How Coronation Street's Kimberly Hart-Simpson went from McDonald's boss to soap escort

Friends of TOWIE star James Argent called an ambulance to rush over to his Essex home after getting worried when they couldn't get ahold of the star, The Sun has reported. The 34 year old turned his life around in the last year after dropping 13 stone following a gastric sleeve surgery in 2021. However, according to the publication, pals of he star were left concerned when they weren't able to reach him.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentFilmax has swooped on international rights to “Irati,” an action adventure feature set in the eighth-century Pyrenees.Produced by Spain’s Bainet, Ikusgarri Films, Kilima Media with France’s La Fidèle Production, “Irati” weighs in as one of the most ambitious new Spanish movies being brought onto the market at Berlin. Filmax will present a promo at the EFM.Featuring battles, mythological creatures and fantasy elements in a mix of Basque legend and historical events, it also marks director Paul Urkijo’s follow-up to “Errementari: the Blacksmith and the Devil,” which Filmax sold to Netflix for the world.Now in post-production, “Irati” turns on a pagan girl who guides a young Christian lord called Enekoon a journey into an ancient, mythological world. Eneko hopes to recover lost treasure, key to his defending his valley from Charlemagne’s marauding army, which is devastating the Pyrenees.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentItalian director Matteo Garrone, who was at the 2020 Berlinale with Roberto Benigni-starrer “Pinocchio,” is set to return to the director’s chair in March with coming-of-age adventure drama “Io Capitano,” on which France’s Pathé will be handling international distribution.Garrone’s new pic, whose title translates as “I, Captain,” will be shot in Italy, Morocco and Senegal, marking the first time, Garrone –– a two-time Cannes jury prize-winner, with “Gomorrah” in 2008 and “Reality” in 2012 –– sets a feature film outside of Italy.As is customary with Garrone, story details of “Io Capitano” are being kept under wraps, besides the fact that he wrote the screenplay with regular collaborators Massimo Gaudioso and Andrea Tagliaferri and actor Massimo Ceccherini (“Pinocchio”), who also contributed to the “Pinocchio” screenplay.

Christopher Vourlias Rwandan director Kivu Ruhorahoza’s “Father’s Day,” which bows in the competitive Encounters strand of the Berlin Film Festival, is a timely story of fatherhood in a country that saw a generation orphaned by one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century.The film presents a trio of interwoven stories set in the East African nation. A mother tries to cope with the loss of her only son.

Christopher Vourlias Russian VOD platform KION has unveiled a slate of original content it will be presenting to buyers at the European Film Market.Launched less than one year ago by telecom giant MTS, the company has so far surpassed expectations, according to Igor Mishin, VP for media business development at MTS and CEO of MTS Media. “We have exceeded all business key performance indicators, in terms of the subscriber base and streaming views,” he said.The company is launching two new feature films and two original series at EFM.“Ophiuchus” is an erotic thriller about a bold and sexually liberated pathologist whose lovers begin to die under mysterious circumstances.

“Death on the Nile” was being released in the rest of the Middle East over the weekend, according to Deadline.Gadot, 36, served in the Israeli armed forces for two years, as is required of all young Israelis, before she entered show business.It’s not the first time the former Miss Israel’s nationality has caused controversy as tensions persist between the two warring nations.

Manchester United need a response as they prepare to face Southampton on Saturday.

Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from Tuesday evening's frustrating 1-1 draw with Burnley when they welcome Southampton to Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime.

thug from a deadly drug cartel can be heard trying to extort a man, with the threat of abducting his wife, in a chilling phone call shared online. The video comes from the Mexican state of Sonora, which borders Arizona, US, and captures the tense conversation between the drug cartel extortionist and the victim over some unexplained, previous misunderstanding. The criminal notes that the man's wife - who is in the room with him - is a "well known business woman", and insists: "I don’t want to tie your wife up and abduct her."He also reveals that members of the cartel have visited a house nearby to abduct another man, claiming that he now has orders from higher-ups to "go where you are and abduct you, to take your vehicle or car and keep everything that you have of value, fool."As the threats are being laid bare, the terrified victim can be heard agreeing with the "boss" before adding "we won't say anything".

