Paula Martin: Last News

Brooke Vincent boldly left her career-defining role as Sophie Webster in Coronation Street to focus on family life in 2019 after 18 years on the soap. Her character, Sophie Webster, departed the cobbles at the time to go off on her travels after girlfriend Paula Martin (played by Stirling Gallacher) bought the tickets for her. Speaking for the first time about her reasons for leaving the soap, Brooke said the long and unpredictable hours made it impossible for her to go back without sacrificing time with her kids Mexx, two, and 16-month-old Monroe.

Coronation Street fans have begged Sophie Webster star Brooke Vincent to return to the ITV soap, after the actress posted a sweet throwback snap on social media.Brooke began playing the daughter of Weatherfield residents Kevin and Sally Webster more than 19 years ago, and many fans could not believe how much time had passed.Neither could the Corrie star, with Brooke posting a throwback snap on Instagram of her as a child when she began filming the soap, saying: "19 years difference! Still none the wiser!"However, the nostalgic post has brought back memories of the character for fans, with many calling for Brooke Vincent to return to the cobbles as Sophie Webster.Fans flocked to social media to ask the star if she would be returning, after taking a break from the soap in 2019, with one saying: "Ever coming back to Coronation Street? You’re missed."A second added: "When you back in Corrie? We miss you!"Brooke's fellow Coronation Street co-stars also commented on the post, with Sally Ann-Matthews saying: "There’s my beautiful nuisance," while on-screen sister Helen Flanagan called the photograph "beautiful".The Sophie Webster actress took a break from the soap following the birth of her son in 2019 with her footballer partner Kean Bryan, and gave birth to their second child in 2021.However during her time on Coronation Street, the cobbles star was involved in huge storylines including her relationship with Kate Connor and Paula Martin.The character later departed the soap, when Sophie decided to go travelling to Cambodia.Although fans have called for the character to return, Brooke revealed in an interview with Daily Star in 2021 that she is currently focusing on being a mum, but that she does miss her fellow co-stars.She

Coronation Street's Yasmeen Metcalfe (Shelley King) could be set to see her hopes of freedom completely taken away from her as she faces her day in court.Fans have been waiting for months to see Yasmeen take on her evil husband Geoff Metcalfe (Ian Bartholomew) in court after she snapped and attacked him following months of abuse.New Coronation Street spoilers reveal that it could be bad news for her though, as Geoff's ex-wife Elaine (Paula Wilcox) is finally found.As the week opens up, Yasmeen gets the bad news that Paula Martin (Stirling Gallacher) has been signed off work, but she refuses to delay the trial so Imran Habeeb (Charlie De Melo) represents her instead.Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) gets a call from the police saying they've found

CORONATION Street actress Stirling Gallacher has confirmed that Paula Martin will be returning to the cobbles for good after making a brief on-screen appearance in a vital Yasmeen and Geoff court scene last month. But will the barrister free Yasmeen? Here’s everything you need to know...

Coronation Street fans will be thrilled to hear that Paula Martin could be set for a dramatic new storyline, as actress Stirling Gallacher teased her character's fate.The solicitor was last seen during Yasmeen Nazir's trial, making a special cameo appearance two years after she first joined the soap as Sophie Webster's love interest.Now, the 49-year-old has landed another major soap gig, starring as a new character named Ffion on Casualty.However, Stirling suggested a major new Corrie storyline wasn't out of the question, as she reflected on her role on the show in an interview with Inside Soap.She said: "Well that's the plan, to keep riding the wagon until the wheels fall off! Luckily, I can drive to Cardiff, where Casualty is filmed, and

Coronation Street, it seems she might make a return after all.Actress Stirling Gallacher, who plays Paula in the soap, has been cast in Casualty, but that doesn’t mean she’s giving up her role on the cobbles.In a recent interview with Inside Soap, the actress has said that she doesn’t intend to give up either role, revealing she can easily do both.She explained: ‘Well that’s the plan, to keep riding the wagon until the wheels fall off! Luckily, I can drive to Cardiff, where Casualty is filmed, and the Corrie studios in Manchester from my home in the Cotswolds.’‘They’re very slick shows, and both roles are really different, so that makes it easy to dip in and out of each.’Stirling also joked that she could probably take on a role in Holby

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