Coronation Street's Kevin Kennedy says the ITV soap 'saved his life' by sending him to rehab

Kevin Kennedy, who played Norman "Curly" Watts on Coronation Street, has revealed that ITV bosses stepped in while he was on the show and arranged for him to enter rehabilitation for alcohol addiction, telling Good Morning Britain the soap "effectively saved my life." Kennedy said he remains deeply grateful for the decision, which he credits with turning his life around. The actor's candid admission has brought fresh attention to his decades-long connection with the cobbles.

Kelli Hollis has confirmed her return as prison villain Paula, promising fans her comeback is "not going to be plain sailing."

Hollis believes her scenes begin around 19 October, with Paula set to bring trouble back to Weatherfield after her jail stint alongside Debbie Webster.

Lucy Fallon said her jaw "was on the floor" after learning that Bethany Platt's one-night stand with her mother's ex-boyfriend, DC Kit Green, has left Bethany expecting his child.