Shivon Watson

Liverpool comedian Adam Rowe said the cancellation of BBC show Live at the Apollo highlights the need for a new major platform for British stand-up. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, he described the programme as an important stepping stone that introduced audiences to comedians and helped performers reach mainstream viewers. The BBC says the show will end after a final series as part of cost-cutting measures, with episodes due to be recorded later in 2026.

Claire Sweeney confirms her Coronation Street character Cassie Plummer will not be killed off as she exits the soap, describing her departure storyline as dramatic, emotional and potentially redemptive. In a Good Morning Britain interview, she expresses gratitude for the role and enthusiasm for the show while hinting she may return in the future. She reflects on the pressure and excitement of joining the cast and praises the opportunity to work with Dame Maureen Lipman.

Helen Flanagan reflected on a past Coronation Street storyline she disliked, involving her character Rosie Webster working as a window cleaner, which she felt contradicted the character’s glamorous persona. She persuaded producers to modify the role, resulting in a more stylised version of the plot. Flanagan also discussed challenges in her dating life, her preference for staying at home while raising her children, her values in relationships, and her commitment to maintaining her glamorous style. She indicated she may eventually pursue fostering due to her love of children.

Sharon Marshall announced on This Morning that Coronation Street actor Jack P. Shepherd and his wife Hanni have welcomed a baby girl named Constance. The update included reactions from colleagues who shared congratulatory messages on social media. Shepherd, who recently began paternity leave, continues to feature prominently in ongoing Coronation Street storylines involving family conflict and mental health challenges faced by his character’s relatives.