Rick Neelan: Last News

Corrie killer Mikey North has become a heartthrob for grannies.The actor, 35, plays Gary Windass who has bumped off two characters on the soap - Rana Habeeb and Rick Neelan - and got away with it.So he was stunned to learn he’s become a pin-up for OAPs.Mikey said: “Samia (Longchambon) always takes the mickey out of me.“She says it’s ladies of a certain age.“I think it’s Kel (Allen) that plays Laura, she says that she’s got an 85-year-old she knows and Gary is her favourite character. All she wants is a signed picture of Gary.“I think she’s in hospital at the moment.

Coronation Street's Gary Windass as actor Mikey North promised his world "comes crashing down".The bad boy of the ITV cobbles has managed to keep murdering loan shark Rick Neelan on the down-low for the most part - only confiding in his wife Maria Connor and sharing parts of the story with ex Sarah Platt.But now the truth is set to come rushing back as Rick's body is discovered.Next week, Maria informs Gary that she's succeeded in moving Weatherfield County's new training ground on the basis of her environmental campaign - but the bad news for Gary is that the new ground is on top of where he buried Rick.Desperate, he attempts to break into the site to shift the corpse once again, but his plan is foiled by a security guard.And with Laura's private investigator getting closer to the truth, he blurts out what he has done to Rick's ex.But what will Gary's future hold now? And could he be headed back behind bars?Actor Mikey North dished on how Gary's world as he knows it is coming to an end, telling Daily Star: "[The storyline] was nicely done, because Laura asks Gary to be Kelly's legal guardian and he goes for a drink with Maria."They say, 'Throughout all of this hardship this was meant to be, we’re finally coming out the other side of it, and maybe we can make a new life here and start again, try to stop thinking about what Gary’s done.'"The actor elaborated: "He’s become so used to it, and while he can be quite cunning, I think he has just gotten used to living with it - especially in the last year or so."Life has somewhat returned a bit more to normal and it’s been nice to have some lighter scenes and to play a bit of the lighter stuff with Tim and Sally, so it’s almost been forgotten about."But of course it’s always

Coronation Street's Gary Windass next week, as he risks returning to prison amid the potential discovery of Rick Neelan's body.Gary murdered the loan shark in tense scenes before hiding the body - and only his wife Maria Connor knows about the killing, though ex Sarah Platt had her own suspicions.Next week, the private investigator hired by Rick's ex Laura fires some difficult questions at Gary about his dealings with Rick.Over in the Rovers Return, Laura knocks back her morphine tablets, admitting she's only ever let Kelly down in her life. As she stumbles out of the pub, Gary comes to her rescue, but is left panicked to realise she's been drinking on top of the cancer medication.Later, nurse Aggie lets it slip that Laura has been drinking on top of taking morphine, leaving Kelly furious.She brands her the most selfish mother in the world, and tells a devastated Laura that she wants her to move out.

Coronation Street fans have been left gobsmacked after spotting a crucial link between Laura Neelan and Steve McDonald.Fans of the ITV soap will be aware that Laura is determined to get in touch with her ex Rick before she dies of terminal cancer, so that she can pass his money on to her daughter Kelly.So determined, in fact, that she has hired a private investigator to chase him - not knowing that Rick was actually murdered by Gary Windass' hand.But now viewers have noticed a connection between Laura's PI and cobbles regular Steve McDonald.Laura's PI Ron Fordham has appeared in the soap several times before as a Detective Sergeant in the police, played by Steven Hillman.But that isn't the first role Steven has played on the ITV street, as he first appeared as a jury foreman, a repossession man and, more recently, as Rich Raven.Rich was a taxi driver hired by Street Cars - the company owned by Steve McDonald.One stunned fan posted a snap of the actor on Facebook: "This is Steve Hillman, the actor who played Rich Raven in 2000 in Corrie. "Jez Quigley installed him temporarily in Steve McDonald's new business venture, Street Cars.

Coronation Street is set for dramatic scenes as Kelly Neelan discovers that her father Rick Neelan is dead. In new filming snaps, which were taken earlier this month, it sees Kelly, played by Millie Gibson, mourning at a graveside following Rick's funeral.

