Alongside Sue, another Corrie favourite, Daniel Brocklebank, has also signed onto the soap for another year. Sue’s happy Corrie news comes after it was confirmed that she’d secretly married her long-time partner, former BBC journalist Jim O’Farrell. “Sue was delighted to sign a new contract earlier this year.
“Barbara ain’t going anywhere any time soon,” she said last year. She said the soap stalwart wants to work more – not less – and was as “sharp as a tack”. Sally Ann Matthews, who plays Jenny, heaped praise on her co-star Barbara. It was a welcome appearance by Rita – with fans hoping she will become a more regular part of the storyline as Daisy brings in her scheming mother Christina (Amy Robbins). Her contract is thought to be worth in the region of £200,000 a year, making her one of the highest paid actors on the show. Star of ITV soap commits her future to the show ahead of its 65th anniversary celebrations later this year
The longest-running star of the show, William Roache, has also reportedly signed a new contract. Similarly, Craig Tinker star Colson Smith, Eileen Grimshaw star Sue Cleaver, Mason Radcliffe star Luca Toolan and Debbie Webster star Sue Devaney are all either quitting the soap or their characters are being written out. Simon Gregson, who plays Steve McDonald, has reportedly signed a new year-long contract with ITV to remain in the soap after his contract expired late last year. The 44-year-old actor, who plays archdeacon Billy Mayhew on the soap, inked a new 12 month contract which will see his character grieve the loss of Paul Foreman (Peter Ash). And now it’s been confirmed that Debbie’s drama will continue as she’s signed a new contract that will keep her in Weatherfield. It seems as though Gary is set to make a full recovery, with actor Mikey North having signed a new contract with the ITV soap.
- It seems like Debbie and her Chariot Square Hotel will both be a big part of the soap moving forward.
- Years later Barbara was spotted in amateur theatre and was asked to go and act at Oldham Rep then became a full time actress.
- “Every year, she thinks she’s not going to get another contract.
- It seems as though Gary is set to make a full recovery, with actor Mikey North having signed a new contract with the ITV soap.
Don’t miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Soap insiders said Corrie boss Kate Brooks has worked hard to “steady the ship” and has made sure the show’s biggest stars were retained, with the 65th anniversary in mind. Co-stars Luca Toolan (Mason Radcliffe) and Sue Devaney (Debbie Webster) have also been written out by bosses recently They followed the shock departures of Helen Worth, who played Gail Platt for 50 years, and Sue Cleaver, who played Eileen Grimshaw. Her character Rita has survived three on-screen marriages, two near death experiences with trams (one at Blackpool) and one brain tumour. And it’s just been a wonderful, wonderful journey.”
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If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us – we’d love to hear from you. ‘Please don’t believe everything you read, I for at least one cast member am extremely happy and feel very grateful to still be working on Coronation Street,’ he added. After 11 years, it’s off up to the heavens above for Billy, as an explosive death story has been teased following the announcement of the character’s axing. I have made friends that will last a lifetime and will surely miss such a special family!
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The Whitehaven News is owned and operated by Newsquest Media Group Ltd, an audited local newspaper network. Barbara Knox is set to turn 90 on September 30 in a huge milestone for the star. “If she ever forgets a line, which is very rare, she won’t sleep that night – she’s terrible. I tell her off all the time. Not many people can!” “Every year, she thinks she’s not going to get another contract.
From shocking twists and juicy spoilers to celebrity gossip and fan-favorite theories, we’re here to keep you hooked on every soap moment—one story at a time. The departures have left fans and cast members concerned. However, with long-term contracts now rare, many cast members worry about job security beyond 2025. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Fans have been left distraught at news of Debbie’s upcoming departure, with the character being written out as part of a storyline focusing on dementia. Last week, a number of Coronation Street stars spoke out about reports of a ‘crisis’ backstage on the ITV soap.
Years later Barbara was spotted in amateur theatre and was asked to go and act at Oldham Rep then became a full time actress. She then got lucky when a neighbour took her to dance lessons and on the way home would dream of hitting the big time. Barbara was inspired to start acting after watching musicals at the cinema in her home town of Oldham and stage shows whilst on holiday in Blackpool with her parents.
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- Simon Gregson, who plays Corrie legend Steve McDonald, has reportedly signed a new contract to stick with the soap.
- She is currently the second-longest-serving cast member in Corrie, behind William Roache, 92, who has played Ken Barlow since the first episode in December 1960.
- Besides, both soaps failed to make the top ten most-watched programs on Christmas Day.
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You may opt out at any time. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. As the show faces big changes, we can only keep our fingers crossed for Corrie’s remaining characters and new stories to keep the cobbles thriving. Rumors suggest that show bosses are focusing on younger cast members who are on lower pay.
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As some of you may have heard, I will be leaving Coronation Street for new pastures,’ the actor penned, alongside a recent photo of the full Corrie cast. ‘There is no doubt in the Corrie family that she will give the performance of a lifetime and make Debbie’s exit one to remember for years.’ ‘I’ve been so privileged to be living in number six, I’ve had the most wonderful time,’ she said.
Charlotte Jordan, who has played the role of Daisy Midgeley since 2020, has also revealed that she will be leaving the cast this year. Gregson has played the role of Steve since 1989 and although he did take an extended break back in 2015, he has been a mainstay in Coronation Street for decades now. Fans will undoubtedly be happy to hear this Corrie legend is here to stay. “I don’t know what they have in store for Billy over the next year, I’ve just signed a new contract that takes me until the following November.”
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You’ll be glad to know that Michael Le Vell (Kevin Webster) and Sally Dynevor (Sally Metcalfe) have received the offer to renew their contracts. We have been seeing a number of exits from the cobbles recently, and this news is no less than a surprise. Coronation Street brings both good news and bad news as it hits a major crisis.
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‘The door is still firmly open, but as I reached my 60th year, I decided it was time to embrace change, look for new adventures, and live fearlessly.’ Loose Women and I’m A Celebrity star Sue was central to the show for two and a half decades said goodbye in June. Earlier this month, the Mirror reported they will continue to play their characters Ken Barlow, Sally Metcalfe and Kevin Webster for at least another year. He will now stick around for at least another year as the popular character after agreeing a new deal.
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She is currently the second-longest-serving cast member in Corrie, behind William Roache, 92, who has played Ken Barlow since the first episode in December 1960. Barbara is the oldest serving female soap star in the world. Barbara, 91, who has played Rita Tanner on the show full-time since 1972, penned a new one-year deal, we can reveal. News of Helen’s contract renewal comes just weeks after it was reported that ‘Corrie’ bosses had also given Sally Dynevor and Michael Le Vell a bumper pay rise to stay on the show. “She is bonded to her character and is excited about her upcoming storylines for the year ahead. She still enjoys her work and seeing her castmates and crew every day.”
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Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. “I’d just like to say that the show is not on its knees and there is most certainly not a cast revolt as one article has said.” It seems like Debbie and her Chariot Square Hotel will both be a big part of the soap moving forward. Sue, who plays businesswoman Debbie Webster, returned to the soap after 34 years in 2019 for a brief stint before making a permanent comeback in 2020. More recent scenes have seen the character feud with Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton) after learning that he had been picking on Liam Connor (Charlie Wrenshall).
Despite her reputation, Barbara is said to still worry about whether or not show-runners will renew her contract year after year. “Corrie is a lovely, steady place to work with a supportive fuckings team so it makes it easy to fit around family, having kids and as the cast have grown older. This places Barbara Knox second behind Ken Barlow, 91, for the oldest star on the show. If you’d like to join in, please sign in or register. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter