RECOVERING from Joseph's disappearance, the Chesney-Brown family are met with Linda Hancock's surprise return.
In scenes due to air on the ITV soap, the boy's maternal grandmother quickly butts heads with Izzy Armstrong as the latter makes a return to Coronation Street.
Years after leaving Weatherfield for Portugal and following her daughter Katy's tragic death, Linda (played by actress Jacqueline Leonard) makes a comeback to the cobbles.
Back in 2017, Linda allowed Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) to take care of her grandson, Joseph (William Flanagan), in the hopes that a bond with his father would help him process his mother's passing.
But upon her return to Weatherfield, Linda finds Chesney swamped and overwhelmed, struggling to keep his family life in balance as the father of five children.
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Coronation Street spoilers: Izzy Armstrong returns
Ready to take action, Linda first slyly suggests Joseph should come live with her in Portugal in scenes due to air on our screens next week.
Fuming, Chesney throws Linda out of the house, making it clear to her that she is to stay away from Joseph in the future.
Later on, Chesney and Gemma (Dolly-Rose Campbell) discuss how they can ensure Joseph's happiness… while the young boy listens in.
After misunderstanding the conversation, Joseph is convinced that he is not wanted at No.5 anymore and says he would rather live with Granny Linda.
But while Chesney begs his son to reconsider, another member of the Armstrong clan steps out of the woodwork.
Linda's second daughter Izzy returns to Weatherfield to cross swords with her estranged mother, tearing a strip off her for trying to take Joseph away from his family.
The first member of her family to be introduced to Corrie fans, Izzy was followed into the cobbles by her father and sister Katy soon after her arrival.
Actress Cherylee Houston hasn't been seen in the ITV programme since 2021, after a brief appearance via video call.
How will Linda react to her daughter confronting her?
Will Joseph really leave Weatherfield?
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EastEnders’ Danny Dyer opens up on ‘tough week’
The soap actor opened up that he was “not f***ing fine” as he chatted to daughter Dani on their Sorted With The Dyers podcast.
Danny, 44, revealed that he had been “struggling” with his mental health, before encouraging his daughter he would “get through it”.
The star explained: “I’ve had a tough week, mentally. You need to express it, this is what it’s about now.
“We go through these times when we just don’t know how the f**k we are, and we struggle being who we are. Whatever the f**k that is.
“It’s been on me a little, my brain has been attacking me. It’s really difficult, and I wanted to put that out there because I needed to do that.”
Coronation Street’s Amanda Barrie kisses rarely-seen wife on Loose Women
Coronation Street star Amanda Barrie kissed her rarely-seen wife Hilary Bonner live on Loose Women on Wednesday morning.
The actress celebrated being able to speak about her marriage freely after insisting she would have been fired from the soap for coming out.
Amanda, 86, who played Alma Sedgewick in the ITV drama for 20 years, planted a loving kiss on wife Hilary, 73, on the daytime TV show.
The star leant in for a smooch, as Hilary placed a loving arm on her wife's shoulder as they discussed their fears about coming out in the 1980s.
The couple, who both had their locks styled neatly and wore a black and white colour palette, opened up to the Loose Women panel.
"There was no camp of any kind at that time," Amanda said of how she hid her sexuality in the early days of her career.
"There were various people in charge of the show so, they called the tune. Do we call it homophobic? Call it what you like…
"What people did was they sold you to the press who thought 'there's a story there'.
"The press came and the very same people who would've done that would then say, 'I'm not going to work with someone who's gay.'"
Corrie fans convinced they spotted clue proving Max spiked Amy Barlow
CORONATION Street fans are convinced they have spotted another clue that proves Max Turner spiked Amy Barlow.
The teenager – who is played by actor Paddy Bever in the ITV soap – is suspected of drugging Amy accidentally while trying to hurt teacher Daniel Osbourne.
In tonight’s episode Max discovered that Amy had been the one rushed to hospital.
Max looked guilty as David explained what happened to Amy.
But when David told him he was keeping him away from the school until the spiker had been caught, Max tried to argue back.
He told his son: “I’m not putting you at risk for the sake of flipping AV club.
“I tell you what’s important – not having to go through what I did and having to live with it every single day.
Adam Woodyatt doesnt know if Ian Beale will return
Soap stalwart Adam Woodyatt has admitted he does not know if his EastEnders character Ian Beale will ever return.
