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The Only Way Is Essex star Pete Wicks was spotted enjoying a romantic date with Gabriella Jane at Mayfair’s Amazonico restaurant, with the pair reportedly spending over three hours together at the rainforest themed eatery. Laughing and chatting away together, the pair appeared to be enjoying each other’s company, with Pete, 33, even wearing one of Gabriella’s pink hair ties on his wrist as they shared a cheeky smoke together in the designated smoking area.

Coronation Street viewers were introduced to newcomer Fern in recent scenes.Bernie Winters (Jane Hazelgrove) for the shock of her life during Friday's episode as an unexpected arrival knocked on her door.She returned home from her shopping spree with Joseph Brown's (William Flanagan) new uniform and a posh blazer for herself. When Bernie admits that the blazer was meant for someone else and was given to her in error, Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell) and Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) urged her to take it back.

Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard has revealed she’s landed a new £5 per hour job since quitting the cobbles.Best known for playing Rovers Return landlady Liz McDonald, Bev, 65, has admitted she is charging local women £5 a session to teach fitness classes twice a week.Beverley, well known for being a fitness fanatic, has big plans for the dosh though, donating the proceeds to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. READ MORE: Corrie's Ryan Thomas sparks soap return rumours as he reunites with on-screen mum Bev, who recently moved up to Norkfolk with her husband Jon, told OK! Magazine: “So about six weeks into our move to Norfolk, I said to Jon, ‘Right, I’m going to start teaching again.’ I posted an ad on the local village Facebook group, saying I was looking for 25 feisty women to take part in my class.“It didn’t matter what age they were, what shape they were or their fitness level. I’m not into teaching a class full of stick insects.

CORONATION Street star Beverley Callard has revealed she is teaching a fitness class twice a week. The 65-year-old, best known for playing Liz McDonald,  charges local women £5 a session but gives all the money to charity. Beverley is well known for being a fitness fanatic and previously released work out videos and even taught classes at the height of her fame.

She is known to most of us as Corrie legend Liz McDonald. But away from the leopard print and beer taps, actress Beverley Callard is actually a fitness fanatic who used to teach aerobics classes in between filming scenes on the famous Coronation Street cobbles.

She is known to millions of us as brash, brassy Corrie barmaid Liz McDonald, famous for her leopard print and stilettos. But since leaving the ITV soap in 2019, Beverly Callard has completely changed her life and she and husband Jon McEwan now live in rural Norfolk. And though Beverley exclusively reveals to OK! that the move has brought a great deal of happiness into her life, she reveals that she is still dealing with the fallout from a nervous breakdown that she had in 2009 when she was admitted to a psychiatric hospital.

As Corrie legend Beverley Callard opens her front door to welcome OK! into her breathtaking Norfolk barn conversion, we're instantly greeted by her gorgeous fury friends Arthur and Elsie. "They take priority over everything," she laughs and she leans on her husband of 11 years Jon McEwan's shoulder. "Oh, by the way, this is Jon." "That's the pecking order sorted," record studio owner Jon - who first met wife Beverley whilst the Corrie star was temporarily working as a fitness instructor in Spain over 16 years ago - rolls his eyes.

As the soap star wore an oversized grey top and black leggings, she could be seen standing at the front demonstrating.She performed a quick routine, before travelling around the room to observe the form of her clients. Beverley shouted to her female clients: “Smile!”She wrote in the caption: “Wow.. what an evening we had!"A HUGE well done to all my feisty, strong women..

ITV Coronation Street star Beverley Callard has announced a surprising new career after quitting soap. The Liz McDonald actor is now conducting a series of new exercise classes. The soap star is now a gym instructor in Norfolk.

CORONATION Street legend Beverley Callard has kick-started her fitness career second time around with a series of new exercise classes. The Liz McDonald legend, 65, recently moved from Manchester to Norfolk and has returned to her roots as a gym instructor.

EX-CORRIE star Beverley Callard has built a pub in her garden after moving to Norfolk last year. The 65-year-old, who played bubbly barmaid Liz McDonald, relocated with hubby Jon McEwan after her stint in I'm A Celebrity.

Coronation Street.Charlie Lawson is in talks over a cobbles comeback, despite saying the show had gone downhill.And the actor, 62, who played killer Jim for 11 years, said producers and screenwriters will discuss his comeback after he held “positive” talks.The Northern Irishman said: “In six months’ time there might just be a gasp, the cameras cut to the door in the Rovers Return and there’s your man.“The last time I was on was three years ago, but wokeness has become a pain in the a***, and the question is, ‘Where would Jim McDonald fit in?’“I’ve spoken to (director) Ian (Bevitt), and Simon Gregson (Steve McDonald) and they think Jim’s return could bring something.“It’s to be hoped the writers aren’t into all this politically correct nonsense and they can see a place for Jim. I’m definitely up for it.” This comes after fans spotted Beverley Callard's 'secret role' on Coronation Street, years before she joined the ITV soap as Liz McDonald.

