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Daily Mirror
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Corrie legend looks ageless as she poses with former co-star and famous daughter
Coronation Street legend Angela Lonsdale hasn't aged a day in over two decades in latest snap with co-star, after first stepping onto the Corrie cobbles in 2000 Coronation Street legend Angela Lonsdale looks identical to when she featured on the cobbles two decades ago as she posed up a storm with her co-star and daughter. Angela Lonsdale is renowned for her portrayal of police officer Emma Watts in the ITV soap when she joined in 2000. She quickly became a fan favourite, especially after her on-screen marriage to Curly Watts (Kevin Kennedy), but sadly left the soap after three years. Over two decades later, the actor hasn't changed an inch as she shared a snap with fellow Corrie legend Sally Dynever and her daughter Phoebe. Taking to social media to wish Sally a happy birthday, Angela shared the sweet snap along with the caption: 'Wishing you The Happiest Birthday my beautiful angel @sallydynevor. Thank you for being the Best Friend anyone could wish for! Have the most wonderful time with @dynevortim!'. Angela sweetly continued: 'Love you with all my heart and soul #birthdaylove #bestfriend #happybirthday #wecomeasone'. Since departing the Corrie cobbles, Angela has gone on to feature in an array of dramas, starting when she joined The Bill in 2003. She then portrayed DI Eva Moore in the BBC daytime series Doctors from 2006 to 2008, later returning briefly in 2011. Other roles included Karen Sunderland in Casualty, Grace Lane in Our Girl, and 'Scary' Sue Buchanan in Holby City. Angela appeared in The Syndicate in 2021 and looked almost unrecognisable as she was caked in fake tan, oversized jewellery and pink lipstick. She played the part of Mrs Levine, an over-the-top dog owner who clearly loved her makeup. Angela likes to keep fans updated on her life through social media and previously shared one of her reunions with Kevin Kennedy, her on-screen husband. Taking to Instagram and sharing a smiley photo, Angela said: "Reunited with my corrie hubby @realkevinkennedy Break a leg pet! @rockofagesmusicaluk." Fans went wild over the reunion as one person said: "Wow .. that brings back memories." While others stated they want them to make a comeback to Weatherfield. A second fan commented: "I think u should both come back to Corrie ….. take over the rover return….x.", while another added: "This is lovely. I think its such a beautiful thing when you can reunite with friends/people you used to work with. Especially when it's the iconic couple of Curly and Emma on corrie. I hope both Kevin and yourself had a lovely catch-up/reunion it's beautiful to see thank you."
The Irish Sun
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street legend hasn't aged a day 22 years after soap exit as she poses with co-star and superstar daughter
CORONATION Street legend Angela Lonsdale hasn't aged a day since leaving the soap more than two decades ago. The actress - who played police woman Emma Watts in the ITV soap between 2000 and 2003 - catapulting her to instant fame. 2 Angela Lonsdale hasn't aged a day since starring in Corrie Credit: Instagram 2 Angela Lonsdale starred in Corrie between 2000 and 2003 Credit: Handout And now she looks like she hasn't changed at all as she posted a picture with Corrie colleague Posting the picture for Sally's birthday, Angela wrote: 'Wishing you The Happiest Birthday my beautiful angel 'Thank you for being the Best Friend anyone could wish for! Have the most wonderful time with 'Love you with all my heart and soul Read more on Coronation Street Angela's character Emma became a cobbles legend when she married the loveable Curly Watts. She was on the soap for three years, before leaving to join The Bill in 2003, portraying Helen Coles. Since then she has starred in other soaps like Doctors, playing DI Eva Moore, Karen Sunderland in Casualty and popped up in Holby City. Angela also played Grace Lane in Our Girl. Most read in Soaps In 2021 Angela stunned viewers with her appearance when she starred in BBC One's The Syndicate. She popped up on the show and looked almost recognisable as she was caked in fake tan. Corrie star looks unrecognisable as she pops up in BBC's The Syndicate Playing an over-the-top dog owner called Mrs Levine, Angela could be seen smothered in bronze make-up which was topped off with blue eyeshadow. She later appeared in Hollyoaks.
