Michael Le-Vell: Last News

While he may be best-known for playing mechanic Kevin Webster, soap legend Michael Le Vell actually made his Corrie debut playing a completely different character. Michael was just 15 when he first joined Coronation Street back in 1981, appearing in a handful of episodes playing a troublesome paperboy called Neil Grimshaw. Neil was employed by The Kabin but found himself in hot water when Mavis Riley discovered he had been dumping the papers, rather than delivering them to homes.The cheeky teenager denied it and resigned but later apologised and was reinstated in his post by a forgiving Mavis.

They've been at each other's throats for months, but the stakes have never been so high for Coronation Street's Abi Franklin (Sally Carman) and Imran Habeeb (Charlie de Melo).The feuding parents of baby Alfie are set to come head to head as their custody battle takes a dramatic turn.The latest trailer from the ITV soap sees the pair's lives spin out of control as the police and other characters are pulled into their chaos. Soap boss John Whinston teased: "The pigeons really do come home to roost for some of Corrie's best loved characters in this fantastic week of edge of your seat drama." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Emmerdale welcomed newcomer Suzy Merton into the village earlier this year. She is set to shake things up with a romance with Vanessa Woodfield. But off-screen Martelle Edinborough has had plenty of soap experience.The actress, whose exact age is unknown, is originally from Bradford and now lives in Leeds.

Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has shared a heartbreaking tribute on Twitter following the death of David Johnson, the founder of the Oldham Theatre Workshop.EXCLUSIVE: Kelvin Fletcher and wife Liz reveal gender of their twins with help from their kidsDozens of actors and actresses studied at the school under the tutelage of David, including Kelvin. Among the alumni he taught, many have gone on to star in some of the UK's most popular soaps, including Michael Le Vell, Lisa Riley and even the late Anne Kirkbride.

After joining the cast of Coronation Street back in 1983, actor Michael Le Vell has become one of the more familiar faces on the cobbles. And with more than two decades on our screens, Michael, who plays Kevin Webster, has found himself at the centre of some dramatic storylines in Weatherfield throughout the years.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars have paid tribute to "starmaker" David Johnson following the news of his tragic death.He helped kickstart the careers of a host of award-winning actors from the Manchester area.Mr Johnson founded Oldham Theatre Workshop aged 15 back in 1968 and it quickly became Europe's biggest youth theatre company.He set up the organisation aged 15 and offered free programmes for local youngsters.Several soap stars learned under his leadership including Suranne Jones, Michael Le Vell, Lisa Riley and the late Anne Kirkbride.Some famous faces have taken to social media to pay tribute to David.Antony Cotton, who plays Sean Tully in the ITV soap penned: "Just heard the saddest news. David Johnson who was the director of the phenomena that was Oldham Theatre Workshop, has died."He put so many of us on the map, and kick started so many careers, both on stage and off."So many of us owe him so much. I’m absolutely gutted.

The man who kickstarted the careers of a raft of award-winning actors and household names from Greater Manchester has died. Tributes are pouring in to David Johnson, who set budding actors on the path to stardom at the Oldham Theatre Workshop, which he founded in 1968.

This Morning presenter Josie Gibson has shared her unlikely celebrity crush on Jonathan Ross, whom she has labelled "cute." Speaking ahead of her turn presenting the show alongside Vernon Kay this Easter, Josie, 37, was asked whether she had any other celebrity crushes - as the mum-of-one last month revealed her love of Coronation Street's Kevin Webster actor Michael Le Vell. Josie explained that there are a couple of other male celebs who have also caught her eye. She said: "As for other secret crushes, I tell you one now, it’s Roy Keane.

Coronation Street's Imran Habeeb (Charlie De Melo) fights dirty next week as she battles Abi Webster (Sally Carman) for custody of their baby son Alfie. Toyah Battersby's (Georgia Taylor) heart breaks at Elsie leaves with the social worker.

NOTHING gets past eagle-eyed soap fans who are quick to spot when their favourite TV shows encounter a blunder. This week Coronation Street viewers were enthralled as Lydia pushed Adam Barlow over shopping centre railings in a terrifying death plunge plot - but were baffled by the absence of customers, staff or CCTV.

THIS Morning presenter Josie Gibson fought back tears after being surprised with a video message from Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell. Superfan Josie, 37, gushed over the "'handsome" Kevin Webster actor on today's show.

Josie Gibson was stunned during her latest appearance on This Morning as she was sent a personal video message from a Coronation Street star. The former Big Brother winner turned presenter was back on the ITV daytime programme alongside Phillip Schofield as she continued to fill in for Covid-stricken Holly Willoughby.

