Coronation Street spoilers: Linda Hancock to make SURPRISE return after 7 years away; plus EastEnders & Emmerdale latest
RECOVERING from Joseph's disappearance, the Chesney-Brown family are met with Linda Hancock's surprise return.
In scenes due to air on the ITV , the boy's maternal grandmother quickly butts heads with Izzy Armstrong as the latter makes a return to Coronation Street.
Years after leaving Weatherfield for Portugal and following her daughter Katy's tragic death, Linda (played by actress Jacqueline Leonard) makes a comeback to the cobbles.
Back in 2017, Linda allowed Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) to take care of her grandson, Joseph (William Flanagan), in the hopes that a bond with his father would help him process his mother's passing.
But upon her return to Weatherfield, Linda finds Chesney swamped and overwhelmed, struggling to keep his family life in balance as the father of five children.
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Emmerdale Spoilers: Dawn and Billy are kidnapped
Dawn Taylor (portrayed by actress Olivia Bromley) and Billy Fletcher's (Jay Kontzle) big day is here as the pair finally tie the knot.
Walked down the aisle by her father Will (Dean Andrews), the bride is overcome with joy despite her stalker's attempts at sabotaging her wedding.
Emmerdale residents are over the moon as the loved-up pair emotionally exchange their vows.
But as excitement is brimming in the air, one troubling event distracts the newlyweds' close friends and families.
While the guests make their way to Home Farm - a venue that was promised to Dawn by Kim Tate (Claire King) - the couple vanish into thin air.
Corrie Spoiler: Max cracks the case
Weatherfield residents are horrified to learn of Amy's spiking ordeal.
Among them, one person may already be on to the culprit without even knowing it.
While attending the Valentine's dance, Max Turner (Paddy Bever) films the evening but leaves the event disappointed.
Unbeknownst to him at the time, the teen caught the person responsible for Amy's spiking on film.
His adoptive father David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) is shocked, thrown into terrible memories of his own rape ordeal, leading to him demanding that Max stays careful.
Max soon downloads the footage, urged by teacher Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard).
The Weatherfield trouble maker is shocked by what he sees and when David returns home with a police officer, he hands over his camera, which has now become a valuable piece of evidence in the investigation.
Who did Max catch red-handed?
Corrie Spoiler: Amy is targeted during a night out
Following her 18th birthday and a poignant surprise from her grandfather Ken, Amy (portrayed by Elle Mulvaney) attends the Valentine's dance alongside her friends.
The group agree to meet up with Amy's boyfriend Jacob (Jack James Ryan) outside of a night club.
But the night turns sour as Amy feels increasingly woozy upon their arrival before suddenly collapses.
Panic ensues as Jacob places the teen in the lateral security position.
Amy is taken to hospital, where it's revealed that she has been spiked with GHB, a rapist's drug of choice.
There is no doubt in her father Steve McDonald's (Simon Gregson) eyes.
In his eyes, and due to his criminal past, Jacob can be the only one responsible.
However, doctors and Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey) go on to tell him that Amy was saved by the security position she was laid out in.
Is Jacob really the one to blame?
EastEnders star Louisa Lytton shows off her incredible figure
EASTENDERS star Louisa Lytton showed off her incredible figure in a bikini six months after giving birth to baby Aura.
The soap star - who plays Ruby Allen in the BBC One soap - shared holiday snaps with her fans on Instagram.
Louisa showed off her curves in a black and green two piece in the stunning snap.
She beamed as she left her dark locks loose to flow over her shoulders as she soaked up the rays.
The trim star, who threw on a pair of shades, joked: “I’ll call this one the old me.”
Louisa and husband Ben have been enjoying spending quality time together with their daughter.
EastEnders’ Dotty Cotton for heartbreaking drug addiction plot, teases Milly Zero
EASTENDERS Dotty Cotton could struggle to learn from her parents' mistakes as she is set for some heart-breaking events.
Actress Milly Zero has teased her character will be at the core of a new addiction storyline on the BBC One soap.
Dotty's life has been turned upside-down during the festive period following a bombshell revelation.