Scottish Sun
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street legend hasn't aged a day 22 years after soap exit as she poses with co-star and superstar daughter
The actress has been away from the cobbles for more than two decades CORRIE BLIMEY! Coronation Street legend hasn't aged a day 22 years after soap exit as she poses with co-star and superstar daughter Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CORONATION Street legend Angela Lonsdale hasn't aged a day since leaving the soap more than two decades ago. The actress - who played police woman Emma Watts in the ITV soap between 2000 and 2003 - catapulting her to instant fame. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Angela Lonsdale hasn't aged a day since starring in Corrie Credit: Instagram 2 Angela Lonsdale starred in Corrie between 2000 and 2003 Credit: Handout And now she looks like she hasn't changed at all as she posted a picture with Corrie colleague Sally Dynevor and her superstar daughter Phoebe. Posting the picture for Sally's birthday, Angela wrote: 'Wishing you The Happiest Birthday my beautiful angel @sallydynevor 'Thank you for being the Best Friend anyone could wish for! Have the most wonderful time with @dynevortim! 'Love you with all my heart and soul #birthdaylove #bestfriend #happybirthday #wecomeasone' Angela's character Emma became a cobbles legend when she married the loveable Curly Watts. She was on the soap for three years, before leaving to join The Bill in 2003, portraying Helen Coles. Since then she has starred in other soaps like Doctors, playing DI Eva Moore, Karen Sunderland in Casualty and popped up in Holby City. Angela also played Grace Lane in Our Girl. In 2021 Angela stunned viewers with her appearance when she starred in BBC One's The Syndicate. She popped up on the show and looked almost recognisable as she was caked in fake tan. Corrie star looks unrecognisable as she pops up in BBC's The Syndicate Playing an over-the-top dog owner called Mrs Levine, Angela could be seen smothered in bronze make-up which was topped off with blue eyeshadow. She later appeared in Hollyoaks.
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Emmerdale icon 'set for shock return to the Dales after years away in explosive new storyline'
Champagne corks will be popping at The Woolpack as Emmerdale 's beloved barmaid Bernice Blackstock is reportedly making a comeback. According to The Sun, actress Samantha Giles, 53, is set to return to the ITV soap after two years off-screen. However, fans will reportedly have to savour every moment of her scenes, as her return is expected to be brief. Samantha's character Bernice is said to be back in the Dales for Gabby and Vinny's wedding, with filming due to start in a couple of weeks. A source told the publication: 'Everything is being kept very hush-hush but of course, Bernice's return is a big deal as one of the soap's most loved characters. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'And Samantha being back among the cast is a real win too, as everyone loves working with her.' MailOnline has contacted ITV for comment. Samantha first joined Emmerdale in November 1998 and stayed until April 2002. She returned for two further stints, once in 2004 and again in 2023. She left the show two years ago to pursue other opportunities, including a theatre production of The Syndicate. During an interview at the time, Samatha was asked if she would ever return to Emmerdale. She replied: 'I don't feel I'd want to go back to Emmerdale at the moment. I'm enjoying doing other things, and the show changes. 'I haven't had a chance to see what's going on with the show, so I don't know whether Bernice would fit into it at the moment. She added: 'Who knows? They might not want the character to come back.' A source told the publication: 'Everything is being kept very hush-hush but of course, Bernice's return is a big deal as one of the soap's most loved characters' (pictured 2023) Samantha's character Bernice is said to be back in the Dales for Gabby and Vinny's wedding, with filming due to start in a couple of weeks (Rosie Bentham and Bradley Johnson pictured in April) In 2023, Samantha called time on playing barmaid Bernice Blackstock after 25 years. A source told The Sun at the time: 'Bernice Blackstock has been in and out of Emmerdale village more than they change the barrels at The Woolpack. 'She's always welcomed back with open arms by ITV and fans alike, but it's now becoming a bit of a running joke. 'It wouldn't pay to bet on whether Samantha will one day be back, but for now, she will leave the soap later this year.' During her stint on the show, Samantha's character was involved in a whole host of dramatic storylines, and she was awarded Best Soap Actress at the 2000 TV Quick Awards. She originally exited the show in 2002 before joining the cast of Hollyoaks in 2008 as Valerie Holden, a role she played for two years. Samantha then returned to the dales in 2012 for a seven-year stretch before leaving again to pen her children's book Rosemary and the Witches of Pendle Hill.
