Lydia Chambers: Last News

Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan has opened up about the shock of being diagnosed with testicular cancer when he was just 19.The actor, now 24, portrays reformed drug dealer Jacob Hay on the ITV soap and revealed how he was first diagnosed in 2017. Luckily, the Corrie star caught it early but he revealed he still feels he is lucky to be alive. Jack revealed: “Every day I get on set I think: ‘Wow, this could have been so different.

Former Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan has revealed her 'normal job' after leaving the soap and becoming a first-time mum. The actress, who played bunny boiler Lydia Chambers in thrilling scenes with Adam and Sarah Barlow in the ITV soap last year, announced her baby's arrival in May.

Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan, who played Lydia Chambers in the soap, has given birth to her first child. The actress announced the happy news and revealed she has named her newborn daughter Aurora. Rebecca took to Instagram to share the first photo of her little one, who was pictured sleeping on some fluffy blankets while dressed in a striped babygro.

Coronation Street actress, 32, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share her jovial baby news with her 73,000 followers. She shared an adorable snap of her daughter cuddled up in a white blanket and sleeping in a striped onesie as she announced her baby's arrival. In an accompanying caption, Rebecca revealed that she and her husband Dan had named her baby daughter Aurora.

Coronation Street's Rebecca Ryan has given birth to her first child - a baby girl.The 32 year old actress, best-known for playing Lydia Chambers in Corrie and Debbie Gallagher in Shameless, announced her daughter's arrival into the world by posting a gorgeous snap on Instagram.The tiny baby could be seen with her eyes closed whilst dressed in a cute little babygrow, as her proud mum captioned the post: "Welcome to the world my beautiful baby girl Aurora." Her followers rushed to comment their congratulations, as one wrote: "Huge Congratulations, she’s beautiful." "Beautiful baby; just like her parents and family! Welcome little one! You are so loved xxx," wrote a pal. Rebecca's brother and also a Corrie actor Jack James Ryan sweetly commented: "My new best mate." Just a week ago, Rebecca posted some snaps of herself in loungewear as she lay on a bed and stared down at her bare baby bump and smiled.

CORONATION Street star Tina O'Brien has signed a new big-money deal to keep her on the Cobbles. The actress - who has played Sarah Platt on the ITV soap for 24 years - has had her contract extended for another 12 months.

CORONATION Street star Rebecca Ryan has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband Dan Acraman. The soap actress took to her Instagram to announce the happy news on Thursday afternoon, showing off her bump. TV star Rebecca, 31, who rose to fame on Channel 4 comedy series Shameless, cradled her blossoming belly.

Coronation Street actor Jack James Ryan has told how he no longer takes anything for granted after his treatment for testicular cancer.The star, who plays bad boy Jacob Hay, was just 19 when he received the devastating news that he had cancer. And at one point, he admits, he wasn't sure if he would survive. But luckily, Jack caught the disease early and sought the medical help which would save his life.

Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan has opened up about being diagnosed with testicular cancer at just 19-years-old. The actor, who is winning praise for his portrayal of reformed drug dealer Jacob Hay on the ITV soap, was first diagnosed in 2017.

Coronation Street's Rebecca Ryan looks stunning with a striking new hair transformation, which follows her soap exit.She was known for her poker straight brunette locks as Lydia Chambers in Corrie, but now as actress Rebecca enjoys some downtime in Spain – she looks totally different. Taking to Instagram to share a sultry snap of herself standing on some very different cobbled streets, Rebecca posed up a storm while donning a lavish boho style dress.Viewers of the ITV soap will know that her character donned a sleek hairstyle which was mid-length and parted in the middle – but Rebecca looked a far cry from Lydia in her most recent holiday snap.

Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien swapped the famous cobbles of Weatherfield for Switzerland as she hit the slopes with her family. Tina, who plays show favourite Sarah Platt, left the Underworld factory far behind as she enjoyed a snowy getaway.

She terrified Corrie fans playing bunny boiler Lydia Chambers who targeted Adam Barlow and actress Rebecca Ryan is sporting a fresh new look after leaving the soap. Rebecca, 30, looked glowing on a sunshine break in Alcúdia, Mallorca.

Jack James Ryan has without a doubt been his older sister's biggest cheerleader as she joined him in the cast of Coronation Street.

After just three months on the cobbles Rebecca Ryan has bowed out of Coronation Street as Lydia Chambers.

Coronation Street actress Rebecca Ryan has revealed that soap bosses had "no idea" that co-star Jack James Ryan was her brother when she landed the acting gig.Rebecca, 30, who made her debut as Lydia Chambers in December was ecstatic when she found out she would be working alongside Jack who plays troublemaker Jacob Hay.The actress also revealed that acting alongside her brother brought the duo closer together. Lydia told The Mirror: "When I joined, I'd be talking to people and say, 'Oh, yeah, my brother works here'.

Coronation Street brother and sister duo Rebecca and Jack James Ryan shared their pride in each other as they joined the long-running soap last year.

Coronation Street actress Rebecca Ryan has captivated ITV soap fans thanks to her brilliant portrayal of scheming Lydia Chambers, who has been plotting to bring down Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson). But Corrie fans know that the 30 year old will soon be leaving the famous cobbles, as her gripping storyline comes to a close after four months and she waves goodbye to bunny boiler Lydia. Now, in an exclusive interview with OK! Rebecca has broken her silence on what she’d like to do next, revealing her ultimate dream is to land a role in a period drama like Netflix’s mega hit series Bridgerton.

CORONATION Street star Rebecca Ryan has revealed that bosses had no idea her brother was on the soap when they cast her for the role of Lydia Chambers. The former Shameless actress, 30, who has also starred in Waterloo Road, joined her sibling Jack James Ryan, who plays drug dealer Jacob Hay in Weatherfield back in December.

Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan is already shaking off her bunny boiler character's image as she debuted a stunning new look.

Coronation Street bad boy Jack James Ryan has paid a touching tribute to his co-star sister.The actor currently plays Weatherfield troublemaker Jacob Hay and his older sister Rebecca Ryan portrays the role of Lydia Chambers in the ITV soap.Fans were left on the edge of their seats last night as Adam Barlow (Sam Roberson) plummeted over a balcony at a shopping centre.The incident occurred following a showdown with his former flame Lydia, who has been terrorising Adam for months.Things turned tense between the pair as it was revealed that Adam forced Lydia to have an abortion after she told him she was pregnant with his child.Lydia slapped Adam and then gave him a shove hard enough that Adam toppled over the railing and fell.As Adam's life hangs in the balance, Rebecca's brother Jack took to Twitter to praise his sibling's performance in the dramatic episode, which aired on Monday night (March 21).The actor penned: "Just caught up with #Corrie and I genuinely couldn’t be any prouder of my big sister tonight!"She’s playing an absolute blinder, giving such dynamism and depth to the role."I’ll never get bored of seeing my big sister smashing it on the telly @RebeccaRyan1 @itvcorrie."Unsurprisingly, several Corrie fans rushed to reply to Jack's tweet about Rebecca. One fan gushed: 'Proud to be a fan of both of you.

Coronation Street fans were left asking the same question after Adam Barlow plunged from a balcony in a dramatic showdown with his ex Lydia Chambers.