Coronation Street's original Adam Barlow looks different 21 years after soap debut

His character is the son of a Coronation Street legend but off-screen, Rob Mallard has a very different life.

Coronation Street fans are sure they're one step closer to solving Lydia Chambers downfall after she was exposed as a villain.Lydia, played by Rebecca Ryan, has been manipulating the rest of the street into believing Adam Barlow was cheating on his wife Sarah - along with trying to destroy his career as a lawyer.So far, she has posted bad reviews of the solicitors practice, destroyed Adam's car and staged an elaborate affair with him - leaving Sarah devastated.But now fans think they know how Adam will finally bring her down, using a hidden recording device.Lydia has been staging 'Bond villain' rants in the middle of the street - conveniently when everyone else is out of earshot.But fans think Adam has simply been recording these on his phone and storing them up to give Sarah a fuller picture.Taking to Reddit, one theorised: "Convenient how nobody else has been around while that crazy broad has been mocking Adam IN BROAD DAYLIGHT."Someone else quickly responded: "Stupid how Adam, of all people, doesn't think to record on his phone.""Ugh seriously, 80% of the storylines could be solved by just recording the Bond villain-like conversations that go on in the dark cervices of that cursed street," another fan said.They continued: "And then every now and then the writers will put in a scene of somebody actually trying to record it and getting caught out, as if to go AHA! See we did think of that, only it would work every time if they didn't also have to act as suspiciously as possible whilst trying it..."And nobody at any point suspects anybody of recording their loud semi-public admissions when they're not!"Another fan was quick to point out that Abi's attempt to convince Corey Brent's dad Stefan to confess to his son's

Coronation Street fans can expect plenty of drama next week as the identity of Abi Webster's baby daddy gets people talking.Abi assures the social worker that she’s enrolled in rehab in upcoming scenes and will do whatever it takes to keep her baby. When she tells Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) she has to prove she can offer Alfie a proper home, Toyah quizzes Imran Habeeb (Charlie de Melo) about her ‘ex client’. His mind whirring, Imran guesses she’s talking about Abi.

Rebecca Ryan has been making waves in Coronation Street as Adam Barlow's vengeful ex, Lydia Chambers.The Waterloo Road and Shameless star filmed her final scenes for the ITV soap in early February and appeared on Lorraine today (Thursday 10 March) to speak about the end of her character's storyline. While many fans were excited to learn more about how Rebecca will bow out of the soap, Lorraine Kelly also quizzed the star on where she's at with her wedding plans, which she had to delay due to covid.

It was back to the cobbles on Wednesday night for another hour-long check-in to see what's happening with the street's most famous residents.

Coronation Street's Lydia Chambers star Rebecca Ryan has finished filming with the hit ITV soap amid her sinister Adam and Sarah Barlow storyline. Only recently, Lydia, who has been making Adam's life hell and scheming for weeks to get revenge, was confronted by his wife Sarah as she asked whether they were having an affair.To which Lydia, who has been creating fake evidence and clues to support her lie, pretended that she was in a relationship with Adam, leaving Sarah heartbroken.

Corrie star reveals previous soap role which was later taken over by Gemma Atkinson

She has been frustrating them for weeks but Lydia Chambers will not be treading the cobbles for much longer.

INTRODUCED to viewers as Adam Barlow' unstable ex Lydia Chambers, Rebecca Ryan has wreaked havoc in the cobbles. But four months after her Coronation Street debut, the actress has decided to call it quits.

Corrie star Rebecca Ryan says she's 'not well liked' as she reveals how she relaxes between intense Lydia scenes

Coronation Street star Rob Mallard has spoken about the misunderstanding that surrounds those who suffer from an essential tremor.

Coronation Street resident Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) hits rock bottom next week as his former lover Lydia Chambers (Rebecca Ryan) continues her campaign to destroy his life.In recent weeks, Lydia has upped her revenge plan by making it seem like she’s having an affair with Adam.She's cloned his credit cards, broken into the flat and got her hands on some burner phones.Lydia's determination to ruin Adam's life has left Sarah Barlow (Tina O’Brien) convinced Lydia is telling the truth about sleeping with her husband.Sick of being treated like the bad guy, Adam knocks back drinks in upcoming scenes and flirts with a girl, telling her his wife died in a car crash.Having received a text from Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan), Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) arrives and explains that Adam’s wife is still very much alive.Drunk and morose, Adam announces he’s going into town.Under Daniel’s instruction, Adam calls to see Sarah, but clocking his hungover state, she sends him packing. Spotting Lydia, Adam storms over, telling her he’ll prove what a liar she is.

Cobbles for three decades. The businessman arrived on Weatherfield in 1976 and was a key part in some of the soap's most famous story-lines.

Coronation Street, as she begins stalking him and members of his family.Intent on destroying his relationship with wife Sarah, what lengths will Lydia go to in future weeks? Only time will tell.Adam Barlow has become one of Coronation Street's most familiar faces, ever since returning to look after grandfather Ken Barlow in 2016, following Ken's stroke.He is one many Barlow family members to call Weatherfield their home throughout the years, but will Lydia's reign of terror rising, will he remain in the street for long?As viewers wait to see what happens, Daily Star takes a closer look at the famous Barlow family and the stars who play them.Ken Barlow is one of the original Coronation Street residents, becoming a familiar face to viewers throughout the generations.From the death of his first wife Valerie Tatlock, to the birth of his children and a longstanding feud with Mike Baldwin, fans have gone through all of Ken's ups and downs throughout the years.Not only is he one of Coronation Street's longest serving actors, but he also holds the Guinness World Record as the longest serving television star in a continuous role.

