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Sally Ann Matthews, Corrie’s Sally Ann, announced her exit from the ITV soap recently, and there is now rumor that a returning star might own the Rovers Return.

The next owner of the Rovers Return on Coronation Street will reportedly be a returning character. The news comes after it was announced that actor Sally Ann Matthews, who plays landlady Jenny Connor, is set to leave the ITV show.

It’s been claimed that former cast member Catherine Tyldesley, 41, will be reprising her role as Eva Price, who will take over the pub. It would mark her return after a seven year absence, with her last seen in Weatherfield in 2018.

Catherine is said to begin filming her return later this month ahead of viewers seeing the scenes in the autumn. It comes after ITV fans accuse Alan Titchmarsh of ‘ruining’ garden as foster parents were left sobbing.

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According to reports, Catherine has been persuaded to return with the promise of significant character development. Eva and her daughter Susie moved to France in 2018 after leaving Weatherfield in a taxi.

Catherine agreed to move back to Corrie earlier this year, according to the Sun. The outlet further details that she will begin filming Eva’s comeback the following week and that her first scenes will likely be broadcast sometime in the fall.

One of the biggest jobs in soap, according to a source, is being played by the Rovers Return barlady. Additionally, they added, “Bosses were desperate to get Cath back,” according to the outlet. With her being made the new landlady of the Rovers, they created the ideal plot.

Eva had been rumored to return earlier this year, so it comes as a result. In February, it was reported that Catherine would return to the show, with it being said that the offer was “too good to pass up.”

The actor had previously teased over potentially returning. Whilst on Good Morning Britain just last year, after sparking rumours after reuniting with former co-stars for a birthday celebration, she shared: “I mean, never say never!”

Following this week’s announcement that she’ll be returning to the cast, the news of her apparent return this year comes. Sally, 54, who returned in 2015 after more than 20 years of a break, has been revealed.

She shared the news on Instagram just days ago. Sally, who made her debut as Jenny in 1986, told fans that she hadn’t expected to stay for a decade when she returned. She however said that she wants to take on other roles.

Sally stated in a post earlier this week that she “was supposed to stay for five months, but I ended up staying for ten more because I adored it so much.” However, it’s time to perform those roles I’ve always hoped I would when I’ve “grown up.” Trafford Wharf Road is forever grateful for the memories and endless laughter.

Coronation Street airs on ITV and ITVX starting at 8 p.m. tomorrow night.

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The “real reason” Christine McGuinness left the show just weeks into the dating process has been shared by Celebs Go Dating stars. and praised the model as “brave” as a podcaster.

Celebs Go Dating stars have opened up on the ‘real reason’ that model and podcaster Christine McGuinness abruptly left the show just after the process started.

Christine, 37, announced that she had quit the E4 dating program, just a few weeks after she joined the agency as she told her followers that she had “great intentions” but feels the experience is “too soon” for her. Christine and comedian Paddy McGuinness, 51, announced their split in 2022 after they had been together for 15 years.

Celebs Go Dating hosts and love gurus Anna Williamson, Paul C. Brunson and Dr Tara spoke out on Christine’s exit and said it just ‘wasn’t the right time’ for Christine and that she was ‘brave’ to recognise that.

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Anna revealed to The Sun: “It wasn’t the right time for Christine to continue her journey in the agency. I think this is the absolute beauty of what the Celebrity Dating agency does – yes it’s a TV show, but it’s also real.

We are not scripted, as Paul and Dr. Tara put it in, Anna said, and both on and off the agency construct.

“And for Christine it was very brave that she wanted to dip her toe back into the world of dating and throughout the process of us getting to know her, she realised that perhaps this actually wasn’t quite the right time for her to be doing that and took a great deal of confidence and bravery inside to recognise and actually now is not the right time.”

Anna did admit that while Christine wasn’t on the show for very long, she did go on dates, and viewers will see a different side to the glamorous mother-of-three. Anna did give a glimpse of what to expect.

Christine opened up after she left the show and wrote on Instagram at the time: “I joined Celebs Go Dating with great intentions but have realised that dating on a public platform and the attention that brings is just too soon for me.

I’m so grateful that they’ve said the door is always open for me, but for the time being, I’m going home to my family.

