Kellie

With Helen Worth's time on Coronation Street coming to an end as the fantastic Gail McIntyre who let's be honest call Gail Platt who Helen has played for the past 50 years having arrived in Weatherfield on 29th July, 1974. Coronation Street have put together a poignant video trip down memory lane for loyal Coronation Street fans. The montage was specially created for Helen’s leaving party last month and there wasn't a dry eye in the Bistro as Helen, cast and crew enjoyed the many highlights of her 50 years in the cobble based show. Now viewers will have the chance to watch the beautifully curated 8 minute video and relive some of the classic moments that have made Gail one of the most iconic characters in the show’s history. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street From her arrival in Weatherfield in 1974, her many weddings, troublesome children and grandchildren, almost being murdered by Richard Hillman, fighting in the Street with arch nemesis Eileen Grimshaw, her complex rel...

Between Monday 23rd December and Friday 3rd January visits to the cobbles based soap, Coronation Street viewers will see Lauren Bolton admit just how scared she really is and are we really surprised after the year she has had? However one thing is for sure, Max Turner determined to stand by his girlfriend. Over the festive period, Dee-Dee Bailey asks Alya Nazir for news on Lauren Bolton's plea hearing as she talks through the possibility of her unborn baby being a suitable match for Frankie. Lauren's solicitor warns her that pleading not guilty the case will go to trial which will see them rake over her unsavoury past. Visiting Lauren in prison, Max Turner warns her that if she pleads guilty for a lesser sentence, but Frankie will grow up thinking that his Mum killed his Dad when it's not true, but the question reminds what will Lauren decide to do? Cait Fitton who plays Lauren recently sat down to talk about her character Lauren's year and how she felt about the past 1...

Over recent weeks, Carla Connor and Lisa Swain after been through a lot both individually and together but this Christmas things are set to become more official in-between all the Betsy Swain drama. In the run up to Christmas, Lisa Swain confronts her daughter, Betsy Swain after finding a picture of Mason Radcliffe taken in Betsy's room on social media. Amongst the drama, Carla Connor announces to the factory staff about her and Lisa are now an item which sees Betsy make a sarcastic remark leaving Lisa mortified!  Let's be honest here Betsy is struggling with Becky's death but doesn't seem willing to be open and honest about her feelings. Carla invites Betsy to join her and Lisa at the Bistro for dinner and suggests they all start afresh, but when Betsy shows up with Mason....  How will Lisa react? Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street In the run up to the New Year,  its all kicks off as Betsy and Lisa move in with Carla following a flooded flat, Carla sees some files in...

It's crazy to think that Isabelle Smith  only arrived on our screens back in January as Frankie Osborne seeing the character involved in hard-hitting storyline for her character, however since  February, Frankie has had tough relationship with Osborne family especially Nancy and Jack which looking back now you can see the cries for help with her moods, attitude, and vulnerability that have changed over the past year, but her relationship with her father, Darren was great to see develop. However, o ne of my favourite moments came as Frankie learnt sign language to communicate with Oscar allowing for the caring side to the character to come through. As soon as Frankie Osborne arrived in the village with her twin JJ in January, I remember this scared character slowly seeing her sadness explained. Back in the middle of August, Hollyoaks viewers saw the most vulnerable scenes from Frankie has her ordeal was finally revealed as Darren picked up on the look that JJ gave Frankie durin...

Coming up on the cobbles based soap between 16th - 20th December, Coronation Street viewers will that Lauren Bolton is set for another tense week -  someone please give the character some happiness! (Yes, I know it's a soap!) The tough week begins when Lauren Bolton is given the results for her son, Frankie's blood tests as she reveals to Max Turner that her son's condition is worse than they first thought. Later in the hospital car park, Joel Deering's parents approach Max but what are they after?  Why am I thinking that there is something more to this than what we already know. During a recent interview when asked about what is it in Max that Lauren can trust, Cait Fitton stated  “Max and Lauren have been through so much together and although they are trauma bonded, they also just have so much love for each other. Max has been the only person in Lauren's life that has always respected her and put her first, and that’s why he's the only person in the world that...

Following Daisy Campbell's announcement what she is leaving Emmerdale after first appearing on our screens on 19th July, 2011 meaning she has played Amelia Spencer for 13 and a half years. Daisy has been apart of many high profile storylines including Amelia's teen pregnancy back in 2022, as well as her recent relationship. It's fair to say that over her time on the show and following her father Dan Spencer's relationship with Kerry Wyatt, Amelia and Kerry have become extremely close and have supported one another through the good and bad situations they have both found themselves in - whether that's in a great way or being able to offer each other wise words. In a couple of week's time during a visit to the Emmerdale village, Amelia Spencer will announce her plans to move away from the village. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale With Amy Wyatt having decided to throw a last-minute goodbye party for Amelia, Amelia is soon left rather upset when Kerry fails to show up....

