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Coronation Street fans will see Leo Thompkins falling out with his dad Teddy Thompkins next week after he warns him to be cautious of his girlfriend Jenny Connor.The pair are set to argue over Leo's commitment to Jenny with Teddy issuing him a stark warning over committing his life to a woman twice his age.Teddy will also voice his concerns that Jenny can't be trusted after she was caught out for her recent kiss with Stephen as he tried to protect his son's best interests.READ NEXT: ITV Corrie fans fume as intense scenes between Kelly and Gary 'too dark' to seeViewers of course first saw Jenny and Teddy together back in January when she rushed to A&E after being told Leo had been injured while playing rugby.When she arrived at the hospital she saw old school friend Teddy there and the pair began catching up unaware that they were both waiting for Leo.At the time Teddy even confessed to Jenny that he had a crush on her at school and asked her out for a drink proclaiming that he wasn't about to let her go again – just as Leo emerged from the treatment room and they realised they were both waiting for him.Eagle-eyed Corrie fans may have recognised Teddy actor Grant Burgin – as this actually isn't his first role in the soap.He originally appeared in Weatherfield back in 2017 playing a building site foreman who became embroiled in a sexism row when one of his workers, Zack, catcalled Rosie Webster.The incident led to her mum Sally Metcalfe staging a protest and when Rita Tanner chained herself to some railings he was forced to admit defeat and warn Zack that he may have to sack him for his actions.Elsewhere in his career Grant has appeared in a string of big-name shows including The Bill and Doctors where he has played

Coronation Street star Dolly-Rose Campbell was seen getting nabbed by security - but it wasn't what it seemed as the actress was in character as Gemma Winter-Brown. The actress first appeared on the cobbles as Gemma back in 2014 and hasn't looked back since.

Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews has revealed who she'd play on the cobbles if she wasn't playing Jenny Connor - because they're her 'husband's favourite'. The actress plays the now-Rovers Return landlady but actually became a young star of the cobbles when she joined the soap at the age of 16.

Coronation Street fans reckon a major character will be making a return to the cobbles this year. Many have predicted that killer Rob Donovan could be back on our screens soon.

Dolly-Rose Campbell has found herself pushed back into the forefront of the drama in Coronation Street. The actress first appeared on the cobbles as Gemma Winter in 2014.

Coronation Street fans have pointed out what they think is a major issue with Peter Barlow's police interview. At the start of the week viewers of the ITV soap saw the start of the fallout following Stephen Reid's death which has resulted in Peter being arrested on suspicion of murder.

Hot on the heels of Coronation Street villain Stephen Reid’s death which took viewers by surprise at the culmination of super soap week, fans are convinced another cobbles icon could soon be killed off after almost 60 years on the show! Eagle-eyed viewers grew increasingly concerned for Rita Tanner’s future as she made a welcome return to the cobbles just in time for Stephen’s final rampage to take place. In gripping scenes that unfolded on Friday 13 October’s visit to Weatherfield, viewers were on the edges of their seats as Stephen took Rita’s foster daughter Jenny Connor hostage while trying to evade the authorities who had finally rumbled his murder spree over the past year.

Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews has issued a 'don't ever' warning to her co-star after being seen in tears on screen. The actress, who plays Jenny Connor in the ITV soap, was seen paying tribute to Corrie icon Barbara Knox during a special programme to mark her milestone birthday.

Barbara Knox has starred in Coronation Street as Rita Tanner for the past 56 years. The veteran soap star made her name on the cobbles shortly after its on-screen debut making her one of the longest-serving cast members. After joining the show full time in 1972 following one episode in 1964, 90 year old Barbara established herself as a mainstay on the programme, acting in some of the soap's most dramatic storylines.

Coronation Street fans have been left with their 'jaws on the floor' as the show shared some news about Barbara Knox. The ITV soap icon is famed for playing Rita Tanner.

Coronation Street legend Barbara Knox has been seen marvelling at her very own cobbles-themed birthday cake as the cast and crew came out in force to celebrate her upcoming major milestone.

