ITV Coronation Street's Sally Carman reveals sweet nod to on-screen son Seb as Abi gives birth to baby boy

The stars of Coronation Street and Emmerdale aren't too famous to forget their loved ones as they treated them to a night at the theatre. The ITV soap actors were out in Salford on Wednesday night (March 16) as Disney classic Bedknobs and Broomsticks made its way to The Lowry amid its new musical debut.

They're rarely seen away from the Coronation Street cobbles. But a few of the soaps youngest and brightest stars hit the red carpet in Greater Manchester on Wednesday night.

Coronation Street fans were left baffled as Abi Webster made the front page and centre spread of the local newspaper over her secret birth. She recently gave birth to a baby boy without realising she was pregnant.

Coronation Street fans were left annoyed on Wednesday's episode as they pointed out Kevin Webster's "hypocrisy" as he judged Abi Franklin after her surprise newborn baby. Only recently, Abi gave birth three months early after a surprise pregnancy with estranged husband Kevin thinking her ex Tez is the father but it's actually Imran Habeeb.

Coronation Street fans have been quick to let their feelings known as Grace Vickers made a return to Weatherfield.

seen filming at a church in Manchester alongside Mikey North - who plays Gary - and Samia Longchambon was also seen as Gary's wife Maria. READ MORE: Kate Garraway shares hobby she turned to as husband Derek fought for his life The funeral is arranged after Rick's hidden body is discovered at the building site of the new Weatherfield County football ground. Other photos show Gary looking suspicious as he filmed new scenes.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out Abi Franklin's surprise newborn baby Alfie's teddy bear name after a sweet scene on the ITV soap. Last week, soap watchers were left in tears as Abi, who gave birth three months early after a surprise pregnancy, revealed she had called her baby Alfie as it was the name of her late son Seb's favourite teddy bear when he was little.

Coronation Street is set for dramatic scenes as Kelly Neelan discovers that her father Rick Neelan is dead. In new filming snaps, which were taken earlier this month, it sees Kelly, played by Millie Gibson, mourning at a graveside following Rick's funeral.

Coronation Street, when she unexpectedly gave birth to a baby.However, she is determined to keep her child and is planning to go into rehab following her drug relapse - but Abi is also wondering who the father might be.Following her affair with Imran Habeeb while married to Kevin Webster, viewers are currently wondering if their dalliance will be revealed to Imran's partner Toyah Battersby - and if the father will be revealed too.While Abi Franklin's life has taken a dramatic turn recently, actress Sally Carman's life is far less dramatic away from the ITV cobbles, including a sweet romance with her co-star fiancé, and showing off a rarely seen tattoo.Long before Sally arrived on the Weatherfield cobbles as Abi Franklin, the actress had a leading role in one of the country's most beloved TV series.From 2005 to 2013, Sally played Kelly Maguire in Shameless, who was the sister of Kevin Ball and married to Shane Maguire.Following her roles as Kelly Maguire and as Abi Franklin, both of whom have battled addiction problems, Sally revealed to The Sun that she often gets typecast in this roles, but does not mind, saying: "I always go to TV interviews with my hair done, my makeup done and wearing really nice clothes and they go, ‘There we go, she’s the prostitute’, or ‘That’s the woman with the drug problem.'"People love to cast me as the down-and-out, but it doesn’t bother me, they’re the best parts to play anyway.

They may not have always seen eye-to-eye on-screen but Coronation Street's 'dysfunctional family' looked happy enough together off-screen.

Kelly Neelan is set to be hit by the devastating news that her dad is dead in upcoming Coronation Street scenes.

CORONATION Street's Millie Gibson looked nothing like her onscreen character Kelly Neelan as she enjoyed a rare night out with her co-stars. The actress - who plays the troubled teen in the ITV soap - wore a blush pink cami top as she joined her "TV family" for a meal out on Friday.

Coronation Street star Charlie De Melo has taken the step of slamming his character Imran Habeeb amid reports that he's leaving the soap.

CORONATION Street actress Mollie Gallagher looked worlds away from her on-screen character, Nina Lucas. The actress went makeup free on her Instagram stories and looked unrecognisable from her iconic goth character.

Coronation Street star Charlie De Melo has slammed his character Imran Habeeb as 'selfish' and 'self-serving' amid handing in his notice to the ITV soap.Charlie first stepped into Imran's shoes back in 2017 when he joined the cobbles as the ladies' man lawyer - torn between Battersby sisters Leanne and Toyah in his early days on the soap.Since then, he has had a one night stand with Abi Webster, helped foster Kelly Neelan before she ultimately ended up homeless, and told countless lies to partner Toyah as they attempt to care for foster daughter Elsie.And, later this year, Charlie will bid farewell to the Street after announcing his intention to quit after an incredible five years.But not before slamming his character while speaking to Daily Star and other press.Charlie said: "I certainly think Imran is [a selfish character]. I think he’s far more selfish than he would let on."One of the few things you’re told when you’re starting out as actors is that you’re never really supposed to judge your characters, you’re supposed to go into it with a neutral head.

CORONATION Street fans are in tears after Abi Franklin named her newborn son - and decided to fight for him. The mechanic - who is played by actress Sally Carman in the ITV soap - had no idea she was pregnant before she gave birth high on drugs.

Coronation Street viewers were left stunned when they spotted a glaring blunder over Abi's surprise baby. Fans of the show saw Abi Webster become mum to a surprise baby earlier this week as she continued on her destructive path.Abi had no idea she was pregnant until she went into labour prematurely after embarking on a drink and drugs binge with drug dealer friend Dean.Her unexpected new arrival started to make an appearance when she went on a joyride with Dean down a country lane in a car he had stolen from Kevin Webster's garage.When Abi finally got to the hospital she gave birth to a tiny baby boy after just six months gestation.

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.

Coronation Street fans have found themselves asking the same question following the latest scenes on the soap.

Coronation Street fans were reeling after Abi Franklin ended up in a horror crash just after secretly giving birth.

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.