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SH0CKWAVE: Former worker reveals SH0CKING TRUTH behind Coronation Street set that left fans furious – “BETTER LEAVE EARLY”!

A Coronation Street fan who previously worked next to the soap’s old set has revealed how the stars were different to their on-screen characters – and one actress that stood out.

The long-running ITV show has been a staple of the schedule for a whopping 63 years now, attracting a loyal fan base, from old to young.

Before the show moved to its new base at MediaCity in Salford, Manchester, it was previously located at Trafford Wharf Studios.

A former store worker who claimed to work right next to the famous cobbles has revealed how the actors would pop in when they weren’t busy filming dramatic scenes.

Taking to Reddit, the unnamed woman explained how she worked in TK Maxx, when it originally opened two decades ago.

She said the entire cast were ‘all lovely’ but the late Liz Dawn stood out the most for her, branding her her ‘favourite’.

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A Coronation Street fan who previously worked next to the soap’s old set has revealed how the stars were different to their on-screen characters – and one actress that stood out

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The long-running ITV show has been a staple of the schedule for a whopping 63 years now, attracting a loyal fan base, from old to young

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The unnamed woman said the entire cast were ‘all lovely’ but the late Liz Dawn (pictured here in 1985) stood out the most for her, branding her her ‘favourite’

The woman explained: ‘Liz Dawn was my favourite. She would stop and chat and sign autographs for every single person that approached her. She was lovely to all the staff.’

She added: ‘Other customers would say she could be served before them in the queue and she would say no, saying that she liked to queue and behave normally when she wasn’t in work’

Liz played the iconic role of Vera Duckworth and was married to Jack Duckworth (Bill Tarmey), living at 9 Coronation Street.

She departed the role in 2008 after a whopping 34 years on the cobbles.

At the time, she had been battling lung disease emphysema. Liz d13d in 2017 at the age of 77.

Meanwhile, last month it was revealed how Coronation Street stars were left ‘furious’ over impending budget cuts.

The ITV soap is set to have its episode count slashed by bosses after already seeing a number of stars axed from the programme.

Now, the cuts have put another ‘dampener’ on the cast with their annual summer party said to have been cancelled.

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Liz played the iconic role of Vera Duckworth and was married to Jack Duckworth (Bill Tarmey), living at 9 Coronation Street

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Liz made the decision to leave Coronation Street in a move at the time that shocked fans, as she departed the role in 2008 after a whopping 34 years on the cobbles

A source told The Sun that the stars have organised and will be paying for their own get together this year instead.

They explained: ‘It’s been a difficult few months and people were really looking forward to the party, but it puts a bit of a dampener on things that they have to pay.

‘It might not be a lot to some of the bigger known stars but for some staff it is. The fact that drinks aren’t included is a real blow too.’

The source added: ‘People aren’t really that surprised though considering the constant budget cuts.’

“WHO ARE YOU?” – A seemingly simple question that “T0RE” Robbie Williams apart – His mother can no longer recognise him – A chain of family tragedies that leaves the audience in Tears!

Robbie Williams has shared a heartbreaking update on his mother Janet’s current health amid her battle with d3mentia.

The 51-year-old Take That icon, who revealed she was diagnosed with the disease in November 2024, spoke candidly about her health woes during a recent concert while on tour in Germany.

Speaking about her battle with d3mentia, Robbie explained that she no longer knows who he is as he heartbreakingly admitted he ‘isn’t ready for it’.

Robbie also discussed his father Pete’s battle with Parkinson’s and shared he can no longer leave the house.

As per The Sun, Robbie said: ‘My mother has d3mentia and she doesn’t know who I am anymore. She doesn’t know where she is anymore. My dad has Parkinson’s and he can’t leave the house.

‘He used to sing with me every night on stage, he would come out, steal the show and be charming and then wander backstage for a glass of red wine. Now he can’t leave the house.

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Robbie Williams, 51, has shared a heartbreaking update on his mother Janet’s current health amid her battle with d3mentia (pictured in February)

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The Take That icon, who revealed she was diagnosed with the disease in November 2024, spoke candidly about her health woes during a recent concert while on tour in Germany

‘My mother-in-law, who I absolutely worship and adore, has three illn3sses. She’s for lupus, Parkinson’s and cnc3r. She is the most courageous lady and she is fighting, fighting, fighting.’

Speaking about how things have got more real, Robbie confessed ‘It’s a strange place to be’ before admitting ‘I’m not ready for it’.

