Coronation Street fans outraged over Abi Franklin blunder as experts left 'baffled'

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefChina’s theatrical box office fell to a new low over the weekend as anti-COVID restrictions forces thousands of cinemas to close. Data from consultancy Artisan Gateway showed that nationwide box office across the world’s most populous country amounted to just $10.5 million.

Ambulance crews and police vehicles had to queue for hours to hand over patients at a hospital as staff scrambled to find room for them in cupboards and clinic waiting rooms.

A dad left with horrific burns after self-harming has thanked hospital staff for nursing him back to life.

Rail firms causing chaos for Scots over the holiday weekend will take a share of £25million compensation for delayed works – but not pass it on to passengers.

A desperately ill patient was planning her funeral before she was given a miracle drug.

Missouri State Representative Ian Mackey, a Democrat, has gone viral for his defence of transgender young people during the debate on whether to allow transgender girls to compete on all-girls sports teams.Talking to the amendment’s sponsor, Representative Chuck Bayse, a Republican, Mackey even brought up Bayse’s own gay brother to make his point. “Your brother wanted to tell you he was gay, didn’t he?” Mackey asked.Bringing up the fact that Bayse’s brother was afraid to come out to him, Mackey said “If I were your brother, I would have been afraid to tell you too. I would have been afraid to tell you too because of stuff like this – because this is what you’re focused on.“This is the legislation you want to put forward.

Britain's Got Talent judge has lost a staggering four inches from his waist. He began his health journey prior to the pandemic after seeing photos of himself.

The Bubble actor Fred Armisen had broken up.  Natasha Lyonne — the star of Russian Doll, whose second season is among a number of exciting Netflix premieres coming in April — and Portlandia creator Fred Armisen started dating in 2014. They were introduced by his former Saturday Night Live co-star Maya Rudolph and reportedly split time between her place in Manhattan and his house in Los Angeles.

READ MORE: Simon Cowell's life: Botox 'horror', age, net worth, wife to be and lavish wedding plans Despite his disability he doesn’t let anything stop him - he came on the hit ITV talent show and performed a comedy song about his brittle bone disease which had everyone in howls of laughter. Making light of his situation, he sang about how he doesn’t have to queue for rides at Disneyland as well as being given priority on public transport.

Gallery: 2022 ID. Buzz (motor1. com)She later shared a video of True painting a ceramic egg basket purple.

Britain's Got Talent viewers have been left feeling fed up after a contestant was "robbed" of a Golden Buzzer. Fans thought singer Tom Ball deserved better during Sunday night's (April 17) auditions. The final act of the night saw teacher Tom take to the stage to perform a powerful rendition of Sam Smith's Bond theme, 'Writing's On The Wall'.

Simon Cowell has come under fire from Britain's Got Talent fans after asking contestants "badly-worded questions". The comments came during the second round of auditions on Sunday (April 17) night. The first act of the night was Brit Kids.

The Weeknd will be hitting the 2022 Coachella stage TONIGHT!

Dwayne Johnson celebrated his daughter's fourth birthday with a sweet salute on social mediaThe Jungle Cruise star, 49, and his family threw daughter Tiana a Little Mermaid themed party, complete with balloons, costumes and a piñata.The actor shared the photos on Sunday with the caption: 'Big Easter/Tia's birthday weekend!!!' Double celebration: The Rock and his family celebrated Easter and daughter Tia's fourth birthday with a mermaid themed party writing ''Big Easter/Tia's birthday weekend!!!' Let her eat cake: The tough guy explained this picture, writing, ' it all comes to a hard stop - meaning I have to stop doing what I'm doing when she says… 'Daddy feed me'The adorable little one was decked out in a mermaid outfit with a pink top and blue and pink tail. Her long brown hair was pulled back into a pony tail with multi-colored bands.To keep up with the small fry and her guests, The Rock choose black running tights and shorts with a cream shirt and white sneakers.