Viewers last saw Ian – who appeared in the very first episode in 1985 – jumping on a Tube train at Albert Square 18 months ago. He has not yet resurfaced.
Now Adam, who has since done a stint on I’m A Celebrity, finishing sixth, has revealed he does not know if he will be back on the Beeb soap’s set.
He said on Radio 2: “Honestly, I haven’t got a clue. (Ian) got on a Tube train so I think he’s somewhere on the Circle Line and just hasn’t got off.
“I genuinely don’t know, that’s the answer. If somebody comes up with another job … a TV job, I might go and do that. The door is open for everything and it’s really nice.”
Natalie Imbruglia backs petition to save Neighbours
Masked Singer winner Natalie Imbruglia has said the possible axing of Australian soap Neighbours would be “devastating”.
Imbruglia, 47, is no stranger to Ramsay Street, having starred in Neighbours for two years before launching her singing career.
She played Beth Brennan in the soap for two years between 1992 and 1994.
Speaking to Heart Breakfast on Monday, Imbruglia, who won the hit ITV show as Panda, said: “I mean, who wants life without Neighbours? Let’s face it.”
Earlier this month it was announced that the soap, which has been running for more than three decades, has been axed by UK broadcaster and production partner Channel 5.
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Corrie legend Bill Roache raking in £1000s A DAY
CORONATION Street legend Bill Roache has been raking in £1000s a day selling videos to fans.
The soap stalwart, 89, who recently signed a six-figure deal committing him to the soap beyond his 90th birthday, is a major draw on Celebrity VM.
The Ken Barlow actor, who is the world’s longest serving actor in a continuous role, charges £45 per message.
Fans have been thrilled by their messages, with one writing: “William’s message was heartfelt and made my mother’s day. Also delivered on the day of her birthday and with under a weeks notice. So thank you for delivering it on time too.”
Another said: “What an absolute legend and a fantastic message. Thank you.”
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Celebrity Hunted star shunned by EastEnders actor on dating site
Celebrity Hunted's Chloe Veitch was given the cold shoulder by an EastEnders regular when they matched on a star dating app.
Chloe, right, told how she was taken aback when the household name told her: "Actors don't deal with reality stars."
She revealed: "I would love to be in East- Enders. I spoke to somebody from the soap on Raya. But when he found out I was in reality TV, he said, 'Us actors don't deal with reality stars because we don't think you've got any talents'.
"I won't say the name because it's very embarrassing for him."
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Corrie spoilers: Steve McDonald to come to blows with drug dealer Jacob
I'M A Celebrity's Simon Gregson is well and truly back at his day job on Corrie after his stint in the castle.
A huge storyline centered on Simon's character Steve McDonald comes to a head this week on the ITV soap.
Steve comes to blows with his daughter's boyfriend Jacob, a former drug dealer. He orders the lad to stay away after Amy's drink is spiked.
Jack James Ryan, who plays Jacob, said: "Steve sees red and punches Jacob and he's totally shocked by this.
"He didn't expect Steve to do that. It was really exciting. The high-action scenes are always great fun. We had a fight arranger, and Simon and I went through the actions."
- Milica Cosic
Amanda Barrie: Corrie stopped me from coming out
CORONATION Street icon Amanda Barrie has claimed it wasn't possible for her to come out publicly while she was on the soap.
Amanda, who played Alma Sedgewick in the ITV drama for 20 years, made the bombshell comments on Loose Women today.
The 86-year-old actress refused to confirm her sexuality while starring on the soap and later came out as bisexual.
She has previously insisted that she would have been fired if she came out in the 1980s.
"There was no camp of any kind at that time," Amanda stated.
"There was various people in charge of the show so, they call[ed] the tune. Do we call it homophobic? Call it what you like…"
The TV star, who tied the knot with writer Hilary in 2014, confessed only a few close friends on the long-running soap knew the truth.
Read the article in full here.
- Milica Cosic
Corrie legend Bill Roache raking in £1000s A DAY
CORONATION Street legend Bill Roache has been raking in £1000s a day selling videos to fans.
The soap stalwart, 89, who recently signed a six-figure deal committing him to the soap beyond his 90th birthday, is a major draw on Celebrity VM.
The Ken Barlow actor, who is the world's longest serving actor in a continuous role, charges £45 per message.
