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Snoop Dogg has announced plans to pay tribute to Coronation Street by opening up a replica version of the Rovers Return pub in Los Angeles.
Speaking to The Mirror, the rapper vowed that he will even have Betty Williams's famous hotpot on the menu when he launches his new business.
"I have watched Coronation Street for a lot of years and I'm in talks to do a cameo on the show, but until then a little bit of Corrie can come to me," the star explained.
"People are mad for themed pubs over here, so I am doing this properly. Nothing will stop me serving Betty's hotpot in my pub, man. If it didn't serve hotpot it wouldn't be a proper Rovers Return."
He added: "Coronation Street is where it's at. I've sent messages to the cast, they know I'm a fan."
Snoop - real name Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr - has often spoken of how much he enjoys watching Corrie. Back in August, he also declared that he would like an affair with Deirdre Barlow (Anne Kirkbride) if he ever made a cameo appearance on the show.
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Coronation Street stalwarts Barbara Knox and Eileen Derbyshire praised the enduring appeal of the popular soap as they were made MBEs by the Queen.
The actresses have notched up almost 100 years of combined service on the Street playing characters that have endeared themselves to millions of viewers since they first joined the cast in the 1960s.
Barbara, 77, is best known to viewers as flame-haired stalwart of The Kabin, Rita Sullivan, while co-star Eileen, 79, has played one of TV's most enduring figures, having first appeared as Emily Bishop nearly half a century ago.
Speaking after the Buckingham Palace investiture ceremony, the Barbara said: "It's very overwhelming quite honestly because it's something I've done all my life and loved and suddenly I've got an honour.
"I suppose we do give a service, so many millions love the programme, so there you are - it's still very surprising."
Asked whether the Queen is a fan of the soap, Barbara replied: "I'm rather led to believe she does watch when she has time and she has visited the Street so she does know about it."
Both actresses praised fellow cast members and the work of those behind the scenes from the director and writers to make-up artists for making the long-running series a success.
Barbara said: "They are a great team of actors and they are portraying marvellous people with great humour. We have marvellous storylines, very strong ones, and we have hit a nerve with the nation for almost 50 years and that's pretty special for a programme to do that.
"Australia, New Zealand, Canada, all these places adore the Street so we must be doing something right."
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Way to long overdue. Congratulations to Eileen and Barbara.
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Barbara Knox has revealed that she instructed the Queen to watch Coronation Street's 50th anniversary episode.
The veteran actress, who was recently honoured with an MBE alongside fellow star Eileen Derbyshire, admitted that she was shocked by her own words.
She recalled on Paul O'Grady Live: "It was so nerve-wracking. She was wonderful, and you try and think of something that is interesting and of course, you can't top anything.
"So she said, 'Well, you're very busy'. And I said, 'If you've got a minute on December 9, the Street is 50, try to watch it.
"I couldn't believe I said it to her, how could you say that to Her Majesty? I thought, she's not going to give me the medal now!"
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How lovely was Barbara on Paul O'Grady show a true star. She should have had Eileen with her as well. A true lady not a prima donna diva like some of the soap stars who like to call themselves actresses we have to suffer today.
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CORRIE creator Tony Warren says fans have begged him for another scene with Kym Marsh in the buff.
Last year her character Michelle Connor accidentally dropped her towel in front of builder Jake Harman.
And Tony, who works with producer Phil Collinson, says viewers have been clamouring for more.
He adds: "Once, I paid for a taxi and didn't have enough change for a tip and the cabbie said, 'Don't worry - just give us another scene of Kym Marsh in a bath tub.'"
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Heaven help us when the ubiquitous Ms Marsh reads this. We can expect more pointless drivel from her over on DS
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Your making this up Alan. Ms Marsh has been begging for more scene's herself not the public.
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The woman is a legend
In her own mind
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As Corrie's Craig Harris, Richard Fleeshman always looked a bit like the walking dead in his goth gear.
Now the former soap star and singer is about to play a much hunkier kind of ghost.
Richard is set to reprise the role of Sam from Ghost - made famous by Patrick Swayze in the hugely popular, Oscar-winning 1990 film - in Ghost: The Musical.
Sam is killed but appears as a ghost to medium Oda Mae Brown, played by Whoopi Goldberg in the film, to speak to girlfriend Molly, who was played by Demi Moore.
