Throng

Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan has told We Love Telly magazine that her character Tina is going to get a new ‘love interest’ in upcoming storylines.

And though Tina wouldn’t reveal who the new lover is, she said that viewers will be “surprised” when they learn his identity…

Is it Norris??

Tina said, "There are plans for a new relationship, but it comes right out of left field and won't be like any she's had before.

“I'm looking forward to playing that!"

In a recent interview with Digital Spy, Michelle hinted that her character’s relationship with Jason Grimshaw could break down as she deals with the stress of grieving for her father.

During that interview, Michelle said, "Jason just isn't good for Tina at the minute. Jason thinks that Tina should get over Joe's death and move on with her life but Tina can't do that.

Alex Carter's move to Hollyoaks

It seems that ex-Emmerdale star Alex Carter – who played Jamie in the show – is taking on a new role in Hollyoaks.

Digital Spy revealed their exclusive story this morning and their soaps editor, Kris Green, wrote that 27 year old Alex has scooped a six month contract with the show, thanks to new producer, Paul Marquess.

Alex will be reprising his role as Lee Hunter in Hollyoaks. He previously starred in the show for four years but left in 2005.

A show source is quoted on Digital Spy’s website as saying, "It's no secret that Hollyoaks isn't on top form but Paul's decision to bring Alex back into the fold shows that he's committed to taking it back to its best.

“He wasn't really used at Emmerdale but that'll change here.

Ashley made Cheryl “explode with rage”

According to The Sun today, the cheating – and now dumped – Ashley Cole begged X Factor judge Cheryl to put off their separation until after the World Cup.

The paper states that Cheryl’s response to his selfish request was to “explode with rage” as she told him where he could put his plea…

A source said to be close to Cheryl said, "Cheryl hit the roof. She flew off the handle and he knew instantly he'd said the wrong thing once again."

Wow… what a tool.

In other X Factor news, it seems that the positively edible Dermot O’Leary may be set to host the US version of the show.

In response to rumours and press speculation that ex-Corrie favourite Julie Goodyear – who played Bet Lynch for 25 years – will return for the show’s 50th anniversary, ITV has announced that it has “no plans” to reinstate the role of Bet.

However, a report in the News of the World states that Corrie’s new boss, Phil Collinson, does want Julie back to temporarily reprise the character.

The paper also reports that he’s hoping to bring back Curly Watts who was played by Kevin Kennedy, as well as Sherie Hewson and Richard Fleeshman who played Maureen Naylor and Craig Harris respectively.

A show insider is quoted in the paper as saying, "Phil feels viewers have been turning off because the show has become a teen soap, like Hollyoaks.

Sheree Murphy has revealed that she thinks the cast cuts made by new show producer Paul Marquess will be good for the show.

She told the PA, "I think they're making big changes which is probably a good thing, a positive thing.

"So it's nice to be part of the show when they're revamping it, [making it] kind of fresher, all that kind of stuff."

However, Sheree added that in particular, Ricky Whittle will be “missed” when he leave the show.

And he himself has admitted that when it’s time for him to leave, he’ll probably have “tears” because his time on the show has been “a great time.”

Ricky, who of course plays ex-cop Calvin Valentine, will leave the show later this year when his character will be shot dead at his wedding to Carmel McQueen.

EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison – who plays Heather Trott – has told the PA that her 10 year old son was “confused” by her appearing as rapper Vanilla Ice as part of Let’s Dance for Sport Relief.

For her performance, Cheryl donned a blonde wig and an elaborate costume.

Cheryl said, "I think my son was very confused - He's 10, he was like, 'oh, what's going on?'

"A lot of people thought I had cut my hair but it was just the wonder of showbiz and make-up."

And when asked why it was that she was chosen to take part, Cheryl said, "I think it was who had some time off, and I had the week off and they thought, 'she's lazy, this one needs her glutes seeing to, let's see if she can dance.'

“I think there were a few people who would have loved to have done it but because of filming they couldn't."

Sheree Murphy – ex-Emmerdale actress who’s just joined the cast of Hollyoaks – has told the PA that being in the show makes her feel “old.”

Sheree will appear on our screens in the Chester based show in April in the role of the estranged mum of Anita Roy. She’s set to claim her name is Kate but it is in fact Eva.

Sheree said, "I always thought eventually I'm going to be playing a mother at some point as I get older, but maybe a mother to a baby or a toddler, not to a 17-year-old, so I feel really old."

And when asked to compare her new role to that of Trisha on Emmerdale, Sheree said, "It's really different. Everyone's much younger so I feel really old, which is not a good thing.

“But it's kind of the same because when you're on a soap it's family-orientated and everyone gets on well.

Cheryl's mum kicks Ashley out of their home

It seems that X Factor judge Cheryl Cole has decided not to respond to husband Ashley’s pleas for yet another chance as according to a report in the Sunday People, she’s no ordered him out of the home they shared together.

The paper reports that 29 year old Ashley “retreated from the couple's £6million Surrey mansion only 54 minutes after arriving back there from France on Friday night.”

