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NEXT WEEK ON CORONATION STREET: LAUREN FACES AN EMOTIONAL WEEK AS SHE STRUGGLES IN COURT

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Nothing ever runs smoothly for Lauren Bolton and next week is no different for the young troubled character played by Cait Fitton who I have to say has shown everyone what a brilliant actress she is. The week begins with Lauren having a tough day in court, but soon Roy Cropper tells the court what a kind and caring person Lauren Bolton is.  The way that Roy and Lauren friendship has continued despite everything is good as they genuinely seem to care for one another.  However, Brie is back as she jumps up claiming Lauren hurt her in prison. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street A horrified Lauren assures her barrister that she did no such thing as Lauren's barrister telling her that her son, Frankie is not well and has been taken to hospital. Lauren becomes upset that she can't be with her son that during Max Turner's evidence admitting that she is glad Joel is dead, has this outburst caused her more trouble? Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street Later in the hospital, Lauren ...

INTERVIEW WITH CHARLOTTE JORDAN TALKS ABOUT DAISY'S PREGNANCY

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It was during the final scene of Christmas Day's episode, viewers saw Daisy Midgeley learn that she was pregnant, but the question remains who is the father as we all both that Daniel Osborne and Kit Green are in the running. However, viewers will soon see Daisy open up about her pregnancy to both Daniel and Kit. Charlotte Jordan who plays Daisy recently spoke about the pregnancy storyline stating  “It obviously came as a huge shock to Daisy, she didn't even know who the dad is! But I do think Daisy takes everything in her stride and has coped really well with finding out she's pregnant.” Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street When asked about how Daisy feels towards Daniel, whilst also talking if Daniel isn't the father will Daisy be able to move on, Charlotte commented  “No, I don't think Daisy's feelings towards Daniel will ever change. Daisy always has, and always will be in love with Daniel and has always been holding on to hope that they will get back togeth...

*OPINION* WHY STEPH MILLIGAN ARRIVAL IS INTERESTING FOR THE MILLIGAN'S

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The moment Steph Milligan arrived on the Yorkshire based soap, Emmerdale. Viewers to the show have seen Steph determined to get her inheritance from her grandma as well as viewers realising how fractured her relationship is with her parents, Caleb and Ruby Milligan. The way that Steph Milligan was introduced to us viewers during Friday 15th November's episode as her father, Caleb was seen trapped by Jai Sharma was interesting as from the beginning you could see that Steph is a character not to be messed with you could see had a tough upbringing. With Caleb desperately wanting to save his relationship with his daughter, however, Ruby Milligan's reaction got me thinking that something isn't as it seems with viewers seeing that there were some issues during her childhood that led to their relationship becoming fractured making the backstory for the Milligan's super interesting to see play out going forward. As Caleb opened up to his sister, Chas Dingle about what happened ...

EMMERDALE TEASES WINTER STORYLINE

Next month, Emmerdale viewers are set to have a dramatic time with temperatures taking a plunge and ice taking hold across Britain as the Emmerdale production team unveiled a preview of which promises a treacherous start to 2025 for some of the village's beloved characters. Emmerdale's gripping storyline is set to feature a terrifying car crash and a frozen lake leading to multiple lives hanging in the balance.  Emmerdale really do, do this kind of storylines brilliantly and I am excited to see how this is delivered on-screen. However, in a haunting flash-forward sequence released this new year, viewers saw a glimpse of a desperate hand breaking through the icy gloom of the frozen water, grasping for survival - but the question on everyone's lips is whose hand is it, and will they survive the ordeal? The spectacular series of stunts were filmed during night shoots before Christmas requiring expertise from a specialist special effects company to create a perilous frozen lake...

*OPINION* WHY CHARLOTTE JORDAN LEAVING IS GOING TO BE A LOSS TO CORONATION STREET

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Following the news that Charlotte Jordan is set to leave Coronation Street after 4 years after the news broke on Tuesday evening (7th January). From the very moment it was announced that Charlotte Jordan is due to leave later this year after playing Daisy Midgeley for the past 4 years. I am very rarely shocked when departures are announced as I know people go and out all the time, but for some reason this one kind of feels like an end of the era. Charlotte first appeared on our screens on 27th November, 2020 as the step-daughter of Jenny Connor and over her time on the cobbles based soap their relationship has been interesting to witness through the good and bad times as well Charlotte has been involved in some interesting storylines including from blackmailing, becoming engaged to Daniel Osborne who viewers know is Daisy's one true love. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street Back in 2023, Charlotte's character Daisy was involved in one of the show's Acid Attack following a ...

NEXT WEEK ON CORONATION STREET: LAUREN BOLTON'S TRIAL BEGINS

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During next week's visit to Weatherfield, viewers will see Lauren Bolton's trial begin following Joel Deering's death last September. The week's visits begin with Max Turner visiting his girlfriend, Lauren Bolton who is currently in prison to find her panicking about her trial and with Max doing his best to be positive - Lauren sees straight through him. Lauren later decides to tell Max that it's best if they call it a day on their relationship as he has got his whole life ahead of him, whilst she is looking at a 20 year stretch leaving Max devastated! Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street Towards the end of the week, Lauren's trial begins as she listens to the barrister addressing the courts. As the court continues, they start talking about Joel Deering's death and paints Lauren as a liar  can only imagine what will be going through her head. As the court continues, Bobby Crawford and Nina Lucas watch on with mixed emotions. Nice to see that Lauren has some ...