Towards the end of last year, Robbie told The Mirror that he ‘didn’t know’ how to cope with the ‘incredibly complicated’ situation.

‘The truth is that I’m very busy and I’m not dealing with the situation as I should.

‘I don’t really know how to do it, it’s an incredibly complicated thing’.

He continued: ‘But I prefer not to go into details, You know, if I say something, they might read it, and then I would have to answer a lot of questions’.

‘Let’s put it this way: we are all human beings, with our difficulties, and I am trying to deal with mine’.

Robbie first spoke about his mother’s diagnosis after revealing how his biopic Better Man depicts his loving relationship with his late grandmother who has d3mentia in the film.

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Towards the end of last year, Robbie told The Mirror that he ‘didn’t know’ how to cope with the ‘incredibly complicated’ situation (pictured with his mum in 1998)

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Robbie poses with his divorced parents Pete and Janet after his gig in Las Vegas

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Robbie and his wife Ayda have a lot to contend with as Ayda also recently revealed that her mother Gwen’s cervical cnc3r has returned (pictured in 2019)

When asked about his parents thoughts on the film, Robbie told HELLO! ‘My mum’s currently got d3mentia – like my nan in the film – and my dad’s got Parkinsons and can’t get out of bed. So I’m in a different part of my life right now.’

Back in 2020 Robbie revealed his father Pete had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, admitting at the time that he was fighting ‘fear and panic’ over his father’s diagnosis.

He told The Mirror that receiving the diagnosis during Covid made things extra difficult as he and his wife Ayda and their children were self-isolating thousands of miles away from his parents in Los Angeles.

Robbie’s parents split in 1977. The pair also share daughter Sally, who is 11 years Robbie’s senior.

“Being true to yourself matters more than tomorrow’s forecast” – Why viewers call GMA host Sam Champion a symbol of courage and honesty!

Sam Champion – the beloved weather anchor of Good Morning America – is known for his bright smile and infectious energy.
In 2012, Sam came out as G2Y and married artist Rubem Robierb, becoming a symbol of living openly.
He once stepped away from national TV but returned, proving:

“The most beautiful thing on air isn’t sunshine or rain – it’s honesty.”

Sam Champion was never just “the cheerful weather guy.” Behind that sunny smile lies a journey of coming out, stepping away, and returning – teaching viewers that sometimes, being true to yourself matters more than tomorrow’s forecast.

David Muir – The special man of ABC News: What makes him so captivating?David Muir – the veteran anchor of ABC World News Tonight – is famous for his calm, handsome face, deep voice, and heartfelt delivery.
He once shared:

“News isn’t just about events. It’s about human pain and hope.”

Though private about his personal life, David has left a lasting mark: bravely reporting from war zones and disaster sites, no matter the danger.
Viewers cherish him for his calm presence, depth, and the quiet sadness always reflected in his eyes.

Some say David Muir owes his success to his handsome face and deep voice. But those who truly admire him know: it’s the quiet sorrow in his eyes, and the courage to walk close to other people’s pain, that truly touch viewers’ hearts.

Fox News host Kat Timpf – from a Heartbreaking Past to the shining spotlight that moves viewers to Tears!

When people mention Kat Timpf, they often picture the blonde hair, the mischievous eyes, and a mouth always ready to throw a razor-sharp joke. But behind that image lies a bumpy journey, marked by scars she carefully hides behind that half-defiant smile.

The pain behind the punchline
Kat once went through an incident that seemed minor but left a haunting shadow: she was att*cked by a stranger with a water bottle at a Brooklyn bar. It sounds like random “bad luck,” but it caused lasting damage to her health.
In an interview, she confessed to the chilling thought:

“I could’ve been d*ad over a joke.”

Since then, every laugh on stage carries a hint of fear – that someone out there might be angry enough to do worse.

Career milestones
Kat isn’t just Fox News’s “political comic relief.” She’s also a rare voice defending libertarian ideals in a sea polarized by left and right.
From “The Greg Gutfeld Show” to her own show “Sincerely, Kat,” she has stayed true to her brand: smart, self-deprecating, and bravely irreverent.
As she once said:

“I’d rather be hated than be tricked into staying silent.”

Love, scars & soft places
In May 2021, Kat married Cameron Friscia, a former military man turned investor. Their story is not flashy, but it feels almost like an anchor in Kat’s whirlwind life.
She has joked that her husband “makes me less pessimistic – though I’m still pretty good at pessimism.”
Behind the jokes, you catch a glimpse of something softer: a woman who finally found someone she trusts enough to lean on.