Celebs Go Dating’s spokesperson added in a statement that Christine’s creators “loved” working with her and “respect her feelings.”

They continued, “We have loved having Christine on the show, fully respect her feelings, and we have assured her that the agency’s door will always be open for her in the future.”

Melanie Brown MBE, a singer, and her husband Rory McPhee have performed “I do” once more in a stunning ceremony in Morocco, which was very different from her most recent engagement.

Rory McPhee and Melanie Brown MBE have once more wed. Just a few weeks ago, Rory, the icon of the Spice Girls and hair stylist, tied the knot at St. Paul’s Cathedral, which is renowned for its iconic ceremony.

However, the musician, 50, and Rory, 37, tied the knot in Morocco last night in a ceremony that was both glamorous and paid tribute to their fiery roots. Melanie’s three children from previous relationships, Rory’s family, her sister Danielle Brown, and Rory’s family were among the couple’s closest friends and family.

Also on the guest list was Melanie’s Spice Girls bandmate, Melanie C, who had been unable to attend the St Paul’s ceremony due to work commitments as part of her huge tour. Speaking of the weekend, Melanie C said: “What a weekend!” The singer previously said her second ceremony would be “sexy”. Now, the Mirror can reveal an exclusive insight into Melanie and Rory’s second wedding. It comes after Taylor Swift sparks engagement rumours as fans spot Travis Kelce’s lock screen.

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In collaboration with Evelie and Justin Alexander, Mel’s stunning wedding dress glowed red crystals under the Marrakech sunshine. The Selman Hotel, their favorite location, where the couple wed once more, was where they tied the knot. Melanie chose something a little spicier, reflecting on her personal style, than her regal white gown from London.

Melanie’s wedding dress designer, Caroline Black from Evelie Bridal, previously guided the musician’s search for the ideal Josephine Scott dress for their UK wedding. She chose American designer Justin Alexander to reflect her current lifestyle because she works on America’s Got Talent in Leeds and the US.

Caroline, the owner of Evelie Bridal, said: “We focused on trying Justin Alexander gowns with a little extra sparkle for Mel’s Morocco wedding dress. Although it had to feel bold and easy to move in, Mell enjoyed the idea of a red dress.

We had a variety of dresses she tried on at Evelie South Kensington, and we exchanged ideas with Justin Alexander and his design team. The initial design developed after a number of discussions and sketches. Mell gave us honest feedback on both her preferences and her shortcomings, which led to a beautiful final product. It was a pleasure working with her and Justin Alexander to bring her vision to life because Mel had such a clear sense of what she wanted.

The jaw-dropping, sheer gown, which oozed glamour and flares, was created by Melanie and Caroline in collaboration with Creative Director Justin Warshaw and Chief of Design Terri Hilferty. The bodice and skirt have a mesmerizing floating effect thanks to hand-fitted red crystals and bulge beads, which completely transform the silhouette. Six artisans created the team, which took 850 hours to complete.

Red crystal detailing eventually dispersed across the corset of her dress, eventually dispersing along the sweetheart neckline. The asymmetrical waistline detailing also added a dimension. A daring side split, in true Mel B fashion, revealed her toned legs and a skirt of crystal beads that were dispersed along her.

The back also featured a lace-up corset and red ribbons, which helped her build a formidable physique before eventually erupting into a magical cathedral-length train. The Moroccan-inspired veil, which was custom-draped in mocha tulle and accented with red crystals, completed the musician’s look. The dress and the warm-toned veil seamlessly combine, giving a radiant, skin-toned glow. Crystals finish the look by accenting the veil’s crown and cascade delicately down the back drape. Additionally, additional sparkle is scattered throughout the train.

Rory, Melanie’s husband, chose Alexander McQueen from the UK and a traditional black tie outfit for the St. Paul’s ceremony, which had previously been done with tartan and a kilt.

We had a great time working with Mel, according to Justin Warshaw, CEO and Creative Director of Justin Alexander, when he spoke about the design. Every meeting was filled with creative ideas and laughter, and the spirit is woven into the garments we created.

“Co-creating these dresses together felt like a true celebration of her love story and personal style,” according to the designer, who expressed her joy and trust in the process.