Fans have been thrilled by their messages, with one writing: "William's message was heartfelt and made my mother's day. Also delivered on the day of her birthday and with under a weeks notice. So thank you for delivering it on time too."
Another said: "What an absolute legend and a fantastic message. Thank you."
- Milica Cosic
Danny Dyer on ‘tough week’ (continued…)
Danny continued to encourage others to speak about their negative headspace – insisting it had made him "feel a lot better".
"Anyone out there that is struggling, you've got to open your mouth and say it. Stop saying to people, 'I'm fine,' because if you're f***ing not then express it," the Mick Carter actor added.
"Now I've expressed it, I feel slightly better. Still a little f***ed in the nut, not going to lie. But anyone out there who is with me, don't worry. I'm going through it as well."
He concluded with a final encouragement: "It's OK and you will come through it."
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders' Danny Dyer opens up on ‘tough week’
The soap actor opened up that he was "not f***ing fine" as he chatted to daughter Dani on their Sorted With The Dyers podcast.
Danny, 44, revealed that he had been "struggling" with his mental health, before encouraging his daughter he would "get through it".
The star explained: "I've had a tough week, mentally. You need to express it, this is what it's about now.
"We go through these times when we just don't know how the f**k we are, and we struggle being who we are. Whatever the f**k that is.
"It's been on me a little, my brain has been attacking me. It's really difficult, and I wanted to put that out there because I needed to do that."
- Milica Cosic
Emmerdale’s most blood-thirsty serial killers
UNHINGED and vengeful Meena Jutla made her return to the Dales last week, ahead of Dawn and Billy's Valentine's Day nuptials, but she's not the only character that's caused chaos in the Dales.
Nothing could have possibly prepared Emmerdale viewers and residents for the rampage Lachlan was about to set on as he first befriended Belle Dingle upon his arrival in 2014. His victims include members of his own family (but also a bird he killed at the age of four).
Emmerdale residents – and more particularly Rhona Goskirk – are safe from Pierce as he recently passed away in prison. During his time in Emmerdale, Pierce only killed one character but continues to haunt the memories of those he terrorised.
Although she wasn't the most blood-thirsty of killers, Emma Barton shares a lot with other murderers of the Dales. Emma was first introduced to ITV viewers in 2015, when she first arrived in the village.
And one of the most famous serial killers in Emmerdale, Cameron Murray was particularly cruel. The haulage driver first stepped into the village in March, 2011, after initially embarking on an affair with Debbie Dingle a year before, when she was working in Jersey.
Some of Cameron's victims included Carl King (October, 2012), Alex Moss (December, 2012) and Gennie Walker (July, 2013). - Milica Cosic
Katie McGlynn on quitting Hollyoaks
The 28-year-old bid farewell to her character Becky Quentin yesterday evening in an emotional post – as she hinted at other opportunities.
The star joined the soap in July of last year – 18 months after her Coronation Street character Sinead Tinker was killed off.
Sharing the news after her exit aired on E4's first look this evening, she wrote: "Becky Quentin, over and out! @HollyoaksOfficial.
"It’s been an absolute pleasure playing Becky and getting my teeth into something so different and gritty!
"As an actor, to be able to portray someone that has so much likeness to extremely current global issues from conspiracy theories to anti-vaxxers, corona virus and sinophobia… I really hope the storyline has helped raise some important issues and helps people see how easy it is for someone to be sucked into this whole world of fake news and conspiracy!"
Katie added: "Thank you to the entire cast and crew for being so unbelievably amazing and welcoming me with open arms! I will miss you all, but other exciting opportunities beckon."
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders’ Danny Boy Hatchard shows off girlfriend
EASTENDERS star Danny Boy Hatchard has shown off his rarely-seen girlfriend in a sweet Valentine's Day social media post.
The actor – who played Lee Carter in the BBC soap opera – took to Instagram with a series of selfies with Kerry Scouler.
Danny Boy, 30, could be seen cuddling up to the fashion graduate in the sweet photographs, as he referred to the couple as "the A Team".
In one snap, the star could be seen standing behind his girlfriend – who looked glamorous in a leather jacket – as they posed for a selfie.
Fans went wild over the sweet Valentine's post, and took to the comments to dub the pair the "best couple ever".
Danny Boy posed alongside his girlfriend for the Valentine's snaps Credit: Instagram - Milica Cosic
Emmerdale spoilers: Vinny & Liv flee
In future instalments of the long-running drama, due on our screens next week, the couple make the decision to flee the eponymous village to elope.
