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They've famously been at loggerheads for years - but now Coronation Street exes Tina O'Brien and Ryan Thomas have put old tensions on ice for an all-new mission: propelling their teenage daughter Scarlett Thomas into the spotlight.The 16-year-old, who made her screen debut in school drama Waterloo Road, has already racked up hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok and millions of likes, with industry insiders suggesting she could be on the path to a £2 million career. An exclusive source close to the family tells New! that, despite a famously rocky post-split relationship, Scarlett's superstar potential is uniting the exes in a way unlike any other since they parted: "Ryan and Tina have had their rows and disagreements over the years, but now, they are joining forces and pulling out all the stops, as they can see that Scarlett is going to be a superstar.

Three iconic ex-housemates have turned down hefty six-figure sums to return to the Celebrity Big Brother house. Despite production's keen interest in bringing back these fan favourites, it appears the stars have passed up the tempting offers.

Former Emmerdale star Roxanne Pallett found herself at the centre of a media storm during her 2018 stint on Celebrity Big Brother. Best known for playing Jo Stiles in Emmerdale, Roxanne became the talk of the town after a contentious episode with Coronation Street's Ryan Thomas on the reality show.The fallout from the incident caused significant upheaval in Roxanne's career and personal life, but she's been working hard to turn over a new leaf and leave the drama behind.

Gareth Pierce, who first appeared as Todd Grimshaw on Coronation Street five years ago, has been at the heart of numerous gripping storylines. Todd, son of long-standing character Eileen Grimshaw, has faced off with mobster Mick Chaney and navigated tense relations with George Shuttleworth, Eileen's partner and his former colleague at Shuttleworth's funeral parlour. More recently Todd's head has been turned by handsome new arrival Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) with the pair sharing a kiss during recent scenes of the ITV show.

Gareth Pierce made his debut as Todd Grimshaw in Coronation Street four years ago and has since been at the centre of multiple storylines.Todd, the son of veteran character, Eileen Grimshaw, has survived a showdown with gangster Mick Chaney and dealt with strained relations with Eileen's partner, George Shuttleworth after the two used to work together at Shuttleworth's funeral parlour. Viewers will remember that the tensions were caused by Todd's ambitions as a funeral director, he was nominated for the Young Funeral Director of the Year award, and believed he deserved a pay rise.

The husband of Coronation Street icon Julie Goodyear has given a touching update on the actress' birthday amid her ongoing battle with dementia. Julie, who is fondly remembered as Bet Lynch, the straight-talking landlady of the Rovers Return, celebrated her 83rd birthday with her husband Scott Brand on 29 March. Scott, 55, shared a rare snap of Julie from their home in Lancashire, writing: "Just got home with my lovely wife and we've had a fantastic day together.Thank you so much for all your birthday wishes from both of us." He posted this update on his Facebook page where he and Julie keep their devoted fans, friends and family updated.

Sally Dynevor, the beloved star from Coronation Street, is proving that friendships formed on set last a lifetime. The actress, well known for her role as Sally Metcalfe, recently enjoyed a heart-warming reunion with her former castmates 19 years after waving goodbye to the cobbles.The star attended Richard Fleeshman's dazzling West End concert at the Savoy Theatre. Richard, once known as Craig Harris on the renowned ITV soap, has been melting hearts since he first stepped foot on The Street at 12 in 2002.

Sue Devaney's dyslexia posed a challenge during her character Debbie Webster's dementia storyline on Coronation Street.The actress, 57, who first graced the cobbles 41 years ago, is set for turmoil as Debbie Webster navigates a challenging storyline involving vascular dementia. ITV viewers have been concerned for her fate in the Manchester-based program since the storyline was confirmed. On-screen, Debbie has been exhibiting erratic behaviour, struggling with emotional control and showing signs of increasing forgetfulness.

Between rehearsals for her new play, Abigail’s Party , presenting BBC show Morning Live and appearing on screen in Waterloo Road , Kym Marsh is rushed off her feet when we sit down for an exclusive interview with her. “I’ve got a busy few weeks, lots to do,” she laughs as we ask how she is. And as a doting mum and grandmother, we imagine that there’s precious little downtime for the 48-year-old.