Arsenal are set to complete the signing of goalkeeper Matt Turner, but are reluctant to announce his arrival until the summer transfer window opens.According to football.london, a deal has been reached between the Gunners and MLS outfit New England Revolution for the shot-stopper, with a fee being agreed of £4.5m leading to £7.5m plus further bonuses.However, Arsenal will not announce the signing until Turner has completed his medical.Personal terms have already been agreed with the player and the Revs have even announced that the 27-year-old will be making the move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer, but the Gunners are refusing to jump the gun on the transfer.A statement on the Revolutions' website stated: “The New England Revolution have agreed to terms for goalkeeper Matt Turner to join Arsenal of the English Premier League in a summer transfer for an undisclosed fee pending completion of a medical.“Turner, the 2021 Allstate MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, is expected to join Arsenal in late June 2022, allowing the United States international to remain with New England through the entirety of the 2022 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League campaign and nearly half of the 2022 MLS regular season.“Further information will be shared when the transfer is completed.”The arrival of Turner will open the door for Bernd Leno to leave the club in the summer too, who has been replaced by Englishman Aaron Ramsdale this season.HAVE YOUR SAY! Who else should Arsenal sign in the summer? Comment below.Leno was the first-choice keeper in North London for the three seasons prior to Ramsdale’s arrival, however, he has started just three Premier League fixtures this campaign and the writing is on the wall for the Germany international.Leno

The first footage of the upcoming Aquaman sequel has been released.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates made headlines over the past week with their exciting and dramatic performance during the Team Figure Skating Event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, and they’re about to take the ice again for the Rhythm Ice Dance competition today (February 12).

Kevin Thomson’s approach doesn’t change – whether he is facing Lionel Messi, Cowdenbeath or St Mirren.

THEY'VE been catapulted into the limelight as characters in some of Britain's biggest soaps and, in many cases, have become sex symbols in their own right. But everyone from Michelle Keegan to Brooke Vincent and Jennifer Metcalfe didn't always enjoy the glamorous lives they do now - and instead started out just like the rest of us with jobs as waitresses, cleaners, airport check-in agents and more.

Coronation Street newcomer Kimberly Hart-Simpson opened up about her sexuality on today's Lorraine, revealing she identifies as bisexual. The 33-year-old, who recently joined the Corrie cast as sex worker Nicky Wheatley, discussed the importance of celebrating Pride month with host Lorraine Kelly.

Coronation Street viewers were left speechless tonight over the "extortionate" price of Daniel Osborne's chat with a prostitute.

Coronation Street newbie Kimberly Hart-Simpson, 33, was introduced to ITV viewers as Nicky Wheatley, portraying the love interest of Dan Osborne (played by Rob Mallard).The former Hollyoaks actress has now opened up on the final words she received from her dad, who died in 2007.The actress revealed it had been a life-long ambition to star on the cobbles having spent more than a decade trying to land her dream gig on the ITV soap.Kimberly has since confessed that it was also an aspiration shared by her dad - a "massive Corrie fan".The Nicky Wheatley star admitted that he would often tell her to "shut-up" when Coronation Street was on TV.She added it was one of his final wishes for the small-screen star to get a place on the soap.Speaking to

Kimberly Hart-Simpson has opened up about her personal journey which has taken her from flipping burgers to a coveted role on Coronation Street.

CORONATION Street is famous for its hot pots and bacon butties – but the soap’s latest recruit is all about Big Macs. Kimberly Hart-Simpson, who has joined the soap playing £150-an-hour escort girl Nicky Wheatley, rose to the rank of burger outlet boss when she was only a teenager. Speaking exclusively to The Sun, she says: “I was one of the youngest-ever managers of McDonald’s at a branch in Oldham.

Daniel Osborne left Coronation Street viewers stunned this evening after he drowned his sorrows and paid escort Nicky a visit.

Coronation Street newbie Kimberly Hart-Simpson, 33, will be introduced to ITV viewers as Nicky Wheatley this evening, the new love interest of Daniel Osbourne (played by Rob Mallard).Last weekend, she caught up with Carol Vorderman on the latter’s self-titled BBC Radio Wales to discuss her new role and her first day on set.Expressing her excitement about her new storyline, which was filmed before lockdown, she said: “I’m still trying to digest it all to be honest with you.“I’ve known for a while but have not been able to say anything.”Carol’s co-star Owain Wyn Evans then asked the actress how her first day on set was.Victoria Beckham finally breaks silence on decision after backlashKimberley admitted a minor off-camera moment with Barbara