Vinny first tells Liv a friend of a friend in Daventry is a registrar willing to bend the rules for them.
Whil Mandy is still in the dark about their engagement, much like other residents, the lovebirds joke about what she’d do to them if she found out after they got married.
Although excited, Liv feels guilty about her secret wedding plans the next day.
The enthusiasm still grows when their wedding bands arrive, but both Liv and Vinny conceal their doubts from each other about not telling their family.
Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) is pleased to learn that they've cancelled their elopement.
However, Vinny and Liv realise that Chas and Mandy have heard the backend of their conversation at the Hide café and desperately try to find a way out of the hole they've dug for themselves.
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders fans in shock as Jean Slater strips
EASTENDERS fans are in shock after Jean Slater stripped off for a saucy romp in the launderette.
The cleaner – who is played by actress Gillian Wright in the BBC soap – revealed her fantasy last night to date Harvey Monroe. As Harvey asked about which restaurant they should go to, Jean began stripping off.
The pair then romped in front of Dot’s former washers and dryers leaving fans truly shocked.
One wrote: "Sex in a launderette? Jean on heat? Are they trying to make us sick? I just threw up in the back of my mouth."
A second said: "Stop it, Jean, I’m having my tea"
Another added: "Hmmm so there is something wrong with Jean because why is she stripping in a launderette"
- Milica Cosic
What EastEnders & Hollyoaks' Gemma Bissix is up to now
Following her soap days, the TV star continued to pursue a career in the world of show business with a number of other roles.
She's also dabbled in reality shows including Dancing on Ice, Celebrity Masterchef, Hole in the Wall and Total Wipeout.
Gemma played Amanda Hudgens in Ghetto Heaven in 2017, and revealed she was almost cast for ITV soap Emmerdale.
It was revealed Gemma auditioned for the role of Andrea Tate before the job was given to fellow soap actress Anna Nightingale.
She said in 2020: "I auditioned for Emmerdale last January. It was just a self tape, I got really lovely feedback actually, saying it was great and lovely to see you and stuff like that.
"But it was quite a similar role, a bitchy kind of role so even when I did the script I thought to myself it's a bit kind of like I went back to EastEnders and it was a bit bitchy and obviously Hollyoaks…"
Aside from her acting work, Gemma is also mum to two children with her partner Kristian Ruse, who soften shares snaps with on social media.
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders & Hollyoaks star Gemma Bissix unrecognisable
Fans will recognise Gemma, 38, from her younger years, when she was cast as young Clare aged nine – a character she played throughout her teens.
The Surrey-born actress featured in over 200 episodes of EastEnders between 1993 and 2008, before briefly re-appearing in 2013. Her return to Albert Square was short-lived, as her character was killed off by Doctor Browning, who shockingly ran her over with his car.
Hollyoaks fans will also be very familiar with the actress, as she played Clare Cunningham from 2006 to 2013.
Now, the actress looks a world away from her former characters, appearing all grown up – despite keeping her lighter tresses.
Gemma was recently spotted on the red carpet, keeping it casual in a white blouse, shorts and boots as she revealed her changing visage.
- Milica Cosic
Emmerdale shock at Meena Jutla's evil ways
The serial killer – who is played by actress Paige Sandhu in the ITV soap – took Dawn and Billy hostage on their wedding day on Monday night.
But last night she revealed she had two other victims – while shooting a fifth.
Dawn and Billy desperately battled for their lives as Meena tried to force them to play a sick game where they choose who should get shot.
But as Leyla drove to the location of the limo, she spotted it was Meena and desperately tried to escape by reversing.
However before she had a chance Meena fired her gun.
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders spoilers: Tommy Moon flees
After asking the Phil, tough man to protect him, Tommy still ends up being beaten by his schoolmates when Phil forgets to pick him up from school.
Later on, Tommy still refuses to go to school so Phil offers to stay with him for the day.
After being pushed hard at the gym by Phil, Tommy buckles and runs off, only to show in front of Sid, claiming that Phil taught him to box.
When Ben (Max Bowden) overhears this, he warns Tommy but the youngster is having none of it.
But the latter runs away to find refuge in the Argee Bhajee.
But things take a turn as the Argee Bhajee is Tina's final resting place, unbeknownst to Albert Square residents.
Are Gray's secrets finally about to be exposed?
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