Coronation Street, as she continues her mission to discover what happened to her husband Rick Neelan.She and Gary meet with an investigator, as Gary was the last person to see him alive - but will Gary's secret be revealed?Since Laura Neelan arrived in Coronation Street as Kelly's mum, she has become a fan favourite character on the soap and delighted viewers when she returned last year.However away from the cobbles, Laura actress Kel Allen's life has been far less dramatic - including a stunning off-screen transformation and a forgotten soap role.Fans went wild in 2021, after Kel Allen returned to Coronation Street as Kelly Neelan's mum Laura.Laura was last in Weatherfield in 2020, but is now back with a bang, after her daughter Kelly was convicted of the murder of Seb Franklin.Kelly's boyfriend had previously made a statement implicating her in the crime, and walked away free, whereas an innocent Kelly was put behind bars.Before making her return to the cobbles, Kel took to social media to share the news, saying: "SHE’S BACK!!!!!! Hurricane Laura is finally back on the cobbles causing Neelan chaos @itvcorrie."Oh it’s so good to be back! Just popped into the Kabin for a couple of stamps & this week’s HI YA mag."Delighted viewers flocked to welcome the star back, with one saying on social media: "Great to see you back," while a second added: "you were amazing! Laura has a very witty side.

Coronation Street fans have found themselves asking the same question following the latest scenes on the soap.

Coronation Street's Samia Longchambon admitted she made a grave error when coming face-to-face with Prince Charles.The star, who plays Maria Connor on the ITV cobbles, appeared on Loose Women on Wednesday (March 9) to discuss her current storyline, which sees Maria's partner Gary face up to the murder of Rick Neelan.And the conversation soon turned to one of her most memorable on-set moments - which came as the Prince of Wales visited the Manchester-based set.Frankie Bridge kicked off the conversation by asking: "You've had a very special moment with Prince Charles, haven't you?"Giggling, Samia admitted: "Oh, yeah - I got asked by your lovely researchers what on of my highlights was, and one that always sticks out in my mind is when I was literally 18, so we're going back 22 years ago."Prince Charles was visiting the set and we all got told the protocols and what you need to say when you meet a member of the Royal Family."I think it was like, 'Pleased to meet you, your Royal Highness', and then curtsy."My nerves went, and I just forgot everything and said, 'Hiya, you all right? Welcome to Manchester!'"Frankie couldn't help stirring the pot a little as she asked: "Did you get in trouble?" - but Samia was notoriously tight-lipped.Samia also spilled some details of the upcoming Coronation Street storyline which - spoiler - sees Kelly's mum Laura move in with Gary and Maria.The no-nonsense mum soon makes herself at home, going as far as to steal Maria's mattress - and leaving Maria worried that Gary's secret might come out.Though the viewers are already aware that he murdered Laura's husband - and Kelly's dad - Rick, nobody on the street except Maria, and possibly Sarah, knows.The interview came after a segment featuring a

Coronation Street viewers are convinced that Laura Neelan (Kel Allen) may not be telling the truth about her cancer diagnosis after spotting huge name blunder.Kelly Neelan's (Millie Gibson) mum arrived back in Weatherfield last month to reveal that she was dying of stomach cancer and only had months to live.Since then youngster Kelly has been secretly looking after her mum while juggling shifts at the barbers Trim Up North.She has also been collecting her mum's medication from the doctors.However, eagle-eyed fans noticed a huge blunder during a recent episode.A viewer shared a screenshot online o fa text message Kelly received from her mum's pharmacy which read: "Lauren Neelan. Your prescription is ready for collection."Alongside the snap, the fan wrote: "I always thought that Kelly's mother was named Laura."Last night the text that Kelly received was that Lauren Neelan's prescription was ready.

Millie Gibson's wardrobe is worlds away from that of her Coronation Street characters if her latest snaps are anything to go by.