The article further adds that Cheryl refused to speak to Ashley and had her mum Joan supervise his exit from the house. A source said to be close to Cheryl told the paper, "She wanted absolutely nothing to do with Ashley. He was pleading to see her but she didn't want to know.

"She didn't want to hear any excuses or pleas of how he has changed because she knows it's a load of old rubbish.

Corrie actress Kym Marsh has revealed that her relationship with partner Jamie Lomas is, “stronger than ever.”

During an interview with Piers Morgan for his TV show, Kym wept as she described the devastating time she and Jamie went through after their baby son Archie died just hours after his premature birth.

However, Kym also happily described how Jamie romantically proposed to her on Christmas Day.

She told Piers, "He's [Jamie] the one. I don't want to be with anybody else. I don't see my life without him, he's my rock…

"He'd hidden this box in the duvet. I opened it and the ring fell out. I don't think I breathed for about five minutes, and then he got down on one knee and proposed."

Kym later added, "We've been through so much together. We had a separation because of what happened, the year that we had.

Emmerdale actress Deena Payne – who of course plays Viv Hope – has got married to her boyfriend who proposed to her by text!

Deena and Steve Grant – one of the band members of classic rock band Sweet – have been together for 21 years.

Deena told Hello magazine that she received a text from Steve which said simply, "Will you marry me? x"

Deena said, "I thought he was joking - we'd both been married before and it hadn't worked out so we had a bit of baggage.

"But it seemed the right thing to do. We were planning a special holiday - we'd only done that once since our son Will, now 17, was born - so we thought, 'Let's get married too.'"

They got married on a romantic beach in Barbados. Awww bless ‘em.

In other cast news, Richard Thorp will shortly be returning to the show after having leave due to illness.

Dannii's partner slates Sharon Osbourne

X Factor judge Dannii Minogue’s partner Kris Smith has hit back at Sharon Osbourne following her less than complimentary comments about Dannii.

Speaking at a Sydney fashion show, Kris told the press, "She just seems all class that Sharon, doesn't she - all class, a class act…

"I have nothing to say to her because I wouldn't fall down that low."

Dannii and Sharon have been at war with each other since working on X Factor in 2007.

Sharon has previously said Dannii is “f***ing useless” and an “annoying mosquito” among other choice descriptions.

And Dannii has said of Sharon that she thinks it’s “sad” that Sharon was derogatory towards “talented hopefuls” who audition on X Factor.

The PA reports that EastEnders actress Barbara Windsor says that her forthcoming departure from the show isn’t on her mind...

“I’m not even thinking about it” she said.

Barbara added, "I get my scripts and I do them, and I've got about five, six, months yet, so it's quite a time really."

And on the subject of a possible return, Barbara said, "Oh, I don't know about that. I mean these stories come out. No, I shall be leaving in July, but I don't know."

In other cast news, EastEnders character Bianca Butcher has been voted as 'Most Popular TV Mum' in a poll commissioned by Yahoo in recognition of Mother’s Day.

Yahoo's TV editor Paul Johnston said of the poll, "We are overwhelmed by the number of people who have voted for Bianca as their favourite TV mum.

Corrie actress Samia Smith – who plays Maria Connor – has told OK! magazine that she’s “still grieving” over the death of her father last year.

Samia’s dad, Joseph Ghadie, died last April after battling cancer, and shortly before Samia’s daughter Freya was born.

Samia told the magazine, "It's still really difficult not to have him around - but there's not a day that I don't think about him.

"I still dream about him all the time. I'm sure he's up there somewhere looking down.

“He was my hero. He battled cancer right to the end; he was so strong…

"I can see flashes of my dad in Freya all the time - she frowns just like him. He would have loved her.

“He's very much part of her, which is really nice, because I'll never forget him."

Sinnitta: 'Simon's ex is his wedding planner'

X Factor guru Simon Cowell is famously known for retaining contacts with his exes; Sinnitta has been both his lover – though presumably, that part of their relationship ended some time ago – and his right-hand-woman for years, and she told The Sun that one of Simon’s exes is going to be arranging his wedding.

The paper reports that Sinnitta reckons ex-model and Simon’s ex-flame Jackie St Claire will be Simon and Mezhgan’s wedding planner…

I don’t know about you, but if I was Mezhgan, that just would not be happening… Anywho, the paper also reports that Sinnitta has been offered a ‘mystery deal’, and though the

Jason Manford has promised that his new show Comedy Rocks will feature old fashioned variety. Yeah, I wasn't missing it either.

The stand-up comic's new series, which starts on Friday, March 25, will include a "mix of music and comedy".

"The music will all be live, none of this miming palaver!" he told ITV. "And the comedy will be varied.

"Paul Zerdin, the best ventriloquist in the world - says me and my Mum - new star and good mate of mine John Bishop, who's set to have an amazing 2010, very funny. Lovely but naughty Jo Brand and to mix it up a bit, Joe Pasquale.

"I'll be having a chat with the audience and finding out how their week has been but only to find funny stories, the stuff you just can't make up. But I won't be picking on anyone who doesn't fancy a chat!"