Coronation Street’s Ellie Leach and Millie Gibson look worlds away from their characters as they glam up for night out

Coronation Street as Laura Neelan (Kel Allen) sadly passed away in emotional scenes which aired last week.After being diagnosed with cancer, Laura was determined to reconcile with her daughter Kelly Neelan (Millie Gibson).However, her health deteriorated and Gary Windas (Mikey North), who viewers know is responsible for Laura husband Rick's death, tried to persuade Kelly to visit her mum one last timeThings haven't been the same between the mother and daughter since Laura confessed to Rick's murder so Gary could continue to look after Kelly when she died.Laura sadly passed away and Kelly missed her last chance to see her mum.Following Laura's exit from the soap, Daily Star taken a look at Coronation Street's most heartbreaking moments.Soap anniversaries usually come with their fair share of dramatic moments - but Coronation Street's 50th anniversary saw the death of many fan favourites too.Beloved Weatherfield butcher Ashley Peacock was one of the residents to die in a tragic tram crash, leaving fans in tears as the long serving resident left the cobbles for good - several years after the murder of his wife Maxine.Ashley had been in the Joinery Bar celebrating Peter Barlow's stag night, but a tram derailment caused the roof to collapse and in a moment of heroism, Ashley held part of the roof up so Peter and Nick to escape - knowing that he would die instead.The tram crash also claimed the life of Molly Dobbs, and further shock was to follow, as Molly Dobbs revealed to Sally Webster in her dying breaths that she had an affair with Sally's husband Kevin - and that he was the father of her baby.Jack and Vera Duckworth were inseparable on the cobbles, with the couple providing much needed comic relief throughout their time

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has shared a collection of sweet behind-the-scenes snaps after her character Emma Brooker made an emotional exit on Friday. During the latest instalment, Emma decided to leave Weatherfield for a new life in Australia with her boyfriend Jon, who is the grandson of Ted. It comes after actress Alexandra, 28, announced earlier this year that she had quit the ITV soap after almost four years of playing Emma.Taking to Instagram after her character's exit on Friday, Alexandra posted a collection of sweet behind-the-scenes snaps.

STACEY Slater is set to make a shock discovery about her mother Jean as she tries to move heaven and earth to take care of her. All her worries will be confirmed as she’s set to make a shocking discovery about her next week in EastEnders. Jean Slater has been acting out, leaving some residents concerned about her well-being.

Coronation Street's Faye Windass star Ellie Leach looked amazing in snaps shared from Ladies Day.Looking completely different from her role in Corrie, the beautiful actress beamed as she enjoyed some time away from the cobbled streets of the soap's set.Posing up a storm in a glamorous blush pink dress, Ellie stood beside her boyfriend as the pair geared up for a day at the races with their pals.The blush-hued dress had a chic ruched detailing up the front of the garment, with an off the shoulder accent and ankle-grazing length.She paired the look with a pair of strappy heels, a chic chain handbag and her brunette locks in a bouncy blow-out.Beaming in each of the snaps, the Faye Windass actress flashed her bright smile as she posed alongside her boyfriend and pals. Taking to Instagram to share a slew of snaps with her friends and beau she penned: "Ladies day with my gang," adding a horse emoji to conclude.In the snaps that followed the beaming photo with her beau, Ellie could be seen with her friends.

Coronation Street’s Kelly Neelan was left devastated as her mum Laura passed away in hospital - with only Maria Connor by her side. And despite Laura’s terminal cancer diagnosis, fans are certain Maria could have had a hand in her death after spotting some key clues.With Kelly absent at the hairdressing awards on Friday (April 8), Gary and Maria’s attempts to convince her to see her mum one last time failed, until Kelly changed her mind - and it was too late.As she turned up at the hospital, it was to see Maria in tears, exclaiming: "I’m so sorry, Kelly.

It's not very often Coronation Street comes with a warning but one of the soap's stars has issued one ahead of heartbreaking scenes. Mille Gibson, who plays Kelly Neelan in the ITV soap, took to Instagram to share a short message with the show's fans.

Coronation Street star Millie Gibson is putting herself through her paces as she showed off the start of her gym journey. The actress is best known for playing Kelly Neelan in the ITV soap.