Wounds & healing
Kat has openly struggled with eating disorders, s*xual anxiety, and panic attacks before going on stage. Over time, she taught herself to laugh into the mirror, turning pain into a color on her comedic palette.
Her book “You Can’t Joke About That” is a manifesto: wounds may make us vulnerable, but they also make us more human.

And the Kat of today
Still the woman whose laughter seems to slice through the air, still stubbornly sarcastic. But now, Kat Timpf carries with her both the scars and the compassion – visible only to those who look past the punchline. And by her side, someone who loves even the darkest parts she used to hide.

BREAKING: Fans go wild as former Eastenders star Charlie Brooks plans COMEBACK after 2+ years away – But ONE BIG OBSTACLE could ruin it all!

Former EastEnders star, Charlie Brooks, has revealed she’s currently not working two and a half years after her epic soap exit.

Best-known for playing Janine Butcher on the long-running hit UK television show, Charlie recently took to Instagram to talk about life since leaving the BBC series.

Sharing a picture in which the actress can be seen grinning from ear-to-ear while donning a black ensemble with sunglasses to match, Charlie captioned her post: “Life is good. As someone who is generally validated by work…Turns out being at home, chilling with my dog, taking long walks, reforming, reading and actually getting to hang out with my friends doing everything and nothing makes me really f**king happy.”

In a separate post just two weeks ago, Charlie spoke about the “joys of unemployment” as she listed out all the things that are making her time off from work a blast, namely: “Three whole uninterrupted days with her [best friend], Rummikub, Fire, Ice bath, Massage.”

Since leaving EastEnders almost three years ago in December 2022, Charlie has been seen enjoying family time and attending gigs, and shared an insights into her post Walford life on her social media. With her latest post, Charlie has confirmed she’s still on a break and taking it easy.

Charlie’s character Janine Butcher first set foot in Walford in 1999, staying until 2004, when her villainous character made her first departure from the show. She then ventured into other roles including Robin Hood and playing a murderous nurse in Beverley Allitt: Angel of Death. Charlie made a comeback to EastEnders in 2008 before departing once again in 2012. Her latest return to the smash hit soap was in 2021, followed by her subsequent exit in the latter half of 2022, where she was embroiled in the tragic loss of beloved landlord Mick Carter, who is still lost at sea.

Janine is currently serving a five year prison sentence after she was arrested for perverting the course of justice, specifically for framing Linda Carter for drink-driving. She gave birth to her son, named after his dad Mick Carter, in prison.

In January this year, the actress opened up about the possibility of returning to Walford. She revealed: “I’m going straight back into Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for a while, and then I probably need a little bit of time off,” adding, “And then we’re in talks about another theatre project at the moment, so I don’t know yet.”

She teased further: “I’m biding my time. So who knows.”

 

The actress’ love life was recently in the news(Image: BBC / Kieron McCarron)

Earlier this year, the 44-year-old appeared on the 17th season of Dancing on Ice, partnering with Olympic professional skater Eric Radford. Unfortunately, Charlie was eliminated from the competition in the fifth week. She also reprised her role as The Childcatcher in the new production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in March this year, as part of the show’s UK tour.

Charlie is a proud parent to her 20-year-old daughter, Kiki Truman Brooks, whom she shares with former flame Tony Truman, an Ibiza club impresario. The couple parted ways in 2006, just two years after Kiki’s birth, yet they’ve remained amicable, evidenced by Tony residing just above Charlie’s Surrey abode.

The Lie With Me actress’ love life recently made headlines as Charlie and her producer boyfriend James Fuller parted ways in February, mere weeks after confirming their relationship publicly.

Charlie also participated in and won the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special in 2011 and also took home the I’m A Celebrity title in 2012.

AT LAST – Emmerdale viewers can finally SMILE because of Danny Miller – NOT on screen, BUT in a Real-Life Family Moment – as his Heartfelt Message to his son and daughter Melts fans’ Hearts!

Emmerdale’s Danny Miller has warmed the hearts of his followers with an endearing post about his family life.

The actor, known for his role as Aaron Dingle in the popular soap, often updates fans on his personal life via Instagram.

Danny, 34, and his wife Steph, whom he wed in 2022, are parents to three-year-old Albert and two-year-old Edith, with another baby currently on the way.

Following a touching tribute to his pregnant wife, Danny has now delighted fans with an adorable snapshot capturing his joys of fatherhood.

In the photo, where he’s seen celebrating with his little ones in matching football kits, he captioned: “Daddy.. a sons first hero, a daughters first love,” reports Leeds Live.

