fake sites in his name to attack other celebs. etc

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Bill might not be on twitter but I can imagine that Kenny would be

CORRIE stars had a sing-along in the Rovers Return to help promote a charity raising cash to help areas hit by last summer's riots.

TVStars of the ITV1 soap Chris Fountain, Ryan Thomas, Lisa George, Catherine Tyldesley, Georgia May Foote, Ian Puleston-Davies and Peter Gunn gave up their lunch hour on Friday to sing for Project Underdog.

Last year, the charity released a cover of Linkin Park song Iridescent, with proceeds going to help youngsters enter sport and music.

Coronation Street's Kate Ford has said starring in a soap is one of the best jobs for a working mum.

The 34-year-old actress - who has a two-year-old son, Otis, with her TV producer husband James - admitted it was a struggle to juggle the demands of motherhood and work.

"I think it's probably the same as any working mum really. It's hard; there's no two ways about it, but you make it work don't you the best you can," said Kate, who plays conniving Tracy Barlow.

"In many ways actually being in a soap is probably a really good job for a working mum because, like for instance this week I'm only working two days, so it's not a nine-to-five job.

"We do get more time at home than you would do in a nine-to-five job. You get busy times when you're away from home a lot, and then you get times like now, where I've just had four weeks off."

Kate's contract on the show lasts until November 2012 and she admitted: "I don't know beyond that."

I know what I would like to see - the character to be killed off so this person can't come back - ever

She added: "Tracy's a really enjoyable character. She's always up to something."

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Coronation Street's Kate Ford has said starring in a soap is one of the best jobs for a working mum.

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This is the woman who last year said she was quitting Corrie to enjoy her family. Pity she disappointed us all

I would like her wish to be granted.

KERRY KATONA is so desperate to make a comeback that she's hired an agent in a bid to be an actor.
And the reality TV star fancies a starring role on Coronation Street — pulling pints in Weatherfield's Rovers Return. :eek:

Kerry, who has had drink and drug problems in the past, said: "Imagine it, leopard print jacket, cigarette in me gob, 'All right love, lager and lime?' I'd be right at home."

The I'm A Celeb, Get Me Out Of Here! winner also thinks she's got what it takes to be a star on the small screen.

She said: "People don't realise how much acting I've done. I was in a comedy drama Showbands which was only shown in Ireland and obviously there's the Iceland adverts."

But if the call doesn't come from Corrie... there's always the Chatsworth Estate.

Kerry added: "I'd be great in Shameless. I can see myself in my pants with a can of beer going, 'all right, love?' "


Maybe she could be another daughter Stella has not told anybody about :lol:

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KERRY KATONA is so desperate to make a comeback that she's hired an agent in a bid to be an actor.
And the reality TV star fancies a starring role on Coronation Street — pulling pints in Weatherfield's Rovers Return. :eek:

Kerry, who has had drink and drug problems in the past, said: "Imagine it, leopard print jacket, cigarette in me gob, 'All right love, lager and lime?' I'd be right at home."

The I'm A Celeb, Get Me Out Of Here! winner also thinks she's got what it takes to be a star on the small screen.

She said: "People don't realise how much acting I've done. I was in a comedy drama Showbands which was only shown in Ireland and obviously there's the Iceland adverts."

But if the call doesn't come from Corrie... there's always the Chatsworth Estate.

Kerry added: "I'd be great in Shameless. I can see myself in my pants with a can of beer going, 'all right, love?' "


Maybe she could be another daughter Stella has not told anybody about :lol:

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The sad thing is that there are people out there who would also like Katona to be in these things

Kate Ford has revealed she would love to star in a comedy.
The actress - best known for playing Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow - said it would be fun to do something "frivolous".
"I wouldn't mind doing a comedy. That would be quite nice. Something like Benidorm would be good; something frivolous," she said.
The 34-year-old also fancies a part in a Woody Allen film, as she is a big fan of the eccentric filmmaker's work.
"I love Sweet And Lowdown, and Bullets Over Broadway and Annie Hall," she added.
Before making her Corrie debut, Kate worked on the movie The Affair Of The Necklace, which starred Oscar-winner Hilary Swank.
She said: "That was fun, but that was quite scary because it had some big film stars in it; that was my first job. I was working with Hilary Swank, and because I'd just left drama school I was sat next to her in make-up and that was fun and bit like, wow!
"I was on the set of this big budget movie, though it was a really small part. I wasn't even in the final film."

