Why isn't Loose Women on today? Fans are wondering as the show is missing from ITV's scheduling.

The live episode of Loose Women, which usually airs from 12.30pm until 1.30pm on weekdays, has been taken off air, and fans are wondering what's happened.

It comes after viewers asked, why are Good Morning Britain and Lorraine not on today?

And it's not the first time the panel show has been missing from the schedules, as the show received a shake up in 2022, alongside soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale and EastEnders due to the FA Cup football matches being aired. And This Morning and Loose Women were also pulled off air, with re-runs being aired instead following reports of an emergency evacuation at the television studios.

And now, Instead of tuning in to see the likes of Linda Robson, Nadia Sawalha, Judi Love and Jane Moore, as the Loose Women cast give their views on the day's topics, the show has been replaced. And some viewers are baffled.

Why isn't Loose Women on today?

Loose Women isn't on today (Tuesday 1st August) or tomorrow (Wednesday 2nd August) because it has been taken off air amid a shake-up of ITV shows to allow the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches to be aired instead. 

Loose Women's official X (the new name for Twitter) shared, "As the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues to air on ITV1, there are some changes to our usual schedule. We're wishing the Lionesses the best of luck tomorrow and we'll see you on Thursday."

The rest of the week's schedule reads, 'Tuesday - China PR V England, Wednesday Jamaica v Brazil , Thursday 3rd July 12.30pm-1pm (a shorter Thursday Loose Women show) and Friday 4th July - 12.30pm-1pm (a shorter Friday Loose Women show)'.

The show suffered a similar fate in November last year when the FIFA World Cup Qatar games were aired instead.

And fans are equally annoyed. One fan wrote, "Why does football always interfere with the TV Schedule, some of us are not interested"

Another fan added, "Who cares about football? We've had it shoved down our throats for weeks, along with horse racing (which is cruel), tennis, golf, etc. Why not put it all on ITVX? Ladies, let's have Loose Women back, please. x Always a laugh."

And a third fan agreed, "THIS IS WRONG. STICK IT ON ITVX"

When is Loose Women back on air?

Loose Women is set to return on Thursday and Friday (3rd and 4th July) at the usual time of 12.30pm but for a 30 minute show ending at 1pm and is expected to create some memorable moments to add to the best bits of Loose Women. You will have to check back nearer the time to see who is on the panel and which guests are on the show.

The presenters previously took part in a celebration of International Women's Day and uploaded a group snap to mark the occasion, and captioned it, "After almost two years apart, the female hosts of Daytime are coming together to celebrate International Women's Day! 👏 Watch the special video, filmed earlier this month, on the This Morning app now."

Loose Women normally airs on ITV on weekdays at 12.30pm and is available to watch on ITV+1 and ITVX.

Coronation Street has a new star among its cast and fans might be wondering why they recognise the person who plays Gav Adetiba.

The ITV soap, which airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, has aired the arrival of a young lad that Max (Paddy Beaver) meets in prison - inside the Secure Training Centre (STC).

They form an unlikely friendship and viewers will soon see how he becomes a shoulder to lean on for Max.

But while some viewers might not know who he is, TikTok users might think he looks familiar, and that's because he is an internet sensation as we look at all you need to know about Noah Olaoye...

Who plays Gav in Coronation Street?

Gav Adetiba in Coronation Street is played by Noah Olaoye - a TikTok star who goes by the stage name Nunodaman turned actor. Noah, 24, is best known for impersonating Gogglebox star and former Man City footballer Micha Richards and also Match of The Day starring pundit Gary Lineker, and has amassed 297k TikTok followers.

Speaking about joining the cast of the award-winning soap, Noah said, “I’m so excited to be joining the Coronation Street family, such an iconic show and I’m really looking forward to everyone meeting Gav!"

And for those who have tuned in to the soap in recent episodes, following his debut on May 5th, he explained where you might have seen him before, "People know me as the Micah Richards guy, but not many people know that I’m a professional actor, and I’m glad that people are getting to see a different side of me, on a TV screen instead of a phone screen!

He added, "It’s been an amazing experience, and I’ve loved every second of it and I hope everyone else does too!”

What's in store for Gav on Coronation Street?

Noah Olaoye, who plays Gav in Coronation Street teased fans saying there will be a "lot of troublemaking" in store for his character in the coming weeks. "Gav is a lovable rogue" he said. "He is not a bully, he is not someone who throws his weight around; he is genuinely a likeable guy but he does have a screw loose. So there is that side to him where people are afraid of him but not because he will push people around the classroom but because he is going to do something slightly unhinged if you get on his wrong side."

"He is a nice guy but don’t mess with him," he added.

"Every friendship will have its ups and downs and I think we will see that with Gav and Max," he said. "There will be a lot of trouble-making and I think Max is just trying to do his time in the STC and get through it whereas Gav’s attitude is 'I might as well have fun while I am here!' Max will definitely tell Gav to chill out!"

"They are similar in some respects but quite different in that regard; Max is trying to keep a level head and Gav is trying to cure his boredom. It’s a very interesting friendship and I am excited to see how people will receive it."

And his acting has been a hit with fans so far.

One fan tweeted, "Hello, loved seeing you make your on screen debut in tonight’s Corrie. Great stuff from you, can’t wait to see what’s coming up with Gav x"

Another fan put, "And just like that, i’m a massive fan of Corrie"

And a third fan joked, "Need to see that Micah laugh in the Rovers"

While a proud fan pointed out, "Gone from hosting the Creators Cup to starring in Corrie in a year! That's mad!"

Is TikTok star Nunodaman really an actor?

Yes, Nigerian born and Liverpool raised Noah has always been passionate about acting. After appearing in a school play in his teens he decided to take his passion seriously and realised that acting was what he wanted to do with his life. After secondary school Noah went on to achieve a 1st class BA in Acting in 2020, mid pandemic. 

When the world shut down Noah began making TikTok videos as a form of creative expression and it paid off. His content went viral and was hyped by Manchester City and England superstar, Micah.

And Noah has started turning his on-screen debut into TikTok videos

And his followers have started to realise its him on the soap.

"I knew it was you" one fan wrote.

Another fan put, "Thought I recognised you"

While a third fan added, "Mate I was watching with my mum and I was so confused I didn’t think it was you for a sec 😂😂 fair enough mate"

He recalled the day he got the call telling him he'd landed a part in Corrie, he said, "I remember after the conversation finished, I just stood at the train station for about five minutes trying to take it all in." 

He continued, "From the moment I heard the news and then being here on set, I have really enjoyed every single second of it and just to be part of one of the most iconic shows of all time, just to walk up and down the cobbles, just bumping in to Jack P Shepherd in the canteen… those moments have really been a massive experience for me."

And he's life-long fan of the soap too and if you're looking for something to entertain the kids this half-term, why not book a Coronation Street tour and give them a day to remember.

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You don't have to be single to appreciate a romantic comedy drama about finding love when you least expect it, as rom-com fans want to know more about new ITVX drama You & Me and its cast.

Produced by Doctor Who and It's A Sin creator, Russell T Davies, its creator Jamie Davis has based the short-series on three people living in London who experience tragedies they feel they will never overcome. Can they find hope and love again in the future, or will the past always hold them back?

We look at all you need to know about the new show...

You and Me cast

The cast of You and Me includes Harry Lawtey as Ben who has his life turned upside down when he meets Jess (Sophia Brown). But their happiness is tainted by tragedy and they question how can they lead normal lives after everything they've been through. 

Ben also meets Emma (Jessica Barden) who has a painful past herself. The lead stars are joined by former Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh as Ben's mum Linda, Lily Newmark as Emma's sister Joey, Genesis Lynea as Dee, Andi Osho as Jess' mum Pam, Dominic Mafham as Jeremy, and Janie Dee as Emma's mum Hannah.

Speaking about the storyline, its creator Jamie explained, "You & Me is about a young guy called Ben (Harry Lawtey) who lives in London. In the first scene, he meets a young woman called Jess (Sophia Brown) and they fall in love, then an extraordinary thing happens in his life that changes everything.

"We see Ben’s life across two timelines, the Now and the Then, and eventually the two timelines meet. We’re telling a love story in a way you’ve never seen a love story told before."

How many episodes of You and Me?

There are three episodes of You and Me as it is a mini-series that you can stream now on ITVX. Filming took place in South East London in the summer of 2022. The show first premiered on 23rd February 2023. Prior to that the series was first shown at the Marché International des Programmes de Communication (MIPCOM) at Cannes.