The new musical version will receive its premiere at the Manchester Opera House on March 28 2011 for a seven-week run before opening in London's West End at the Piccadilly Theatre on June 22.
Richard and Caissie Levy, who will play Molly, will recreate the famous love scene in the film when artist Molly tries to teach Sam to use her potters wheel, but things end up getting steamy to the sound of The Righteous Brothers' Unchained Melody.
Tickets are available at www.ghostthemusical.com.
If you want to see Richard topless and covered in clay, get ordering.
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Channel 4 has announced that a Coronation Street-themed episode of Come Dine With Me will air next month to mark the soap's 50th anniversary.
Former cast members Julie Goodyear (Bet Lynch), Ken Morley (Reg Holdsworth), Tupele Dorgu (Kelly Crabtree) and Philip Middlemiss (Des Barnes) will all feature in the special edition of the popular culinary contest.
Following the usual Celebrity Come Dine format, the foursome must compete to host the best dinner party in a bid to win a cash prize for charity.
It is thought that the one-off episode will see tension develop between the competitors after Morley's bawdy sense of humour fails to impress Dorgu.
On the second night of the competition, things get worse when Morley arrives in character as an annoying American preacher - earning him a telling-off from the actress.
Meanwhile, when it is Goodyear's turn to play hostess, she orders the male contestants to arrive in drag and causes a stir by having a scantily-clad slave named Dave serving her guests.
Come Dine With Me's Corrie special airs on December 5 on Channel 4.
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Former Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs has claimed that the soap has survived because no one person has been allowed to become the star.
The Weatherfield drama will celebrate its 50th anniversary next month and Briggs - who played Mike Baldwin for 30 years - told Hello magazine that there is only one true star.
"The true strength of the Street is that there isn't a star," he said. "The star of the show is The Rovers.
"People come and go, and the show still carries on."
Briggs was reunited with five other cast members for a shoot for the magazine, including William Roache (Ken Barlow), Bill Tarmey (Jack Duckworth), Barbara Knox (Rita Sullivan), Betty Driver (Betty Williams) and Julie Goodyear (Bet Lynch). The six have clocked up an impressive 215 years on the ITV soap between them.
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More ravings from Kym Marsh
Kym Marsh has revealed that she would like her fiancé Jamie Lomas to appear in Coronation Street.
Last month, it was confirmed that Lomas would make a shock return to Hollyoaks - eighteen months after his character Warren Fox appeared to have been killed off. However Marsh told Hello magazine that Lomas could take on another bad guy role in the ITV serial.
"Being in Coronation Street has changed my life," she said. "I'd love Jamie to be in it too.
"He'd be a great Corrie baddie."
Dream On
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Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has spoken of how she was bullied for a prolonged period of time as a teenager.
The actress, who plays shop worker Tina McIntyre on the ITV1 soap, told The Mirror that she regularly received abuse from a group of fellow youngsters while walking home from school each afternoon.
In an interview with the newspaper, Keegan explained: "I was only about 13 at the time so I was really scared. People are always braver in numbers and when they see someone on their own they tend to single them out.
"I had to change schools when my mum married my stepdad, so I had to go home on the bus to our new house and then walk for a bit alone. We didn't live far from the bus stop but I had to walk past groups of kids from the local school.
"There was no reason for them to pick on me other than the fact I was wearing a different school uniform and went to another school. It was ridiculous. They felt I didn't fit in. They would snigger every time I walked past and make nasty comments about what I was wearing."
Keegan - who is supporting the work of children's charity Beatbullying - added that her experience went on for two years before stopping when she confronted her tormentors.
She said: "I just snapped - I'd had enough. I stuck up for myself. From that day on they left me alone, they were stunned into silence and didn't say anything again."
The 23-year-old also called on the Government to do more to tackle the issue of bullying and encouraged victims to speak out rather than suffer in silence.
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ASTON MERRYGOLD has set his sights on newly single Corrie star MICHELLE KEEGAN.
The JLS lothario has been poring over last week's bikini pictures of Michelle, who plays gobby Rovers barmaid Tina McIntyre.
He got hold of her BlackBerry Messenger pin and is now plucking up courage, and the right words, to ask Michelle out.
A source said: "He thinks she's gorgeous.
"He got really excited when he found out she had split up with her boyfriend.
"He's trying to figure out the best way to ask her out."
Aston's not being coy about his affections, either.