CORONATION Street's Emma Brooker will quit the cobbles tonight in a final goodbye. The hairdresser - who is played by actress Alexandra Mardell in the ITV soap - will leave the cobbles tonight either in the back of a police car or a cab.

Coronation Street fans can expect plenty of drama next week as Abi Webster (Sally Carman) goes head-to-head with Imran Habeeb (Charlie De Melo) to gain custody of baby Alfie.Toyah Battersby’s (Georgia Taylor) heart breaks as Elsie leaves with the social worker.Having drowned her sorrows she drunkenly heads to the solicitors to have it out with Imran but Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) tells her he has gone to visit Alfie.When Imran returns and asks her to let him put things right she leaves him in no doubt about how she feels.Imran tells Abi he is flat hunting and suggests she could move in with Alfie but she turns him down. Elsewhere, as Kelly Neelan (Millie Gibson) tries to come to terms with her mum Laura's death she is overwhelmed when she discovers she stands to inherit everything from her dad, including the family home and asks Gary Windass (Mikey North) to go and check on the house for her.

It was another soapy night in Manchester as the stars of both Coronation Street and Emmerdale hit the red carpet for a magical night in the city.

Coronation Street actress Kel Allen has opened up on her close bond with co-star Georgia Taylor away from Weatherfield.The actress has said goodbye to the ITV soap after two years and her final scenes will play out this week.Laura has been battling a terminal illness and recently took the blame for the murder of her husband Rick Neelan so that his real killer, Gary Windass (Mikey North), can continue to care for her daughter Kelly Neelan (Millie Gibson).Previously speaking about her final scenes, Kel revealed: ""Oh my god, it’s emotional. I get emotional and start filling up just thinking about it."It’s been three years [since Gary killed Rick] in the running and people have been desperate for the truth to come out but I don’t think they were expecting that twist."Because of that twist the death scenes when they come are even more emotionally charged." She also opened up about the bond she has with her co-stars on and off the screen.Kel continued: "The biggest thing I have taken from it is the relationships with the people there."Millie [Gibson] is incredible, such a talented actor and she is the daughter I never had."I knew Georgia [Taylor] before I joined as we trained together many years ago so it has been brilliant working with her again.

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has been showing off a fresh new look while her on-screen character faces a worrying time. Fans of the ITV soap will best know the actress for playing Faye Windass.

Coronation Street next week. As Kelly Neelan (Millie Gibson) tries to come to terms with her mum’s Laura Neelan's (Kel Allen) death, she needs to prepare to say a final goodbye to villain father.The youngster is overwhelmed when she discovers she stands to inherit everything from her dad, including the family home.She asks Gary Windass (Mikey North) to go and check on the house for her.At the neglected house Gary is faced with a photo of a smiling Rick and packs up some belongings to bring back to Kelly.As she looks at the reminders of her childhood, Kelly’s overcome with emotion and hurries out.Alone in Victoria Garden and numb with misery, Kelly takes out her mum’s little bottle of morphine from her pocket and unscrews the top just as Abi Webster (Sally Carman) arrives.When Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) admits that she might not attend Rick’s funeral as she has her council reputation to think about, Gary’s angry and reckons she should be putting Kelly first.As Gary, Maria and Kelly arrive for Rick’s funeral.

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson was reportedly asked to leave a bar after dancing topless at his co-star's leaving party. The ITV soap star, 47, who recently called for his character Steve McDonald to leave Weatherfield, was at a leaving do for his on-screen daughter Alexandra Mardell, who plays Emma Brooker, at Albert’s Schloss in the Manchester Deansgate area in February.

Coronation Street's cast headed out on a night out in Manchester, with some of its young stars confirming they're just as good friends off-screen as on.The cast were attending the relaunch party of the Alchemist bar in Manchester, where they were pictured arriving and looking in high spirits as they enjoyed a break from filming. Millie Gibson, who plays Kelly Neelan on the soap, wore a bright yellow blazer with matching heels, along with a casual pair of blue jeans.The 17 year old also clutched a small white handbag under her shoulder and completed her look with beachy waves in her hair.

