CORONATION Street fans are overjoyed as it was revealed that Cobbles legend Roy Cropper will return at Xmas following his shock exit.
The Roy’s Rolls boss was last seen heading to South America, after signing over everything he owned to his niece Nina.
But actor David Neilson, 72, has been seen back on set after hinting last week that the fan fave will not be coming back.
A TV insider said: “Fans were upset when they thought Roy had left but he’s not going anywhere. David took a couple of weeks off but will be on screen again in a few weeks. Viewers are going to get quite a shock and he’s set to be part of a dramatic storyline.”
Roy had been struggling to come to terms with the fact that the gun Abi Franklin (Sally Carman) obtained to shoot Corey Brent (Maximus Evans) was the same used to kill Natasha Blakeman (Rachel Leskovac).
Abi was stopped from shooting Corey by Roy, who ended up covering for her. Nina then failed to convince him to stay
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- Joseph Gamp
John & Johannes’ semi-final dance tribute
Strictly Come Dancing pair John Whaite and Johannes Radebe have revealed that their couples choice routine will pay tribute to everyone who has supported them in their journey.
Professional dancer Radebe, 34, and former Bake Off winner Whaite, 32, made history this year by becoming the first all-male pairing on the BBC One dancing series.
They have made it through to the semi-finals this weekend, where the remaining four couples will perform two routines.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Whaite said: “So for our couples choice we’re doing it to Adele’s Hometown Glory, and what Johannes and I realised since we met each other and became dance partners and now lifelong friends is that we share history”.
- Joseph Gamp
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Corrie spoilers: Kelly Neelan overdoses
CORONATION Street will air a Christmas overdose for Kelly Neelan as Abi Franklin pushes her to breaking point.
The teenager – who is played by actress Millie Gibson in the ITV soap – will be driven off the cobbles when Abi returns from her honeymoon and take an overdose.
In the lead up to Christmas Nina tells Abi how she found Kelly in a bad way and although she can’t forgive her for what she did, it’s time to put a stop to all the hatred.
Aadi finds Kelly packing. Kelly explains that for Abi’s sake, she needs to find somewhere else to live. Aadi urges her to talk to Abi.
Abi’s furious to find Kelly has left flowers in Seb’s memorial garden.
Spotting her enjoying a meal in the bistro with Dev and Aadi, Abi plonks herself at a nearby table and stares at Kelly with pure hatred.
Kelly’s unnerved and Dev messages Kevin about Abi’s behaviour.
Kevin tries to reason with her, pointing out that terrorising Kelly will do no good, but Abi’s unrepentant, vowing that soon she won’t have to worry about Kelly.
As Abi bars Kelly on her way into the barbers Imran watches concerned.
Abi tells Imran she just wants Kelly out of her life for good.
But when Imran reminds her she’s done some pretty shameful things herself, Abi slaps him across the face.
- Joseph Gamp
Emmerdale theme-tune creator was knighted at Windsor Castle
Emmerdale theme tune creator Tony Hatch was knighted at Windsor Castle by the Princess Royal last week.
Hatch, 82, has had his compositions and songs have been featured in more than 100 films and countless TV productions while being performed by stars including Sir Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton and Dame Shirley Bassey,
The small screen heavyweight collected an OBE for services to music and charity – while other guests also included Blockbuster director Sam Mendes.
- Milica Cosic
Corrie's McDonald family tree explained
The McDonald family arrived on the Corrie cobbles back in 1989. Since then most of them have come and gone (and come back again), but one member of the family is still a permanent fixture on the Street.
Jim McDonald – Jim is played by Charles Lawson and made his first appearance on Coronation Street with the rest of the McDonald family in October 1989.
Liz McDonald – Actress Beverley Callard made her first appearance in Corrie in 1984 as Brian Tilsley's friend..
Steve McDonald – Steve is the longest running McDonald charcter in Corrie. He is played by Steve Gregson, and he joined the soap like the rest of the family in 1989.
Andy McDonald – Andy played by Nicholas Cochrane is Steve's twin – although in real life the actor and his on-screen brother Simon were actually a year apart.
Read more about the family here.
- Milica Cosic
Inside Emmerdale actress Daisy Campbell’s luxury holiday
Best known for playing village schoolgirl Amelia Spencer, the teenager looked stunning in a series of bikini snaps during her luxury break.
