Claudia Colby: Last News

Coronation Street fans were left emotional earlier this week when Audrey Roberts bravely told her friends that she had attempted to take her own life. Viewers had wondered what had happened after the character, played by Sue Nicholls, ended up in hospital and hid the stay from her family.

Coronation Street star Rula Lenska is a Weatherfield legend.The 74-year-old actress portrays Claudia Colby on the ITV soap and following a brief onscreen break, is back and bolder than ever.Claudia will return to the cobbles and find her pal Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) in dire need of some TLC.READ MORE: Corrie's Spider Nugent secret 'rumbled' - Elsie’s dad, Daisy kidnap twist and abuserFollowing her elderly struggle with alcohol amid her declining health, the character sadly tried to take her own life - with Aubrey confiding all in Claudia.Upon Rula's welcome Weatherfield return, Daily Star takes a look inside her hottest ever pics. Rula made headlines when she starred in Jillian Edelstein's Fishlove campaign in 2017.The ageing actress starred alongside celebs including Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley and Imelda Staunton in the campaign, which was launched to tackle the crisis of overfishing.Posing entirely in the nude at the age of 70 in the saucy photoshoot, Rula covered her modesty with a slippery sea creature.Rula's breakthrough acting role came in 1976, when she starred as Q in the classic British television series Rock Follies.Until then and decades before her Coronation Street fame, Rula held down a number of jobs - including modelling work.

Secrets of the past as set to be unlocked in Coronation Street next week as Zeedan Nazir (Qasim Akhtar) fights for Stu Carpenter (Bill Fellows). Refusing to believe that Stu could be a murderer, Zeedan gets Adam Barlow (Samuel Robertson) to request Stu’s old case files to see if his version of the story checks out. Yasmeen Metcalfe (Shelley King) is shocked, still reeling from the revelations about Stu’s past.

Dennis Waterman tragically died last week (May 8) in his home in Spain at the age of 74.The actor was best known for his roles in the Sweeney, Minder and the BBC's New Tricks and was a household name in the UK.He died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, with a statement confirming: “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis, passed away very peacefully at his home in Spain.“The family kindly ask that our privacy is respected at this very difficult time.”His current wife was at his side when he passed, but previously battled cancer herself.Here is everything you need to know about Waterman’s past four wives.Pam Flint and Waterman tied the knot in November 2011 and had been married ever since.They had been a couple since 1996.Unlike many of his previous partners, Flint largely stayed out of the public eye but she made headlines in 2006 when she contracted bladder cancer.At the time, Waterman said: “That C word is the worst thing you can hear. Matthew [Pam's son] and I were just stunned.

Coronation Street fans were left making the same demand after watching one of the show's biggest star's life and career celebrated. Happy Birthday Bill aired on ITV on Tuesday night and paid homage to William Roache ahead of his 90th birthday.

Coronation Street fans were overcome with emotion as they watched Dame Maureen Lipman and Rula Lenska’s genuine friendship bloom as they explored their ancestry together.During Tuesday’s (April 12) instalment of ITV’s DNA Journey, the soap legends teamed up to learn a little more about their family history which originates in the heart of Poland.The dynamic duo is known for portraying their legendary characters on the popular soap with 75-year-old Maureen playing the role of Everlyn Plummer alongside her fiery co-star, 74, who portrayed Claudia Colby.And it’s fair to say the pair instantly clicked when they first started working together on the iconic Manchester Cobbles back in 2009.But viewers got to see their friendship offscreen for the first time as they ventured overseas to learn more about their family history.And what surprised fans was their coincidental connection as it turned their ancestors grew up in Warsaw in the heart of Poland, despite originating from two drastically different social classes.After digging through the archives, it turned out Rula is born from Polish royalty and her co-star's family come from humble beginnings as a shoe maker.Despite their differences, the two friends bonded throughout the eye-opening adventure and viewers couldn’t get enough of it online.One user penned: “Lovely to see the friendship between @RealRula and @maureenlipman and very moving to learn how their words collided in Warsaw #DNAJourney.”Another added: “Rula Lenska & Maureen Lipman are the biggest friendship goal #dnajourney.”A third penned: “The relationship between Dame Maureen and Countess Rula on #DNAJourney is wonderful seeing as they only met a few years ago on Corrie!”Rula went on to seal their life-changing

What is happening where you live? Find out by adding your postcode or visit InYourAreaSadly, the pair no longer work together. Rula's Weatherfield character, Claudia Colby, last appeared on the cobbles following her break-up with Ken Barlow, played by William Roache, aside from a guest cameo last year."It was sad when her character wasn't taken forward because most of the cast on Coronation Street have their own lives and their kids are in school, so you spend a lot of time on your own when you're there," says Maureen. Her partner of 13 years, Guido Castro, died in January last year after contracting Covid.

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Coronation Street as Claudia Colby following the tragic death of Norris Cole.Claudia was last seen on the cobbles in April last year, after she split with her boyfriend Ken Barlow (William Roache.)Ken and Claudia had moved into a retirement complex where Norris also lived, but it wasn't long before Ken missed Weatherfield and made his return.Fans are hoping for a reunion between Claudia and Ken - but what has Rula been up to offscreen?The star has had a busy life - with multiple divorces and some unforgettable TV moments.Rula was one part of one of Celebrity Big Brother's most iconic (and cringeworthy) moments along with George Galloway, back in 2006.Viewers couldn't believe what they were seeing when the Scottish politician was pretending

Coronation Street actress, Rula Lenska, 72, who has portrayed the character of Claudia Colby on and off since 2009, has said some of the younger Corrie cast members have "different" attitudes towards acting and says they aren't great at "taking advice" from their elder co-stars on set.The Rock Follies actress confessed "things have changed" as she reflected on her time in the industry.Rula's character Claudia departed from the show back in April after her romance with Ken Barlow (played by William Roache) came to an end.Reflecting on what it was like to perform with younger actors, Rula shared with Digital Spy: "They have a completely different attitude."They are not terribly good at taking advice or helpful suggestions."She went on to say:

Coronation Street actress Rula Lenska has blasted the soap’s young stars for not having enough respect for their elders on set. The 72-year-old, who played Ken Barlow’s girlfriend Claudia Colby, says the new generation should be asking for acting advice.But instead, Rula reckons they’re know-it-alls and “have a completely different attitude” to when her generation was young.Rula said: “Without meaning to sound up one’s own rear end, I remember as a young actor being completely grateful for any sort of comment made to me by an older, more experienced actor.“Whether it was ‘Yes, that was great’ or ‘Try this’ or ‘Do a bit more of this’ or ‘Do a bit less of this’.“They are not terribly good at taking advice or helpful suggestions.

Coronation Street character Ken Barlow could be made "homeless" after a devastating revelation on the ITV soap.

Actress Rula Lenska has quit Coronation Street after two years on the ITV soap.

Coronation Street 's Ken Barlow (Bill Roache) made another tough decision during tonight's visit to Weatherfield.

Ken Barlow dropped a bombshell on Coronation Street when he revealed that he's homesick and wants to return to his real home.

Corrie fans in lockdown were delivered some much needed laughs during Friday night's episode.

Coronation Street fans have watched Ken Barlow (William Roache) and Claudia Colby settle into life at Still Waters retirement home after leaving Weatherfield in recent scenes.

Corrie fans expressed thanks to the soap for 'cheering' them up with some quality Evelyn Plummer scenes.

Coronation Street fans were in tears as Ken Barlow made his departure from the cobbles after nearly 60 years.