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Happy Valley fans who were perched on the edge of their sofas for season finale of the BBC One drama, and those who only just discovered the actress after her bombshell National Television Award wins, are wondering where is Sarah Lancashire from, does she have children and who is her husband?

The nail-biting six-part series three  was filmed in and around the Calder Valley, and while there are so many questions about the series - from why did Alison kill her son to how did becky die? A lot of interest has turned to the leading lady herself, Sarah Lancashire who plays hero/kick-ass cop Sergeant Catherine Cawood.

It's no surprise as to why people are drawn to the actress. As well as Happy Valley winning an NTA for best series, Sarah herself got onto the stage as she picked up not only her award for Best Drama Performance but also the coveted Special Recognition Award which is considered one of the most prestigious awards in British television and is given to those who have made a significant contribution to British television over a number of years. 

So for those who have been fans for decades, and those who have only just discovered Sarah Lancashire, here we look at all you need to know about the actress...

Where is Sarah Lancashire from?

Sarah Lancashire is from Oldham. She was a twin born on 10th October 1964, to her parents, dad Geoffrey, a Coronation Street scriptwriter, and mum Hilda, who worked as his PA. She has three brothers - one older, one younger and the third is her twin. Sarah, 58, studied at Oldham Hulme Grammar school between 1976 and 1981, and only considered a performing arts career when she won a place at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama at the age of 18, when she realised she enjoyed acting having graduated in 1986.

Does Sarah Lancashire have any children?

Yes, Sarah Lancashire has three children - her first son Thomas, was born in 1987, followed by her second son Matthew in 1989 to husband Gary Hargreaves. And her third son Joseph, was born in 2003 to her second husband Peter Salmon.

Who is Sarah Lancashire's husband?

Sarah Lancashire's husband is Peter Salmon - a television executive who she met while she was playing Raquel Watts on Coronation Street. He was employed by Granada Studios at the time but it was actually several years later, in 2000 when they started a romantic relationship. He proposed to her during a romantic Easter break in New York back in 2001 and they went on to marry at a low-key ceremony held at Langar Hall, Nottinghamshire. Two years later, Sarah's third child - her first with Peter, was born.

Prior to marrying Peter, Sarah married to music lecturer Gary Hargreaves when she was aged 22. He was 11 years her senior and her first serious boyfriend having met four years earlier. Speaking about her first marriage, she told The Telegraph, "I got married only because I was pregnant. Simple as that. I am a very traditional girl and was horrified at the thought of having a child out of wedlock. I didn't want a child of mine to be different or have fingers pointed at."

In 2001 she stated that though her first marriage lasted ten years she claimed it "was 10 years longer than it should have done". In 1995 she separated from Hargreaves and the couple would later divorce.

She has also spoken out about suffering from depression.

How old is Sarah Lancashire? 

Sarah Lancashire is 58-years-old and was born on 10 October 1964, making her a Libra. She was born into a a great family for an aspiring actress but, despite the fact that her father was a television scriptwriter for iconic shows such as the soap opera Coronation Street, Sara did not begin her own acting career until 1986 when she graduated from the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Even when she did begin her foray into acting, she started small and didn't cash in on her father's fame. She began acting in local theatre while making money by teaching drama at Salford University. Her big break came in 1991 when she took on the iconic role of the barmaid Raquel in Coronation Street. The rest, as they say, is history.

What awards has Sarah Lancashire won?

Sarah Lancashire has won many awards throughout her acting career and most recently picked up the NTA award for Best Drama Performance for her portrayal of Sergeant Catherine Cawood in Happy Valley and she also snagged the NTA's Special Recognition Award on the same night for her lifelong contribution to British television. 

Sarah adds her 2023 NTA wins to an already impressive haul of trophies, the most prestigious of which include; two BAFTA's, one for Best Actress for Happy Valley in 2017 and the other for Best Supporting Actress for Last Tango in Halifax in 2014, a Golden Nymph Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series for Happy Valley in 2015, and two NTA's for Best Drama Performance for Happy Valley in both 2015 and 2017. 

She was also awarded an OBE in 2017 for services to drama.

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Coronation Street actress, Jennie McAlpine has announced that she's pregnant with her third child and hinted at her soap-inspired baby name plans!

Actress Jennie McAlpine has announced that she's six months pregnant with her third child and shared her plans to avoid a popular baby name, instead opting for a more unusual baby name... Corrie-inspired to be specific.

Jennie, who is best known for her long-time role as Fizz on Coronation Street showed off her growing baby bump as she shared her exciting baby news with OK!, dubbing it the 'best Christmas present' she could have asked for.

Jennie already shares two children with her husband Chris Farr - Albert eight and daughter Hilda, four, who the couple welcomed back in 2018.  Jennie described the whole family as being 'really thrilled' by the big news, though not 'fully surprised' as Albert and Hilda had already been talking about wanting another sibling for while.

The soon-to-be mother of three also went on to share another revelation that will no doubt delight Corrie fans, as she hinted at giving her third child a name inspired by the iconic British Soap.

She told the publication, "I can probably guarantee that whatever the name we choose, it will have been a character in Corrie – I don’t know how to avoid it!"

For those who don't know, Jennie's daughter Hilda's name is also a nod to one of the show's famous characters, Hilda Ogden (played by the late Jean Alexander). Though Jennie confessed it just 'happened' that way, adding, "Hilda was a family name for us and we loved it. But Hilda Ogden is an absolute Coronation Street icon and I am a big Coronation Street fan, so I love that it is a nod to that." 

While it now seems another Corrie-related moniker is definitely a give-in, baby number three's gender currently remains a mystery, as Jennie and Chris have decided to keep it as a surprise!

Touching further on the happy news, the actress said that it, "just feels really nice," adding, "We’re so over the moon. The thought of adding to our family mix and chaos was the best Christmas present! I’m really excited for 2023 – it’ll be a special one."

Congrats, Jennie and Chris!

As I'm A Celeb fans wait in anticipation to watch all the jungle drama and bushtucker action from the comfort of their own homes, safe in the knowledge they won't be eating insects for tea, the desire to know more about the 2022 contestants is growing.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver, who played Eileen Grimshaw on Corrie for 22 years, is just one of the brave celebs who has signed up for this year's show alongside Love Island star Olivia Attwood, Lioness Jill Scott,and Loose Women's Charlene White. But even the controversial addition of former Tory MP Matt Hancock, who acted as Health Secretary during the coronavirus pandemic and was famously caught not only cheating on his wife but breaking his own social distancing rules, has not been able to shadow the controversial history of Sue Cleaver's love-life. 

The Corrie star sparked curiosity recently as many wanted to know why she is exempt from eating trials and here we take a closer look at the campmates personal life, and answer the question, 'is Sue Cleaver married?'

Is Sue Cleaver married?

Sue Cleaver is married to Brian Owen, an electrician she met while they were both working on Coronation Street, though it is unclear when the pair tied the knot. Sue was previously married to fellow actor James Quinn for 10 years before she broke off the relationship in 2003. 

Sue and James have remained good friends since their break-up, working together on Corrie and the ironically titled play, Marriages Made In Heaven, which hit the stage in 2009.

At the time, James spoke to The Manchester Evening News and detailed what is was like working with his ex.  He said, “It’s quite funny to be doing this with Sue. Although we got divorced, we get on well. But [before this] we haven’t acted together on stage since we first met in a play in 1991.”

James is known for his work on Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks as well as for playing roles such as Phil in Early Doors, Mr Briggs in Gentleman Jack, and PC Robert Rhymer in Fat Friends.

Did Sue Cleaver have an affair?

At age 38, Sue Cleaver left her husband of 10 years after falling for her current husband, Brian Owen. Sue moved out of the home she shared with her then partner James Quinn to settle down with Brian, who had also left his marriage to pursue the new relationship. As of writing, the pair remain together.

At the time of the affair, Sue told The Mirror, "This has been a difficult time for everybody, but Brian and I are committed to a future together. We are both brutally aware of the turmoil this has caused."

The newspaper reported that a source said, "Sue has been in bits about this for weeks. She and Brian know how much pain their affair has caused, but are very much in love."

Does Sue Cleaver have children?