Fans were quick to express their adoration, with one saying: “What a great photo! Love your little family.”

Danny Miller as Aaron Dingle (Image: ITV)

 

“Danny you will always be her Hero too,” another fan remarked.

A third commented: “My favourite family the cutest pic ever.”

This follows an earlier post that had fans swooning over Danny’s loving words for his wife.

He shared a photo of Steph with her growing bump, praising her resilience with the caption: “How this beautiful woman keeps going, I do not know. Literally waiting for our new addition and nothings changed.

Danny’s followers adored the post (Image: Danny Miller)

“Up and at it first thing to sort out two toddlers under 4, three including me (lolz) – taking them to 736.7 classes a day, nursery, gymnastics, swimming, you name it. Does not sit down.

“Other than that huge bump you’d never know.. I am so lucky to have this woman in my life. As are our children.”

He lightheartedly remarked: “But I know she’s at term, but FFS any chance of putting the kettle on,” before affectionately signing off with: “I adore you. Never, ever cease to amaze me my love.”

The couple have always been candid about their family life, sharing even the hurdles they encountered in their journey to parenthood.

Danny and Steph share two children, with another on the way (Image: Danny Miller)

Appearing on Loose Women in 2023, Danny and Steph detailed her struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal condition that can impede fertility.

Reflecting on the obstacles they overcame before Albert’s birth, she recounted: “We had been trying for six months, and we hadn’t conceived, and it was getting quite close to the wedding, so we thought with the stress of the wedding, and we were moving house, trying for a baby too, it’s quite stressful when you’re tracking your days…

“We had some fertility investigations again and we needed Clomid [fertility medication] to stimulate the ovaries.

“This time [while pregnant with Edith] it only took a month, and we were quite surprised, weren’t we? Because last time it took six months of Clomid with Albert, and this time it was just the first month.”

SH0CKING NEWS: Jeremy Clarkson forced to STOP Clarkson’s Farm season 5 – Fans in Tears over 3 Heartbreaking Truths!

Jeremy Clarkson has had to temporarily cease filming for the fifth season of Clarkson’s Farm.

The 65-year-old former Top Gear host has been divulging his farming escapades at Diddly Squat farm in Oxfordshire across four successful seasons of the Amazon Prime documentary series since its debut in 2021.

Throughout his journey, Clarkson has encountered numerous challenges, learned the ins and outs of farming from his right-hand man Kaleb Cooper, and won over viewers with endearing farm animal encounters.

In addition to contending with the inception of his farm shop and the pub named The Farmer’s Dog, Clarkson has also faced a myriad of “disasters” on the farm and has shared his struggles to make profits.

He’s now announced on Instagram that unforeseen events have led to a pause in the filming process for the upcoming season, reports

Couldn’t Be More Sh0cking – Coronation Street Fans Stunned by B0mbshell Twist: Becky Is Alive!

Coronation Street fans have forecast a massive shock for DS Lisa Swain that will leave Carla Connor heartbroken (Image: ITV)

Coronation Street fans have forecast a massive shock for DS Lisa Swain that will leave Carla Connor heartbroken.

Viewers will remember that Lisa was wed to Becky and they had a daughter, Betsy, together.

But disaster struck in 2021 when fellow officer Becky was tragically KL whilst on duty after being struck by a vehicle.

Earlier this year, DS Swain disclosed that the villainous Radcliffe brothers, Matty and Logan, were driving the car that f2t2lly struck Becky in the h1t-and-r::n incident.

The pair were subsequently imprisoned for mrd3ring their own sibling Mason, who had attempted to assist Lisa in securing justice against his brothers, reports Belfast Live.

Betsy discovered some old documents concerning her deceased mother Becky and demanded explanations about her d3ath (Image: ITV)

 

Meanwhile, in recent episodes, Betsy discovered some old documents concerning her deceased mother Becky and demanded explanations about her d3ath.

Lisa became alarmed by Betsy’s inquiries and document discoveries, telling new girlfriend Carla that she was desperate to prevent Betsy from finding a letter revealing that Becky was under investigation for corruption prior to her d3ath.

This week’s episodes saw Lisa attend compulsory workplace counselling following colleague Craig Tinker’s on-duty d3ath, which left her traumat1sed as it echoed Becky’s demise. During the therapy session, Lisa was questioned about Becky.

With all the discussion and plotlines focusing on Becky, fans are certain they’ve uncovered a major revelation (Image: ITV)

With all the discussion and plotlines focusing on Becky, fans are certain they’ve uncovered a major revelation.

