Coronation Street General News Thread

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An ITV spokesman has confirmed on Twitter the Coronation Street stars that will be fronting the channel's documentary on Kenya.

Ryan Thomas (Jason Grimshaw), Brooke Vincent (Sophie Webster), Sue Cleaver (Eileen Grimshaw) and Ben Price (Nick Tilsley) will present the documentary, to be screened in July.

Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre) was also rumoured to be taking part in the programme, but is no longer involved according to ITV sources.

Corrie Goes To Kenya will feature the actors flying to the African country to visit struggling families and raise awareness about HIV in the country.

A production source said: "This trip will be a real eye-*opener. The cast will come face to face with people whose lives could not be more different from their own.

"When you talk to people affected by these problems, the impact is huge. And the Corrie stars are *desperate to help in any way that they can."

Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent has been moved to tears on her current trip to Kenya, according to a report.

The actress, who plays Weatherfield's Sophie Webster, is filming an ITV documentary titled Corrie Goes To Kenya with some of her soap colleagues. The one-off programme will raise awareness of HIV in the country.
Vincent became emotional when visiting children in a Kenyan slum two days ago, the Daily Star reports.

A source told the newspaper: "Brooke was moved to tears by these kids, not because they lived in such awful conditions but because they live life with a smile on their faces despite the hardships."

Vincent later tweeted that she was "humbled" by the experience. Meanwhile, Jason Grimshaw actor Ryan Thomas - who is also filming the documentary - said that the visit has been "life-changing".

Sue Cleaver (Eileen Grimshaw) and Ben Price (Nick Tilsley) are also thought to be involved in the project.

Corrie Goes To Kenya will air in July.

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Kim Kardashian has reportedly revealed that she would like a Coronation Street cameo.

The socialite is said to have become a fan of British soaps during a recent visit to London.


"Kim was really impressed with British TV — especially Coronation Street and EastEnders," a source told The Sun.

"After watching an episode of Corrie she tried to mimic the Northern accent. She'd love a cameo just so she could sneak around the set."

Kardashian recently joined her boyfriend Kanye West in the UK while he performed in London for his 'Watch the Throne' tour with Jay-Z.

West and Kardashian are said to be moving in together after both put their homes on the market.

The reality TV star recently said that she was studying the works of philosopher Nietzsche in order to impress West.

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A bookmaker is taking bets on whether Kim Kardashian may star in a British soap in the future.

The American socialite is said to have become a fan of both Coronation Street and EastEnders when she visited the UK recently.

She reportedly said that she would like to make a cameo in either soap, and has tried to perfect different British accents.

Irish bookmaker Boylesports has set odds of 10/1 that Kardashian will appear in Coronation Street, and 14/1 for EastEnders.

It has also installed odds of 80/1 that her boyfriend Kanye West will join her for a cameo role.

Boylesports spokesperson Nicola McGeady said: "Kim Kardashian is used to getting what she wants but her glamorous LA lifestyle is definitely a far cry away from the Rovers Return!

"It's unlikely she will fit in with the likes of Roy Cropper and co, but stranger things have happened!"

The reality TV star recently stated that she has become tired of talking about her bottom

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The reality TV star recently stated that she has become tired of talking about her bottom

Does she have much else to talk about

[sarah c]

Does she have much else to talk about

or indeed talk out of.......

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Cheryl Cole has revealed that she would like to play a guest role in Coronation Street.

The 'Call My Name' singer, this week on the verge of a third UK number one single, said she would prefer to make an appearance on the Weatherfield soap over any other TV programme.

She apparently told The People: "I'm here for the music but if I could do a cameo in any show it would be Coronation Street."

The Girls Aloud star added that she "loves" Tina McIntyre actress Michelle Keegan, who she has previously named as her favourite soap star.

Referring to her recent cameo as her talent show judge persona in What to Expect When You're Expecting, Cole added: "I would like to do more acting. I really enjoyed it. It's a lot of fun."


Kim Kardashian was recently tipped for a one-off appearance in Corrie, with bookmakers placing her at 10/1 for a future role on the Manchester soap.

Former X Factor judge Cole became engrossed in Corrie's Frank Foster murder plot earlier this year, rightly predicting who would be unmasked as his killer.

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These 'celebs' should be told that soaps are for working actors.

I guess that at a push, Cheryl could in a nice of Val from Emmerdale

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Both could play ex girlfriends of Norris that Mary kills

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Both could play ex girlfriends of Norris that Mary kills

With a chainsaw

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Zoe Ball has said her favourite TV character is Coronation Street's Norris Cole.

The TV presenter said that Norris, who is played by Malcolm Hebden, is Weatherfield's funniest creation.

She told Metro: "He's such a meddler and can be so irritating and annoying but he brings so much comedy to Corrie.

"There is a really funny clip where he does this comedy slip and, if I'm having a bad day, my friend will send it to me to cheer me up."

Newsagent Norris, known for his gossiping ways, has been a resident on the Street since 1994.