Sue Cleaver shares a son, Elliot, with her ex-husband James Quinn. Not much is known about Elliot apart from the fact he was born in 1998 and, unlike his mum and dad, likes to keep out of the spotlight. We do know that he recently gave Sue her fourth grandchild, with his newborn arriving at the end of October, just before his mother flew to the Australian jungle.

The 59-year-old actress also has three other grandchildren, thanks to her partner, Brian Owen's', children from his previous marriage.

Sue Cleaver's deadly health battle

In 2019, Sue appeared on This Morning to recount her battle with sepsis, which she contracted from a very severe kidney infection. She explained to the shocked hosts that she fell ill on the set of Corrie and is indebted to her husband who had saved the day.

She shared, “My husband, who also works on Corrie, he said, ‘Something’s not right’, but I said, ‘It’s all right it’s the flu, I’m taking ibuprofen, I just want to sleep’.

“He rang our daughter-in-law who’s a paramedic and she said, ‘Get her to hospital’.”

Sue revealed that she was left fighting for her life as she put off treatment in fear of upsetting her co-stars. Because there is only a one hour window in which treatment for sepsis has the most chance of working, this delay could have created a far worse outcome. 

“The biggest lesson for me was we stride on through life. We’ve got commitments, we put up and get on with things. Big mistake. We make excuses because we’re so aware of upsetting filming for everyone,” she admitted to the hosts.

Sue detailed that the road to recovery has been a tough one, revealing, "My short term memory isn’t good. I had to go back to Corrie to film a few scenes and it took me so long to learn the lines, so it’s taken a little while for everything to get back to normal. It’s taken me a long time to get better."

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Over the last eight weeks, Dancing on Ice 2022 has been unpredictable at times, with two skaters leaving last week's show in a shock double elimination. Now just three of the 12 celebrities remain in the competition with a chance of being crowned winner but fans are wondering why Dancing on Ice wasn't on last night?

Millions of viewers were expected to automatically tune in to see the final last night (March 20th), hosted by Phillip Schofield and the return of Holly Willoughby who missed last week's show and This Morning all week after testing positive for Covid, but many will be confused as to why the show wasn't being aired in its usual live slot.

The disruption to viewing comes as Loose Women was cancelled last week to make way for the Cheltenham Festival horse racing and the soaps like Coronation Street and Emmerdale were moved around to broadcast the football.

We look at why Dancing on Ice was shelved last night...

Why wasn't Dancing on Ice on last night?

Dancing on Ice wasn't on last night (Sunday 20th March) because it has been postponed and removed from the schedule so that ITV can broadcast the FA Cup Quarter Final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forrest, with the game kicking off at 6pm. As a result, the Dancing on Ice final has been pushed back by a week.

Which celebrities are in the Dancing on Ice final?

The following celebrities are competing in the Dancing on Ice final - Regan Gascoigne, Brendan Cole and Kimberley Wyatt. They will be skating on the ice for the last time with their professional partners Karina Manta, Vanessa Bauer and Mark Hanretty respectively.

When is the Dancing on Ice 2022 final?

The Dancing on Ice 2022 final will be aired on Sunday, 27th March on ITV. The final was expected to be aired on Sunday 20th March - the week after the semi-final but the TV schedule shows that the football will be broadcast instead. As a result, fans will have an extra week to wait before they can see who is crowned winner.

It also gives the contestants an extra week to polish their routines ahead of the final, in the hope of impressing the judges but ultimately the viewers at home as it will be them who decides who will win the series.

How to vote for Dancing on Ice winner?

Voting on Dancing on Ice is different to previous years, viewers in the UK can vote for the contestant they wish to remain in the competition using mobile short dial codes (MSDCs, also known as Voice Short Codes) for voting via mobile phones. UK mobile users can dial a 7-digit number, which is the MSDC for the chosen contestant on the show. A recorded message will confirm the vote.

Viewers have up to a maximum of five votes per registered mobile number, with each vote costing 35p. MSDC voting is only available from a mobile phone, and not from a landline or any other device. Alternatively viewers can vote online free of charge by visiting the ITV website and following the instructions there.

Dancing on Ice final is on March 27th on ITV, ITV+1 and is available to watch on the ITV Hub.

Soap fans are wondering about the ITV Emmerdale Tour asking where is it based and can you walk around the set?

The long-standing show first hit screens back in 1972 and 32 seasons later it was recently disrupted on TV schedules, along with Coronation Street, has followed in the footsteps of the famous cobbles by opening its doors to visitors who pay to have a tour of the set since 2019.

And if you're looking for the best Mother's Day gifts, then this could be for her, as we look at all you need to know about the ITV Emmerdale Tour...

ITV Emmerdale Tour: can you visit where Emmerdale is filmed?

Yes you can visit where Emmerdale is filmed by taking part in a walking tour around the Emmerdale sets on weekends at the ITV studios. On your visit to Emmerdale Village you will be able to visit the familiar outdoor set where episodes of the ITV soap are usually brought to life.

Don't expect to see any of the Emmerdale actors because they take a well-earned break at the weekends. But you get the chance to experience the drama for yourself with a tour around the closed set location.

Once you arrive at The New Inn Pub, Eccup Lane, Leeds, LS16 8AU (30 minutes before your tour start time) you will be instructed to board the complimentary coach transfer which will transport you to a secure area located within the Harewood Estate.

Tours are available on select weekends and must be pre-booked online.

Where is the Emmerdale tour based?

The Emmerdale tour is based within the beautiful Harewood Estate in Leeds, West Yorkshire where the purpose built set is located and has been since January 1998. It is a life size replica of Esholt, West Yorkshire - the village that had been used for the village scenes in Emmerdale Farm for 22 years. This Village Tour gives fans the chance to go behind the scenes onto one of the UK's most much-loved soap sets.

Can you visit the Emmerdale set by car?

Yes you can visit the Emmerdale set by car but due to the closed set location you will have to park up your car, for free of charge, before your tour journey will begin outside The New Inn Pub, Eccup Lane, Leeds, LS16 8AU. Here you’ll board the complimentary coach transfer which will transport you to a secure area located within the Harewood Estate. Please arrive at The New Inn 30 minutes before your tour start time.

Can you walk around the Emmerdale set?

The Emmerdale tour is a 90 minute, fully guided, outside walking tour with uneven surfaces and some hilly areas. Fans can get to explore the village and see exterior sets of The Woolpack, Café Mainstreet, David’s Shop and many more – with plenty of time to take photos. There is also the chance to purchase snacks, refreshments, and souvenirs before boarding the coach back to the starting point at The New Inn.

Guests are advised to read the access statement and to wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

To book the ITV Emmerdale Tour visit the website. Tickets cost £35 each.

Where is Morning Live filmed and who are the presenters? Fans of the BBC show are curious to know more after it was announced it wouldn’t be on our screens for a while last week due to a scheduling shake up.

The popular daytime programme usually airs weekdays from 9:15am-10am. But one of its presenters, Gethin Jones, announced last week that the show would be taken off air temporarily because of the Women’s World Cup 2023.

Here’s everything we know about where is Morning Live filmed and who are the presenters?

Where is Morning Live filmed?

After originally being filmed at BBC Studios where The One Show was previously shot, Morning Live made the move to a new location - and a prestigious one at that. It is filmed on the site of the former Granada Studios where Coronation Street used to be made. The studio is in Salford, Manchester, in a 10th floor set.

You can get a sneaky peek inside the studios in the clip below…

When is Morning Live on TV?

Normally, when there isn’t a schedule shake-up, you can watch Morning Live on weekdays from 9:15am on BBC One. You can also catch up on any missed episodes on BBC iPlayer. 

Who are the Morning Live presenters?

Former Hear’Say star Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones are the main hosts of Morning Live. Other presenters that guest host include Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh, Sara Cox, Rav Wilding and Sam Quek.

Welsh presenter Gethin is no stranger to our screens. His television career began on Welsh language channel S4, as a host of children's programmes including Popty, Mas Draw and the flagship children's entertainment show Uned 5.

Gethin joined Blue Peter in 2005 as a presenter and since then has gone on to host his own BBC Radio 5 Live show, The National Lottery: Big 7, BBC Proms in the Park,  The One Show, documentary series Crime and Punishment, and Heart Network's Sunday Morning Breakfast. Gethin was also a reporter for Daybreak and has competed on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Masterchef. He joined Morning Live with Kym in 2020.