It appears Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews has revealed one thing she wouldn't be happy with if soap bosses were to introduce a new character to the cobbles with a link to her character - and we don't mean of the human kind.

Coronation Street fans have been issuing a demand to soap bosses as two of the show's legends were seen enjoying an emotional reunion. Viewers of the ITV soap were thrilled to see Barbara Knox and Thelma Barlow brought back together during an appearance at the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park.

Coronation Street fans will be on the edge of their seat tonight as spoilers show there could be a lovers tiff between couple Paul and Billy. When Paul's friends and family help to raise money to help him with his motor neurone disease at a chilli eating competition, everything seems in good spirits as he joins Dev, Chesney and Shona. As Gemma reminds everyone to give generously, the event appears to be a success and, after counting the money, Bernie hands a touched Paul £800.

Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear has been diagnosed with dementia. The actress is best known to audiences for playing Bet Lynch on the ITV soap over a number of decades, first appearing in the role back in 1966. In a new statement, Julie's husband Scott Brand confirmed that the star has been diagnosed with the condition after "suffering forgetfulness for some time".

ITV programme in 2010 and has won the hearts of viewers across the country ever since. Some even recognised the actor Peter Gunn from shows he previously starred in, including Casualty, Heartbeat and The Bill. Peter's character Brian has been at the centre of some huge storylines recently, including being bullied in the workplace when he returned to work as a teacher.

CORONATION Street hero Malcolm Hebden has been spotted for the first time in three years since quitting soap as Norris. The ITV soap killed off fan-favourite Norris Cole following 82-year-old Malcolm Hebden’s exit from the show after 27 years. Malcolm beamed as he stood alongside two pals.

Coronation Street's Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) manipulates Jenny Connor (Sally Ann Matthews) next week as he makes a discovery about the Rovers Return landlady.Leo Thompkins (Joe Frost) takes up a labouring job with Ed Bailey (Trevor Michael Georges)but he’s sour about being stuck in Weatherfield.Jenny tells toyboy boyfriend Leo that she doesn’t want to stand in the way of his future.READ MORE: Corrie's Ryan Thomas sparks soap return rumours as he reunites with on-screen mumAs Jenny assures Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) it was fun while it lasted but she’ll get over Leo, Rita’s not taken in by her bravado.Meanwhile, Stephen and his niece Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) pour over their business plan.When Sarah reveals that Jenny is the sole owner of the pub, Stephen’s interest is piqued.Scheming Stephen later turns on the charm and flirts with Jenny.A tipsy Jenny invites Stephen through to the back and handing him a drink, kisses him passionately.Having had a talking to from Rita and Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell), Leo returns unexpectedly holding an engagement ring.However, as Gemma heads through to the back room with Leo will they find Jenny and Stephen in a clinch?Fans have been suspicious of Stephen ever since he returned to Weatherfield.His friends and family believe that he’s got plenty of money and his business in Milan is more successful than ever before.Viewers know this is not the case as in a recent episode he wasn’t able to extend the overdraft with his bank and had to use Gabrielle Reid's card in order to pay for Audrey’s (Sue Nicholls) afternoon tea with her friends.With the mystery of who Gabrielle is aside, fans were left wondering if Stephen is hiding more than a few money problems.Is Jenny putting herself in

Coronation Street fans were left emotional earlier this week when Audrey Roberts bravely told her friends that she had attempted to take her own life. Viewers had wondered what had happened after the character, played by Sue Nicholls, ended up in hospital and hid the stay from her family.

CORONATION Street viewers were left open-mouthed after Rita Tanner revealed a naughty secret during a boozy brunch. The icon, played by Barbara Knox, exposed a little too much during a prosecco-fuelled afternoon tea with her friends in Monday's episode of the ITV soap.

Secrets of the past as set to be unlocked in Coronation Street next week as Zeedan Nazir (Qasim Akhtar) fights for Stu Carpenter (Bill Fellows). Refusing to believe that Stu could be a murderer, Zeedan gets Adam Barlow (Samuel Robertson) to request Stu’s old case files to see if his version of the story checks out. Yasmeen Metcalfe (Shelley King) is shocked, still reeling from the revelations about Stu’s past.