ITV Tipping Point: Real life of Coronation Street's Tim Metcalfe star Joe Duttine - fiancée co-star and former soap role

While the average age for a woman in the UK to reach the menopause - when oestrogen levels drop and a natural pregnancy is no longer possible - is 51, it isn’t only something that happens in middle age. As Coronation Street viewers have seen when 20 year old Faye Windass (played by Ellie Leach) was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure, or early menopause, earlier this week, menopause can affect younger women too. In fact, according to the Daisy Network, early menopause affects around one in 100 women under the age of 40 and one in 1,000 women under the age of 30.

Coronation Street's Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) makes a shock decision about his illness next week.He has been having issues in the bedroom with wife Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor) in recent scenes.He agrees to seek medical help and Sally offers to accompany him to the doctor’s, but Tim insists he wants to go on his own.Kirk Sutherland (Andy Whyment) finds Tim loitering outside the medical centre and Tim makes excuses and does a runner.He later lies to wife Sally, making out that the doctor said his condition is nothing to worry about and perfectly normal after a major operation.After pledging to not keep secrets from Sally ever again, Tim is once again playing a dangerous game that’s bound to lead to trouble when she finds out. But could the consequences of ignoring his health issues again turn out to be more serious?Following his heart bypass, Tim and Sally have been desperate to do the deed but things haven’t gone to plan.Tim has been suffering from impotence but was using his mum Elaine Jones' (Paula Wilcox) interfering ways to distract himself from the real problem.Things turned awkward between the pair as Sally tried to broach the subject of their disastrous love making.However, an embarrassed Tim refuses to discuss it, leaving Sally annoyed.As he later apologised to Sally and presented her with some flowers, and they enjoyed a lovely meal together.But when Sally suggested an early night, Tim admitted he’s worried about his impotence, so Sally assured him she’s happy to settle for a hug.Elsehwere in Weatherfield, Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) reveals to Aadi Alahan (Adam Hussain) that she’s joined a diabetic support group.

Coronation Street fans are convinced that one character could be set to return to the soap after Faye Windass received a devastating diagnosis.During Monday’s (May 2) instalment of the popular ITV soap, the mum-of-one received some life-changing news after she attended a follow-up appointment at her local GP.When she attended the impromptu appointment, the medical specialist diagnosed her with premature ovarian failure at just 20 years old.Confused by the medical condition, the GP explained that she would essentially be going through early onset menopause meaning that she won’t be able to have any more of her own biological children.And now fans are convinced Faye will attempt to get her daughter Miley back after the brunette beauty was left devastated following her recent health diagnosis.Understandably, Faye was completely heartbroken just weeks after she and her partner Craig Tinker started discussing the idea of having children in the future.This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

Coronation Street stars Jack James Ryan and Harriet Bibby made an adorable pair as they posed up a storm in a photo booth. The pair were two of the soap stars out over the weekend at their belated Christmas party.

Abi Franklin and Imran Habeeb are willing to do whatever it takes to get sole custody of their son. Earlier this year, fans were left shocked when mechanic Abi went into labour, not knowing she was pregnant.

The stars of Coronation Street have been flooding social media with selfies and photobooth shots after they were finally able to enjoy a belated Christmas party. The cast of the ITV soap were together at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum in their first big party since 2019.

George Shuttleworth has become a firm favourite among Coronation Street viewers since he made his Weatherfield debut in 2020. The funeral director, played by Tony Maudsley was introduced as the son of Archie Shuttleworth.

Coronation Street fans can expect plenty of drama next week.In the medical centre, Dr Gaddas (Christine Mackie) breaks the news to Faye Windass (Elle Leach) that she’s suffering from an early menopause and will never be able to have anymore children. Faye tells dad Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) then returns home and to share her news with Craig Tinker (Colson Smith).Craig later reveals to Faye that his mum Beth Tinker (Lisa George) reckons he should dump her because she can’t have children.Elsewhere, Abi Webster (Sally Carman) realises that Imran Habeeb (Charlie De Melo) has hired newcomer Ben (Jon-Paul Bell) to get dirt on her.She jumps into the driver’s seat of Toyah Battersby's (Georgia Taylor) wedding car just as the blushing bride gets in.

A wedding day never passes without a drama on Coronation Street and next week there's terror as Toyah Battersby prepares to marry Imran Habeeb. After Abi realises that Imran has hired private investigator Ben to get dirt on her, she jumps into the driver’s seat of Toyah’s wedding car just as the bride gets in.

Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach left her fans speechless as she was seen deadlifting 100kg weights on Instagram.The 21-year-old actress – who plays Faye Windass on the soap – looked worlds apart from her hit ITV character as she was seen in gym attire lifting very heavy weights.Ellie appeared in the footage dressed in a matching black tank top and a pair of leggings as she successfully took on a barbell weighing 60kg before moving on to the 100kg weight. In another clip, the actress could be seen tackling the overhead press as she carried out a series of squats while raising weights above her head.Despite the strenuous heavy lifting, Ellie flashed a smile at the camera as soon as she was done.“Perfect, beating last week already,” Ellie’s trainer could be heard saying in the video's background as he added: “Every time getting stronger.”The series of posts comes weeks after she celebrated her 21st birthday at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium surrounded by her co-stars, which included former castmate Lucy Fallon and Colson Smith.Ellie looked incredible at her party as she was pictured beside a wall of white and gold balloons wearing a sequinned strapless mini dress with a side train and silver strappy heels.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here .Waitress Faye was first introduced as a potential adoptive child for Anna and Eddie Windass back in January 2011.The character has been part of some big storylines in the past, including falling pregnant at the age of 12 and keeping it a secret from her family.Ellie is the cousin of fellow Corrie star Brooke Vincent, who plays Sophie Webster.

