Pat Phoenix: Last News

Coronation Street newcomer Jodie Prenger has revealed that her family has a hidden link to a cobbles icon.Theatre star Jodie, who won BBC reality TV show I'd Do Anything, is joining the ITV soap as Glenda Shuttleworth - the brother of undertaker George - this August.Speaking to exclusively to Daily Star and other press, Jodie revealed that long before she stepped onto the cobbles, her family had a connection to Elsie Tanner actress Pat Phoenix.READ NEXT: Corrie fans 'work out' Stephen's sinister plan as they predict horror twist for AudreyShe said: "My family all go back to Manchester in Mosside. "They used to have a laundrette and a cafe shop/grocery store, and my nan's brother used to deliver Pat Phoenix's groceries."My nan, she worshipped Elsie Tanner."Speaking about joining the soap, Jodie added: "When your family have loved something for so long, it genuinely is an honour to be part of an institution and a family.

Coronation Street icons haunt the set, to former EastEnders stars speaking out about their paranormal encounters, and former stars' presences being felt on the Emmerdale set, there have been reports of spooky goings-on throughout the years.READ NEXT: Yvette Fielding terrified by ping pong poltergeist as spirit 'pushed her to limit'As Halloween fast approaches, Daily Star takes a closer look at the stories from supposedly haunted soap sets.Emmerdale Paul Ashdale actor Reece Dinsdale has claimed that the soap's set is haunted by his former co-star John Thaw.Reece and John starred alongside one another in the ITV comedy Home to Roost, which was filmed at the very same studios as Emmerdale.Speaking to Daily Star, Reece is now convinced that Insepector Morse John still walks the corridors of the studios, saying: "Sometimes I walk down the corridors at the Emmerdale studios and I just remember these were the same hallways where John and I walked 30 years ago while filming every episode of Home To Roost."There are definitely ghosts. It feels like another lifetime.

Jodie Prenger fulfilled her dream in 2008 when she won the West End role of Nancy in Oliver! via BBC talent show I’d Do Anything. But now, the 43-year-old is swapping the stage for the Coronation Street cobbles after landing the part of George Shuttleworth’s sassy sister Glenda, telling OK! this week: "The tears ran down my face when I walked into the Rovers!". Here, Jodie, who was born and raised in Blackpool, tells us about her colourful new character and what it felt like walking on set for the first time… Hi, Jodie! How did it feel get the Corrie call? I must have terrified about 30-odd people in Ikea! I was at the checkout and my agent called.

Coronation Street newcomer Jodie Prenger embarrassed herself by curtsying when she met ‘‘soap royalty’’ William Roache for the first time.The winner of the TV talent series I’d Do Anything has landed her dream role on the Street as Glenda – the sassy sister of undertaker George Shuttleworth.READ NEXT: Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson announces new role after quitting soapBut meeting the cast for the first time proved daunting, and the singer and actress explained: “I have just met Bill Roache and I don’t know what I did with my body but it was like half a curtsy and I went to do a shake.‘‘It just didn’t work out and I just made a bit of a weirdo of myself but he was so lovely.”Jodie reckons her signing to Corrie was written in the stars. She said: “My family are all from Manchester – Moss Side.

Coronation Street’s original stars has sadly died at the age of 94.Ernst Walder played Ivan Cheveski on the ITV cobbles, one of the original cast members alongside the likes of Ken Barlow star William Roache.He was also the boyfriend of the ITV soap’s co-creator Tony Warren in the 1960s.But today, ex-Corrie writer Daran Little confirmed that the star sadly died last December.He told Twitter followers: “Very sad to read of the passing of dearest Ernst Walder."An original C St cast member who quickly became Tony Warren's boyfriend before Tony caught him in bed with another cast member."He added: “Ernst used to send my sons chocolates every Christmas and was the loveliest man."Ernst held the role of Ivan from 1960 until 1963, and made further appearances in 1966 and 1967.His character Ivan was married to Elsie Tanner’s daughter Linda, and when it turned out Linda was pregnant the pair decided to rekindle their love after an initial separation.In 1984, it was revealed that the couple had gone their separate ways off-screen.His last appearance came in late September that year.Tributes have also been pouring in for Ernst online, with one fan writing: “Rest in Peace Ernst.” Another penned: “Sad to read of the death of Ernst Walder, he played Ivan Cheveski in Coronation Street and was one of the original characters back in 1960. “Extremely close to Pat Phoenix, he had so much charisma in those early years.

One of Coronation Street's original cast members, Ernst Walder, has died at the age of 94.The actor played the role of Ivan Cheveski, who was the son-in-law of Elsie Tanner in the hit soap opera. He was also the boyfriend of the show's co-creator Tony Warren in the 1960s. According to metro.co.uk, he passed away on Monday 6 September last year, but it was not known until now.

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Julia Goulding would love Sarah Lancashire and Julie Goodyear to return to 'Coronation Street' for the show's 60th birthday. The Shona Platt actress is keen to share a set with former soap stars Sarah, who played Raquel Watts, and Julie, who starred as legendary landlady Bet Lynch, when the ITV show celebrates its milestone in December.