As she was planning to con Sonia Fowler (portrayed by Natalie Cassidy) alongside Rocky Cotton (Brian Conley), it was revealed to her that the man she thought to be her uncle was actually her biological father.
Up until then, Dotty only had Nick Cotton (John Altman) to rely on as her main father figure throughout her life.
Nick passed away on February 13, 2015.
Spoilers have confirmed that Dotty struggles with the knowledge Rocky is her dad as she will be found unconscious in upcoming scenes of EastEnders.
But there will be more trouble in store for Dotty, as teased by Milly.
Speaking exclusively to media outlet , Milly said that things will get darker for Dotty as she appears to walk in her parents' footsteps.
Dotty will set out on a path of self-destruction, unable to cope without drowning her sorrows in alcohol.
Sally Dynevor feels like a ‘new woman’
Sally is putting in extra time between learning scripts for Corrie to work on her steps on the ice to impress judges after last week.
It comes as Matt Evers told The Sun he and Sally, 48, will NOT be doing a Bridgerton tribute on the show as it’s too close to home.
Coronation Street star Sally’s daughter Phoebe, 26, shot to fame in the Netflix smash hit Bridgerton in 2020.
Matt said: “Doing the show has boosted Sally’s confidence people saying how hot she looks.
“Her family have all fallen in love with it.
“Hattie and Phoebe sent her messages – mum we are so proud of you.
“She can watch the videos back and be look, and be like oh my God I actually look good.
“It’s kind of fitting because her storylines in Corrie right now – they are quite saucy. They are making Tim and Sally a bit cheeky.
“So I really think it’s a new vibe for her. I really think she is coming into a new woman.”
Adam Woodyatt doesnt know if Ian Beale will return
Soap stalwart Adam Woodyatt has admitted he does not know if his EastEnders character Ian Beale will ever return.
Viewers last saw Ian - who appeared in the very first episode in 1985 - jumping on a Tube train at Albert Square 18 months ago. He has not yet resurfaced.
Now Adam, who has since done a stint on I'm A Celebrity, finishing sixth, has revealed he does not know if he will be back on the Beeb soap's set.
He said on Radio 2: "Honestly, I haven't got a clue. (Ian) got on a Tube train so I think he's somewhere on the Circle Line and just hasn't got off.
"I genuinely don't know, that's the answer. If somebody comes up with another job ... a TV job, I might go and do that. The door is open for everything and it's really nice."
Jacqueline Jossa set to appear in All Star Musicals special
Soap star Jacqueline Jossa, Good Morning Britain's Alex Beresford and wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan will be among the stars testing their vocal chords in the new All Star Musicals special.
They will be joined by Coronation Street's Lisa George, actor Colin Salmon and rugby star Danny Care to embark on the musical theatre masterclass.
Each star will be supported by a full West End ensemble and a live orchestra as they take on some of the biggest hits from the most popular musicals, ranging from Frozen to Hamilton.
John Barrowman will return as host while West End star Elaine Paige will again head up the panel of mentors, which will also include Hamilton star Trevor Dion Nicholas and Les Miserables actress Samantha Barks.
The foursome will open the show with a performance from Grease, and the ITV special will include a special performance from the stars of The Phantom Of The Opera as they celebrate 35 years in the West End.
Jossa said: "I am so excited to take part in All Star Musicals, it's thrilling and terrifying, and I can't wait to tackle a musical number that everyone knows and loves. My girls are going to love seeing me up on that stage."
Emmerdale spoilers: Vinny accidentally asks Liv to marry him
Liv (played by actress Isobel Steele) has finally been released from behind bars after being accused of Ben Tucker’s murder, another one of serial killer Meena Jutla’s (Paige Sandhu) crimes.
While she adapts to life away from prison, she can count on her boyfriend’s support.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, Vinny (Bradley Johnson) is determined to make his other half feel special.
The couple spend their time playing video games together.
However, when Vinny gets a jewellery box out, Liv is mortified and misinterprets the romantic gift as a marriage proposal.
Disappointed to see his gesture being misunderstood, Vinny is upset to see Liv rushing off back to work.