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Emmerdale legend returning to the Dales after years off screens for bombshell new plot
You won't have to wait long to see them back on your screens BACK FOR MORE Emmerdale legend returning to the Dales after years off screens for bombshell new plot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THERE'LL be champagne corks popping in The Woolpack as Emmerdale's beloved barmaid Bernice Blackstock returns to roost. The Sun can reveal actress Samantha Giles is making a return to the ITV soap after two years away. 5 Samantha Giles is making a return to Emmerdale after two years away Credit: ITV But fans will have to soak up every minute of her scenes, as she won't be back for long. Bernice is back in the Dales for Gabby and Vinny's wedding and filming is due to start in a couple of weeks. A source said: 'Everything is being kept very hush hush but of course Bernice's return is a big deal as one of the soap's most loved characters. 'And Samantha being back among the cast is a real win too, as everyone loves working with her.' Samantha first began on Emmerdale in November 1998 until she left in April 2002. But she was back again for two further stints, once in 2004 and then again in 2023. She left two years ago to pursue other opportunities, including a theatre production of The Syndicate. During an interview at the time Samatha, was asked if she'd return to Emmerdale. She replied: "I don't feel I'd want to go back to Emmerdale at the moment. "I'm enjoying doing other things, and the show changes. Horrifying moment Emmerdale's April comes face to face with man who committed disgusting act on her while homeless "I haven't had a chance to see what's going on with the show, so I don't know whether Bernice would fit into it at the moment. "Who knows? They might not want the character to come back. "I don't think they've killed her or anything – they could still do that. "It's something that's there for the future possibly, or not. "Never say never is what I'm saying. "For now, I'm enjoying doing lots of different things.' DOUGRAY PLAYS IT SCHOOL DOUGRAY SCOTT has been confirmed as the leading man in new BBC drama Crookhaven. In the series – based on the book of the same name by JJ Arcanjo – the Vigil actor plays Caspian Lockett, the headmaster of a school for young criminals. 5 Dougray Scott has been confirmed as the leading man in new BBC drama Crookhaven Credit: Getty Adolescence star Amari Bacchus will lead the cast of weird and wonderful schoolkids, known as Crooklings, who are trained to use their skills to be a force for good when they are eventually released into the world. Industry actress Claire Forlani will play Lockett's wife Carmen, and will be joined on screen by Slow Horses' Naomi Wirthner and The Pembrokeshire Murders' Keith Allen. The show is expected to make its debut on BBC iPlayer early next year. Bizbit NOEL EDMONDS quit the UK in 2018 – but now he is back, for an ITV special all about his relocation to New Zealand. Cameras followed the radio and TV presenter on his move to a rural town to start up a hospitality business. Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure airs from June 20. HOLLY TO RETURN? YOU BET! STEPHEN MULHERN will be joined by a very familiar face as You Bet! travels up and down the country. Holly Willoughby, who quit as co-host due to scheduling conflicts, will return as a celebrity guest. 5 Holly Willoughby will return to You Bet! with Stephen Mulhern as a celebrity guest Credit: ITV She will be joined by Alison Hammond, Rob Beckett, Judi Love, Aj Odudu, Josh Widdicombe and Josie Gibson for the ITV show's upcoming second series. Babatunde Aleshe, Alesha Dixon, Danny Jones, Alex Brooker, Nick Mohammed and soap brothers Adam and Ryan Thomas will also compete. Stephen said: 'I'm thrilled that You Bet! is back – and this time we're hitting the road. 'Each week I'll be joined by a top celeb panel as our challengers take on some brilliantly bonkers and amazing challenges.' FANTASY WOLVES GoT REAL MOST Game Of Thrones fans will have assumed dire wolves were just mythical creatures when they appeared as pets on the HBO fantasy series. But the animals are real and were extinct – until now. 5 Sophie Turner in Game of Thrones Credit: Rex Boffins at US biosciences company Colossal Bioscience used 73,000-year-old DNA to bring the beasts back to life last year. And nobody was more surprised than GoT star Sophie Turner. Speaking with Colossal's CEO Ben Lamm, the actress, who played Sansa , joked: 'I thought they weren't real, so when are the dragons coming?' The male wolves, named Romulus and Remus, are growing bigger by the day and are about to get company. Ben added: 'We're about to introduce the girl, Khaleesi, into the pack. Bizbit BRADLEY WALSH will be back with his quiz expert chums with Beat The Chasers returning for two more series. Season seven of The Chase spin-off is currently under way, while the eighth is due to be recorded this autumn. ITV is expected to air the two new runs from next year. MORE IN STORE FOR NICK NICK FROST might be having some awkward conversations on the set of the new Harry Potter TV show if he bumps into JK Rowling. The comedian will play Hagrid in the HBO adaptation, but later this month he will also take centre stage in a new comedy that is unlikely to appeal to JK, who is outspoken about her views on trans issues. 5 Nick Frost is starring in six-parter Transaction Credit: ITV Nick will star in six-parter Transaction, airing weekly from June 24 on ITV2 then available on ITVX. As store manager Simon, Nick appears alongside Liv played by Jordan Grey, who is described as 'a transgender egomaniac' working the night shift in a supermarket. I exclusively revealed last year that Shaun Of The Dead star Nick would be making the show for ITV alongside Jordan who found fame as a contestant on The Voice in 2016. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
