Roy Cropper: Last News

Coronation Street fans have said it's 'not looking good' as they fear for Roy Cropper. Weatherfield's legendary resident was seen pulling out of his Salsa class with pal Evelyn Plummer during Monday night's trip to the cobbles (April 17) as he simply told her: "I have to go, I'm sorry".

Kate Ford’s Coronation Street character has a very different life to her own.Tracy Barlow, who Kate plays, has been embroiled in a huge amount of scandal, drama and criminal activity during her decades on the cobbles.The character was first introduced back in 1977 and Kate took on the role for the first time back in 2002.Tracy has blackmailed longtime resident Roy Cropper, been convicted of murderer (and murdered several people, including her then boyfriend Charlie Stubbs) and been caught stealing other residents’ credit cards in order to scam them.The resident villain has certainly made a name for herself, but what about the actress who plays her? Here’s what you should know. Kate, 46, originally hails from Salford in Greater Manchester and first had a taste of the spotlight at the age of 19 when she starred in the music video for The Beatles song Free as a Bird.

Coronation Street fans were in meltdown as they saw a soap icon in the Dancing On Ice audience. As the celebs took to the ice for Props Week actor David Neilson, who plays Corrie's Roy Cropper, was there to cheer on his co-star Mollie Gallagher during Props Week.

RACIST thug Griff Reynolds is recruiting new members for his extremist group and causing serious harm in the cobbles. The "activist" targeted Coronation Street stalwart Roy Cropper, using Max Turner's video editing skills. Roy, Gary Windass, Brian Packham and Maria Connor recently showed up to the community centre for a meeting about the environment.

Coronation Street fans couldn't help but make the same joke about Will Mellor as he returned to screens as Harvey Gaskell. Viewers were warned about his return when it was revealed that Sam Blakeman was writing letters to him in prison. Fans of the ITV soap were horrified to discover the drug lord was the youngster's pen pal after he brutally killed his mum.

Coronation Street star star Mollie Gallagher drew in compliments as she struck a pose with a new fresh blonde hair style. The actress, who plays goth Nina Lucas in the ITV soap, wowed as she showcased her blonder look.

Rio Ferdinand has been rinsed on social media for his outfit for the North London derby. The former Manchester United defender turned TV pundit appeared on BT Sport ahead of Tottenham's trip to Arsenal on Saturday and had people commenting on his brave outfit.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that David Neilson is a legend of Coronation Street. The actor has spent an incredible 27 years playing the ITV's soap's much-loved Roy Cropper. The cafe owner made his debut on the cobbles back in July 1995.

Married At First Sight UK fans "can't unsee" Roy Cropper after Richie gets compared to the iconic Coronation Street character.Richie Dews is currently starring on MAFS UK, with the musician marrying Canadian Lara at first sight at the start of the series.Last night (September 13) during the episode that saw Richie and Lara go through a very frosty patch in their partnership, Reddit users discussed who Richie reminds them of.READ NEXT: Married At First Sight UK star furious as 'great' scenes cut from wedding episodeTaking to Reddit, one person posted a split photo of Richie besides Roy and asked: "Does anyone else think Richie looks like Roy Cropper from Coronation Street?"One person commented: "I see it, also John bishop comes to mind."Another then added: "And sounds like Gary Barlow.""My friend said the other night that he looks like the Mark Owen in a low budget Take That tribute act and it’s all I can see now," penned a third.While a fourth simply said: "Can’t unsee it now!"And Reddit isn't the only place online that has people comparing Richie to Roy, Twitter users are too.Earlier this month one person took to Twitter and said: "Can’t unsee Richie looking like Roy Cropper now I’ve seen someone point it out."While a second pointed out: "Has anyone seen Richie and Roy Cropper in the same room? Just saying."Richie from Sheffield, South Yorks works as sales advisor but has worked in the music industry for 23 years.The music-mad hopeless romantic has a link to Sheryl Crow.Richie considers himself to be deep, emotional, a good laugh, clever, and socially and emotionally intelligent.

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.

Coronation Street is to highlight the issues of mental health and the impact of loneliness in older people when soap icon Audrey Roberts confides in her friends that she tried to take her own life. Viewers saw Audrey receiving treatment in hospital last month, telling a doctor that she had accidentally taken too many tablets.

CORONATION Street made history with Hayley Cropper in 1998 - and we need her again. Soaps have the power to demystify subjects, to shine a light of sections of society who would otherwise be hidden and shunned. In 1998 they did that for trans people - with the iconic Hayley making her debut.

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has thrilled fans as she shared some news about his other acting job away from the cobbles. The 11-year-old is best known for playing Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap.

Coronation Street favourite Melanie Hill has quit the soap after seven years of playing Cathy Matthews. The actress, whose character arrived in Weatherfield in 2015 as a love interest for café worker Roy Cropper, is leaving the show to spend more time with her family.

CORONATION Street fans have been left stunned after discovering star Jude Riordan’s brother has a secret role on the soap. The actor - who plays Nick Tilsley’s son Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap - has become a fan favourite after joining the soap more than a year ago.

Teacher Daniel Osbourne has become quite the ladykiller on Coronation Street. Viewers have seen his girlfriend Daisy Midgeley shoot daggers over the bar at the Rovers Return since the return of his former love interest Nicky Wheatley. And next week there’s another opportunity for Daisy, played by Charlotte Jordan to show her jealous side as it becomes clear that his boss Orla Crawshaw has been harbouring a crush on him.

Actress Jennifer Wilson who appeared in Coronation Street, Casualty and Doctors has died aged 89. A family friend shared the sad news that she'd passed away at her home in France last week.

Coronation Street's Phill Whittaker looks set to be the reason Fiz Stape leaves Weatherfield after 21 years as the pair make a fresh start. Fiz made her first appearance in the ITV soap as a feisty teen fostered by Roy and Hayley Cropper back in 2001 and has been a part of life on the cobbles ever since despite Bury actress Jennie McAlpine, who plays her, only initially signed to appear for five episodes before being made a permanent character.

Coronation Street legend David Neilson first entered the ITV soap as Roy Cropper back in 1995 - 27 years ago.The actor, who turns 73 today, has had plenty of iconic storylines over the years, most notably dealing with the tragic death of his wife Hayley after a lengthy marriage and cancer battle.Now Roy is busy teaching Sam Blakeman to play chess after the untimely death of his mum - and has come under fire from critics for being too harsh on the little boy.But what about David’s personal life away from the cameras? From his rarely-seen wife to an unrecognisable transformation, Daily Star has the low-down.David has been married to his wife Jane Neilson even longer than he’s been on Corrie - for an impressive 47 years.The pair share a son, Daniel, who is currently 38 years old - and a massive Leicester City football fan just like his dad. David is also a grandfather to Daniel’s two children.And it was David’s wife Jane who helped him stay on as long as he has in the soap, after only being contracted for six episodes as Roy - who was initially a “psychopath” stalking Deirdre.Opening up in an interview, David explained: “Roy was a psychopath.

Corrie's Sam Roberton has admitted he's thought about 'hanging up his suit' as solicitor Adam Barlow.

Soaps have produced some of TV's most iconic characters over the years, all while launching some actors into the limelight. Characters such as Phil Mitchell, Aaron Dingle, and Roy Cropper have became a staple on our screens and are among some of the most recognisable faces of all time.