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Coronation Street, as Les Battersby actor Bruce Jones kept asking them for photographs at every gig.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star ahead of the release of Status Quo's new album, Quo-ing In: The Best Of The Noughties, Francis explained how the band wound up appearing in the soap because of Bruce."As with everything in your career, it's like wow, because I really didn't want to do it," said Francis.READ NEXT: Rock icon Carl Palmer says 'anything could have gone wrong' as he remembers landmark gig"I don't want to do anything. I'm terrible.

The boss of Coronation Street has spoken up after an actor said the show is not "worth watching" anymore. Fans of the soap have been vocal in recent months as Corrie dives into darker storylines, from Roy Cropper accidentally implicating himself in the apparent murder of Lauren Bolton to Paul Foreman's battle with Motor Neurone Disease and Toyah Battersby's upcoming revelation that she buried a stillborn child 20 years prior.

Coronation Street star Bruce Jones has revealed his latest career move after exiting the ITV soap in 2007. In a surprise move, the soap star has swapped acting for wrestling - at the age of 71. Bruce made his wrestling debut on Saturday, 18 February at the Trinity Sports Centre in Manchester.

The actor who played Les Battersby in Coronation Street, Bruce Jones, has had quite a journey since his time on the soap; from being homeless and battling alcohol addiction to landing roles in Hollywood, he's seen it all over the years. On the show, Les Battersby and his family were notorious for causing chaos on the cobbled streets of Weatherfield, but they quickly became soap legends when they burst onto our screens back in 1997.

Former Coronation Street star Bruce Jones, who played Les Battersby in the long-running ITV soap in over 1,000 episodes, is swapping the cobbles for the wrestling ring as he prepares to make his wrestling debut at age 70.The actor is set to make his debut in Manchester next year under the SOVPRO wrestling banner, with the organisation confirming the news on social media.They wrote: "This is not a drill.This is not a parody. From the infamous cobbles of Weatherfield, The Champion of the Rovers Return, THE Les Battersby makes his SOVPRO debut on Feb 18th." Bruce himself also confirmed the news, posting on social media: "Come and join the wrestlers and me as Les 18th February 2024 for my debut with SOVPRO." The news sparked a flurry of comments from wrestling fans, with many making light-hearted remarks about Bruce's on-screen character.

Bruce Jones was famed for his role as Les Battersby on the hit ITV soap Coronation Street.

Coronation Street stars Georgia Taylor and Jane Danson marked 25 years since they arrived on the cobbles as sisters Toyah and Leanne Battersby. On Monday (July 4) it was a quarter of a century since the made their debut in the ITV soap as part of the hellraising family alongside Les and Janice.

Coronation Street viewers have witnessed many scandals on the Weatherfield cobbles since the soap began in 1960.From murders to affairs, to false accusations and jail time, many characters have been embroiled in some of the biggest scandals to have played out in the soap.However, life away from the cobbles has been just as scandalous for some of the stars of the popular ITV programme too.In recent years, Coronation Street has been rocked as some of its cast members have become involved in huge scandals including vile outbursts, drunken behaviour and lying about their age.Here, Daily Star takes a look at some the stars involved in some of Coronation Street's real life scandals.Bruno Langley joined Coronation Street in 2001 as Eileen Grimshaw's son Todd, becoming involved in huge storylines including scamming the residents of Weatherfield alongside Pat Phelan.However, his time on the cobbles came to an end after accusations of sexual assault at a Manchester nightclub.Following the accusations, Bruno's contract was terminated, with an ITV spokesperson saying: "Bruno Langley is no longer contracted to Coronation Street."The actor later pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault at Manchester Magistrates Court, and was given a 12 month community order, 12 weeks on an electronically monitored curfew and 40 days of rehabilitation.He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register for five years.Bruce Jones played soap icon Les Battersby in Coronation Street.However, the actor was sacked in 2007 after he was accused of making insulting comments about the soap on a night out.It is also reported that he got drunk and and spilled Coronation Street plotlines to undercover reporters, although this has never been confirmed.Les

Russia has one of the world’s largest armies, but a new report says the conflict in Ukraine – which is estimated to have cost in the region of 30,000 Russian lives – could force its collapse. Russian leader Vladimir Putin reportedly believes that the “blood sacrifice” of all those young men, along with over 200 warplanes destroyed, around 174 helicopters, 1,349 tanks and 13 boats is a “price worth paying” for the control of Ukraine.