With Lauren Bolton having had an extremely tough 2024, the character is currently in prison for killing Joel Deering it's no surprise that Lauren is struggling even though she has been reunited with her son, Frankie in the mother and baby unit as well as being supported by her boyfriend, Max Turner who has also offered to help with Frankie. Cait Fitton who plays Lauren recently sat down to talk about her character Lauren's year and how she felt about the past 12 months saying   “It’s definitely been exhausting but also very rewarding. Mainly because I wanted to do it well, and to do it well, you need to know the story inside out. I did a lot of research. I also worked with charities to make sure I got the story right. I feel like I've now got to the point where I’m getting a bit more control back and can focus on what’s now for Lauren, because she’s a completely different person than she was prior to leaving, or even coming back. She's now killed someone and that’s goin...

Between Monday 9th and Friday 13th December's visits to the cobbles based soap, Coronation Street viewers will see Joel Deering's parents, Gus and Anthea arrive on the street of Weatherfield. With Gus and Anthea on the scene once again following a visit to Weatherfield to invite Dee-Dee Bailey to a memorial service in honour of Joel's birthday, however as Max Turner passes with Lauren Bolton's son, Frankie who he has offered to help look after following Lauren's ask for help, he stops and introduces them to Lauren's son, but when Dee-Dee reveals who they are Max is left mortified.  Oh, Max what have you done! Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street Later in the week, Gus and Anthea have a brief solicitor appointment where they quickly wrap things up as Max arrives with Frankie. Inviting them back to Number 8, Max leaves Joel's parents alone with Frankie but when he returns he is shocked to find them gone.  So many questions are going through my mind with this. ...

Over the past week  of scenes on Coronation Street, viewers have witnessed Carla Connor and DS Swain go through a lot emotionally, but I have to say there is something about this soap pairing that I am really enjoying as they just work together as this week has shown even through they have played with many viewers emotions. Last Friday's episode (22nd November) saw Carla and DS Lisa Swain kiss and sleep together which was interrupted by Betsy Swain drama after Lisa missed a call which she did twice in tonight's episode (29th November). However, Monday's episode (25th November) saw the Carla and Lisa struggle with their emotions as DS Swain said that she didn't feel ready for a relationship, but moments later Carla was seen laying injured on the Underworld factory floor where Lisa quickly rushed to her side following Betsy telling her the news. There was something about the moment that Betsy saw Lisa emotional allowing for viewers to see a different side of their relatio...

This week's interview is with Sophia Scott  who next Tuesday (3rd December) is set to perform her debut London headline show which is sold out! As well as talking about her 2024 along with teasing her 2025 plans. Hey Sophia.  2024 has been a busy year for you following your C2C performance in London back in March which was the last time we spoke. How have things been for you since March? Great! There is a lot going on and a lot to be excited about for 2025! Are you looking forward to coming back in 2025 for C2C Berlin & Rotterdam? Yes, I am so incredibly excited to come back. I've never been to either destination and am really looking forward to spending more time in Europe again. I have heard wonderful things about both places. You have released multiple songs that I have to say have been different, but I have to ask which has been your favourite to release and why? Both singles this year “Wildflower” and “Buy A Round” have meant a lot to me in completely opposite ways. I...

Following a tough few months for Lauren Bolton since her return back in July, it's no wonder next week she is set to struggle once again when it comes to her son, Frankie who was saw during last night's episode (18th November) is out of hospital with them both in a foster placement. Following last Friday's episode (15th November) where viewers discovered that Lauren Bolton was the one to have killed Joel Deering, and honestly who can blame her following everything that she has been through, it was a full circle moment, however it was her boyfriend, Max Turner that took the wrap for her leading him to be arrested and charged - the things you do for love! Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street During next week's visits to the cobbles based show, viewers will see Lauren begin to worry even more than normal for her son, Frankie's future after recent events - all she has ever wanted is to be the best mother she can be to her son. We all know that Lauren will do anything to...

During tonight's episode (15th November), Coronation Street viewers were treated to an exciting series of flashbacks from the night that Joel Deering was murdered, with the killer being revealed at the end. Following Wednesday's cliff-hanger (13th November) of Max Turner in his cell saying 'what have you done?' with tonight's episode beginning with a shot of Max being interviewed with close up of the suspect characters and their motives which were cleverly delivered to us viewers - the way Max was wanting to protect Lauren Bolton was obvious, however the fact that Lauren thought Max was going to do something said a lot. I liked how Coronation Street decided to deliver each character's part of the story in between PC Kit Green's police interview with each of the suspects which is very cleverly achieved as it left us viewers thinking that it could have been any of them right up until the moment it was revealed. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street The camera ...

During tonight's episode (13th November) of Coronation Street viewers were treated to a series of flashbacks this time in the frame are Lauren Bolton and Max Turner who only recently got back together are the ones I have been most excited to see having said to friends for weeks they definitely have to be involved somehow if they were suspects thinking back to everything she's been through.  However, Monday's episode (11th November) Lauren's body language dramatically change in my opinion, and Max's side eye following Ed Bailey buying him a drink, but it was Sabrina Adetiba's sudden reappearance that left me with even more questions. The opening sequence was brilliant with the level of added dialogue as they recapped at the suspects, but Carla Connor's look towards Lauren Bolton during the flashback which entered to real time was interestingly delivered camera angles. With Lauren's son Frankie set to be discharged viewers saw young mum Lauren became incre...