He's been mentioning Michelle - who recently broke up with her model boyfriend BRADLEY HOWARD - in interviews.
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It's a textbook celebrity-pulling technique.
In a chat this week with Look magazine, he admitted with a glint in his eye: "I don't know if there is an ideal woman for me - then again, there's Michelle Keegan.
"She's gorgeous and now she's single again."
And which man would blame Aston?
Michelle's character Tina is easily the fittest girl in Weatherfield - since purple-rinsed Phyllis Pearce left the soap.
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Former Coronation Street star John Savident has revealed that he was inspired by quirks of real-life people when filming scenes as fan favourite Fred Elliott.
The actor explained that a neighbour from his childhood was among the people who influenced his performances as the Weatherfield butcher, who died on screen in October 2006.
Speaking on This Morning in an interview to mark Corrie's 50th anniversary, Savident said of Fred's mannerisms: "I based them on people I knew. We had a gentleman who lived down the road from us, and I don't think he liked children.
"Suddenly, the door would open and he'd say, 'I saw that, I say, I saw that!' or 'Get off them roses, I say, get off them roses!' Of course, we were nowhere near them! It used to mystify me, but of course later on it came in handy."
The 72-year-old also paid tribute to his former screen son Steven Arnold (Ashley Peacock), saying that working with him was "wonderful".
Discussing the twist which saw Fred revealed as Ashley's father and not his uncle as originally thought, he said: "The relationship between uncle and nephew was so strong. I could be totally wrong, but I have a feeling that it gave them the idea to make Ashley Fred's son. I was absolutely delighted. The relationship between the two was so much fun to do."
Savident played the role of Fred for 12 years.
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If it's done right, a soap theme tune can stick in your head for yonks (whether you want it to or not).
So if you're short of shower-humming material, try tuning into Radio 2 Salutes the Soaps on December 3.
A special concert celebrating all our favourite shows will be broadcast from the Mermaid Theatre in London.
Composer Tony Hatch, who is responsible for the themes for Neighbours, Crossroads and Emmerdale, will conduct a special segment devoted to his work.
The BBC Concert Orchestra will play themes from the likes of Corrie, EastEnders, Dynasty and Dallas.
And Wendi Peters, who played Weatherfield's Cilla Battersby-Brown, will show she can sing as well as act by performing a selection of songs of her choice. Richard Shelton, who played Dr Adam Forsythe in Emmerdale, will also flex his vocal muscles. Bonus!
Producer Bridget Apps told The Stage: "With it being a big year for Coronation Street, we thought this would be a good idea to jog a few memories of some old soaps and some current-day soaps."
You may want not to watch your fave soaps that night after all that lot...
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Former Coronation Street actors Bill Tarmey and John Thomson have both become involved in a special auction to raise money for the Cats Protection charity.
The pair - who played Weatherfield's Jack Duckworth and Jesse Chadwick respectively - donated their very own 'paw prints' to support the cause after being asked to draw around one of their hands, sign the picture and style it in their own unique way.
Tarmey and Thomson's prints will be put up for auction on eBay on December 1 and will remain open to bids from fans until December 11. Both images are already framed and ready to be hung up at home.
This is the fourth year that the Celebrity Paws campaign has taken place. 2009's project raised around £2,500 for Cats Protection, which helps over 215,000 cats and kittens annually.
Other celebrities who have donated paw prints this year include Strictly Come Dancing judge Alesha Dixon, actor John Barrowman and stars from Gavin and Stacey.
Kate Bunting, PR Manager for Cats Protection, commented: "We are incredibly grateful to all our celebrity supporters who have been very creative with their works of art this year. Each drawing is totally unique and completely authentic so we hope bidders will be keen to bag a bargain while helping to raise money for the thousands of unwanted cats and kittens in our care."
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A member of staff received an electric shock while working on the set of Coronation Street, it has been revealed.
According to the Sunday Mirror, art director Leesa Mae was decorating the set with Christmas lights when the incident happened.
She was taken to a nearby hospital in Manchester after being flung from her ladder by the force of the shock.
She told the paper: "I'm shook up - the doctor said I was lucky."
Filming of the ITV1 soap was recently paused after a fault was noticed with the tram crash set.
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Coronation Street picked up two prizes at the Royal Television Society North West Awards on Saturday night.
The ITV soap was named 'Best Continuing Drama' at the Manchester event - beating off competition from Hollyoaks and Shameless - and also secured top honours by receiving the prestigious Judges' Award.