Coronation Street fans will remember the chaos which was caused by Les Battersby when he arrived in Weatherfield in 1997 alongside his wife Janice, his daughter Leanne and stepdaughter Toyah.Turning the famous cobbles on its head with his menacing and conniving ways, Les, played by actor Bruce Jones, bought a touch of humour to the long-running ITV soap.With the chaotic family causing chaos on the street, it was Les who was known to push boundaries and to take things a step too far.One of the character's more memorable moments saw him headbutt Ken Barlow after he wrongly believed he was trying to seduce Toyah while Ken helped her with her additional English tuition.Following Janice and Les' infamous split due to Janice finding love with Dennie Stringer, Les also formed a new relationship with Chesney and Fiz's mum, Cilla Brown.But in 2007, actor Bruce faced suspension from Corrie after it came to light that he had told an undercover reporter about upcoming storylines and made inappropriate comments about the programme.Though he was a staple character at the time, it was later announced that he would not be returning to the show.Following his departure from the ITV soap, Bruce worked as a roadie for Irish tribute band ZZ Top O'The Morning.

Stacey Solomon has revealed that the "intense" experience of filming Bake Off: The Professionals almost left her in tears. The former I'm A Celeb star was announced as the Channel 4 baking show's latest co-host earlier this year.

Former Coronation Street star Vicky Entwistle has responded after being accused of taking a swipe at the soap. Vicky, who played the iconic Janice Battersby, responded to the news that Martin Hancock was returning as Spider Nugent after almost 20 years.

Coronation Street legend Vicky Entwistle has revealed she no longer watches the show - due to a lack of on-screen `talent’. The actress, who played gobby Janice Battersby for 14 years, told fans on Twitter the ITV soap had become a turn-off.But she said she may start tuning in again following the decision to bring back the character of eco-warrior Geoffrey David `Spider’ Nugent - played by actor Martin Hancock - this summer.Vicky, 53, who left Corrie in 2011, tweeted: "This may just be the best news I have heard in the last 10 years!!"Bring the Talent back!!! Might start watching now!!"Fan Peter said: "Brilliant.

Coronation Street fans were stunned to see soap actor Bruce Jones, who played Les Battersby, appear in an ITV documentary about the Yorkshire Ripper.The Corrie legend became caught up in the viscous murders when he found a dead body while working on an allotment in the late 1970s. Peter Sutcliffe, the notorious serial killer was only charged for a handful of his despicable murders, which ITV explored in a new documentary on Wednesday 23 February titled Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders. For the first time, the programme also linked 20 unsolved murders and attempted murders to Sutcliffe, along with the murder of 13 women and attempted murder of 7 women that he was charged with from 1975 to 1980.

Former Coronation Street star Bruce Jones has spoken about the moment he discovered a body believed to be that of a Yorkshire Ripper victim.

It may well be an unlikely pairing, but Kerry Katona is teaming up with former Corrie character Les Battersby for one of this year's much-anticipated pantomimes.

Emotional tributes have been paid to soap legend Johnny Briggs after his death was announced.

CORONATION Street's Bruce Jones has paid tribute to Johnny Briggs after his death, saying "we’ve lost a TV legend". The Les Battersby actor exclusively told The Sun he was deeply saddened by the news that Johnny had passed away.

If you’re a die-hard Coronation Street fan then you may well remember Bruce Jones who played the part of Les Battersby.The actor left his role as the taxi river in 2007, but what has been up to since? Let’s take a look… Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter . You can sign up at the top of the page.

Coronation Street icon Bruce Jones, who played Les Battersby on the show, keeps getting told off by angry women in the street for not being there for on-screen daughter Leanne when her son died. The actor, who hasn’t played character Les Battersby in the soap for a decade, said he’s getting earache from passers by for not looking after his ­on-screen daughter.Bruce, 67, said: “People are telling me off in the street going, ‘Leanne needs you, you need to go back there now and get it all sorted out for your Leanne’.“They still think I’m Les.

Coronation Street star Vicky Entwistle looks completely different nine years after leaving the ITV soap.The actress, who played Janice Battersby from 1997-2001, was known for her blonde bob of the show.However Vicky, 52, is now rocking a chic shorter and spikier hairstyle.The former Coronation Street cast member has recently taken to her Twitter page to share snaps of herself.Vicky's last selfie was back in October, where she was seen staring into the camera for a cheeky selfie.Her fans were loving it, with the post racking up hundreds of likes.Former on-screen hubby Bruce Jones also gushed over the snap, telling her: "We love you Vic, say no more.