Daisy, 18, announced her arrival in Dubai with pictures of herself in a black string bikini, posing with the city's distinctive skyline behind her.
She captioned the set of photos with the words: "location says it all".
Next up it was an animal-print number which again showed off her toned abs.
Taken as she'd stepped out of the cool blue waters, Daisy looked relaxed as she gazed directly at the camera.
Daisy Campbell announced her arrival in Dubai with a stunning bikini snap Credit: Instagram - Milica Cosic
Emmerdale fans on the connection between Meena & Manpreet
EMMERDALE viewers are convinced they’ve figured out a huge twist in the soap's leading storyline, after concerns have grown about Manpreet Sharma’s role in younger sister Meena Jutla’s killing rampage.
Fans have come to the conclusion they’ve worked out a shocking connection between the pair, and that they could be more than just sisters.
Emmerdale fans have claimed that Manpreet could actually be in denial about something so huge, it could’ve been the cause of Meena’s issues.
The theory is one that many fans seem to be in agreement on, all taking to Twitter and Facebook to discuss the huge plot twist.
One fan wrote on Facebook: “Does anyone think Manpreet could be her mother [and] not her sister… that's why she can't do rejection. And maybe Meena knows… just a thought.“
Although Manpreet is currently married to Rishi Sharma, she only recently married him and only arrived in the Dales back in 2018 – so it’s entirely possible the theory could be true.
One fan contested the theory, writing “can’t be her daughter!”, but another pointed out that “Rishi is Manpreet's latest husband, only been together a couple of years…”.
- Milica Cosic
Macmillan to work closely with EastEnders
EastEnders will continue to work closely with Macmillan Cancer Support as the storyline unfolds over time to ensure a realistic cancer experience is portrayed.
Dany Bell, Strategic Advisor for Treatment, Medicines, Genomics at Macmillan Cancer Support, added:“It’s brilliant to see EastEnders release this very important and poignant storyline.
“We hope it encourages people to become more aware of the signs of breast cancer, regularly check their own chests and reach out for help if needed.
“Macmillan is here to offer advice and support to anyone impacted by the storyline and we encourage anyone experiencing signs or symptoms of cancer to visit their GP."
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders confirms male breast cancer storyline
EASTENDERS has revealed a male breast cancer storyline for Stuart Highway in emotional scenes.
The BBC soap has been working closely with Macmillan Cancer Support on the plot that has seen Stuart receive the devastating news that he has breast cancer.
Over the next few months, Stuart will face challenges as he battles with his diagnosis and opening up to his wife Rainie.
Actor Ricky Champ said: “I feel honoured to be trusted with such an important storyline.
“We will see Stuart really struggle with the fact he has cancer, and to learn that it’s breast cancer is really difficult for him to understand.
“I hope by shedding a light on male breast cancer, more men will be aware of it and seek out a doctor if they notice anything wrong.”
- Milica Cosic
Corrie spoilers: Kelly Neelan overdoses (Continued…)
When Maria asks Kelly why she failed to turn up to work, with Abi’s eyes boring into her, Kelly lies that she couldn’t be bothered.
Maria tells her she’s fired and Kelly hits rock bottom.
Craig later finds Kelly in a state having taken some spice.
At the police station Craig urges her to get help before she ends up back in prison. But does Kelly have anywhere to turn?
Abi listens as Aadi rails at Dev for making Kelly homeless again.
When Aadi reveals that Kelly’s turned to drugs, even Abi’s taken aback.
At her drugs support group Abi shoots Kelly a look of pure hatred as she describes her troubled upbringing, how she’s done some terrible things and used drugs as an escape route.
- Milica Cosic
Corrie spoilers: Kelly Neelan overdoses
CORONATION Street will air a Christmas overdose for Kelly Neelan as Abi Franklin pushes her to breaking point.
The teenager – who is played by actress Millie Gibson in the ITV soap – will be driven off the cobbles when Abi returns from her honeymoon and take an overdose.
In the lead up to Christmas Nina tells Abi how she found Kelly in a bad way and although she can’t forgive her for what she did, it’s time to put a stop to all the hatred.
Aadi finds Kelly packing. Kelly explains that for Abi’s sake, she needs to find somewhere else to live. Aadi urges her to talk to Abi.
Abi’s furious to find Kelly has left flowers in Seb’s memorial garden.