With Betsy Swain having recently struggled with her mum, DS Lisa Swain's job following her involvement in certain police cases it's not wonder that she is struggling with everything which has seen her open up to Carla Connor in recent weeks which has seen Carla and Lisa spend a lot more together. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street However, next week's drama will see Betsy Swain involvement in Mason Radcliffe drama, before she announces that she going to visit Becky's grave as it's her birthday leaving Lisa Swain feeling terrible having forgotten about her birthday. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street Carla Connor soon finds Lisa in The Rovers drowning her sorrows, with her the following morning waking up on Carla's sofa. It's not long until Carla admits to Ryan Connor that she has feelings for Lisa, but she is out of her depth - urging her to go for it!  I am pleased Carla has confided in Ryan as let's be honest they have been there for one another. C...

During next week's visits to Coronation Street viewers will see Joel Deering's Murder Investigation heat up as the final suspects are revealed with the killer being unmasked during Friday 15th November's hour long episode. As the cobbles based show reveals its new promo featuring a series of thrilling flashbacks with the most explosive one yet as viewers will see a Joel fearing for his life on the railway tracks.  This is going to deliver some wonderful viewing, I thought we would get flashbacks but not quite like this. As an extra treat following the action packed episode on Friday 15th, ITVX will also be hosting a live special at 9pm featuring exclusive live interviews with the cast and reaction to the reveal of Joel's killer. Queen of the soaps, Sharon Marshall will be presenting live from the cobbles. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street At the start of next week with Joel's murder still unsolved, the police are coming under pressure to get a result. With Joel h...

Earlier this morning (6th November), the official Children In Need single for 2024 was revealed in the form of Girls Aloud 's I'll Stand By You first released in 2004, however, 20 years later it's being released again but this time with the late Sarah Harding on lead vocals in a new version - I remember hearing this version as part of their tour this June and being in tears when I heard it and this morning was no different. The new version of I'll Stand By You (Sarah's version) was given it's exclusive first play on The Zoe Ball Show as part of her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. Photo Taken By Me During Thursday 27th June Show Which I Attended. Introducing the track, Nadine Coyle said: “Good morning Zoe, it's Nadine here from Girls Aloud. We have something really special to share with you this morning. This is the official Children in Need single for 2024. We’ve made a new version of I’ll Stand By You which features our wonderful Sarah on lead vocals throughout...

This week's interview is with emerging artist, Emily Brooke  who is set to release her brand new album, all of the pieces (unplugged) next Friday (15th November). Hi Emily. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us.  As you are new to many of our readers can you please ask you to introduce yourself to our readers? Thank you so much for having me! My name is Emily Brooke. I am a country pop/ rock singer-songwriter from Wellington, Florida. I started out taking guitar lessons when I was 9 years old. I was a Top 24 contestant on American Idol when I was 17 and shortly before I turned 21, I moved to Nashville, TN. I remember seeing you on American Idol, so its amazing to see how far you have come since then - so a big congratulations on achieving everything you have. Aww! So sweet, thank you so much! Your recently released the first song from your album, last to know what has the reaction been like to the single? It has been really great feedback! It was streamed over 15,000 ...

With Lauren Bolton and Max Turner having finally admitted their feelings for one another during last Wednesday's episode (23rd October) where they agreed to give relationship another chance  something I have to say I am glad about and I have to admit my timeline last Wednesday was too as you have to remember Max has been there for Lauren through a lot of her ordeal especially since she has become a mum. During next week's episodes, viewers to the soap with David Platt accompanying Max to visit Lauren and to tell her that she and Frankie are welcome to move in with them once her and her son have finished in foster care. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street As the week continues Roy Cropper offers to buy Lauren a pram, which Lauren is extremely grateful for, however when she asks Dee-Dee Bailey for help to choose one, she is short with her why I am sensing Dee-Dee is hiding something or is there more behind her clearly damaged friendship with Lauren? Coronation Street airs Monday...

Next year, a blast from the past in Danny Mac is returning as Mark Savage known to viewers as Dodger after 10 years something I am very excited about who didn't love Dodger all these years ago? With Danny Mac already back filming alongside Anna Passey who plays his on-screen sister, Sienna, Nikki Sanderson who plays Maxine Minniver, and Jeremy Sheffield who plays Jeremy Blake. Photo Credit: Lime Pictures/ Hollyoaks Once called a hero back in January, 2015 for protecting his family, but with the Blake family full of twists and turns is no surprise that when Dodger returns he will arrive with an agenda, but what is he up too? Talking about reprising his iconic Hollyoaks role, Danny Mac said:  “After a decade away, I’m thrilled to be returning and reuniting with my incredible co-stars, old friends and a character very close to my heart. Dodger escaped, leaving a great deal behind. I’ve always wondered whether he could return and who he might have become in the 10 years since he r...