Kym Marsh is an actress, TV presenter, and singer. As well as Morning Live, she has recently starred in BBC One's revival of Waterloo Road as Nicky Walters. She started her career as a singer in pop group Hear'Say before embarking on a solo career.

Kym made her TV acting debut in 2005 in an episode of BBC One show Doctors, playing a character called Ruth Parry. That same year she became a regular panellist on ITV daytime show Loose Women. She has also starred in Hollyoaks: In the City and joined the cast of Coronation Street, playing Michelle Connor from 2006 until 2019. After quitting Corrie, Kym had various jobs including a host on The One Show.

Kimberley Walsh is a singer, actress and TV presenter. She rose to fame after winning Popstars: The Rivals and her and fellow bandmates Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and the late Sarah Harding were one of the UK’s best-selling female artists. Girls Aloud still hold the record for the shortest time between forming the band and reaching number one, with Sound of the Underground.

Sara Cox is a radio DJ and TV presenter who started her career in the 90s, and was famously part of the ‘ladette’ culture. She was a presenter on The Big Breakfast, has hosted TV shows including BBC Two’s Love in the Countryside, The Great Pottery Throw Down and The Sara Cox Show. She currently presents the BBC Radio Two drivetime show.

Rav Wilding is a former police officer turned presenter. Whilst still a police officer he began presenting on Crimewatch in 2004, and has presented on Crimewatch Live, since it began 12 years ago as Crimewatch Roadshow.

Sam Quek is an Olympic hockey player for England and TV presenter. She has appeared on I’m a Celebrity…. Get Me Out Of Here and been a panellist on several sporting shows.

Morning Live airs weekdays on BBC One from 9.15am.

Why isn't Coronation Street on tonight and when is it back on air?

Fans of ITV soaps will be left wondering 'why isn't Coronation Street on tonight?' as changes to its schedule mess up plans for millions of viewers.

It comes after soap fans wondered why isn't EastEnders on? last night.

Prior to its first cancellation of 2022 for the third round of the 2021/22 FA Cup, Coronation Street was last cancelled in 2021 when ITV broadcasted the delayed Euros 2020 games and before that when it was announced Prince Philip had died last year and now the soap is set to have another shake-up.

So when will the Weatherfield soap next be on?

Why isn't Coronation Street on tonight?

ITV is broadcasting the Live FA cup match between Liverpool and Norwich City and as a result, it has shaken up its TV schedules, removing Coronation Street from its usual Wednesday night at 7.30pm time slot.

The ITV1 soap, which usually airs on Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30pm and 8.30pm with an hour-long episode at 7.30pm on Fridays on ITV, won't be on tonight (Wednesday 2nd March).

Instead, the Liverpool v Norwich City match will be aired 7.30pm-10.30pm with kick-off starting at 7.55pm.

But if you're wondering where the extra episode will be, well Corrie was on Monday (28th February), when the extra 30 minute episode was aired.

If you missed any episodes they are available to watch on ITV Hub.

Coronation Street filming was affected early last year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that put a temporary halt to the show being made.

And the schedule is also set to be disrupted in March. Coronation Street tweeted, "Coming This March: Hour long Coronation Street episodes at 8pm on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays! Find out more: https://link.itv.com/CorrieScheduleChange_TW… #Corrie @itv @WeAreSTV@emmerdale"

As Coronation Street makes the move to three one-hour long episodes at 8pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Emmerdale rises into the 7.30pm slot every weekday. ITV explained, "We’re here to make sure your favourite soaps light up ITV’s  brand new early evening schedule every, single, week."

Is Coronation Street on tonight and when is it next on TV?

Coronation Street is normally aired on Wednesdays but tonight's episode has been cancelled and the soap will be next on TV on Friday, 4th March at 8pm - and it will be a double episode night.

The ITV soap isn't normally aired on Tuesdays or Thursday's but this week it had a double episode slot on Monday night to make up for tonight's cancelled new episode.

But don't worry if you miss it, you will be able to keep up with the ever-developing storyline as they can all be screened like a weekly boxset on the ITV Hub whenever you like.

Why was Corrie cancelled tonight?

Corrie has been cancelled tonight so that ITV bosses can air the Liverpool v Norwich City match.

But one fan is concerned about the upcoming changes to schedules in March. He tweeted, "Lets hope @ITV DONT RUIN THIS NEW TIME SLOT by allowing football to be screened anytime on a Monday Wednesday or Friday from 8pm coronation Street is an institution with a massive following & deserves its place Let’s hope ITV consider @ITV2 @ITV3 @ITV4 FOR FOOTBALL & OTHER SPORTS"

But another fan disagreed, "Miles better I might be able to watch it now, was on far too much before you can't keep up with it."

How can I watch missed Coronation Street episodes?

Fans of the ITV1 soap can catch up with any missed episodes by streaming them on the ITV Hub.

Why isn't Emmerdale on tonight? Soap fans are wondering why the programme is missing from the usual Tuesday night ITV scheduling.

Emmerdale, the long-standing Yorkshire-based soap which had its own set tour, usually airs Monday to Friday, while a double bill is usually scheduled on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

But frequent last minute changes to the schedule over the last 12 months has seen soap fans wonder when they are going to be on.

But tonight new episode has been cancelled along with EastEnders and fans are wondering what's happened to their favourite shows...

Why isn't Emmerdale on tonight?

ITV is not broadcasting a new episode of Emmerdale tonight because the channel is showing the FA Cup match between Peterborough United and Manchester City. Coverage of the football match begins at 6.45pm with the game kicking off at 7.15pm.

As a result the soap has been rescheduled. 

In the past viewers have been frustrated at not being able to watch their favourite soaps at their regular times while sporting events are on and last year during the Euros 2020. ITV bosses decided to move the scheduling around so that fans could watch Emmerdale and Coronation Street at different times, leaving people wondering 'why isn't Coronation Street on tonight?' once again.

When is Emmerdale back on TV?

There will be a half-hour episode of Emmerdale on Wednesday 2nd March at 7pm ahead of another football match and again on Thursday 3rd March at 7pm for half-an-hour before another game. But fans will be delighted to know that Friday's episode will be a double, two back to back episodes starting at 7pm until 8pm on March 4th.

It comes just days before a major permanent shake up to the soap schedules comes into force, with Emmerdale set to be aired 30 minutes later than its usual run time.

From March 7th the ITV news will be extended for an extra half an hour, meaning ITV will air Emmerdale at 7.30pm each day, and Corrie will be shown for an hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8pm.

Announcing the changes, ITV’s Managing Director of Media and Entertainment, Kevin Lygo said, "As viewing habits rapidly change, live audiences to our national and international news programmes remain remarkably strong.

"The nation’s two most popular continuing dramas, Coronation Street and Emmerdale, are fundamental to the success of ITV, and we know that, as with all dramas, viewers increasingly watch them whenever, and however they choose."

Emmerdale airs on ITV from 7.30pm starting March 7th 2022 and you can now book on the Emmerdale tour to visit the set.

Why isn't EastEnders on tonight? Fans are wondering amid an unexpected change to the TV scheduling.

EastEnders fans are used to tuning in to see the characters of Walford play out the latest storylines on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm but tonight (Tuesday 1st March) the show isn't on at all.

Meanwhile, June Brown who played Dot Cotton has died aged 95.

It's not the only soap to be affected by the football, Coronation Street and Emmerdale have also been affected.

Why isn't EastEnders on tonight?

EastEnders isn't on tonight because TV bosses have agreed to air the FA cup match of Middlesborough vs Tottenham Hotspur as part of its sporting coverage. This will see Gary Lineker host the night from 7.30pm and the match will kick off 25 minutes later at 7.55pm.

Meanwhile also due to the football, BBC's The One Show is having a temporary channel hop, and it will air at the usual time of 7pm but over on the BBC Two channel.

When is EastEnders on this week?

EastEnders will next be on air on Thursday, 3rd March at 7.40pm on BBC One and then again on Friday 4th March at 8pm.

In the upcoming episode Harvey goes to the police station to sign his witness statement, and when Jean shows her support he suggests they should get away for a short while. Sharon visits Phil in prison, where she tells him her concerns about Tommy, who is insisting he did not take the money.

Meanwhile, Janine tries to fix the boxing match so that Mick fights the weakest person - but his concerns only get worse when he receives his divorce papers.

What's happening to EastEnders from March 7th?

From March 7th EastEnders will move to a new permanent schedule of Monday to Thursday airing at 7.30pm on those nights, and the soap will go head to head with ITV's Emmerdale for TV viewer ratings.