Emmerdale’s Olivia Bromley on filming a heart-stopping stunt
Emmerdale actress Olivia Bromley has opened up about the heart-stopping stunts she filmed with co-star Jay Kontzle during their action-packed week on the ITV soap.
Their characters Dawn Taylor and Billy Fletcher will finally wed, but their day will turn into a nightmare after they are kidnapped by serial killer Meena Jutla.
Speaking about filming the action-packed scenes, Olivia said: “I have to wear a harness underneath my wedding dress – that’s unbelievably uncomfortable. Not only to breathe in but to move in. And to be in a wedding dress in January on a viaduct wasn’t one of the most comfortable filming experiences, basically.
“But we’ve had a lot of fun, haven’t we, Jay? It’s been a good laugh. I’m quite excited for the next [few weeks]. We just have a good time when we’re filming a story like this. Even when it’s really high drama, it’s a perfect soap story. Every actor wants to do this kind of thing and the three of us have had a good time.”
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Not the first time Anthony Crank has joined Corrie
It’s not the first time T4’s Anthony Crank has appeared in Coronation Street.
He starred in the soap, playing a policeman in two appearances in 2011.
He also appeared in rival Hollyoaks and went on to star in dramas Accused, Shameless and The Syndicate.
Inside Emmerdale star Chris Bisson’s life off screen
Off-screen, the Emmerdale star made headlines for his incredible hair transformation and is even known to row over kissing scenes backstage.
Chris made his first steps in the eponymous village in 2009, making his first on-screen appearance on September 11, although he temporarily left the show in 2013 after becoming a father.
Chris' appearance has dramatically changed over his years in the Dales. This is mostly due to him taking drastic action to restore his receding hairline.
Off-screen, however, Chris has been in a happy and committed relationship with Rowena Finn since 2006. And while Emmerdale viewers live for the love drama, Rowena is not a fan of her man kissing other women on screen.
"In the past, I've told her when I've had kissing scenes, but that would stay with her for the rest of the day", he said during an interview with Ok! Magazine.While he is ultimately known for his role in Emmerdale, Chris has many other TV credits under his belt.
These include appearances in several reality TV shows such as I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here.
Read more about his off screen life here.
Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden & Charley Webb in anniversary throwback
The shot – taken 15 years ago – shows the couple looking almost unrecognisable when they first “got together” after meeting on the ITV soap.
In the snap, Charley has completely different hair, which is dark brown and with a fringe, while Matthew looks like a member of a 90s boyband.
He captioned the picture: “This photo was taken 15 years ago. We had just ‘got together’… now we’ve been married 4 years and have 3 amazing, beautiful (always annoying) boys running around the house and driving us mad!
“I knew as we had this photo taken that we’d be together forever. I’d found my soulmate. Love you pal. . Happy anniversary. X ❤”
The couple tied the knot in February 2018 in a surprise wedding – their friends and family thought it was a birthday party. They are now parents to Buster, 11, Bowie, six, and Ace, two.
Coronation Street spoiler: Adam ditches Sarah
Sarah Barlow (Tina O'Brien) is left alone this Valentine's Day, despite her being targeted by a horrifying intimidation campaign.
In the Underworld factory, the PA receives a call from her solicitor husband Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson).
He informs her that he has to cancel their Valentine's date, leaving her alone and fuming on what should be one of the most romantic nights of her life.
Adam has other priorities in his planner which involve an evening with a client, whom he is then seen leading through to a hotel restaurant.
Meanwhile, Sarah parks herself with Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) and Carla Connor (Alison King) in the Rovers, moaning about her ruined Valentine's Day.
To add salt to the wound, it seems her colleague Lydia Chambers (Rebecca Ryan) has more luck in love than her, despite her being married.
While at the factory, Lydia shows off the sexy lingerie she has received. She makes out the gift to be from her ex and claims to be confused by all his mixed messages.
But could this be another ruse to tear the couple apart?
Three huge Valentine’s Day plots for Corrie
WITH Valentine's Day on the horizon, loved-up couples are getting ready for a night of romance.
But love is not in the air in Weatherfield. Get the lowdown on all the drama in Monday's Coronation Street.
