Coronation Street stars Jack James and Elle Mulvaney grab coffee away from ITV set

Elle Mulvaney has opened up about her close bond with her Coronation Street co-stars.

We know and love (or sometimes love to hate!) their characters on screen, but now it’s time to discover all the behind-the-scenes secrets from our favourite soap stars. In our exclusive interview, Soap Stars Coming Clean, OK! 's finding out all the juicy gossip about what happens when the cameras stop rolling, as well as the actors’ favourite memories with their co-stars so far. We recently caught up with Coronation Street actress, Elle Mulvaney, who plays Amy Barlow, to talk about how the younger cast are all best friends, fond memories of working with late soap legend Anne Kirkbride, and what she said to the Queen when HRH was a guest of honour on the Street.

Coronation Street fans were cringing over an awkward but classic soap moment.

CORONATION Street fans believe Jenny's new love interest Leo is a villain - and that he is seeking revenge against Johnny Connor's widow. Jenny - played by Sally Ann Matthews - tragically lost her ex Johnny Connor in sad scenes last year, when he died after trying to save her from a sinkhole disaster. Her romantic connection with the toyboy (portrayed by Joe Frost) has failed to impress Carla Connor and she is not afraid to voice it.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney is best known as feisty Amy Barlow in the ITV soap.

Coronation Street stars Elle Mulvaney, Harriet Bibby, Tanisha Gorey and James Jack Ryan have all enjoyed a night out together. Jack – who recently made a return to the ITV soap as Jacob Hay – shared a photo on his Instagram story of Harriet, 23, Tanisha, 19 and Elle, 19, who plays friends Summer, Asha and Amy in the soap, as well as being friends in real-life.The three women were all smiles as they enjoyed a break from their filming schedules, where they play school friends on the Corrie cobbles.

Corrie fans have shared their excitement about a unlikely connection between two unrelated characters in the soap.

They're friends on-screen and a trio of Coronation Street stars have shown it is just the same off it.

CORONATION Street stars Elle Mulvaney, Tanisha Gorey and Harriet Bibby looked a world away from their soap characters as they enjoyed a glam night out. There were smiles all round as the trio posed for a snap sitting on a table with cocktails and empty shot glasses.

Coronation Street, you'd be wrong - as next week the teen is set to be kidnapped just before she plans to exit the cobbles.With the students of Weatherfield High currently embroiled in an upskirting plotline, with Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby), Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) and Asha Alahan at the crux, it's full steam ahead for their university careers, with Summer set for Oxford and Amy bound for London.Asha, meanwhile, is planning to go all out with an application to Glasgow University.She confides in her twin brother Aadi (Adam Hussein) and Summer that she's planning to apply to the Scottish university, but frets that it's too far from home - and that she's reluctant to leave Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher) when she's so vulnerable.Nina has, of course, been recovering from the violent attack which killed her boyfriend Seb Franklin - as well as the effects of the sinkhole tragedy on the cobbles.And later, she confides in dad Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) that she's having second thoughts - but her dad suspects that it's because Asha doesn't want to leave her on-again off-again girlfriend.Later in the week, Dev sets off to Daniel's flat to have a look at his leaky sink, and hands his daughter a guide book for Glasgow.But Nina soon spots the prospectus in Asha's bag - and, determined to put on a brave face, encourages her to enjoy her day out.Things soon take a dark turn as Nina's bad memories are dredged up, and she realises that floods are expected in Glasgow at the same time as Asha will be there.Concerned, she turns to her uncle Roy to share her fears about Asha's train journey.Asha pops into the cafe to see Nina before her trip, but a worried Nina pockets Asha's phone while she's there.

Coronation Street fans were left distracted from Monday night's tense episode by one rather startling DNA connection, as they figured out that Tim's mum Elaine has a surprising DNA connection.Viewers have rumbled that Elaine is actually linked to cobbles legend Tracy Barlow in a shocking twist.Elaine, played by Paula Wilcox, returned on Monday night as her son Tim Metcalfe underwent a triple heart bypass in hospital, after keeping the news of his health scare secret from his family for weeks.A shocked Elaine couldn't believe Tim had kept the news from her as she sat at his bedside before the surgery.Paula first took on the role of Elaine in 2020, as she turned up on the cobbles to combat her abusive ex-husband Geoff and bonded with Yasmeen.But it wasn't her first role in the ITV soap, as Paula first appeared as a different character entirely - as Janice Langton, way back in 1969.Janice appeared in five episodes of the soap, and was known for running away from her probation officer before stealing a car and being evicted from the cobbles.And one fan couldn't resist pointing out the connection on social media, as they tweeted: "@itvcorrie I can't believe Tim's mum Elaine used to be Ray Langton's sister in a previous life. So that means she's Tracy's auntie!"Someone else pointed out: "Bernie used to be in Corrie when she was a kid.