Spotting her enjoying a meal in the bistro with Dev and Aadi, Abi plonks herself at a nearby table and stares at Kelly with pure hatred.
Kelly’s unnerved and Dev messages Kevin about Abi’s behaviour.
Kevin tries to reason with her, pointing out that terrorising Kelly will do no good, but Abi’s unrepentant, vowing that soon she won’t have to worry about Kelly.
As Abi bars Kelly on her way into the barbers Imran watches concerned.
Abi tells Imran she just wants Kelly out of her life for good.
But when Imran reminds her she’s done some pretty shameful things herself, Abi slaps him across the face.
- Milica Cosic
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Danny Miller on leaving Emmerdale
In a video filmed after his final scenes Danny sobbed uncontrollably and told fans: "It was a very, very tough decision for me to make for my new family – Steph and my baby and my two dogs.
"It was a very difficult decision to make because I was only going to have two weeks with me baby before I was whisked off to the castle in Wales. It was a very tough decision to make.
"Steph pretty much forced me to be fair. I hope I’m entertaining people in there in a different way to the way Aaron’s entertained people."
Speaking about his stint in camp he said: "I'm hoping at this point I'm still in the castle in Wales on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! which nobody knows about.
"Or very little people know about. This video is also to apologise to anyone I've lied to about it, but I signed a contract saying I wasn't allowed to talk about it and I don't want to get sued by ITV."
Emmerdale’s Danny Miller breaks down in tears
I'M A Celebrity star Danny Miller sobbed uncontrollably in his car in a shocking new video after he quit Emmerdale.
The 30-year-old actor, who is currently in the castle, recorded an Instagram Story to go out following his final scenes.
The star left ITV's Emmerdale after 13 years playing Aaron Dingle shortly before joining I'm A Celebrity.
In a video filmed after his final scenes and posted by his fiance Steph Jones, he sobbed uncontrollably.
He told fans he had to pull over in his car in his final trip out of the village where the show is filmed.
The actor said: "So guys that is a wrap on the day, a wrap on Aaron, a wrap on Danny. I'll probably blubber through this."
EastEnders spoilers: Whitney Dean's got proof on Gray
EASTENDERS serial killer Gray Atkins should watch his back as Whitney Dean will soon discover proof he murdered wife Chantelle.
The market stall trader – who is played by actress Shona McGarty in the BBC soap – becomes determined to bring Gray down over Christmas after the shocking reveal.
In explosive scenes she will stage an intervention at Gray’s wedding to Chelsea and expose the truth.
Meanwhile, Gray and Denise wait for their respective partners but they’re nowhere in sight.
Chelsea is stunned but will she believe Whitney or go through with the wedding?
But discovering the truth hits Whitney hard, actress Shona McGarty has revealed.
She said: “Obviously it comes as a huge shock. She would never have thought he was capable of murder.
“Heartbreaking as Whitney and Chantelle were so close. You just can’t imagine it, like one of those horrible documentaries you see where your next door neighbour is a murderer, it’s crazy.
“Freaks her out knowing she was so close to Gray and potentially could’ve had a relationship with him. That is dangerous and scary, and a huge shock.”
Read more here.
- Milica Cosic
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Emmerdale spoilers: Meena Jutla exposed as a killer
EMMERDALE serial killer Meena Jutla will be exposed as a serial killer this Christmas – by her own sister Manpreet Sharma.
The nurse – who is played by actress Paige Sandhu in the ITV soap – has killed at least four people during her reign of terror.
And now at Christmas her scheming will come undone as her sister Manpreet works out what she has done.
Read the article in full here.
Viewers shocked as Corrie's Max accuses Daniel of being a paedophile
CORONATION Street fans are horrified after Max Turner publicly accused Daniel Osbourne of being a paedophile.
The teenager tearaway – who is played by actor Paddy Bever in the ITV soap – is sure Daniel has been sleeping with pupil Summer Spellman.
The school student has made no secret of her crush on her teacher, and has been desperately trying to impress him in recent weeks.
One wrote: "As much as I love corrie this storyline about Daniel just so nasty."
Another wrote: "Daniel she too young for him ffs"
Where is Corrie's Todd?!
CORONATION Street fans are in an uproar over Todd Grimshaw’s whereabouts – after spending three months away from the soap without any explanation.
The character, who is now played by Gareth Pierce, returned to screens last year and has certainly made an impact in Weatherfield – but he appears to have gone AWOL.