According to the Manchester Evening News, a short film celebrating the show's 50th anniversary was shown at the ceremony, before Corrie's creator Tony Warren and longest-serving actor Bill Roache came on stage to collect the Judges' prize.
As he received the gong, Warren said: "This means more to me than any award I've ever stood here with. It's not just because it's been 50 years, it's because it has the words 'North West' on it. I've always liked Manchester and Salford and I hope that's been shown throughout the years."
Meanwhile, Roache added: "It's wonderful on our 50th anniversary to receive this - it shows we're still up there."
Corrie missed out on a third triumph as cast member Helen Worth (Gail McIntyre) lost out to Shameless actor Ciaran Griffiths (Mickey Maguire) in the 'Best Performance In A Continuing Drama' category. Hollyoaks stars Glen Wallace (Malachy Fisher) and Jorgie Porter (Theresa McQueen) had also been nominated for the award.
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Bill Tarmey has revealed that he does not know whether he will be able to keep his Tenerife holiday home because he struggles to breathe during the flight there.
The Coronation Street icon, who recently left the show as Jack Duckworth, may not be able to enjoy the Canary Island resort any longer.
When asked if he would be spending more time in Puerto Colon, he told The Mirror: "I'm sorry but it's not looking that way - I just can't face the flight anymore after all these years. The four-hour trip is a nightmare for me."
Friends of the star said that he and his wife Ali plan to spend Christmas there next month for the first time but that this could be their final trip.
A source explained: "Bill's always been busy in the past due to work commitments so this year will be his first when he's free at Christmas. But it could be his last trip. He and Ali love the place. It's like a second home to them."
Residents at the Las Carabelas complex described the actor as "one of the lads" and "one of the nicest blokes you could meet".
At The Old Lodge pub and restaurant, where Bill and Ali like to visit, co-owner Geraldine Taylor said: "Even if Bill's munching away and someone comes up and says, 'Hey, aren't you Jack from Corrie?' he obliges and chats to them. He's a smashing guy."
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CORRIE bad girl Helen Flanagan turns golden girl for a James Bond-themed photo shoot - and boasts that she is happy to strip naked.
The 5ft 3ins size eight actress, who plays Rosie Webster, tells Closer magazine: "I've lost a bit of weight and I'm really, really happy with my body now. I'm happy stripping off. I feel like a Bond girl, which is brilliant!"
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Andrew Flintoff has revealed that he would love to take charge at the Rovers Return pub if he ever secured a role on Coronation Street.
The former England cricketer is a vocal supporter of the ITV1 soap and is one of a number of celebrity fans who are currently appearing in special adverts to mark the show's 50th anniversary.
According to the Daily Star, Flintoff has since said: "Being asked to do the Corrie advert is the highlight of my career. My dream job would be landlord of The Rovers - any chance, ITV?
"I could be the child of Alec Gilroy and Bet Lynch and buy back the family pub and wipe the smug grin off Steve McDonald."
The sportsman - nicknamed Freddie - added: "Corrie has to be the best programme ever made. My favourite character was Fred Elliot, I say Fred Elliot."
A Coronation Street spokeswoman commented: "We are pleased to hear Freddie is a huge fan of the show. I am sure Street residents would be bowled over to find him behind the bar of The Rovers."
Rapper Snoop Dogg recently announced plans to open up a replica version of The Rovers in Los Angeles.
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Jane Danson has revealed that she is happier than ever with her career at Coronation Street.
The actress has been with the soap on and off since 1997 and her character Leanne Battersby is currently involved in an ongoing love square storyline alongside Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne), Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) and Carla Connor (Alison King).
Speaking to All About Soap about her favourite Leanne plotlines from over the years, Danson explained: "Gosh, there are so many - Leanne has been at the centre of some really poignant moments in Corrie history.
"Nick and Leanne running off to Gretna Green really sticks in my mind, because it was my first big storyline. I've had some extremely challenging stuff to do over the years, but I'd say I'm the happiest I've ever been on the show right now. I love working with Alex Bain and Chris Gascoyne."
The star also said that she wants Leanne to have an easier time in 2011 following the rocky period she has endured this year.
She commented: "I'm hoping [for] a little bit of happiness, because she's had a rather eventful 2010! I'm soon going to be the only Battersby left on the street, which is sad but exciting at the same time. There's so much great stuff to look forward to - just when I think Leanne's done everything she could do, she shocks me by doing something else!"
