Gail Platt: Last News

Coronation Street fans were left stunned recently after discovering Elaine Metcalfe star Paula Wilcox's age.The actress', 73, character Elaine is currently part of a chilling storyline with cobbles killer Stephen Reid, played by Todd Boyce, as he sets his sights on taking her money whether dead or alive. In recent episodes, Elaine, who got engaged to Stephen earlier this year, almost died after the Weatherfield murderer, who has a life insurance policy on her, spiked her tea and replaced her blood pressure pills with caffeine pills.

Coronation Street fans were left making the same observation as Tina O'Brien took to Instagram with a sweet video. The actress, who is gamed for playing Sarah Barlow in the ITV soap, was clearly in a reminiscent mood after she picked up a gong at the British Soap Awards.

It's fair to say that Michelle Keegan's rise to fame has been brilliant to watch. The Stockport-born star can currently be seen in Sky Comedy's Brassic and on BBC One in the broadcaster's new drama, Ten Pound Poms. And while all that is going out on air, she is busy filming her next big job, her first-ever role in a Netflix thriller.

Fans of the hit ITV soap Coronation Street have been left stunned as they discovered the age gap or lack of age gap between co-stars Sue Nicholls and Helen Worth. It was back in the 70s that the duo joined the iconic street playing the iconic mother and daughter duo Audrey Roberts and Gail Platt. It's fair to say that over the years both Audrey and Gail have had it tough on the cobbles, especially when it comes to family life, and their relationship has become rather strained at times.That happened most recently in 2022 when Audrey turned to drinking and Gail struggled to help her ageing mother despite her best efforts.

Things have been hotting up for Tina O'Brien on-screen as her character was seen continuing her affair with Coronation Street's newest bad boy. The actress is best known for playing Sarah Barlow - nee Platt - in the ITV soap, but didn't join until the daughter of matriarch Gail Platt turned 12.

Coronation Street's Sarah Barlow might have to play dirty if she wants to shrug off slimy Damon Hay. Her latest storyline features an affair with the ex-con, played by Ciarán Griffiths, but despite making it crystal clear that she wants nothing more to do with him, he continues to taunt her infront of husband Adam Barlow. In upcoming scenes set for ITV, Adam books them a table at the Bistro to celebrate his birthday, with Damon offering to chuck in a bottle of champagne to the unease of Sarah.

Michelle Keegan had to laugh as she says she was 'humbled' by one of her family members after they sent her a picture of herself looking completely different during her days on Coronation Street. The Stockport-born actress shot to fame after landing a role on the Salford-based soap back in 2008.

Coronation Street couple David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) and Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) break up in devastating scenes set to air next week.Aware that Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) works at the STC, David asks him if he can find out how Max Turner (Paddy Beaver) is coping. An STC officer, June, later finds Max nursing facial injuries.READ MORE: Coronation Street’s Laurence lie finally ‘exposed’ as fans spot key clue he’s a killerIn the Rovers, David takes a call from June informing him of the attack on Max. Finding David drunk and alone in Victoria Garden, Maria Connor's (Samia Longchambob) sympathetic but when David leans in for a drunken kiss but Maria orders him to go home.

CORONATION STREET’S Gail Platt will be singing pop songs in her kitchen for a while yet after Helen Worth renewed her contract.  Helen is the second longest-running star on the show and about to mark her 50th anniversary on the cobbles. Keen to keep her in Weatherfield for the foreseeable future, ITV bosses have put together a big deal to secure her for at least one more year – and she’s naturally accepted.  Helen started on the show back in 1974 and her contributions to the soap earned her an MBE in the Queen's Honours last year.

Coronation Street legend Helen Worth, 72, was positively beaming as she led those set to collect honours at the castle today.The soap actress grinned widely as she stopped to chat to Prince William, who honoured her with an MBE.The Ossett-born actress was thrilled to be given her MBE for services to drama.The star looked lovely as she posed with her award outside afterwards wearing a smart black blazer and matching black skirt.She wore a chic black and white blouse beneath the blazer and completed the look with an elegant fascinator, which included a back headband with some subtle netting.Helen has played the iconic Gail Platt on Coronation Street since 1974.The pictures also show the soap star receiving her award inside the castle, where she can be seen meeting Prince William in a stunning gilded room.The Prince of Wales, who stood on a large red carpet with gold trimming, was smiling widely as he conversed with the actress.Another picture showed him stooping down to fasten her medal to her dress, as they continued to chat.The star also appeared to shake the royal’s hand as they exchanged meaningful conversation. Helen was joined at the ceremony by England's chief nurse Dame Ruth Beverley (Ruth May), who was made a Dame Commander for her contribution to nursing, midwifery and the NHS.Meanwhile, visual artist Cornelia Parker was made a CBE for services to the arts after her well-known work on large-scale installations.The Bailiff of Jersey, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, was made a Knight Bachelor for services to the bailiwick.Andrew Rhodes was rewarded for 30 years of policing with an OBE for services to emergency responder wellbeing and mental health.Air Vice-Marshal Suraya Marshall was also made a CBE, while Jonathan Powell