The TV channel updated fans on the upcoming permanent change to TV schedules on Instagram and wrote, "From 7th March #EastEnders is moving in the TV schedules. It will air on @bbcone at 7.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday."

Kate Oates, Head of Continuing Drama, said “We’re delighted that, from 7th March, there will be new regular time slots for EastEnders. This new simplified schedule means it’s even easier for viewers to get their fix, as well as being able to watch whenever and wherever they choose on @bbciplayer. EastEnders‘ new 7.30pm slot begins with a hugely exciting week, as killer Gray Atkins is finally exposed…”

You can watch Eastenders on BBC One or on the iPlayer.

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Is Jane Danson leaving Coronation Street? Soap fans were left wondering after the actress, who has worked on the cobbles for 24 years, teased a spoiler from the ITV soap.

Child soap-star Jane, 42, who has played Leanne Battersby ever since the Battersby family  - parents Les, Janice, and their daughters' Leanne and sister Toyah - arrived in Weatherfield back in 1997, is part of a gripping storyline to rock 'Horrornation' Street in the run-up to Halloween.

Drugs lord Harvey Gaskell is currently causing mayhem on the soap and fans fear Leanne is about to be dragged into it, so we look at whether Jane Danson is set to quit the show after Helen Worth announced her departure...

Is Jane Danson leaving Coronation Street?

Jane Danson teased that she was quitting Coronation Street after 24 years working on the soap when she tweeted 'Well it's been an incredible 24 years……….' as she shared a clip that appeared to show her character being killed off by drug lord Harvey Gaskell, who makes his escape from prison following a horror crash.

Harvey, who is played by actor Will Mellor, is after Leanne on a mission for revenge for putting him behind bars.

And fans fear that she is on the receiving end of his revenge.

After Jane wrote her response to the clip, fans bombarded her feed with questions about her future on Corrie.

One fan wrote, 'It certainly has. And here's to the *next* 24! Now, please stop teasing us all, Jane. I mean, you *are* teasing us all, right?! x #Leanne #Corrie #HorrorNationStreet.'

Another fan put, 'Leannes not leaving. If Jane dropped such a spoiler before the airing she would be in a whole crap load more trouble than Leanne.'

And a third fan added, 'Hi, Jane! I really enjoyed tonight’s episodes. You’re very good. I also enjoyed the classic Corrie that you were on today. You’ve made my day. I hope you’re not leaving.'

Jane has starred alongside stars who have left Corrie before, including Sophie Webster, played by Brooke Vincent who has given birth to her second child in real-life, and Rosie Webster, played by Helen Flanagan who gave birth to her third child earlier this year.

Will Leanne Battersby ever return?

Some fans believe Leanne Battersby will return to Corrie and not be killed off, as they think PC Craig Tinker could be about to come to her rescue.

One fan tweeted, 'I'm sure with PC Tinks about, Harvey will be locked up again in no time!'

Leanne got mixed up in Harvey's world after her three-year-old son Oliver died and she found out that her adopted son Simon Barlow had been forced to sell drugs to make ends meet for them.

She agreed to go into witness protection to help police bring him down while she went into hiding with Simon and her partner Nick Tilsley.

Harvey made his escape when in his prison van the guard pulled a knife and the van swerves into the Alahan’s stationary car.

Harvey pulled himself out of the van into the torrential rain.

Who is Jane Danson married to?

Jane Danson is married to actor Robert Beck. The couple got married in 2005 after meeting at the first Soaps Awards in 1999.

They have two children together - Harry, 19, and 12-year-old Sam. And in 2018 Jane told OK! that she had miscarried a third child, which she and Beck discovered at their three-month ultrasound scan.

Jane credited Kym Marsh for helping her through her baby loss.

Jane once said, "Rob's absolutely my best friend in the world. We've only had about two rows in twenty years."

And if you think you recognise him, well he's no stranger to the screen. He's been in Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Brookside.

After starting out in Coronation Street from 2008 to 2009 as Jimmy Dockerson, a mechanic and henchman of Tony Gordon, sabotaging the clients of Kevin Webster, reports BirminghamLive.

In 1993 he was playing Peter Harrison in Brookside.

And he later went on to star as Gavin Ferris in Emmerdale in 1999.

But that's not all, Robert has also been on Waterloo Road as Terry Appleyard, Hollyoaks as Fergus Collins, and countless other well-known programmes like The Bill and Doctors.

Other roles have seen him play Bombardier Boyd Billington in Bombshell and Dan Thatcher in The Upper Hand.

Why is Warwick Davis not on Tenable and has he been replaced?

Warwick Davis has been missing from Tenable this week as viewers start to wonder what has happened to the host.

The actor-turned-TV host has been presenting the ITV game show since it first launched back in 2016 but fans of the show have become concerned as to why Warwick isn't on Tenable lately.

Tenable airs at 3pm daily on ITV and the programme asks contestants to give the answers to five list-based questions such as The first 10 James Bond films or The first 10 Spice Girls singles, with teams working together to be in with the chance of taking home a whopping £125,000.

Warwick hasn't been hosting Tenable recently, instead, former Coronation Street star Sally Lindsay, who is mum to twin boys, has stepped in.

 Why is Warwick Davis not on Tenable?

Warwick Davis will be missing 25 episodes of Tenable. His hectic filming schedule has meant he's been unable to commit to both Tenable and his other work - such as filming TV series Willow.

Warwick, who suffered the heartbreaking death of two children, has numerous films under his belt including Harry Potter, Star Wars, and sitcom Life's Too Short.

But while Warwick has remained tight-lipped on which show he is currently in production with, it's understood the team behind the upcoming sequel to Ron Howard’s dark fantasy film Willow, which was announced for Disney Plus last year, is currently in production and expected to be available to stream by 2022.

But fans have noticed his absence, with one tweeting, 'Tenable without Warwick Davis? Absolutely not' and another fan asked, 'when’s Warwick Davis coming back? #tenable'

Has Warwick Davis left Tenable?

Warwick Davis hasn't left Tenable, he has simply taken time out to concentrate on filming his other projects and therefore has Sally Linday helping him host.

Instead of replacing Warwick, ITV has sought a job share presenter to cover the shows he is unable to film - with Sally hosting 25 episodes of the game show.

Over the summer Warwick has celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary with his wife Sammy and most recently he has taken time out from his busy schedule to join Olly Murs on stage at his recent gig at Singleton Park.

He tweeted, 'I asked my mate @ollymurs for tickets to his gig… I requested a front row seat so I could see but this is crazy! He’s got me seated on the actual stage. #verycool.'

He tweeted to his fans earlier this year to let them know of the temporary change to the schedule. His tweet read, 'When you tune in to @Tenable at 3pm on @itv today, you’ll notice I look a lot like the fabulous @sally_lindsay Sally is stepping into my hosting shoes for a run of shows while I’m in pre-production for another project.'

Warwick wanted to reassure fans of the show that they are in safe hands, he added, 'With this change, You can be assured of 2 things - the jokes won’t be as bad and the show will have a touch more glamour! Thanks for your continued support. Cheers!Break a leg Sally! x'

Why is Sally Linsday on Tenable?

The Coronation Street and Mount Pleasant star will be sharing Tenable presenting duties from now on, with Sally fronting 25 episodes of the popular game show.

Sally recently explained why Warwick is no longer Tenable's sole host, she said, "The demands of his workload meant that he wasn’t able to record every show in the series."

Sally has hosted Tenable this week when a special aired featuring the London City Lionesses took part in the game show to raise money for Soccer Aid for Unicef.

Sally also shared that Warwick has given her some advice ahead of her show debut, she added, "He said just be in tune with the people, it is the public who make this show what it is."

It's thought that Sally will continue to host Series five throughout April and into May, and it is not yet clear when the current series will finish but Sally has been covering for Warwick in August.

Coronation Street star Verity Henry has announced that she is expecting her second child.

The ITV soap star made the announcement just weeks after resuming her role as Rachel Healy on Corrie, taking to social media to share the joyous news with fans.

In a sweet Instagram snap, Verity can be seen standing in what appears to be a lake surrounded by trees, up to her thighs in water, wearing a red swimming suit with her blossoming bump on show.

Captioning the upload, the excited mum-to-be penned, "Preggers. It hasn’t been an easy journey; so aware it isn’t for so many people.