Coronation Street favourite Laura Neelan (Kel Allen) is given hours to live in upcoming scenes.Gary Windass (Mikey North) visits Laura in hospital and is shocked at her deterioration.With tears in her eyes, Laura admits that she’d give anything to be able to hug her daughter Kelly Neelan (Millie Gibson).As Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) and Kelly are about to leave for the hairdressing awards, Gary reveals that he’s had a call from the hospital warning him that Laura only has hours to live.Determined that her mum is not going to ruin her day, Kelly walks out and Maria hurries after her.Kelly is on a high as she wins Best Trainee Stylist and knocks back the wine.Gary arrives and appeals to her to go and visit Laura. What will she do? Elsewhere in Weatherfield, Jon Spear (Jordon Ford Silver) shares his plans to open a beach bar in Australia and Emma Brooker (Alexandra Mardell) is stunned to realise she visited the same beach as a kid.

Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey shocked fans as she appeared looking very different from her character Asha Alahan.Tanisha made her debut on the cobbles back in 2009 as the daughter of Dev and Sunita Alahan and the twin sister of Aadi.Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the ITV actress, 19, shared a collection of glamorous selfies from an evening attending the Royal Television Society Programme Awards in London.Tanisha donned a glamorous, stylish satin gown that had a sizzling side split for the glitzy do.The actress accessorised the look with a pair of fabulous black heels and delicate jewellery. She simply captioned the snap with two brown love heart emojis.The actress' gushing followers and Corrie co-stars were quick to react to the snap.Corrie's Kelly Neelan star Millie Gibson penned: "This is my new Lock Screen."Kel Allen, who stars in the soap as Laura Neelan, commented: "Damn girl!"Abi Franklin star Sally Carman added: "Absolutely b****y scrumptious."And fans were just as complimentary as one said: "Wow, don't you look lovely and elegant." The official Coronation Street Instagram also shared a slew of snaps from the star-studded event, which they captioned: "All scrubbed up for the #RTSAwards! #Corrie #ITVHub @ITV @WeAreStv1 @tanisha.gorey @mollie.gallagher_ @dolly_rose_campbell @julia_goulding @sallyannmatthews." Corrie was nominated for the Soap and Continuing Drama gong at the RTS Awards, with Hollyoaks taking it home.

Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey looked worlds away from her character Asha Alahan on Tuesday night as she attended the Royal Television Society Programme Awards in London.Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the actress, 19, shared a collection of glamorous selfies from the evening where she was joined by co-stars Julia Goulding, Mollie Gallagher, Dolly-Rose Campbell and Sally Ann Matthews.Tanisha opted for a stylish satin gown with a glamorous side split, she accessorised with black barely-there heeled sandals and delicate jewellery for the event.The actress' 66.4K followers and Corrie co-stars were quick to react to the snap with Kelly Neelan star Millie Gibson writing: "This is my new Lock Screen." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter . Amy Barlow star Elle Mulvaney put a fire emoji.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell revealed she had taken a lasting 'reminder' of her character Emma Brooker from the set upon her exit. The 28-year-old has played the bubbly barmaid for four years but announced she was leaving the soap earlier this year. “I actually pinched quite a few bits – but I was allowed to pinch them,” she told OK! magazine.

Coronation Street Star Ellie Leach showed off her natural beauty in a candid snap as she posed in barely any make up on Instagram.The gorgeous star, who plays Faye Windass in the ITV soap, delighted fans with the stunning selfie, which sees her throwing a cute smile at the camera wearing light mascara a touch of nude lipstick.The star’s skin had a golden glow as she captioned the snap simply: “hey sun” followed by a hands up emoji.The stylish star wore her brown hair in a low ponytail with a simple black t-shirt and an oversized green jacket.She accessorized with a pretty gold chain around her neck and a stack of colourful earrings.Fans took to the comments to compliment the star on her natural look.“Beautiful as always,” gushed one fan.A second added: “Glowing.

Colson Smith has hinted at taking on 'new opportunities' as things get interesting for his Coronation Street character. The actor is best known for playing Craig Tinker in the ITV soap who has had a complicated start to the year after he had to quit his beloved job as a PC after helping cover up his girlfriend Faye Windass and her pal Emma Brooker's secret.