Beverley Callard's 'secret role' on Coronation Street, years before she joined the ITV soap as Liz McDonald.Beverley joined the soap as Liz McDonald in 1989 but has been spotted by viewers in an unearthed clip from 1984 as a character called Julie.In the scene, Gail and Brian go to the local casino to meet with some gambling-savvy pals called Gary and Julie.Beverley looks worlds apart from what she does now and was difficult to recognise, hence why it has mainly gone unnoticed for all of these years.A user shared an old clip of the show on Reddit and said: "1984 - Gail and Brian go to a casino with Brian's friends - look at the actress!"To which another user replied: "Is that Bev Callard?""It is! Five years before she came in as Liz," they answered.Revelling in the news, other fans joined in the discussion, with one saying: "I’m watching the 1990s straight thru and Liz is my favourite character right now! I even have a picture of her on the Lock Screen of my phone."Another added: "Of all the characters who have left the show, Liz is the one I've missed the most."While a third penned: "Amazing!! I love moments like that.""I'm at February 1980. Gail and Brian just got married," a fourth shared.Beverley left the ITV soap in 2019 and her last episodes were aired in 2020.

Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard has officially ruled out any return to the soap in the future, revealing that it’s “just not me anymore”.The actress, who famously played Liz McDonald, left the cobbles in 2020 after 36 iconic years on the popular ITV soap. Despite many fans calling for her to return, Beverley has confirmed it won’t be happening. "I won't go back," she said.

Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard says she will never return to the soap because 'it's just not me any more'.The actress - who played Liz McDonald - left in 2020 after 36 years on the cobbles. "I won't go back," she said. "There's no doubt about that.

She's a self-made millionaire and celebrity agent who has worked with some of the UK's top soap stars. But in 2011 Stockport-born Melanie was driven by tragedies into making a career change.

Talent agent-turned-author Melanie Blake has opened up about her past conflict with Loose Women panelist Nadia Sawalha. In the exclusive photoshoot and interview with OK!, Melanie looked back on the drama and revealed the truth behind how everything unfolded.

CORONATION Street legend Jim McDonald could soon be making another epic return, according to actor Charlie Lawson. The star, 62, has claimed he's been in talks with the soap to bring back Steve McDonald's dad.

Coronation Street star made no secret of her desire to star in the well-received Netflix show. Beverley, 64, played the iconic role of Liz McDonald in Coronation Street for 31 years.The star quit the ITV soap almost two years ago and now appears to have Netflix in her sights. In an interview, Beverley confirmed that despite having a “few secret projects” lined up, she was keen to star in Ricky’s popular comedy-drama series. She even went on to ask the comedian if she could have a role in his show after meeting him for the first time at the National Television Awards. Speaking about the moment, she confessed: “I've never done that in my 45 years of working.“I am hoping it will happen - he was really flattered and absolutely lovely.”However, Ricky has since confirmed that his show would not be returning for another season. The series creator had a similar attitude towards his iconic series The Office, which he chose to end after just two series despite its immense popularity.Beverely’s ambitions to star alongside Ricky comes after the ITV legend revealed the struggles she experienced during her time on the cobbles. The actress explained how her demanding work schedule left her with no work-life balance.“As an actor, you’re scared to say no to a job,” she began.“But the scripts came and I thought I’ve just got to trust my instincts really.READ MORE...POLL: Do you think Will Smith was right or wrong to slap Chris Rock? [POLL]Piers Morgan slams ‘woke brigade’ claims he 'fancies' Meghan Markle [LATEST]Piers Morgan U-turns over 'woke' Oscars rant as he praises Amy Schumer [NEWS]“It’s not nine to five, it’s like seven until ten at night and it’s six days a week.“It’s really full-on and you have no life, like it used to be a lot

Beverly Callard chatted to Lorraine Kelly about her career post-Coronation Street and admitted that her “whole world opened up” after she left the soap.Lorraine welcomed the actress on to the show to talk about what she has been up to since she left the cobbled streets behind two years ago.Beverly mentioned her a recent filming project in which she was “flirting with Johnny Vegas”.Lorraine complimented her: “I feel though you’re having a great time right now, your personal life is great, you’ve got a lovely man, your career’s really good, you look terrific. This is probably one of the best times for you!”Beverly said: “When you hand in your notice to something like Coronation Street, which I love and always will love, after 32 years I thought: ‘No, this is it.

CORONATION Street icon Beverley Callard has revealed how she once begged Ricky Gervais for a part in After Life. The actress, who played Liz McDonald in Corrie for 31 years, quit the ITV soap almost two years ago - and now it seems she has her sights set on Netflix stardom.