"New humans, worra thing eh? Photo taken by the v talented @lovetocraftmcr."

The actress and her partner Adam Lawson already have a three-year-old son named Cassius.

Verity is best known for her role in the long-running soap's horrific human trafficking storyline, which aired in 2019 when she first appeared on the programme.

Verity was quickly bombarded by plenty of kind words and supportive messages from fellow celeb friends when she shared her wonderful pregnancy news.

Hollyoaks star Rachel Adedeji commented, "Beautiful! Congratulations hun 😍❤️"

 "What an absolute BABE 😍," added actress Lisa McGrillis.

Fans also made sure to pen their well wishes, with one saying, "OMG! Congratulations you beautiful thing ❤️❤️❤️😍 what lovely news 🥂 🙌"

Another commented, "Aww congrats! Beautiful photo 😍 "

Verity left the ITV show after shooting Eileen Grimshaw's partner Jan Lozinski and leaving him for dead but made a re-appearance just weeks ago, at the start of August.

However fans are convinced she won't be on the soap for much longer, what with her pregnancy news.

Fans have started wondering 'Is Helen Worth leaving Coronation Street?' after her character Gail Platt leaves Weatherfield.

Coronation Street fans have been left wondering 'Is Helen Worth leaving Coronation Street?' after her character announced her shock exit from the cobbles.

Gail Platt is one of the ITV soap's longest-running characters after first joining the soap back in 1974 but viewers who tuned in to watch the latest storyline unfold during episodes rescheduled around the Euros 2020 were left devastated over the shock news that Gail is to leave Weatherfield.

Coronation Street was last cancelled when it was announced Prince Philip had died and the soap is set to have another shake-up with the surprise twist saw Gail announce that she was heading to Thailand for a change of scenery but what does that mean for the actress that plays her?

Is Helen Worth leaving Coronation Street?

Helen Worth is set to leave Coronation Street when her character Gail Platt moves to Thailand. Her character made the decision whilst hospitalised as viewers watched her break the news to her mother Audrey Roberts (played by Sue Nicholls) after declaring she could no longer take the stress of her children.

But while actress Helen has remained silent over the move, which hints at her departure from the ITV soap, she is expected to remain off-screen while her character is absent from the storyline. And recently she told Daily Star, '

"You just keep your fingers crossed and hope they want the character to continue. In real life, there are older people. So they have to be represented on the show. In fact, they are a very important part of our programme. So I’ve no idea how long I’ll be on the show."

In an earlier episode, Gail suffered a heart attack and despite the news of her condition and hospitalisation leaving sons David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) and Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) completely distraught, Gail appeared to have made her mind up during a heart-to-heart with her mum. And next week viewers are expected to see her final scenes as she is waved off the street to start her Thailand adventure.

Will Gail Platt ever return to Coronation Street?

It's not yet known whether Gail Platt will make a return to Coronation Street after her exit. But it's unusual for bosses to film off-location for the soap with previous episodes having been filmed in Blackpool and the Lake District. The soap celebrated its 60th-anniversary last year but unless the scriptwriters have chosen to film a special in Thailand, Helen is unlikely to appear on screens until her character Gail returns, and that's if she even plans to.

Fans have tweeted their hopes that the star's character will remain in the show, or if absent, will eventually return. One wrote, 'Really hope Helen isn't leaving for good. An icon of a character for #corrie'Another put, 'Is Helen Worth leaving the show or just taking a break?? and a third added, 'I hope not she icon'.

And you can watch some of Gail's best bits over the years in the video below...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bF_NoNAUWs

What is Helen Worth's net worth?

Helen Worth is estimated to be worth in the region of £727,000, according to Hollywoodsmagazine.com. The star kick-started her life-long career as an actress at the tender age of three by taking part in school theatre productions. Before joining BBC's Z-cars at the age of 10. She joined the cast of Coronation Street in 1974 and has remained there ever since. Below is a snap of Helen among her Coronation Street co-stars at the time, enjoying a drink in the Rovers Return and you too can now stay at Coronation Street pub.

How old is Gail Platt from Coronation Street?

Gail Platt has an on-screen age of 62 but off-screen, the actress who plays her Helen Worth is aged 70. Last year there were reports that Gail Platt was leaving Corrie and at the time she told Phillip Schofield she had no plans to retire from the soap just yet. “Well I hope I’m not going anywhere, I’ve not heard anything. No one has told me anything,” she said.

Why isn't The Chase on today and when is it coming back? Here's the answer...

Game show fans have been left wondering 'why isn't The Chase on today?' after the programme was pulled from ITV schedules.

The hit primetime show, hosted by Bradley Walsh, has been removed from the TV listings this week and fans are confused as to what has happened...

Why isn't The chase on today?

The Chase has been removed from the schedule this week (commencing Monday, 14th June) due to the Euros 2020 and Royal Ascot horse racing.

The popular ITV game show usually airs weekdays at 5pm but it's taking break this week and it's not the only programme to be disrupted by sporting events.

ITV viewers wondered why Coronation Street wasn't on this week and Loose Women was cancelled today too, as ITV made way for football and horse racing coverage.

Tipping Point will also be affected next week with Monday's (21st June) episode being moved forward to 3:45pm and will be being cut short by 30 minutes, and there will be cancellations of the show for the rest of the week, according to the Radio Times TV schedule.

Disappointed fans of The Chase took to social media to share their sadness that they were set to miss their favourite show.

One wrote, 'Thought I'd tune into ITV to catch the Final Chase on #TheChase only to see that we're 46 minutes in to a boring 0-0 football match.' (sic)

Another put, 'I don’t mind @ITV showing the football every evening, despite having zero interest in it. But surely @thechaseitv should still be on somewhere?'

And a third added, 'I hope you appreciate my pain when I turned on the TV to see @EURO2020 instead of #TheChase @ITV. The only time I watch TV at end of the day job.'

When is The Chase back on?

The Chase will return to screens on Tuesday 22nd June at 5pm. The Monday and Wednesday shows (21st and 23rd June) are cancelled due to the Euros 2020. Also Monday 28th June and Tuesday 29th show are also cancelled at the moment.

We will update this article when we have further schedule details.

Phillip Schofield was tipped to replace Bradley as host of The Chase Extra, earlier this year.

Was The Chase cancelled?

Yes, The Chase was cancelled temporarily this week, leaving its viewers pretty disappointed. It was taken off air as part of a huge shake-up on ITV due to the Euro 2020 tournament, with many programmes being disrupted by the football.

But the series will be shown at its usual time of 5pm on days that there aren't football matches.

Who are the Chasers?

The six chasers are Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan, and Darragh Ennis. Mark and Shaun have both been chasers since the very first series, while Anne joined in series two, Paul in series four, Jenny in series nine and Darragh in series 13.

The Chase normally airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV.

Coronation Street overnight stay is open to fans of the 'Cobbles' after ITV list Rovers' Annexe on Airbnb.

Fans of ITV's Coronation Street have a unique chance to sleep in an Airbnb on the set of Coronation Street to celebrate both the soap’s 60th Anniversary and pubs reopening across the UK.

For one night only, fans of the soap have the chance to spend the night on the set of the popular ITV soap - giving them the best view of the famous cobbles and its key properties including the Rovers Return pub and other Weatherfield views.

During the world health pandemic, Coronation Street shut down filming after a Covid outbreak on set earlier this year, but now lockdown restrictions are easing allowing family overnight staycations in the UK, the soap is celebrating by offering fans a chance to take part in its first overnight stay.

Airbnb is also giving Winnie-the-Pooh fans the chance to stay in a treehouse in the original Hundred Acre Wood.

This opportunity of a lifetime would suit any die-hard fan as the temporary pop-up house listed on Airbnb is situated in the heart of the street, right next door to the iconic pub.

Guests will be taken on a private tour of the set, before tucking into a famous hotpot dinner while watching classic Corrie episodes. Here's how you can stay on Coronation Street...

How to stay at Coronation Street's Rovers Return

Airbnb has listed The Rovers' Annexe as an ultimate Coronation Street must-have stay for any fan. The pop-up property offers the best views of Audrey's salon, Prestons Petals, and the kebab shop.

The Annex sleeps a maximum of two people and is available to book on Airbnb for 2nd October 2021 for one night only, priced at £60 (fee donated to charity) Airbnb reviews will be taken into consideration. But as ITV say they anticipate a very high level of interest, they will be adding the available booking date at 1pm BST on Wednesday 26th May.