CORRIE icon hinted a return to the ITV soap in a major comeback. The former Corrie star teased fans about reprising his role as Martin Platt - who he had played for 20 years. Actor Sean Wilson joined the cast in 1985 at just 18-years-old.

CORONATION Street fans all have the same complaint about Gail Platt. The iconic character - who is played by actress Helen Worth in the ITV soap - finally realised something was wrong with her brother Stephen Reid tonight. Viewers know Stephen is a bankrupt killer, rather than the successful millionaire he claims to be - and this Christmas he messed up.

EAGLE-EYED Coronation Street fans have all been left saying the same thing after noticing one of the show's biggest stars has vanished from our screens. Fans of the hit ITV1 soap have been left puzzled as to the whereabouts of Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, claiming she has disappeared amid a multitude of high-profile storylines involving her family.

I'M A Celebrity fans were all left saying the same thing after keeping an eagle-eye on Sue Cleaver. The Coronation Street actress, 59, who plays bold Eileen Grimshaw, has already proved a popular figure in the I'm A Celebrity camp.

Coronation Street villain Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) next week.

Ahead of this year’s I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! starting, many names have been tossed around under speculation that they could head to the Australian jungle. The latest is Coronation Street legend Sue Cleaver, who is best known for playing Eileen Grimshaw on the ITV soap.

SUE CLEAVER, who is known by many as Eileen Grimshaw, is set to star in this year's I'm A Celebrity...Get me Out of Here! Let's get to know more about the Coronation Street and soon-to-be I'm A Celebrity star. Who is Sue Cleaver? Sue Cleaver is a British actress from Watford who was born on September 2, 1963. She studied at the Manchester Metropolitan School of Theatre and earned her first TV role in an episode of A Touch of Frost.

CORONATION Street legend Sue Cleaver is set to star in this year’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Actress Sue, 59 – who is known to millions as feisty Eileen Grimshaw – agreed to take part after ITV bosses offered her a bumper pay packet. And I’m A Celebrity chiefs are said to be thrilled that the star, who has been on the cobbles since 2000, is joining the line-up in Australia.

Coronation Street 's Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) is finally exposed next week after weeks of shady behaviour. When a panicky David Platt (Jack P.

Coronation Street favourite Audrey Roberts makes a bombshell announcement next week about her will next week.The Weatherfield pensioner recently took a nasty tumble and was rushed to hospital.Audrey gets discharged in upcoming scenes and Gail Platt’s perturbed when she insists on going straight to the Rovers to celebrate.READ MORE: Corrie Fiz star opens up on sweet Vera Duckworth tribute as wedding descends into chaosWhen Elaine Jones (Paula Wilcox) reveals she's planning on holidaying at the Italian lakes, Gail suggests she picks Stephen Reid’s brain.Stephen talks to a smitten Elaine about Italy and she hangs on his every word.Later in the week, Audrey calls at No.8 with Stephen in tow and tells Gail and David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) that she’s updating her will and she’s calling a family meeting.David and Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) fuss over Audrey, each hoping for a decent slice of her estate.Audrey summons Gail, Stephen, Nick Tilsley (Ben Price), David and Sarah to the bistro where she announces that she intends to leave all her money to WARTS, the Weatherfield Association of Retail Traders, in memory of Alfie.However, she's still furious with her family and particularly at David for trying to get power of attorney over her money.In the Rovers, she tells the stunned family that she loves them and will leave them her money but to be held in trust by Stephen.When Stephen reveals that he’s moving in with Audrey at Grasmere Drive to look after her and they’ll be seeing much more of him, David’s horrified.Elsewhere on the Cobbles, Evelyn Plummer (Maureen Lipman) tells Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) she thinks Phill's mum Mimi (Margot Leicester) is part of a plan to sabotage the wedding.When Hope Stape’s bridesmaid dress gets