Coronation Street’s Rebecca Ryan would love Bridgerton role after ITV soap exit

Coronation Street's Lydia Chambers has been bad news since arriving on the cobbles, intent on destroying Adam Barlow's life.But now viewers think they've worked out an even more sinister twist, which saw her murder young Finn's parents in an attempt to escape justice.Lydia's motives soon became clear when she staged an affair with Adam to split him from wife Sarah Platt, along with attempting to ruin the solicitors' business and get Adam arrested for vandalising her flat.But when she admitted he'd encouraged her to abort their baby and left her in the dust, fans became a little more sympathetic - at least until Lydia tossed him from a high balcony, leaving him needing urgent surgery or risk going blind.Fans are curious as to why they haven't seen the child in Lydia's custody - Finn - since around Christmastime, despite her using him as an excuse to escape justice for the assault.The youngster appeared on screen briefly in the Christmas market sections, but has only been referred to since, with Lydia referencing childminders and school.And Adam refused to press charges after Lydia told him that she is "all Finn's got".Taking to Facebook to air their theories, one fan wrote: “Very strange storyline. I was thinking has she killed the mother of Finn, will this be a long story and she comes back and things get worse?“Don’t think this is over, think she was hoping Adam was dead!”Another agreed: “Finn is her son...

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd wowed fans as he showcased an eye-catching look for the new season. The David Platt actor was embracing the sunshine as he reached for an animal print black and white short-sleeved shirt. And his sharp look was a far cry from the hoodies and denim jackets favoured by his soap character.

EASTENDERS fans were bowled over as Sharon Watts returned to Albert Square looking incredibly glam. Several viewers reckoned she'd come back looking years younger - and appeared more blonde, tanned and relaxed than ever.

Jack James Ryan has without a doubt been his older sister's biggest cheerleader as she joined him in the cast of Coronation Street.

After just three months on the cobbles Rebecca Ryan has bowed out of Coronation Street as Lydia Chambers.

It has been more than a year since drama Bridgerton shot to fame on Netflix and proved an instant hit.

ITV Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan has ruled out a return to a previous role. The former Corrie actress, who left the soap last night, shot to fame on Shameless and BBC Waterloo Road. Waterloo Road will return later this year.

Coronation Street actress Rebecca Ryan has revealed that soap bosses had "no idea" that co-star Jack James Ryan was her brother when she landed the acting gig.Rebecca, 30, who made her debut as Lydia Chambers in December was ecstatic when she found out she would be working alongside Jack who plays troublemaker Jacob Hay.The actress also revealed that acting alongside her brother brought the duo closer together. Lydia told The Mirror: "When I joined, I'd be talking to people and say, 'Oh, yeah, my brother works here'.

EASTENDERS fans were bowled over as Sharon Watts returned to Albert Square looking incredibly glam. Several viewers reckoned she'd come back looking years younger - and appeared more blonde, tanned and relaxed than ever. She breezed back to Albert Square on Wednesday night after treating herself to a trip to the glam squad.

A mum has spoken about the moment her world was turned upside down, as her young son was diagnosed with an ultra rare, incurable condition. Sheryl Lawson was given the heartbreaking news that her five-year-old boy Jeffrey has Battens disease, last year.

Coronation Street brother and sister duo Rebecca and Jack James Ryan shared their pride in each other as they joined the long-running soap last year.

There was plenty of drama in Wednesday's Coronation Street as bunny boiler Lydia Chambers finally told the truth following Adam Barlow's horror accident that left him at risk of losing his sight. Lydia had been stalking her ex Adam after she befriended his wife Sarah and plotted to wreck their marriage in revenge for how badly the womaniser treated her in their university days.

Coronation Street fans were stunned to see Lydia push Adam Barlow from a balcony on Monday. Adam’s vengeful ex-girlfriend (played by Rebecca Ryan) had been tormenting him for weeks before a showdown saw her slap Adam and shove him over the railings. Adam (Sam Robertson) toppled to the floor and was rushed to hospital covered in blood.

NOTHING gets past eagle-eyed soap fans who are quick to spot when their favourite TV shows encounter a blunder. This week Coronation Street viewers were enthralled as Lydia pushed Adam Barlow over shopping centre railings in a terrifying death plunge plot - but were baffled by the absence of customers, staff or CCTV.

CORONATION Street star Rebecca Ryan has revealed that bosses had no idea her brother was on the soap when they cast her for the role of Lydia Chambers. The former Shameless actress, 30, who has also starred in Waterloo Road, joined her sibling Jack James Ryan, who plays drug dealer Jacob Hay in Weatherfield back in December.

Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan is already shaking off her bunny boiler character's image as she debuted a stunning new look.

She's been causing havoc for Adam Barlow but if Coronation Street fans had thought she had gone far enough, Lydia Chambers took it a step further. The bunny boiler, played by Rebecca Ryan, has convinced Adam's wife Sarah Barlow that the pair have been having an affair since she arrived in Weatherfield at the end of last year.

Coronation Street bad boy Jack James Ryan has paid a touching tribute to his co-star sister.The actor currently plays Weatherfield troublemaker Jacob Hay and his older sister Rebecca Ryan portrays the role of Lydia Chambers in the ITV soap.Fans were left on the edge of their seats last night as Adam Barlow (Sam Roberson) plummeted over a balcony at a shopping centre.The incident occurred following a showdown with his former flame Lydia, who has been terrorising Adam for months.Things turned tense between the pair as it was revealed that Adam forced Lydia to have an abortion after she told him she was pregnant with his child.Lydia slapped Adam and then gave him a shove hard enough that Adam toppled over the railing and fell.As Adam's life hangs in the balance, Rebecca's brother Jack took to Twitter to praise his sibling's performance in the dramatic episode, which aired on Monday night (March 21).The actor penned: "Just caught up with #Corrie and I genuinely couldn’t be any prouder of my big sister tonight!"She’s playing an absolute blinder, giving such dynamism and depth to the role."I’ll never get bored of seeing my big sister smashing it on the telly @RebeccaRyan1 @itvcorrie."Unsurprisingly, several Corrie fans rushed to reply to Jack's tweet about Rebecca. One fan gushed: 'Proud to be a fan of both of you.

Adam Barlow thought he had finally made a breakthrough with his tormentor Lydia Chambers - only then to be pushed over the balcony of a shopping centre.

GARY Windass vows to end his cover-up as he looks set to confess to the murder of Rick Neelan. In upcoming episodes, Gary reaches breaking point as a body is discovered at Weatherfield County's new training ground, the location Gary hid the body. Kelly clings on to the hope that the body is not her fathers, however police soon reveal that it is in fact Rick.

Coronation Street fans think there could be an affair twist coming up on the cobbles between Phill Whittaker and Maria Connor. During the latest instalment, Phill helped Maria turn her campaign around as he gave her confidential information about the council, showing that they have been covering up the dangers of local air pollution.