Guests will be able to stroll down the street where its stars like Sophie Wenster played by Brooke Vincent who has given birth to her second child in real-life, and Rosie Webster, played by Helen Flanagan who gave birth to her third child earlier this year, have walked before.

Pass Fiz and Tyrone's before popping in to have a sneaky peek through the window of the Kabin and wander up Victoria Street to check out the menu at Speed Daal to see what Alya's been up to.

Although the interiors to the buildings will be closed, guests will be able to take advantage of the many photo opportunities galore on Coronation, Rosamund, and Victoria Street.

And not forgetting the ginnel - the discreet location to so many Coronation Street smooches.

Airbnb Coronation Street - what's inside?

The Rovers' Annex has been specially constructed and kitted out in the classic Coronation Street style, to help guests feel at home there - after all, it will help transport them from their home sofa to the Annex that feels like it's an addition to the Rovers with its B&B style decor.

There is a comfortable living area to relax, complete with wood paneling and patterned wallpaper that pays homage to Jenny Connor's.

And the living room has a dining table where guests can pull up a chair and tuck into the hotpot, a signature dish made famous by the late Betty.

If you're wondering what the show's creators have to say about the Coronation Street tour overnight stay, they are as excited as any fan. What fan of Coronation Street hasn't had a dream where you find yourself transported into the show itself, wandering around the houses of your best-loved characters. I certainly have. This unique stay gives you the chance to do just that, stay the night and wake up right next to The Rovers Return."

Coronation Street tour overnight stay - house rules:

While the Coronation Street tour overnight stay allows rare access to the set, there are some rules guests must follow...

• No pets allowed
• Maximum two guests
• No smoking
• Sensible shoes advised, note Cobbles are slippery when wet

And there are some extra rules, to enhance guest experience and these are "Picture in front of the local pub encouraged", "Hotpot for tea non-negotiable" and unlike many soap stories that have been and gone, it advises "Do not drive into the canal after check out."

Interested guests should note that the booking process shall be conducted in strict adherence to local COVID-19 guidelines and therefore only current UK residents will be eligible to book.

Tributes have poured in to the Thomas family, after Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas' dad passed away aged 72.

It comes just months after Ryan celebrated the arrival of his first child with Lucy Mecklenburgh.

Dougie James was a soul singer and toured with the likes of The Jackson 5 with his band Dougie James And The Soul Train.

BBC Manchester confirmed the sad news as Mike Shaft paid tribute to the 70s music legend.

"He played all over the north west, in those days when they were playing places like Golden Garter they'd have bands on, an American band and then Dougie James," he said.

“Wonderful guy, always a smile on his face. Always a happy story. Very sad news.”

It is not yet clear how Dougie passed away.

Not only was Dougie part of the entertainment world, his three sons - Ryan, Adam and Scott - are all in the limelight too.

Ryan, 36, is a former Coronation Street star and Dougie's twin sons have appeared on Emmerdale and Love Island respectively.

He split from the boys' mum when the twins were born, which ended in a bitter divorce. Ryan previously opened up about being left by his father.

Dougie's passing comes just months after the boys travelled to India with their dad for an ITV documentary exploring their heritage.

The show, Mancs in Mumbai, was a "special" experience for the boys in getting close to their once-estranged dad again.

On getting to spend that quality time with their dad, Adam said, "Getting to take him along on this journey with us was very special. It's pretty much his show, he steals this show from start to finish.

"So he was finding out about his dad, but we were also finding out about our dad also."

Although none of the Thomas boys have broken their silence on social media yet, tributes have poured in for Dougie.

"@ryanjamesthomas So sorry to hear such sad news. I loved getting to know Dougie on-screen in your tv show. He was such a character. Sending love & strength to you, Adam & Scott & the rest of your family," wrote one fan.

Another said, "Really sad news today the legend that is Dougie james has passed away, one if Englands greatest singer entertainers. We had some great times with Alex”hurricane higgins” and bought so much pleasure to so many people, he will be greatly missed. RIP DOUGIE."

Kym Marsh, known for her role as Michelle Connor, has announced she will be presenting a new BBC series about ‘romance fraud’.

The news comes a few months after the actress announced a break from her Corrie role. Kym Marsh will be presenting a five-part daytime series called For Love Or Money alongside Ashley John-Baptiste.

Each episode will see Kym and Ashley investigating romance fraud, where online daters have been conned out of their own money by people who they thought they could trust.

The pair will be exposing the sophisticated techniques that fraudsters use to manipulate people into giving them money, whilst offering advice to viewers and solving a cases along the way.

The show aims to educate people about the dangers of online fraud, particularly on dating sites. By uncovering tactics and exposing their lies, For Love Or Money should be a real eye-opener for viewers and hopefully keep them safe from becoming victims themselves.

Speaking about her decision to leave Coronation Street, Kym said: ‘I'd been toying with [leaving] for a little while, because as much as I love being there and learned so much, the actor side of me is getting itchy feet.

'I want to do something else. I want to play another character and test out what I can do. I'm by no means saying I will never go back, but I need to flex my acting muscles.’

Kym Marsh has also revealed that she has been a victim of identity fraud, describing the series as a ‘real eye opener’.

‘It was relatable to me as, in the past, I discovered that my identity had been stolen so a scammer could use it.

‘I was horrified. It’s such an awful crime and its long-lasting effects are emotional and financial.

‘I feel really passionately that this series is going to stop people in their tracks and really analyse who they are talking to online.

‘Most importantly, give them all the information they need to tackle potential romance scammers.’

We can't wait to see Kym in the new show!

Soap lovers! Join us for a walk down memory lane, as we remember the cutest (and most talented) child stars of Corrie, EastEnders, Hollyoaks and more.

From classic characters like Sonia Jackson and Rosie Webster to relative newcomers like Abi Branning and Belle Dingle, we'll show you just how much this bunch of actors has grown up since they first appeared on our tellies, and fill you in on what they're up to now.

How many of them do YOU remember?

Charlie Clements (Bradley Branning, EastEnders)

Image: Twitter/Charlie Clements Just look at that beard! Charlie has been out of the spotlight since he left EastEnders in 2012, welcoming two children in the interim - and becoming a dad has certainly transformed him! Fans were quick to compliment the soap star on his new look, with one Twitter user writing: 'You wear a beard well sir' and a second agreeing: 'Some things certainly improve with age!' Albert Square aside, Charlie's most recent on-screen role was a TV mini-series in 2016, where he played Henry VII (perhaps where he got the inspiration for that facial hair...)

Molly Conlin (Dotty Cotton, EastEnders)

Image: Twitter Molly Conlin Remember little Dotty Cotton from EastEnders? Back in 2008 actress Molly Conlin joined the square as the evil daughter of Nick Cotton. In the two years that she starred in the show Dotty tried to poison her gran Dot Cotton, but at the last minute realised what she was doing was wrong. Molly, who was seven when she first joined the BBC soap, is now 15 and looks a world away from the character she played. Molly posted this selfie on Twitter recently and also admits to being a massive One Direction fan. She's still acting and has starred in BBC One's Blandings alongside Timothy Spall and CBBC's Horrible Histories.

Hollie Jay-Bowes (Michaela McQueen, Hollyoaks)

Former Hollyoaks actress Hollie has certainly changed dramatically since her days on the soap. Joining the cast in 2006, her character Michaela quickly became known for her wild ways as part of the McQueen family. Her various 'out there' hair styles, including a bright pink tint, went hand in hand with her character's big personality. Hollie shared this more natural picture of herself on her Instagram account recently, and she looks a world away from her character on the popular soap. The actress was written out of the show in 2012 and has since gone on to star in other TV series including Doctors and After Hours.

Nico Mirallegro (Newt, Hollyoaks)

After two British Soap Award nominations and some very dramatic storylines centred on schizophrenia and suicide pacts, Nico, who played teenage Newt in the Channel 4 soap, departed Chester forever in 2010. Since then, he's appeared in a number of other TV shows, including My Mad Fat Diary and The Village - but is it just us, or has he barely aged a day?!

Sonny Flood (Josh Ashworth, Hollyoaks)

Image: Twitter/Sonny Flood You might remember floppy-haired teen Josh from Hollyoaks' glory years. He was brother to feisty blonde Hannah Ashworth and had quite the lengthy relationship with on-screen girlfriend Amy (as well as a couple of kids, if we remember correctly!). Poor Josh was always being put through his paces, which included attempted murder, underage sex, drugs, drinking and joy riding! The character of Josh was written out of the hit soap in 2010 but Sonny has since featured in other TV shows like Casualty and Doctors, as well as playing Aladdin in a theatrical production of the story.