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Vicky Entwistle's husband has been found guilty of assault.
Andrew Chapman, whose wife plays Janice Battersby in Coronation Street, reportedly punched fan Michael McWhirter in the face when he asked for a photograph with the actress.
According to the BBC, 48-year-old Chapman claimed that McWhirter had looked "menacing" and that Entwistle was left feeling "intimidated and vulnerable" after he approached them.
The judge told Chapman: "You have been convicted of an unpleasant attack on this person. This young man was simply trying to take a photo. You became far more protective of your wife than you needed to be and lost your temper."
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These pictures might look familiar.
Not only are they of some Coronation Street greats, but they are also created in the style of some famous album covers.
Manchester-based designers Central Station - the team behind the colourful image of Shaun Ryder on the Happy Mondays album sleeve for Bummed - have whipped up vibrant images of Bet Lynch, Ken Barlow, Hilda Ogden and Elsie Tanner as a Corrie 50th anniversary treat.
The works will be displayed at an exhibition at the Richard Goodall Gallery in the Northern Quarter of Manchester from 2 December to 15 January.
ITV licensing manager Denise Penn said: "Central Station first approached us with their idea in June 2009 - the appeal was immediate and ITV relished the chance to celebrate Coronation Street's heritage with the team's incredible contemporary art."
A spokesman for Central Station added: "It has been brilliant to put our stamp on the national treasure that is Corrie and be a part of celebrating what Tony Warren started 50 years ago." Rock on.
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Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan has described her "frustration" when being compared to her character Rosie Webster.
Speaking to The Sun, Flanagan said: "People think I'm like Rosie, which I'm not. It's frustrating."
The actress explained that members of the public have made her life difficult, adding: "Girls my age assume I'm up my own a**e and that I love myself. I got hassled when I was out and people called me names. And I'm sensitive, so it's upsetting.
"Now I don’t go out as much. I’m either at work, or at home with my family, my boyfriend, or friends I trust".
Flanagan currently lives at home with her parents in Bolton.
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You know I like Rosie, she's a fun loving girl who's hearts in the right place but her brain's not. She proved that with the Sophie/Sian storyline. I feel for Helen in having to deal with some people nasty attidude. She is a young girl doing a job she doesn't deserve to be treated like that.
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Daniel O'Donnell has been invited for a pint at the Rovers Return - after telling Beverley Callard that his "greatest wish" is to appear on Coronation Street. Skip related content
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The Irish singing superstar said he would be willing to take any role just to be in the soap, which is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Appearing on lunchtime chat show Loose Women alongside Beverley, who plays Rovers Return landlady Liz McDonald, he said: "I might as well say it out in public. It's my greatest wish to walk on Coronation Street and the Rovers Return.
"I'd sweep the floor just to be on Corrie."
Beverley clasped his hand and told the singer: "Listen, I'm gonna take you for a pint. When I go back there in a few weeks, I'll take you."
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Daniel O'Donnell has said his 'greatest wish' is to appear on Coronation Street
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Julie Walters has once again spoken of her ambition to appear in Coronation Street.
The BAFTA-winning actress previously revealed that she would like a role in the ITV soap, of which she is a fan.
"I would love to be in Corrie one day," she told What's On TV. "Although not at the moment because I am enjoying a staying-at-home period.
"But one day, it would be lovely to do a short spell on it. I already know Helen Worth, who plays Gail, and I’ve met a few other cast members at the BAFTAs.
She added: "Although whenever I meet Corrie stars I get terribly excited and act like an idiot!"
Coronation Street will mark its 50th birthday with a live episode next Thursday.
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I could imagine Julie Walters on the Street. She'd fit in pretty well.
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CORONATION STREET star Simon Gregson has launched a campaign to stop drivers speeding outside his home - despite losing his own licence FIVE times.
The 36-year-old actor - who plays cabbie Steve McDonald - labelled the motorists as "idiots".
But road safety campaigners said dad-of-two Gregson should "practise what he preaches".
He has been banned twice for drink-driving and three times for speeding.
Gregson launched the campaign after a motorist ploughed into two cars near his home in Wilmslow, Cheshire.
He said: "I know I've speeded but driving at 70mph in a residential street with children around is different. I respect speed limits now and think other people should do the same."
