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This week viewers will wave goodbye to Emma Brooker as she leaves the cobbles. How she leaves, however, is still a bit of a mystery but what we do know is that the door will be left open for a return.

CORONATION Street actor Simon Gregson was asked to leave a club after taking off his shirt and dancing topless on furniture at a co-star’s leaving do. And the fun-loving soap star raged at bouncers who tried to boot him out.

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson was reportedly asked to leave a bar after dancing topless at his co-star's leaving party. The ITV soap star, 47, who recently called for his character Steve McDonald to leave Weatherfield, was at a leaving do for his on-screen daughter Alexandra Mardell, who plays Emma Brooker, at Albert’s Schloss in the Manchester Deansgate area in February.

CORONATION Street actor Simon Gregson was asked to leave a club after taking off his shirt and dancing topless on furniture at a co-star’s leaving do. And the fun-loving soap star raged at bouncers who tried to boot him out.

Coronation Street viewers were left emotional after they spotted what they thought was a touching tribute to Ukraine on the ITV soap. On Monday night, ITV viewers saw Elle Mulvaney's character Amy Barlow trying to convince her grandfather Ken Barlow (William Roache) to give her the inheritance that her late grandmother, Deidre (Anne Kirkbride) left her before she passed away.

She's been gone a while as Sally Dynevor took a break from the cobbles to appear on Dancing On Ice, but her soap star character Sally Metcalfe is back. Sally returned to Weatherfield during scenes aired during Coronation Street on Friday night (March 25) having been away to see her sister Gina shortly after husband Tim was home having had a triple heart bypass.

Coronation Street viewers are wondering if the ITV soap has sent a subtle message of support to the people of Ukraine. Monday night's episode featured teenager Amy Barlow negotiating in the cafe with her granddad, Corrie icon Ken (William Roache).Amy wanted to get the inheritance her grandma - Ken's late wife, Deidre - had left for her in order to fund her education at university after cutting ties with her mum and dad.Amy, played by Elle Mulvaney, was left furious last week when Steve McDonald and Tracy Barlow didn't believe that her new boyfriend Jacob Hay had been sticking up for her when he punched her cousin, Simon Barlow.On Monday night's episode, Amy was stating her case on why she needed the money when she said to Ken: "Grandad, this is the day.

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 fans were quick to compare Amy Barlow actress Elle Mulvaney to her on-screen mum Kate Ford who plays Tracy Barlow.Taking to Instagram to post a stunning selfie, Elle, 19, looked gorgeous as she beamed for the camera. Donning a faux fur jacket in a green hue, a fresh face with minimal makeup, and her brunette locks down and straightened, Elle smiled for the camera as she snapped up a storm.Posting the snap on Instagram, she captioned it with an array of different emojis in green hues – a subtle nod to her attire.Looking worlds away from her on-screen character, Elle's friends and fans were quick to comment on the stunning display, while others compared her to a Corrie icon."You actually look like Kate Ford here...

Emmerdale fans know them as Manpreet and Jai Sharma in the Dales but actors Rebecca Sarker and Chris Bisson actually share a Coronation Street connection.

CORONATION Street favourites Katherine Kelly and Julie Hesmondhalgh reunited for a sweet snap yesterday. Becky McDonald actress Katherine called Julie, who played Hayley Cropper in the soap, "my favourite" as they both beamed cheek to cheek. The pair acted on the cobbles together for six years, with Becky appearing from 2006 to 2012 while Julie spent 16 years on the show between 1998 and 2014.

The Britain's Got Talent host wore a sparkling black suit and matching bra as she headed to her belated birthday party at a swanky restaurant in central London. The 51-year-old offered fans a look inside her birthday celebrations on Instagram as she posed for pictures with Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts and TV presenter Siân Welby. READ MORE: ITV Coronation Street Steve McDonald's 'disgusting' habit leaves fans feeling sickAmanda couldn't contain her excitement as she was presented with her birthday cake, which had been modelled on her own breasts.

Coronation Street star Alexendra Mardell has officially ended her time on the cobbles.

There's often a lot of soap swapping between actors but it's not often viewers see another character in a rival soap.

After announcing she's set to leave behind her role of Emma Brooker following four years on Coronation Street, Alexandra Mardell has thrown a farewell party for herself with a star-studded guest list.Taking to her Instagram stories on Saturday 19 February, the 28 year old posted a series of photos from her exciting night out at a Manchester bar.The beauty dressed to impress for her night in town as she donned a bright pink dress with puffed sleeves and a matching pink belt around her waist. She teamed the outfit with a pair of open-toed polka dot heels and a Burberry handbag with a silver chain on it.

Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) is set to react badly to the news former drug dealer Jacob Hay (Jack James Ryan) is seeing his daughter Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) in Coronation Street. On Monday, Steve and Tracy (Kate Ford) rushed to hospital after learning Amy had collapsed on a night out. The doctor updated Amy’s parents, informing them they think she had her drink spiked.

Steve McDonald and Jacob Hay will come to blows in violent Coronation Street scenes as Steve sees red over his daughter’s relationship with the former drug dealer.

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson is in talks to host a motoring show.The soap star - who has played cabbie Steve McDonald in the ITV show since 1989 - and his pals, Wheelers Dealers host Mike Brewer and Salvage Hunters presenters Paul Cowland and Drew Pritchard, are in discussions about a new series focusing on his passion for cars.He said: “I’m very good friends with Mike Brewer and Paul Cowland and Drew Pritchard, who all do car shows, of course.“And we’re actually in talks at the moment about possibly getting something off the ground.“So fingers crossed.”As well as creating a new car show, Simon, 47, has set his sights on presenting Top Gear one day.He said: “I’d absolutely love to [host Top Gear]. Ever since I could push a little car around the carpet they have been a huge passion of mine.“And yeah, it’s just the best job in the world to present that show.”Simon had some time away from the Corrie cobbles when he starred in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity...

Actor Simon Gregson, who plays Steve, has revealed how the dad is going to face another big challenge from sparky daughter Amy in this week's Coronation Street. So far, Amy Barlow has kept her romance with Jacob a secret, not wanting her family to find out, especially her dad, Steve. This week, the truth is revealed when a dangerous situation in a club means Amy is rushed to hospital – and Steve reacts as badly as expected when he learns who his daughter has been seeing...

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has gone 'Instagram official' with her boyfriend on Valentine's Day.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out how Amy Barlow came to be spiked.