NEXT WEEK ON HOLLYOAKS: FRANKIE FACES AN EMOTIONAL WEEK AS SHE TAKES TO THE STAND

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During next week's visit to the Liverpool filmed soap, Hollyoaks viewers will see Frankie Osborne come face-to-face against her twin brother, JJ. As the day of the trial arrives, Frankie tells Darren and Nancy Osborne that she is ready.  There are set to be some emotional scenes that is for sure throughout the next week's worth of episodes. Some heart-breaking scenes are set to follow as Frankie takes to the stand supported by her family as JJ watches on, she reveals the trauma she suffered  and why she finally felt safe enough to reveal the truth to her dad, Darren back in August last year in some highly emotional scenes. Isabelle Smith delivers emotional scenes brilliantly and I am sure that next week will be no different. Photo Credit: Ean Flanders/ Lime Pictures/ Hollyoaks Later, Darren, Nancy and Jack Osborne are questioned on the stand, before JJ takes to the stand the following day. But the end of the week, a verdict is returned...  What does this mean for Frankie?...

JOE TATE RETURNS TO EMMERDALE AFTER 6 YEARS

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With Joe Tate last since on Emmerdale back in October 2018, today's Christmas Eve episode (24th December) saw the character return to the show. Joe was revealed as the man who has been pulling the strings behind Peter and Will's plans to bring down Kim Tate. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale With Ned Porteous reprising this role, Joe's arrival is set to send shockwaves through not just Home Farm, but the whole village.  Why does this excite me? On his return, Ned Porteous teased: “I’m so excited to be returning to Emmerdale. There’s a lot of unfinished business for Joe, and it feels like the right time for him to make a comeback. Joe has always been a character with a dark side, but there could be something much bigger at play here. Joe is back for a reason, and the devastation at Home Farm is just the beginning of a much bigger story. It’s safe to say the audience can expect fireworks this holiday season!” A flashforward scene to be aired on Christmas Day (25th December) shows ...

*MY OPINION* WHY BRINGING LAUREN BOLTON AND MAX PLATT TOGETHER IS GREAT IN A TIME WHERE THEY NEED ONE ANOTHER

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Since the very moment Lauren Bolton was introduced to us viewers back on 2nd November 2022, it is safe to say that the character has had her fair share of difficult and controversial storylines. However, it is 2024 that has seen the character have her toughest following the birth of her son, Frankie at the beginning of August who was last month released from hospital following 3 months in hospital since his premature birth. Thinking back to November 2022 and the moment Lauren Bolton and Max Turner were placed on screen together you could see this rollercoaster of a friendship forming which has since been through a lot with Max being the only constant in her life since arriving, this is something I am pleased Coronation Street kept allowing for Cait Fitton and Paddy Bever to create a brilliant friendship on and off screen which delivers brilliantly on screen. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street The big change has come in Lauren Bolton's life this year which has been amazing to see ...

*MY OPINION* WHY BETSY SWAIN'S ARRIVAL THIS YEAR HAS BEEN INTERESTING

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Ever since Betsy Swain's arrival to the cobbles of Coronation Street earlier this year, viewers to the Weatherfield based soap have seen Betsy become more vulnerable when it comes to Joel Deering's actions as well as in scenes that have seen her open up about her own ordeal alongside her relationship becoming stronger with her mum. When Betsy first arrived we didn't really know much, but as the year as gone on we have learnt a lot which I think explains so much. At the beginning of August for me saw Betsy really come into her own as Joel Deering finally realised who Betsy Swain's mother was aka DS Swain which I think threw him, but Betsy showing her fun and mysterious side with Mason Radcliffe which weirdly helped both of them out, however as the weeks continued you could see the attention seeking side. However, it wasn't long before Betsy started to blackmail Joel as she became feisty/ sassy as the week went on, but by the following week her vulnerability was shini...

CORONATION STREET PAY TRIBUTE TO HELEN WORTH AFTER 50 YEARS AS GAIL PLATT

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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...

COMING UP ON CORONATION STREET OVER THE FESTIVE PERIOD: LAUREN ADMITS SHE'S SCARED AHEAD OF THE TRIAL

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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...

COMING UP ON CORRIE OVER THE FESTIVE PERIOD: CARLA AND LISA FACE A TOUGH FEW WEEKS

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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...

*MY OPINION* WHY ISABELLE SMITH HAS BEEN A BRILLIANT ADDITION TO HOLLYOAKS 2024

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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 CORONATION STREET: LAUREN FACES SOME UPSETTING NEWS

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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...

COMING UP ON EMMERDALE: AFTER 13 YEARS AMELIA LEAVES

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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....

CAIT FITTON TALKS ABOUT THE LAST 12 MONTHS FOR HER CHARACTER

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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...

COMING UP ON CORONATION STREET: MAX ACCIDENTALLY INTRODUCES FRANKIE TO JOEL'S PARENTS WITH CAIT FITTON QUOTES

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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. ...

*MY OPINION* WHY CARLA AND LISA ARE INTERESTING TOGETHER AS THEY DECIDE TO GIVE THEIR RELATIONSHIP A GO

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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...

INTERVIEW WITH SOPHIA SCOTT ABOUT HER 2024 AHEAD OF HER LONDON SHOW NEXT WEEK

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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...