Shana Swash (Demi Miller, EastEnders)

Image: Twitter/Shana Swash Shana probably looks familiar, and not just from her role as Demi - she's also the sister of fellow actor Joe Swash! She starred in the BBC soap from 2004-2006, much to the disappointment of fans, who started an (ultimately unsuccessful) petition to prevent the character of Demi and on-screen mother Rosie from being axed. Shana has had a few roles in various TV and stage show since her time in Albert Square, but also now works in a local pub in North London.

Alan Halsall (Tyrone Dobbs, Coronation Street)

Alan Halsall has been on the Street since 1998, and won a good few awards for his role as Tyrone along the way! Now aged 33, he is still starring in the soap, as well as raising daughter Sienna-Rae with his wife Lucy-Jo Hudson, whom he met on the set.

Charley Webb (Debbie Dingle, Emmerdale)

Charley was cast as Debbie in Emmerdale in 2002, and has remained acting in the show ever since. She balances her career with her marriage to co-star Matthew Wolfenden, who plays David Metcalfe - the pair have a son, Buster, together, and Charley is currently pregnant with their second child.

Ray Quinn (Anthony Murray, Brookside)

Most of us know Ray from his time on The X Factor, but what a lot of people don't realise is that he was a star way before Simon Cowell discovered him! From 2000-2003, Ray played Anthony in Brookside, dealing with serious storylines about bullying and murder at a very young age. After returning to the land of showbiz after placing third behind Leona Lewis, Ray released an album, which entered the charts at number one. He's since starred in musicals including Grease, appeared on ITV's Dancing on Ice, and has been touring with his second album, Dare to Dream. Now it seems Ray spends a lot of time hitting the gym and he looks nothing like the angelic teenager who sang to us every weekend in 2006!

Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale)

She may only still be 17 years old, but Eden has had lots of big storylines in her relatively short career! She took over the role of Belle from Emily Mather in 2005 and won a British Soap Award in 2006 for the storyline where she fell down a mineshaft. Eden continues to star in Emmerdale and like most teens, posts frequent (all the more grown-up-looking!) pictures on her Twitter account.

Ellis Hollins (Tom Cunningham, Hollyoaks)

Little Tom must be one of the most memorable child soap characters of all time - and now 15-year-old Ellis has played him since he was just a few weeks old! He still spends most of his time on the Hollyoaks set - although in 2006 he did appear in a feature film called Alpha Male, where he (rather impressively) did all of his own stunts.

Georgia Taylor (Toyah Battersby, Coronation Street)

Since being cast in 1997, Georgia played the Battersby's younger daughter Toyah in 612 episodes of Coronation Street, but left in 2003 to pursue other opportunities. She's appeared in various TV programmes, including Life on Mars, Where The Heart Is, and Casualty, as well as feature films such as the History Boys. Now 35, her most recent recurring role was prosecutor Kate Barker in Law and Order: UK.

Helen Flanagan (Rosie Webster, Coronation Street)

Helen, 25, left Corrie in 2012, having played the role of Rosie for 12 years. Since then, she's become well-known as a model and television personality as well as an actress, and appeared on I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here in 2012, coming in 7th. In June 2015, Helen became a first-time mum when she welcomed daughter Matilda Jessica with boyfriend Scott Sinclair.

Isabel Hodgins (Victoria Sugden, Emmerdale)

Isabel began her acting career by placing an advertisement in her local paper for funding to attend Sylvia Young Theatre School - and her hard work paid off when she took over the role of Victoria in 2006. Now 21, she remains one of Emmerdale's key characters, and has received nominations for various soap awards.

Jack Ryder (Jamie Mitchell, EastEnders)

Jack won the hearts of many a teenage girl when he took the role of Jamie in 1998, but after leaving Albert Square in a dramatic Christmas Day storyline his career has remained mainly in theatres. He hit the headlines in the early 2000s thanks to his marriage to Hear'Say singer Kym Marsh in 2002, but since the couple divorced in 2008 he's stayed out of the public eye.

James Alexandrou (Martin Fowler, EastEnders)

James played Martin from 1996 to 2007: 'Having turned 21, I felt it was a good time to leave. I owe everything to the show and would love to come back one day - that's if EastEnders would have me,' he said at the time. The role was recast with another actor before James had the chance to return, but he's been keeping busy by touring with the Royal Shakespeare Company, amongst other theatre productions, and taking occasional roles in dramas like Silent Witness and Casualty.

Jamie Borthwick (Jay Brown, EastEnders)

Can you believe Jamie's been on our screens as Jay Brown since 2006?! He's still acting in Easties today, but in his spare time is a big sports fan, playing snooker and football himself and supporting West Ham United from the stands.

Jane Danson (Leanne Battersby, Coronation Street)

Jane has been the eldest Battersby daughter since 1997, although she did take a hiatus between 2000 and 2004, during which time she undertook a role in The Bill. She also got married in 2005, to former Brookside actor Robert Beck, and the pair have two sons, Harry and Sam.

Jennifer Ellison (Emily Shadwick, Brookside)

She may have played Emily Shadwick from 1998 to 2003, but Jennifer also built a rather successful career in mens magazines alongside her acting role, first appearing in FHM in 1999. Since leaving the show, she had a role in the 2004 film adaptation of Phantom of the Opera, toured with several stage shows and musicals, and even pursued a pop career. She's now married to boxer Robbie Tickle, with whom she has three boys, Bobby, Harry and Charlie. Most recently, she presented the TV show 'Dance Mums'.

Lorna Fitzgerald (Abi Branning, EastEnders)

19-year-old Lorna has grown up so much since she first hit our screens in 2001 - but her character is just as compelling as ever. In addition to portraying Max Branning's daughter Abi, Lorna has completed high-profile charity work for Talking with Hands, a charity for people with hearing impairment.

Maisie Smith (Tiffany Butcher, EastEnders)

Prior to her role as Tiffany, Maisie starred in the feature film The Other Boleyn Girl as a young Elizabeth I. Since then, she's balancing her on-screen time with attending both high school and stage school - she is only still 14, after all!

Natalie Cassidy (Sonia Fowler, EastEnders)

One of the most iconic characters to ever hit Albert Square, Natalie played Sonia for fourteen years, before taking a break to pursue other opportunities. She hit the headlines thanks to her substantial weight loss in 2008, releasing a fitness DVD off the back of her success, and after a stint on Strictly Come Dancing, she landed her own reality show, Natalie Cassidy: Becoming Mum, which followed her journey with daughter Eliza. She then appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, and became a regular on Loose Women in 2012, as well as reprising her role as Sonia in 2014.

Nikki Sanderson (Candice Stowe, Coronation Street)

Nikki first appeared in Soapland as Sarah-Louise Platt's rebellious school friend Candice in Corrie - but now she's returned to soap as the character of Maxine Minniver in Hollyoaks! Alongside her acting, she's forged a career as a glamour model, and has appeared on the cover of Loaded and Maxim magazines.

Sam Easton (Chesney Brown, Coronation Street)

Sam won our hearts when he first appeared on Corrie as little Chesney in 2003, and he's still on the Street today! The now 22 year old has won a string of awards during his career, including a National Television Award in 2004 and a British Soap Award the following year.

Tina O'Brien (Sarah-Louise Platt, Coronation Street)

Tina joined the Corrie cast in 1999, aged just 16, and her convincing portrayal of her teenage pregnancy storyline made her a hit with critics and fans alike. She left the show in 2007, dabbling in pantos and roles in other dramas before becoming pregnant with her first daughter Scarlett, whose father is Tina's co-star Ryan Thomas, when she decided to put her career on hold. She returned to acting with a stint on Waterloo Road, as well as an appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, in 2012, and eventually took up her role as Sarah-Louise again in 2015. She has also since had another child, son Beau, with new partner Adam Crofts.

Jack P Shepherd (David Platt, Coronation Street)

Jack has played Sarah-Louise's half-brother David Platt since 2000, and continues to star in the show today. Despite the fact his character is a bit of a troublemaker, Jack is a family man in real life, and has two children, Nyla and Reuben, with his fiancée Lauren.