Joel Hickman, of road safety group Brake, said last night: "For the sake of credibility, individuals spearheading campaigns should practise what they preach."
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EX-Corrie star Ken Morley belched, passed wind and SPAT during an outrageous episode of Come Dine With Me.
Ken, 67, who played BettaBuys boss Reg Holdsworth, insulted fellow Corrie guests, accusing Tupele Dorgu of dressing like a hooker.
Should have held his tongue ... rude Ken Morley
He covered her with spit and dribble in one meal and was in DRAG at another.
Ken, Tupele, Julie Goodyear and Phil Middlemiss entertained each other for a special version of the Channel 4 show to be screened on December 6 to mark Coronation Street's 50th anniversary.
Ken told Tupele, 32, who played Kelly Crabtree in the ITV1 soap: "We thought you were from the escort agency!"
Tupele fumed: "He's dribbled, I've been spat at and he's f**ted. I never thought anybody could be so rude, offensive, insulting or inappropriate as Ken."
Ken described his behaviour as "quite normal". However, a source said: "There's been all sorts of behaviour on Come Dine With Me, but this beats the lot."
Phil, 47, who also wore drag, revealed later told how Ken once performed a dodgy party piece by disguising his manhood as a hot dog while working at Corrie.
He added: "A lot of people would be offended by Ken, but does he care? Not really."
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Samia Smith has launched an anti-smoking campaign in Manchester.
The Coronation Street actress launched 'Quit For Quids', which will aim to highlight how much money smokers can save if they quit before Christmas.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Smith - who plays Maria Connor in the ITV soap - wanted to get involved in the campaign following the death of her father from cancer last month. Her mother Patsy, who has smoked for over 20 years, has also vowed to quit.
"I've been really concerned about my mum smoking for years," Smith said. "So I'm really pleased she has decided that it’s time for her to try to stop.
"I am so proud of her and I will be encouraging her and supporting her every step of the way."
She added: "I've grown up seeing the effects of smoking on my dad's health and I know what it's like to lose a family member to a smoking-related disease."
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Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has reportedly been spotted in a Manchester hotel with The Wanted's Max George.
The actress, who plays Tina McIntyre in the ITV1 soap, was apparently seen waiting for a taxi with the singer following a night out in the city, before returning to the Radisson hotel where the band were staying.
They allegedly talked at the lift for around 15 minutes. An onlooker told the News of the World: "They were giggling and she touched his coat a lot and gently pushed him across the floor with her hands on his back.
"It was like they were trying to make up their minds up over something. I kept expecting her to give him a kiss and go home but all of a sudden they had a quick look at who was about, hit the call button and jumped in the lift."
A friend insisted that they didn't spend the night together, saying: "They are very good friends and very comfortable in each other's company."
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Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has admitted that she will always feel privileged to be part of the soap's cast.
The actress made her first appearance in the role of Tina McIntyre in early 2008, and her character is currently among those involved in the show's dramatic 50th anniversary storyline.
On Monday night, an average of 13.74m viewers tuned in as The Joinery bar exploded and caused a tram to crash on the cobbles.
Speaking to the Daily Star about her part in the programme, Keegan commented: "I grew up watching Corrie and I can't believe I now work on the show. That feeling of being overwhelmed every time you step out on the cobbles never goes away.
"So many people can relate to it. There's something warm and comforting about it. After 50 years, it's been through generations now and everyone has a memory of it. Hopefully I'll still be around in 50 years. That would be amazing."
Coronation Street's disaster storyline will run all this week. As the show officially turns 50 tomorrow, an hour-long edition of the soap will be broadcast live from 8pm.
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Former Coronation Street star Mark Eden has revealed that fans still travel to visit the spot in Blackpool where his character was killed by a tram in 1989.
The actor played villain Alan Bradley in the ITV1 soap, who chased wife Rita Sullivan to the seaside resort only to get caught in the path of an oncoming tram.
He told the Blackpool Gazette: "I think the tram company were a little bit worried about the storyline. The trams had an unblemished safety record and they were worried about someone getting knocked over and killed.
"But they thought the publicity would be far better than the chance of putting a stain on the character of their trams. When the scenes were filmed, there were hundreds of people watching, and it was terribly difficult.
"Apparently people still come to the Strand Hotel - where they have unveiled a plaque - from as far afield as Canada, just to see where it all started, and to stand by the spot where I was hit and have photos taken."
