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Two of Corrie’s characters are set for love affair storylines in the coming weeks; Ciaran and Michelle are to get it together, and Audrey is destined to fall for escort Lewis.

Speaking at the Royal Television Society awards, Keith Duffy – who plays barman Ciaran – told the PA that his relationship with Michelle, "It's all a bit unwritten at the moment, it's still a bit of flirtatious movement going on - I believe down the road there's supposed to be some skin and hair flying."

And on the subject of how well he and Kym Marsh get on, Keith said, "Myself and Kym are always behind the bar together.

“We create our own fun behind the bar. We have a bit of craic and make each other laugh, and do the job when it needs to be done." But Keith said that he can’t see his character settling down.

Corrie actors on Jeremy Kyle tomorrow!

Oh Emm Geeee – tomorrow morning in a Jeremy Kyle special, Corrie characters David Platt, Nick Tilsley and Tina McIntyre are to star in a spoof episode of Kyle’s show.

The show is to mark the 1000th episode of Kyle’s show. So Ben Price, Jack P. Shepherd and Michelle Keegan will star as their Street characters in a showdown during which David is set to accuse Nick and his ex-girlfriend Tina of sleeping together.

And as often happens on the show, Kyle will order Nick and Tina to take a lie detector test.

As report by the PA states that as a row breaks out on stage, David’s mate Graeme – who’s in the audience – will be dragged into the affray.

• Josh lashes out at Rhys
• Calvin helps Leo out in dealing with Gaz

Rhys, Josh, and India

When India invites Rhys to lunch, Rhys is feeling awkward in the knowledge that he was the one responsible for the crash that she blames Josh for.

As India insists that Rhys has lunch with her, Rhys agrees to do so and heads along to halls with India for some food.

As Rhys and India begin to get talking, it soon becomes clear that the two of them have feelings for each other and the two of them go to kiss.

Just as Rhys and India’s lips are about to meet, Josh enters with Dave and is quick to have a go at Rhys for what he’s doing.

Rhys attempts to explain the situation, Josh isn’t interested however and throws a punch at Rhys before leaving.


Lauren, Gaz, Leo, and Calvin
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• Steph has a falling out with Gilly
• Amy, Michaela, and Sasha prepare to go away on holiday
• Dave steps down as student warden

Steph, Gilly, and Jem

As Gilly and Jem continue to bond and seem great together, Steph is getting increasingly more jealous that Jem is now with the man that she loves.

Although feeling down, Steph is pleased when Darren finds out that Gilly never got Steph’s love letter, and Steph therefore feels a little less rejected by Gilly as she realises that he hasn’t just ignored her letter, he never actually received it.

Hoping to cheer Cindy up a bit, with the help and encouragement of Jem, Tom writes Cindy a mother’s day card, informing her that until Holly gets back he will be there for her whenever she wants to do parent and child bonding activities.
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Corrie actress Sue Nicholls has told Digital Spy that she’s “pleased” to see her on-screen grandson David Platt supporting his mother through her ordeal as she’s accused of Joe’s murder.

Sue, who of course plays Gail's mum, Audrey Roberts, told DS, "I'm still a bit stunned both as Audrey and as Sue Nicholls…

“It's a good swap-around. Nobody would have thought of it. I'm surprised both as a viewer and his grandma."

Sue added that she really enjoys working with Jack P. Shepherd who plays the usually troublesome teen David.

She said, "I do love him - he's a splendid actor and I do love having scenes with him. I hope he does with me. We do laugh a lot despite everything.

"I'm always saying, 'Oh, David!' a bit like Posh Spice! I like the relationship we have. I have met people who have a better relationship with grandparents, in a funny way.

Natalie Cassidy announces pregnancy

Ex-EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy – who played Sonia Fowler – has revealed that she’s expecting her first baby.

Natalie happily announced that she’s 12 weeks pregnant and said that she and partner Adam Cottrell were “delighted” with the news.

Natalie and Adam have been together for just nine months, and in an interview with OK magazine, Natalie said, "We haven't really gone public with our relationship, so I guess this will seem a bit sudden to some people.

“But it was a whirlwind romance for us too, I guess. We feel like we've known each other forever."

Natalie suffers from PCOS – polycystic ovary syndrome – and told the magazine that she had expected to find it difficult to become pregnant.

She said, "I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Adam will propose to me before the baby is born.

There was media speculation yesterday that Emmerdale bosses were planning to have a new family join the show later this year. Some media described the new family as “loutish lottery winners”, however, the show’s bosses have denied it.

One of the UK newpapers reported that the storyline would involve fictitious EuroMillions lotto winners who would cause mayhem in the village and make themselves lots of enemies with their thuggish behaviour.

However, an Emmerdale spokesperson has told Digital Spy that, "There is no truth in this story whatsoever."

Time will tell on that one I guess!

In other show news, Danny Miller, who of course plays Aaron Livesy, has described his character’s confused sexuality storyline as being “a big responsibility.”

And next week, we’ll see Danny breakdown after angrily admitting that he’s gay to Paddy.

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.

• Josh makes a decision to leave home
• Amy receives a cheque from Mike
• Steph and Cheryl realise how strong the love is between Gilly and Jem

Rhys, Josh, Suzanne, and Neville

Josh is feeling a bit down in the dumps, as he’s due to attend his first alcohol awareness meeting today though, Rhys offers to go along with him to offer support.

Josh is pleased that Rhys is willing to support him, when a reporter from the local paper shows up with India though, Rhys is convinced to give an interview for the paper and Josh is forced to head along to the meeting alone.

Back in the village after attending his meeting, Josh has been drinking and isn’t at all impressed to see the journalist taking pictures of Rhys for the paper.

Picking up the camera, Josh begins to take pictures of himself before dropping the camera on the floor and breaking it.
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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.