Coronation Street fans have seemingly worked out a shock pregnancy twist for Sarah Platt, after Lydia Chambers lied about having an affair with Sarah's husband Adam Barlow.Sarah confronted Lydia during Friday's episode of the ITV soap, and was left devastated when Lydia pretended to be in a relationship with Adam.Although Adam pleaded to his wife that Lydia was lying, Sarah kicked him out of their home - but fans have now predicted that a twist might be in store for the couple.After Sarah and Adam recently tried for a baby, fans took to social media to say that they think Sarah will find out she is pregnant soon, with one viewer asking: "Is this where Sarah finds out she's pregnant?"Other fans seemed to be in agreement with the suggestion, with one viewing saying: "More than likely!" while a second added: "Obviously!"If the theory is correct, what does this mean for Sarah and Adam's relationship? And will Adam be able to prove the truth that Lydia is lying?In a cobbles confrontation following the shock lies, fans were quick to point out that Adam should have recorded his argument with Lydia to prove his innocence.Lydia could be heard saying to Adam: "You messed up my life, you dismantled me bit by bit."Tell you what I’m going to do, Adam, I’m going to dismantle your life like you dismantled mine. Piece by piece.

Coronation Street fans are certain they've spotted a dark secret that lawyer Adam Barlow is hiding amid the ongoing Lydia Chambers plot.The solicitor's life has been slowly broken apart by his university fling Lydia - who he claims not to remember at all - with Lydia destroying his marriage to Sarah and attempting to ruin his business.Along with Adam's car windscreen being smashed in, the solicitors' office was hit by armed police after reports of a gun on the premises erupted.And though Lydia claims it's to get back at him for forgetting her among the legions of women he's slept with, some fans are sure there's a darker force at work - and that Adam might actually have assaulted her in their younger days.He went as far as to scream at Lydia in the street after she told Sarah of their made-up 'affair'.And taking to Reddit, one eagle-eyed fan wanted to share their theory.They penned: "Is it possible that Adam assaulted Lydia? Either deliberately or maybe they were both drunk or she was drunk and couldn't consent?"They keep making a point that it was in university and historic assault or rape cases that happened during university is relevant to the current day."It would explain why Lydia said that he completely ruined her life. Adam probably doesn't remember it because to him it was nothing or not a problem but to Lydia it did affect her deeply.

Coronation Street star Sam Robertson will stay at the ITV soap, despite rumours that he might be leaving Weatherfield behind. The 36 year old, who plays Adam Barlow, has signed a new deal to stay on the cobbles for another year, after hinting that he might quit the show after his latest dramatic storyline. A source told The Sun: “Sam is a huge talent and bosses are thrilled he’s signed a new contract.

Coronation Street's original Adam Barlow actor is now totally unrecognisable 21 years on from his stint in the soap.Fans of the long-running hit ITV soap may recall that Ken Barlow's young grandson was originally played by Iain De Caestecker before eventually being recast as current actor Sam Robertson.Glaswegian Iain - now 34 - was just 14 years old when he was cast in the role appearing for an impressive 54 episodes before he was replaced by an older incarnation of the character in 2003.Iain, however, hasn't faded into insignificance over the years and has in fact since appeared in a string of big-name roles both in the UK and across the pond in the USA.The actor now sports a healthy display of facial hair alongside a cropped hairdo and has been seen in shows including BBC One's BAFTA-winning series The Fades and mini-series Us.He has also secured roles in the political thriller, Roadkill. as well as branching out into movies with parts in Shell, Lost River and Overlord.Perhaps his most notable achievement is becoming a series regular in Marvel TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D appearing in 126 episodes over seven seasons of the hit show.The popular series is set in the same universe as Avengers Iron Man, Thor and Captain America, with key characters from the box office smash movies crossing over into the show regularly.

DESPERATELY trying to claw her way out of prison, Meena Jutla is slowly accepting her fate. But the Emmerdale serial killer won't go down alone as she frames her sister Manpreet Sharma for one of her crimes. Feeling traumatised by recent events, the GP agrees to pay the sinister nurse a visit in prison in upcoming scenes due on our screens next week.

Their characters are yet to interact on-screen but Rebecca and Jack James Ryan are still enjoying time on the cobbles together.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out a new twist involving Sarah Barlow as newcomer Lydia Chambers continues to destroy her marriage to Adam. On Friday's episode, Lydia, who has been making Adam's life hell and scheming for weeks to get revenge, was confronted by Sarah as she asked whether they were having an affair.To which Lydia, who has been creating fake evidence and clues to support her lie, pretended that she was in a relationship with Adam, leaving Sarah heartbroken.The duo were soon interrupted by the arrival of Adam to which he quickly insisted that Lydia was lying through her teeth as he chased the sinister newcomer onto the cobbles for a confrontation.