Coronation Street's Gary Windass could finally get his comeuppance for the murder of Rick Neelan as a body is discovered three years after his death.Forthcoming scenes of the ITV soap are likely to see the reformed villain caught in a compromising position as pictures from the Weatherfield set show filming of a tense sequence.Gary (Mikey North) can be seen attempting to break into a construction site for the new Weatherfield County FC ground.Wearing a black hoodie and gloves, the former loan shark is soon disturbed by a security guard and forced to walk away.In later scenes, the building site is descended upon by a number of police officers.Forensic teams in white boiler suits can also be seen scoping the area.

Just as life appeared to be on a more even keel for former loan shark Gary Windass, the Corrie character has been spotted looking very shifty in dramatic new scenes being filmed for the soap.

Coronation Street fans are certain Laura Neelan is lying about her stomach cancer diagnosis - and all said the same thing as she turned up at Speed Daal to inform her daughter Kelly.Kelly's slap up meal with Maria and Gary was interrupted by the appearance of Laura, who promptly told her that she has just "months" to live after a tumour was found in her stomach.However, as Laura began telling Kelly about the "squalid" bedsit she's currently holed up in, both Kelly and viewers at home were certain she was making it all up for a quick handout.And plenty of fans were wondering the same thing as the scenes played out on-screen - whether this means Gary will 'fess up to murdering Laura's husband Rick Neelan.Taking to Twitter, one fan posted: "Will Kelly's mum learn the truth that Gary murdered her husband? Self defence or not, if she's dying she deserves to know the truth."Another echoed: "Laura sorry for abandoning Kelly, is Gary going to pipe up and say he is sorry for killing Rick? No, thought not!""How do Gary and Maria sleep at night! Gary killed Rick, Maria knows about it, they’ve taken in Ricks daughter Kelly as their own and they are both keeping the fact from Kelly that Gary killed Rick???" someone else ranted.A fourth fan said: "Gary telling Kelly to ditch Laura when he's hiding a few secrets himself.

Coronation Street star Kel Allen has shared a brief taster into her return to the cobbles.

Coronation Street star Millie Gibson has given a glimpse into her life away from the cobbles where she plays Kelly Neelan. The actress, whose character was recently jailed for murder after being framed by ringleader Corey Brent for the murder of Seb Franklin, has garnered a huge following of 67,000 Instagram fans following her part on the ITV soap.

Coronation Street's Mille Gibson has named her 'work mum and dad' who she turns to when she needs help.

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Want all the hottest soap gossip? Share your email to get news, interviews, spoilers and more from the Daily StarCoronation Street fans rarely miss a beat, as they appeared to work out that Kelly Neelan's father may have killed her cell mate's dad.While getting used to being locked up, Kelly made friends with a young woman named Mia, but as the storyline unfold, Corrie viewers worked out that Kelly's dad killed Mia's father many years ago.Taking to Twitter, viewers aired their thoughts, while others predicted that Kelly will soon be in for a rough ride ahead.One fan questioned: "Aaaah so Kelly’s dad killed Mias dad???"While another concerned fan wrote: "Now they know Kelly's dad was Rick Neelan, she'll definitely get to work the laundry

Coronation Street fans will meet Kelly Neelan's suspicious prison ally, Mia in upcoming scenes.

JAILED Kelly Neelan is left in shock this week when fellow inmate Mia reveals her criminal dad Rick's dark past. Kelly believes Rick is keeping a low profile in Spain after turning his back on his life of crime.

Coronation Street characters Tommy Orpington and Rick Neelan are played by real-life brothers Greg Wood and Matt Milburn.Greg, 42, began acting in 2000 after landing a role in the rival soap, Hollyoaks, playing one of the bullies in the groundbreaking portrayal of Luke Morgan's rape.The Manchester-born actor went on to join Corrie in 2009, in which he portrayed Rick Neelan, a villain who acts as a loan shark.Rick originally gave a loan to Joe McIntyre, played by Reece Dinsdale, who needed money due to being in debt.After Joe failed to pay back the money, the notorious man went to his house where Joe gave him his van and promised him he would get the rest of the money.Rick returned numerous times in the following months, and pretended to be