- Amy gets spiked
- Adam ditches Sarah
- Sally feels left out
Read all about the spoilers here.
Emmerdale spoiler: Meena's devastating plan for wedding day horror
The serial killer returned to the village in Friday's Emmerdale, ready to get her revenge.
Spoilers have confirmed that, after an emotional exchange of vows and a happy ceremony, Dawn and Billy will be kidnapped by Meena.
While their guests make their way to Home Farm for their reception, the newlyweds get thrown into a murder game against their will by their tormentor at a remote viaduct.
On what is supposed to be one of the happiest days of his life (and one of the most romantic as the pair have decided to tie the knot on Valentine's Day), Billy is left with an impossible choice.
The personal trainer will have to choose who gets to live between himself and his bride Dawn.
Pointing her gun at the pair menacingly, Meena is pushed to the edge as Billy claims he could take a bullet for Dawn.
Meena fires her gun… and someone gets shot.
Several characters are said to be in danger as news of Meena's return slowly dawns on them, ahead of a highly dramatic week.
But who will survive Meena's killing spree?
Can the serial killer even be stopped in her tracks?
EastEnders’ Bradley Branning actor Charlie Clements is unrecognisable
The star – who played Bradley Branning on the BBC soap – is back working in a kitchen after his latest theatre stint.
The 34-year-old shared a picture of his impressive skills and a huge knife, telling fans it was his “other day job”.
Charlie finished starring in the West End show Mousetrap last summer but has continued to find ways to earn money.
He was previously working as a chef in a garden centre close to his home and during lockdown he ended up tending to the plants when the restaurant closed.
Speaking about his career switch, Bradley said last year: "It was just a way of me supporting the family. At the end of the day the kids and the family come first. I've never been afraid of work and never been work shy."
EastEnders’ Jamie Borthwick seen for first time since driving ban
The soap star — who plays Jay Brown — upset bosses by picking up a six-month driving ban.
The 27-year-old took his mind off his troubles out for dinner in Scott's restaurant in Mayfair, London, with widower Scott, 59.
The pair were seen embracing in a hug as they said their goodbyes and headed off home.
Jamie, 27, is now struggling to make the 72-mile round trip between his home and work.
A source close to Jamie, who joined the soap in 2006 aged 12, said: “EastEnders bosses are furious. It’s not a good look.
“If soap bosses lay on a driver for him, then other stars will want the same.”
EastEnders spoilers: Sharon Watts struggles to cope
In future scenes due on our screens next week, Alyssa's childminder calls to say she is sick.
With Jada having to work, Sharon offers to mind the young baby. While at the salon, Jada is distracted by her friends outside and a rude customer pushes her buttons by assuming that she's part of a scheme for problem kids.
The customer soon realises that she is missing cash and automatically blames Jada.
At the Minute Mart, Jada manages to rope Will Mitchell (Freddie Phillips) into one of her schemes and asks him to create a distraction while she steals alcohol.
Eventually, the pair are caught drinking with Jada's friends and just as fourteen-year-old Will is breaking the law.
In an attempt to make her aware of her responsibilities and following the incident, Sharon tells Jada that she will need to look after her own daughter.
This could cause another rift between the two women.
Emmerdale viewers call out HUGE blunder
THURSDAY's trip to the Dales left fans of the soap scratching their heads as they spotted a major blunder.
Dawn Taylor found her dress defiled in Emmerdale along with her back door open, although it was previously locked.
Due to Meena Jutla's (Paige Sandhu) return to the eponymous village being announced, Emmerdale fans were adamant that this could only have been done by the serial killer.
Viewers wondered how on earth the evil nurse could get into Dawn's home as the back door had been locked and no window appeared to be smashed.
Swarming over to Twitter, many fans voiced their concerns as the blunder left them confused.
"So the door was locked how did she open it", one person tweeted.
Another penned: "you'd think after everything that happened u would lock your f****** doors & of course you wouldn't call someone or the police."
A third viewer chimed in: "Only in Emmerdale a serial killer can brazenly come back to the village, unseen, potentially to kill again. No police in sight."