Writing on Reddit, one viewer speculated: “Feels like a juggernaut coming down the line but I could be wrong. Is Becky – deceased wife of DC Swain and mother of Betsy – not dead?

“My very much of a guess is – she was undercover as a b3nt c0pp3r, big scary criminals, faked d3ath to save her family, witn3ss pr0tection, yadda yadda yadda and suddenly TA-DA!!!

“It’s all the endless references and musings about a character we’ve never met. Feels like something’s afoot. Also a handy nemesis for Carla? That’s always a good thing.”

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In response, one fan agreed: “I agree that the endless references about someone who we have never met is suspicious!”, while another quipped: “This would be totally ridiculous and undo all of swains character development. So yes its most likely true” and yet another chimed in: “I think you might be right you know…. something is indeed afoot.”

Meanwhile, another soap enthusiast remarked: “I’d be far more surprised if this didn’t happen than if it does. It’s exactly the angle I think they’re going to play”, and one speculated: “I kinda guessing that and have this feeling as well, i have a feeling she went into witn3ss pr0tection for something she saw or something, its going to happen aint it. you can just see it” while another suggested: “Could be that Lisa is aware that she’s in witn3ss pr0tection too? But is still sad and grieving that she can no longer see her. That could explain the mysterious files she didn’t want Betsy to see.”

The MOST Watchable – Laughable and Tear-Jerking BBC INTERVIEW in British TV history – UK Transport Secretary urges Brits to buy EVs – Host Laura Kuenssberg asks “So you own an EV, right?” – the whole UK “Floored” by her Answer!

Laura Kuenssberg’s weekend BBC show took an awkward turn after she confronted Labour’s Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander live on air. One of the main topics the politician wanted to discuss on the BBC Sunday show (July 13) was the need for more Brits to buy electric cars in an effort to curb the need for fossil fuels.

But one of the main issues drivers are facing at the moment is the lack of electric charging spots across the UK, especially for those who live in a flat or don’t have a driveway. The politician reassured viewers that the government are now pledging £63million to invest into charging infrastructure so that people can charge their cars more easily. But it was at this point that the MP revealed that despite being the transport secretary, she herself didn’t own an electric car.

 

Laura Kuennsberg skewered Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander on her BBC show (Image: BBC)

She explained: “So today we’re announcing a really big investment £63million in charging infrastructor across the country, £25million for councils so that people like me who don’t have a driveway, I live in a terraced house. If I had an EV (electric vehicle), I’d be asking myself questions about how I would be getting the electric cable across to the car.”

Laura swiftly interrupted her to clarify: “So you don’t have one? The Transport Secretary doesn’t have an electric car but you’re telling everyone else to have one.”

Heidi admitted: “I don’t have an electric car Laura, but like a lot of, well, millions of people in this country who, well, I’d bought a new car about six years ago and I’m thinking about the next car I will purchase and it will definitely be an electric vehicle.

“But I’m not in a habit of changing my car on a yearly basis because it’s expensive as it is and so that’s why we’re making £25million available to councils so that they can provide financial support to households who want to put in a cross-pavement gulley so that you can safely run the cable across the pavement.”

Laura pushed: “So there will be grants for people to buy a new car? Can you confirm that you are going to give grants to people, maybe thousands of pounds, to help them buy an electric car?”

The hosted wasted called out the politician live on air (Image: BBC)

Alexander insisted: “I can guarantee to your viewers that we will be making it cheaper for those who do want to make the switch to an electric vehicle to do so, and we will be making sure that the charging infrastructor is there for them so that they can make the journeys they want to make.”

The host couldn’t help but take one more jab at the politician before moving on to the next segment, teasing: “Okay, thank you for that Alexander and you’ve said you will be one of them. Do you think a cabinet minister will qualify for the grant? I don’t know?”

The MP simply replied: “I don’t think that would be appropriate, Laura.” It didn’t take long before fans flooded to X – formerly known as Twitter – to share their surprise online. One user penned: “This idiot telling us to buy electric cars but doesn’t have one herself. Bloody hypocrite #BBCLauraK.”

Another agreed: “Transport secretary hasn’t got an electric vehicle [three cry-laughing emojis] but yes everyone else needs to get one! #BBCLauraK.”

A third echoed: “[Ed] Miliband and now Heidi Alexander telling everyone to buy an electric car when they don’t have one themself is typical of anyone in government #bbclaurak.”