Soap legends Adam and Ryan Thomas have unveiled a surprising twist about their fresh gaming show 99 to Beat.The brothers, popular for their roles on Emmerdale and Coronation Street respectively, have taken a leap into the world of presenting, helming the ITV game show. While chatting on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch, the duo shared their show's premise where challengers try to avoid finishing last among 100 participants in various demanding games.

Natalie Cassidy has bid farewell to her beloved Sonia Fowler character in EastEnders, however, she hints at a possible return to the soaps. Since her 1993 debut, followed by a hiatus beginning in 2007, Natalie made a comeback to Albert Square in 2014, only to take another break recently.

Emmerdale hunk Adam Thomas was playfully accused of being a "cheat" by his brother Ryan during the latest episode of their ITV game show, 99 to Beat. On the show's second outing on Saturday (March 29), after initially kicking off on March 22, contestants were whittled down from the original 100 as they gamely battled it out in various mini-games.

Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney is facing some rocky roads for her character, but the actress herself isn’t breaking a sweat. At 53, Claire exudes confidence and tells us that post her pre-Christmas breakup with ex-boxer Ricky Hatton, she’s doing "all good".The stars sparked a romance after teaming up on Dancing On Ice last year but called it quits after eight months as Christmas rolled around Taking a step back from the dating scene, Claire shares: "I'm not dating at the moment. I'm single.

Coronation Street viewers were stunned on Wednesday when they discovered that Betsy Swain isn't actually called Betsy. In the latest episode of the ITV soap, the teenager was rushed to hospital following a shocking shooting incident. As her mum Lisa Swain and stepmum Carla Connor anxiously awaited news on her condition, fans spotted something intriguing on the noticeboard by Betsy's hospital bed.The board revealed Betsy's real name - Elizabeth Swain.The unexpected revelation divided fans, with some loving the new detail and others not so keen.

Dancing on Ice has been axed as ITV has decided not to bring the show back for its 20th anniversary next year.The Mirror had the scoop earlier this month, and now it's official: after a 19-year stint, the ice-skating competition is hanging up its skates.This means that Holly Willoughby, who first graced ITV in 2004 with CITV's Ministry of Mayhem, will be without any shows on the network for the first time in years. The decision comes as ratings have taken a tumble, with less than 3 million viewers tuning in for the latest series.

The star of Netflix's hit series Adolescence, Owen Cooper, has an unexpected link to Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien.The 15 year old actor, who plays schoolboy Jamie Miller in the critically acclaimed show, has wowed both viewers and critics alike. His character is accused of murdering his classmate in the four-part series which has drawn over 24 million viewers since it debuted on Netflix earlier this month.

Tina O'Brien and her husband Adam Crofts have decided to part ways, according to reports. It follows rumours that their marriage was on the rocks.The 41 year old Coronation Street star had been seen without her wedding ring on several occasions, fuelling the speculation. It's now believed that the actress and her personal trainer husband, 39, called it quits three months ago after drifting apart.

Charlie Condou is set to travel through time and space as he joins the star-studded cast of Doctor Who's 15th series. Remembered fondly as Marcus Dent on Coronation Street, where he appeared from 2007 until 2014, Charlie has been busy since he waved goodbye to Weatherfield.

Coronation Street's Joe Layton, who made history on the ITV soap just months ago, is set to bid farewell to his role. Joe, who portrays Mick Michaelis, joined the show only last month alongside his on-screen partner Lou.

Chanel Williams, sister of The Vivienne, has spoken out about her brother's hidden battles prior to their untimely passing in a heartfelt chat with ITV. "We didn't know that struggle that was going on towards the end of his life," she revealed. "That stigma we need to break down." The Vivienne, crowned Drag Race UK champion, sadly died in January, and it was later confirmed by their manager and close friend Simon Jones this month that the cause was "from the effects of ketamine use causing a cardiac arrest".

Coronation Street viewers were left stunned after discovering that Elle Mulvaney, who plays Amy Barlow on the soap, previously dated her co-star. Elle first appeared as Amy, daughter of soap stalwarts Steve (Simon Gregson) and Tracy (Kate Ford), in 2010 and has since become a beloved character. Amy's journey on the cobbles has been marked by several significant storylines, including becoming pregnant at just 14 and surviving a harrowing rape ordeal.