He came back to the famous cobblestone streets with only one thing in mind – winning back Billy Mayhew.
As viewers saw, Todd was successful and even had the vicar, played by Daniel Brocklebank, agreeing to marry him.
Noting his anniversary on the soap in August, Gareth uploaded a selfie outside the Salford-based set with the caption: “Exactly one year since I started on Coronation Street.”
Doting fans gushed over the milestone, with one questioning: “Only a year? Wow.
“Seems like you’ve been there for much longer – I love your character.”
Meanwhile, another fan exclaimed: “Don’t ever leave!”
EastEnders’ Rose Ayling-Ellis favourite to win Strictly
Rose Ayling-Ellis is the overwhelming favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing, with bookmaker Coral pricing her at 1-5 to win the series as the show heads towards the semi-finals this weekend.
That means a £5 on the EastEnders star would only return winnings of £1, and the market implies an 83% chance of her being crowned winner.
“Rose has dazzled on the dancefloor throughout the whole of this series of Strictly Come Dancing and we think she is almost guaranteed to be the winner now. It would be a huge upset if she did not lift the Glitterball Trophy this December,” said Coral’s Harry Aitkenhead.
Roy Cropper’s Xmas comeback (continued…)
Roy has been in Corrie for 26 years becoming a fan favourite with wife Hayley, who battled cancer before taking her own life in a 2014 tear-jerker.
Recently, David seemed to hint Roy had left for good, telling Inside Soap: “There are two exits in this for me: one for the character and one for David. Hopefully, they won’t coincide, maybe they will.
“I know Roy leaving will get a reaction.
“It’s a big part of your life and of that popular culture.
“He will be remembered for a long while.”
- Joseph Gamp
Corrie’s Roy Cropper to make comeback at Christmas
CORONATION Street’s Roy Cropper will make a Christmas comeback — despite fans fearing he had left for good.
The Roy’s Rolls boss was last seen heading to South America, after signing over everything he owned to his niece Nina
But actor David Neilson, 72, has been seen back on set and a TV insider said: “Fans were upset when they thought Roy had left but he’s not going anywhere.
“David took a couple of weeks off but will be on screen again in a few weeks. Viewers are going to get quite a shock and he’s set to be part of a dramatic storyline.”
Roy had been struggling to come to terms with the fact that the gun Abi Franklin (Sally Carman) obtained to shoot Corey Brent (Maximus Evans) was the same used to kill Natasha Blakeman (Rachel Leskovac).
Abi was stopped from shooting Corey by Roy, who ended up covering for her. Nina then failed to convince him to stay.
- Joseph Gamp
Jorgie Porter announced engagement to partner
Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter has revealed she is engaged to partner Oliver Piotrowski.
The actress, known for her role as Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, shared the news on Instagram with a selfie with her new fiance and showing off the ring.
“He did it…my forever,” she said, captioning the post “OMG.”
Several of Porter’s co-stars, including members of her fictional family, responded to the post congratulating the couple on their happy news.
- Joseph Gamp
Corrie’s Sarah Platt left in shock (continued…)
After a successful business meeting with Lydia, Sarah decides to invite her out for a drink.
Lydia then sees Adam and shows obvious signs of recognition as she watches him from afar.
Later in the week, Sarah once again meets up with Lydia, who has her son Finn with her this time.
Sarah introduces them both to Adam, but Lydia explains that she already knows him as they had a relationship when they were at university together.
Lydia avoids any further awkwardness by making her excuses to leave.
Sarah then seeks clarification from Adam, who admits that the relationship was years ago and he can’t really remember.
Sarah is unimpressed by this, which causes further tension between them.
- Joseph Gamp
Corrie: Sarah Platt shocked as new friend turns out to be husband Adam’s ex
CORONATION Street’s Sarah Platt is left shellshocked after her new friend turns out to be husband Adam’s ex.
The ITV soap has revealed more details of Adam and Sarah’s storyline with newcomer Lydia.
Show bosses have announced that former Casualty, Waterloo and Shameless star Rebecca Ryan has joined the show in the role of Lydia, who’s the PA of an Underworld client.
In upcoming scenes, Sarah starts to become unsettled over Adam’s reputation as a ladies’ man.
Sarah questions Adam over how many women he has slept with, leaving him unsure of how honest he should be.
Things seem likely to get worse when Lydia is revealed to have her own history with Adam.
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