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach was seen in a different light by fans of her on the ITV soap as she posted a video of herself working out on Wednesday.The actress – known for playing character Faye Windass on the show – looked unrecognisable in a clip posted on Instagram as she she carried out a heavy deadlift during a gruelling training session. Ellie appeared in the footage dressed in a matching black tank top and a pair of leggings with her dark brown hair scraped up in a bun as she successfully took on a barbell weighing 60kg before moving on to a 100kg weight impressively.

Coronation Street spoilers have confirmed a heartbreaking diagnosis for Faye Windass amid more baby heartache.In recent weeks, ITV soap viewers saw Faye discover she was pregnant - only to begin bleeding and rush to the hospital, terrified she was losing her unborn baby.But what she found was that she'd never been pregnant at all, and the positive test was just an error.

Coronation Street will air heartbreaking scenes with Faye Windass after fans had concerns over her health. The 20-year-old character recently thought she was expecting boyfriend Craig Tinker's baby and after a miscarriage scare she was devastated to find out she had never been pregnant.

CORONATION Street star Jack P Shepherd has confessed he would be "silly to leave" his fan favourite role as David Platt. The ITV actor, 34, has trodden the Weatherfield cobbles since 2000, when he was introduced as Gail Platt's tearaway son.

Coronation Street star Reece Dinsdale - who rose to fame as villain Joe McIntyre on the ITV cobbles - has announced his soap return, 12 years after his character was killed off.Joe was the father of the late Tina McIntyre, played by Michelle Keegan, and was known for his romance with Gail Platt on the street while Tina was dating David.He first entered Soapland in 2008, and became known as a Corrie villain after his mounting debts led to bouts of theft and rivalries with others in Weatherfield.Along with a painkiller addiction, Joe eventually decided to fake his death in 2010 by disappearing in a canoe out to sea in order to get the insurance money, but ended up drowning instead, with his body later identified by Tina. After leaving Corrie, Reece went on to play another reviled soap villain and took on the role of Paul Ashdale in Emmerdale: Vinny’s abusive father, who was eventually killed in a van crash involving Jimmy King.

Tipping Point Lucky Stars fans were unimpressed with the "easy" questions on Saturday's celebrity programme - April 24.One particular viewer even moaned that her three year old toddler had been able to respond correctly to one of Ben Shephard's questions on the star studded show.Some of the questions on the weekend episode included: "On a Monday what day is typically referred to as tomorrow?" and "What primary colour is a clear day time sky?"Taking to Twitter, fans complained: "These questions are easy #tippingpoint."A second added: "Easy questions for Lucky Stars," with a rolling eye emoji.While a third penned: "I’m not saying the #tippingpoint is too easy, but that question 'what colour is a clear daytime sky' was answered by my 3 YO. #luckystars."Meanwhile the game proved to be a tense one at comedian Zoe Lyons, Apprentice adviser Nick Hewer and Coronation Street actor Joe Duttine all went head-to-head in hope of winning the jackpot of £20,000 for their chosen charities.It proved not to be the soap star's day as he only managed to bag £100 in the prize pot and was booted off first.

Coronation Street stalwart, Tim Metcalfe, on the ITV soap and first took on the role back in 2013. Tim was first introduced as Faye Windass' (Ellie Leach) biological father before he met her adoptive family including mother Anna Windass (Debbie Rush) and her partner Owen Armstrong (Ian Puleston-Davies). Joe has been at the centre of some of the soap's groundbreaking storylines so it's no surprise fans want to know more about the TV star and who he is dating.

Catherine Tyldesley 's former Coronation Street co-stars have sweetly led the congratulations to the actress after she announced she had welcomed a beautiful baby daughter. The 38 year old actress, who is married to husband Tom Pitfield, shared the news on Thursday in a joint post on her Instagram page.

Their characters have been through the mill recently on Coronation Street. But Corrie favourites Ellie Leach and Millie Gibson looked happy and relaxed as they left a city centre salon after enjoying some pampering.

Coronation Street's former villain Reece Dinsdale has baffled - and delighted - fans by announcing he has returned to the soap. The actor has had to clarify to some, however, that it won't be in an acting role.

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach floored fans with her glam new look during the Easter bank holiday weekend.The actress plays Faye Windass on the ITV soap, but she looked dramatically different to her on-screen character when she shared a stunning selfie to Instagram.The soap star could be seen posing up a storm in a multi-coloured floral dress, and she looked absolutely gorgeous in the summer garment.Ellie looked radiant with her her dark red lip as she showed off her makeover with a smile.Her breezy summer dress was tied up in a crisscross fashion below her neck, but it still teased a healthy dose of cleavage that was enough to make any fan swoon.She decided to style her lush brunette locks in loose waves that framed her face on either side.Ellie shared the snap with her almost 200k followers on Instagram on Good Friday (April 15), and her fans were swooning over her incredible new look in the comments section.Catching up with her fans, she wrote: "catch me wearing this dress everywhere."She then revealed her dress was gifted from luxury womenswear brand House of CB, in case her fans wanted to nab the dress for themselves.Ellie's Corrie co-star Millie Gibson, who plays Kelly Neelan on the soap told her she looked: "jaw dropping".Ellie blushed back: "omg stop it you’re too kind".One fan gushed: "Red lip heaven" with a fawning emoji.A second agreed: "Beautiful young woman."A third said: "Your hair looks fabulous, please do a hair tutorial on how to get this look, I loved the make up ones you did"A fourth penned: "#100% gorgeous" with a fire emoji.A fifth added: "Wow I can’t cope".Ellie joined the cast of Corrie in 2011, and she's gone on to receive 2 British Soap Award nominations, as well as two Inside Soap Award