Coronation Street fans can expect plenty of drama next week as the identity of Abi Webster's baby daddy gets people talking.Abi assures the social worker that she’s enrolled in rehab in upcoming scenes and will do whatever it takes to keep her baby. When she tells Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) she has to prove she can offer Alfie a proper home, Toyah quizzes Imran Habeeb (Charlie de Melo) about her ‘ex client’. His mind whirring, Imran guesses she’s talking about Abi.

Coronation Street fans predict that Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) will be revealed to be Abi Webster's (Sally Carman) newborn baby.The wayward character recently realised she was pregnant and experienced contractions after being abandoned at the side of the road by her dodgy pal Dean Turnbull.Abi managed to get herself to the hospital, where she gave birth to a baby boy.However, she quickly decided that she'd be an unfit mum to the new arrival and did a runner back to the cobbles, abandoning her son in the hospital.Abi's partner Kevin recently turned his back on her after he discovered about her one night stand last year.After her son Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni) was brutally murdered by Corey Brent (Maximus Evans) in May last year, Abi was determined to see justice served.When the initial trial saw Corey found not guilty, Abi walked into the night hoping to score drugs to numb her unbearable grief.Viewers later learned that Abi had a fling that night with Imran Habeeb (Charlie de Melo), who was also struggling after failing to prove foster daughter Kelly Neelan's (Millie Gibson) innocence.The pair declared their one-off encounter as a moment of madness and vowed to keep the secret under wraps.In January, Abi had cause to approach Imran once again when she thought she might be pregnant - but later covertly informed him that the test was negative.From the dates Abi gave while she was in labour, it was clear to viewers that Imran is indeed the father, and definitely not husband Kev.But with Imran blissfully unaware of the situation as he celebrates his engagement to Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) - who knows he cheated but not who with - it looks like his settled family life is about to implode.However, fans of the

Coronation Street actress Sally Carman has spoken out on the aftermath of Abi Webster’s ‘surprise’ baby storyline, revealing the shocked mum pays tribute to her late son Seb with her new arrival’s name. Soap fans were left open-mouthed at the end of Sunday 6 March’s cliffhanger episode when Abi went into labour with Imran Habeeb’s (Charlie De Melo) baby at the side of the road.

Coronation Street fans were gobsmacked when they spotted drug scenes before the 9pm watershed.Abi Webster (Sally Carman) was caught after taking cocaine - and her stash was displayed on screen.The ITV soap returned to screens with plenty of drama on Sunday night (March 6), which included drug-taking, dates and surprisingly-tense chess matches.However, Abi suffered a devastating drugs relapse this week after struggling to cope with new of her affair spreading around town.Abi cheated on her husband Kevin (Michael Le Vell) at the end of last year, but he finally found out about her betrayal when he overheard a phone call between her and Sally (Sally Dynevor).It's caused Abi to indulge in self-destructive behaviours like taking drugs like cocaine, and she asked her drug dealer Dean to rack up another line of the Class A drug.However, fans weren't pleased about such obvious drug-taking being shown on their screens on a Sunday before the 9pm watershed, and they complained about the moment on Twitter.One fan wrote: "I don't want to see someone sniffing drugs thank you"A second said: "Drug taking before 9pm on #corrie"A third replied: "I came here to see if anyone was thinking the same!"A fourth penned: "Drug parties taking place on #Corrie #terrible...

Coronation Street favourite Abi Franklin (Sally Carman) finds herself in danger next week as she spirals out of control.The mechanic orders more drugs as she struggles with her late son Seb’s birthday.Kevin (Michael Le Vell) and Jack Webster (Kyran Bowes) return from holiday, confiding in Debbie (Sue Devaney) Kevin says he wants to talk to Abi and hopes they can patch things up.However, after returning home, he finds Abi and her dodgy pal Dean cosy on the sofa, high on drugs and alcohol.Kevin orders Abi to pack her things and get out. While she’s in the bathroom, Dean steals Kevin’s garage keys.

ABI Franklin is still reeling from her brutal breakup with Kevin Webster after her affair was uncovered. Falling into a downward spiral, the Coronation Street character struggles with her old demons and is rushed to hospital.

With drama following them at every corner, ever since they took to the cobbles in 1983, the Websters have become one of Coronation Street’s most famous families. From divorces to kidnapping plots to secret children, the family isn't a group to live on the quiet side of life. But outside of the soap, the Webster stars have gone on to do everything from performing on Dancing On Ice to winning an MBE.

CORONATION Street legends Bill Roache and Michael Le Vell have landed big-money deals to stay on the soap. Veteran star Bill, who has played Ken Barlow since the ITV soap first aired in 1960, and Michael, who joined in 1983 to play Kevin Wesbter, will remain on the Cobbles for at least another year after signing on the dotted line.

Coronation Street star Jamie Kenna is back on the cobbles after being off-screen for a few weeks.