Halle and Chloe Bailey showed off their individual sense of fashion at Revolve Festival in La Quinta, California on Sunday.The sibling musical duo, 22 and 23, smiled for photos as they posed in two distinctive looks.Halle wore a skintight brown knit dress with an eyelet pattern while Chloe rocked a lime green bathing suit with a matching robe. Sister style: Halle and Chloe Bailey showed off their individual sense of fashion at Revolve Festival in La Quinta, California on SundayHalle showed off her figure in the number, which was sheer and teased her pink bikini underneath.The straps were made of sparkly stones and she teamed the ensemble with a pair of white sneakers that had gummy soles.

New parents Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got to enjoy their first Easter Sunday with their baby daughter, who they welcomed via surrogacy in January.It appears the couple, who have been married for over three years, also got to enjoy a romantic brunch for two, while sitting in an outdoor patio with the glorious sun glaring down.'Happy Easter from us,' the pair wrote in the caption of a series of holiday snaps posted on Chopra's Instagram page. Holiday: Priyanka Chopra, 39, and husband Nick Jonas, 29, enjoyed a quiet Easter Sunday mealThe happy couple struck a couple of poses under a large pair of pin and white bunny ears that were set up on top of some gorgeous green brush.The Matrix Resurrections actress, 39, showcased her curves in a mustard-yellow skirt and crop top combination along with a pair of open-toe heels.

She is known for rocking eye-catching outfits in promotional photoshoots and on magazine covers alike.And on Sunday, Paris Hilton showed off her intricately assembled look for Coachella 2022 in a set of photos that were shared to her Instagram account.The 41-year-old media personality appeared to be making the most of her time in the shining California sun in the shots, and she also wrote a short message in her post's caption that read: 'The desert could always use more sparkle...' Fashionable:Paris Hilton showed off her intricately assembled look for Coachella 2022 in a set of photos that were shared to her Instagram accountHilton wore a sequined sheer sleeved minidress that conformed tightly to her toned form while posing for the photos.The reality television figure's outfit also included a silver zip-up portion at its midsection and a metallic add-on that was positioned just above her waist. The DJ rocked a set of star-shaped pasties and a pair of black leggings that were tucked into a stylish pair of platform leather boots.Her voluminous blonde hair was tied into a ponytail that fell onto her shoulders and back, and she also sported a sparkling cap.

Sally Carman first joined Coronation Street in 2017 as Abi Franklin and as well as enjoying success onscreen she also met her future husband on the famous cobbles.The actress, 29, who appeared on Channel 4's popular drama Shameless as well as starring in Hollywood flick Tyrannosaur, got engaged to Joe Duttine, who plays Tim Metcalfe, at the beginning of lockdown this year. While the pair are loved-up in real life, Sally and Joe are not too keen on their two characters getting together on the soap, as it would ruin the romance between well-loved character and on-screen wife Sally (Sally Dynevor.

Coronation Street character Abi Franklin "would kill" Carla Connor, reckons actress Sally Carman, if they ever had a fight.In recent weeks, with Abi, played by Sally, struggling with her addictions again, she has been helped by fellow recovering addict Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne).Peter is in a happy relationship with Carla, but he has history with Abi, who used to have strong feelings for him.She is now with Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) but Sally says Abi's feelings for Peter are still there.Sally told Daily Star Online: "The way the writers have done it, it's as if she doesn't have that spark, but I absolutely believe there's that spark there for Peter Barlow because, before, she was crazy about him."She recognised herself in him,

CORONATION Street's teenagers will be hit with a hard-hitting and tragic storyline in the new year, boss Ian Macleod has revealed. The executive producer has teased a "social responsibility" storyline that will affect the likes of Dev's twins Asha and Aadi and Roy Cropper's niece Nina.

CORONATION Street fans are heartbroken for Carla Connor after Peter Barlow prioritised helping Abi Franklin over her. The former factory boss - who is played by actress Alison King in the ITV soap - asked Peter to reconsider trying to save his ex so much and get someone else to help her.