Yes, please, if that means leaving Corrie for good :thumbsup:

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Kate Ford has revealed she would love to star in a comedy.
The actress - best known for playing Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow - said it would be fun to do something "frivolous".
"I wouldn't mind doing a comedy. That would be quite nice. Something like Benidorm would be good; something frivolous," she said.
The 34-year-old also fancies a part in a Woody Allen film, as she is a big fan of the eccentric filmmaker's work.
"I love Sweet And Lowdown, and Bullets Over Broadway and Annie Hall," she added.
Before making her Corrie debut, Kate worked on the movie The Affair Of The Necklace, which starred Oscar-winner Hilary Swank.
She said: "That was fun, but that was quite scary because it had some big film stars in it; that was my first job. I was working with Hilary Swank, and because I'd just left drama school I was sat next to her in make-up and that was fun and bit like, wow!
"I was on the set of this big budget movie, though it was a really small part. I wasn't even in the final film."

Yes, please, if that means leaving Corrie for good :thumbsup:

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Funny I thought she was a comedy actress because her so called acting is a JOKE

Dancing On Ice contestant Andy Whyment has revealed that he wants to stay in Coronation Street for as long as possible.

The actor admitted that he loves playing Kirk Sutherland in the ITV1 soap and confessed he has no plans to continue skating once the competition ends

"I have been acting since I was eight. But with Corrie I will stay there as long as they will have me. I am into my 11th year and it is a great show. I would love it to be a job for life," Whyment told The Mirror.

"I have got so many close friends there, it is 25 minutes from where I live so I am home every night. It is a fantastic job. I have always loved playing Kirk.

"When Dancing finishes I won't carry on skating much. It would be nice if the kids [son Thomas, three, and one-year-old daughter Hollie] wanted to go, I could show them a few tricks, but I am not an amazing skater, even though I have come on leaps and bounds."

He added that he is doing a "Grease tune" on this week's Dancing On Ice, teasing that the wardrobe department may give him a wig to look like John Travolta.

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Kate Ford has revealed she would love to star in a comedy.
"I was on the set of this big budget movie, though it was a really small part. I wasn't even in the final film."

Yes, please, if that means leaving Corrie for good :thumbsup:

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Somebody must have said, " Let's cut the girl who looks like the joker"

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Funny I thought she was a comedy actress because her so called acting is a JOKE

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It is, but she does know people

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Dancing On Ice contestant Andy Whyment has revealed that he wants to stay in Coronation Street for as long as possible.

The actor admitted that he loves playing Kirk Sutherland in the ITV1 soap and confessed he has no plans to continue skating once the competition ends

"I have been acting since I was eight. But with Corrie I will stay there as long as they will have me. I am into my 11th year and it is a great show. I would love it to be a job for life," Whyment told The Mirror.

"I have got so many close friends there, it is 25 minutes from where I live so I am home every night. It is a fantastic job. I have always loved playing Kirk.

"When Dancing finishes I won't carry on skating much. It would be nice if the kids [son Thomas, three, and one-year-old daughter Hollie] wanted to go, I could show them a few tricks, but I am not an amazing skater, even though I have come on leaps and bounds."

He added that he is doing a "Grease tune" on this week's Dancing On Ice, teasing that the wardrobe department may give him a wig to look like John Travolta.

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Andy is a nice chap. Unambitious and realistic.

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has rubbished reports of a dispute with his soap colleagues Jack P Shepherd and Ryan Thomas.

The actor, who plays Weatherfield's Sean Tully, mocked the pair on Twitter at the weekend after they jokingly accused him of name-dropping on the social networking site.

Cotton responded by branding Shepherd (David Platt) a "little irritant" and claiming that Thomas (Jason Grimshaw) has "a lot of time on his hands" due to a lack of offers for personal appearances.

Although the 36-year-old quickly assured his followers that the remarks were light-hearted, the tweets have today led to tabloid reports of a "war of words" between the Coronation Street stars.

Writing on his Twitter page this morning, Cotton commented: "Slow news day today obvs (sic). Breaking news!!! @ryanjamesthomas @JackPShepherd88 and I have a sense of humour. I know!!! Outrageous!!!"

He continued: "But seriously though. I called @ryanjamesthomas and @JackPShepherd88 to my office first thing this morning and they issued this statement - 'We apologise unreservedly to the old boot. We promise to make him cups of tea whenever he wants'. I was unavailable for comment."

Cotton recently took a break from Coronation Street to star on ITV1's I'm A Celebrity, but is now back filming and will return to screens in March.

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Cotton responded by branding Shepherd (David Platt) a "little irritant"

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Very accurate IMO