He's bowled fans over with his acting talents Sam Blakeman in Coronation Street, and fans are mightily impressed after rising star Jude Riordan shared an achievement away from the famous cobbles.

CORONATION Street's Colson Smith looks unrecognisable in a throwback snap from first day as his onscreen character Craig Tinker. The actor, who plays police officer in the ITV soap, shocked fans when he revealed his epic 10 stone weight loss for the first time in 2020.

Tracy Barlow on Coronation Street throughout the 80s and 90s, actress Dawn Acton is unrecognisable 23 years since leaving the cobbles.The now 44-year-old star introduced us to the naughty schoolgirl who entertained viewers with her dramatic storylines including torturing her poor mum Deirdre.Tracy has been played by four actresses on the ITV soap, with the now murderous and scheming character being played by Kate Ford.Fans may remember Dawn exiting the soap when Tracy married Robert Preston after her wicked alter-ego nearly died from an ecstasy overdose and ended up receiving a kidney from Deirdre's husband Samir.The character returned in 2003, with Dawn actually losing out on the part to Kate despite auditioning again for the role.23 years later it appears Dawn has pursued a very different career as a DJ and also volunteers at children's charity Beanstalk.The mum-of-one actress said back in 2016: “Obviously I do miss working in Corrie but I do find the work I do now very rewarding.

Elle Mulvaney can currently be seen lighting up screens on Coronation Street where she plays Amy Barlow. Elle first appeared on screens back in 2010, when she took over the role on the soap. The actress took over the role from original star Amber Chadwick and has seen her character take on some huge storylines.The 19 year old's regular appearances on the cobbles have left show fans curious about her life off-screen.

CORONATION Street fans have seen Tracy Barlow grow from a babe in arms to the scheming murderous grown-up she is now. But she hasn’t always looked the same. In fact, Deirdre’s wayward daughter has been played by no less than FOUR different actresses since 1977 but the most memorable - before the current actress Kate Ford took over - was Dawn Acton.

Coronation Street's Elle Mulvaney and Jack James have been spotting filming scenes as their on-screen alter egos Amy Barlow and Jacob Hay.The duo were spotted braving the cold weather to film on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal on Wednesday evening, laughing and joking as they enjoyed an outdoor picnic. The Corrie location set, which wasn't far from the soap's Salford base, was dressed with a hamper, packed with picnic goodies. Elle and Jack have struck up a friendship off screen too and earlier this week, they were spotted getting coffee together during a filming back.

Jack James Ryan is currently lighting up screens on Coronation Street. where he plays the role of Jacob May.The 25-year-old landed the part last year and has seen his character take on some huge storylines.The actor was joined by his sister Rebecca, 30, joined the show in December as newcomer Lydia. His appearances on screen have left fans curious to find out more about the actor and his famous family.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has been spotted enjoying a coffee away from the ITV set with her new on-screen lover.The 19-year-old actress, who plays Amy Barlow in the long-running soap, was pictured enjoying a break from filming with Jacob Hay actor Jack James, 25.

Coronation Street fans will see young star Amy Barlow fall victim to an evil drink spiking that leaves her hospitalised. The teen is set to be admitted to the hospital after taking what her parents Steve and Tracy believe is an overdose on drugs.However, the teenager - played by Elle Mulvaney - will in fact have unwittingly ingested the toxic drugs after being spiked.The storyline will start when Amy falls in love with drug dealer Jacob.A source told The Sun: “Amy ends up in a bad way in hospital and Steve and Tracy fear the worst.

CORONATION Street’s Amy Barlow is going to be the victim of a horror drink spiking, The Sun can exclusively reveal. The teenager - who is played by actress Elle Mulvaney in the ITV soap - will end up in hospital with her parents Steve and Tracy convinced she has suffered a drugs overdose.