Alexandra Mardell: Last News

The Traitors star Maddy Smedley has given birth to a baby girl. The reality TV star announced her little one's arrival with some gorgeous pictures, as she also revealed her sweet name.

There’s nothing quite like recharging your batteries with an escape to the countryside and waking up to breathtaking views of rolling green fields. With warmer and brighter months ahead, many of us will be planning rural getaways in the coming weeks, and, while camping is a popular way to reconnect with nature it’s not for everyone - especially for those who like their home comforts.

Over the last few decades, we've seen many Coronation Street stars go on to dominate Hollywood - and now Sam Retford is the latest to do exactly that.The actor, who is best known for playing Curtis Delamere in the soap, is playing a starring role in Outlander prequel Blood of My Blood.The 24-year-old will play a young Dougal MacKenzie - who was portrayed by Graham McTavish in the original series - in the spin-off, which has begun filming in Glasgow. Sam is one of four new actors joining the prequel, which tells the story of the parents of Sam Heughan's character Jamie as well as Caitriona Balfe's character Claire's parents.

Away from the cobbles, ITV's Coronation Street sensation, Tanisha Gorey, lives with her boyfriend Lucas in the home they brought together back in 2022. The actress, who brings the character Asha to life, shared the news of their big milestone on social media in June 2022, writing: "I can't quite believe we've bought our first home!!! Cue the typical pic hehe." The announcement garnered a flood of congratulations from Tanisha's industry peers.

Maddy Smedley has shared that she is expecting a baby daughter after a hilarious scan mix-up led to her cancelling her plans for the baby's gender reveal. The Traitors star, 30, who was a fan favourite on the show, shared a photo of the baby's sonogram, alongside a pink certificate, which announced: "It's A Girl!" She captioned the snap: "We were gonna do a reveal with flowers n everything but the sonographer said jus checking her cervix - I completely missed this but Tom heard it! "Lol so we celebrated in the hallway and we ripped open the envelope in da van [crying laughing emoji] Over the moon! It’s a girl! [crying emoji]." Fellow Traitors star Amanda Lovett commented: "This is amazing, so happy for you both [heart emoji]" and Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell wrote: " I am so so chuffed for you guys!! A gorgeous girlie just like you [heart emoji]." However, fans were quick to notice something that Maddy missed, as one wrote: "Not sure they check the baby's cervix Maddy? Think they meant yours!!" and another quipped: "It was YOUR cervix you donut!! [laughing emoji]".

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell might have been unlucky in love on screen, but she's faring much better in real life, having married fellow actor Joe Parker in a romantic North Yorkshire wedding. The acting legend, who is well-known for her portrayal of Emma Brooker in ITV's Corrie, kept everything ultra-personal and even banned close friends and family from using their phones at the ceremony in a bid to keep things private. The pair, who had been engaged for two years before finally tying the knot, explained their reasons for secrecy in an interview with OK! magazine.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has married Joe Parker two years after first getting engaged. The actress, who portrayed Emma Brooker in the ITV soap, exchanged vows with Joe at The Tithe Barn in Bolton Abbey, in Skipton, North Yorkshire on March 19. A number of the Alexandra’s Corrie colleagues were in attendance, including Sair Khan, who plays Alya Nazir, in addition to Daisy Midgeley star Charlotte Jordan, as was The Traitor’s star Maddy Smedley.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell tied the knot to her actor husband Joe Parker on Sunday 19 March at The Tithe Barn in Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, in front of 90 guests. The bride, who looked beautiful in a lace dress, which she bought from a small bridal shop in Blackpool, had five bridesmaids and one bridesman, who all wore a mixture of sage green and burnt orange.They consisted of three of her childhood friends and three others from drama school.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell paid a very special tribute to her late father on her wedding day. The actress, 29, who tied the knot to her actor husband Joe Parker in a stunning North Yorkshire ceremony, lost her dad Michael in 2016 after he died from cardiomyopathy. Alexandra tells OK! she wanted to make sure he was present on the day, bringing along a blanket she got made shortly after he died.

Former Coronation Street actress Alexandra Mardell has been celebrating her hen do with a fun-filled weekend away with her bridal party.The 29 year old actress, who portrayed Emma Brooker in the ITV soap for over three years, is set to tie the knot with fiancé Joe Parker later this year, and recently jetted off to Lanzarote with her close pals ahead of the nuptials. Alexandra gave her fans a sneak peek of the celebrations on Instagram and shared two photographs, one of which showed her standing by a swimming pool and posing.

FORMER Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has fuelled rumours she is behind the Fawn character. The fun-loving soap star addressed fan speculation that she is involved in the show on her Instagram story last night. Looking snug inside a cosy fur hoodie, Alex teased she was "keeping it in the family" after winning the latest Strictly Christmas special dressed as a reindeer.

FORMER Coronation Street actress has taken a job working for Aldi after quitting the soap last year But all is not quite as it seems - the actress, who played hairdresser Emma Brooker on the ITV soap - isn't stacking shelves or ringing up items on the till. Alexandra is working with the supermarket giant as part of their new ad campaign. While she isn't seen on screen, she voices the role of the speaking sausage casserole, announcing "just £2.69!" Alexandra shared the video for the promo spot on her instagram page, revealing: "I am… Sausage Casserole! "Never felt so connected to a role!," she laughed.

Ex-Corrie actress Alexandra Mardell has left her former co-stars and fans 'crying' after revealing her latest job. The actress, who played Emma Brooker in the soap, has announced she's taken on a role with budget supermarket Aldi after her exit from the soap last year.

THE King’s speech was the most watched piece of television on Christmas Day. Over 10.72million people tuned in to see the Monarch deliver the annual festive message for the first time across BBC One, BBC Two and ITV. The number was 1.6million up on the Queen’s last ever festive speech – her 69th Christmas address to the nation.

GIRLS Aloud score another hit after raising £1million for charity in the name of their late bandmate Sarah Harding. Sarah, who achieved 21 top ten singles including four No1’s with the group, died aged 39 last September following a breast cancer diagnosis.

Soap star Alexandra Mardell has been crowned the winner of Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas special for 2022.

Coronation Street, with the actress now taking her turn dancing for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.The actress, however, is not shy about spending time with the rich and famous as she shares a connection with the Spice Girls.Alexandra has a close family connection with Spice Girls star Melanie Brown.The Corrie star's mother is good friends with Mel B's mother and because of this, she spent a lot of time with Scary Spice and her bandmates in her childhood.Most recently, Alexandra shared a picture of herself with some of the Spice Girls during their reunion tour in 2019.Alexandra shared a behind-the-scenes look into the event, with her sharing snaps with her family and Spice Girls Emma Bunton and Mel B.She captioned the series of Instagram snaps: "Loved every second of @spicegirls. I sang every word, danced every step and got to catch up with so many gorgeous friends!"So lovely to be able to celebrate together for @officialmelb bday! Best night ever.

Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts certainly wasn't shy during her interview on BBC The One Show on Tuesday night when she was asked about her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have blasted the Christmas special as "unfair" after the show's winner leaked online. Dozens of fans took to Reddit to hit out against the fact that some of the professionals who weren't seen on this year's series also will not take part in the special episode.

THE winner of the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special has been leaked online – two weeks before the show airs. The festive episode was filmed last night and saw six new celebs compete for the coveted Glitterball Trophy.

A POP legend has been revealed as the fifth person to sign up for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special. Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts will take the stage for the ballroom in an attempt to be crowned this year's festive champion.