Coronation Street's Helen Flanagan shares another update on Rosie return chances

 Rosie was last seen on the cobbles in 2018.

Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has given another update on the chances of Rosie Webster making a return to the cobbles. Rosie was last seen in Weatherfield in 2018, but it's been 26 years since Helen first played the character.

Speaking to Liverpool Echo ahead of the opening of the stage play Memory of Water, Helen was asked if she'd like to make a return as Rosie.

"Honestly, if they want me to come back, I'd love to, but [show bosses] just haven't spoke to me," Helen said.

Everybody always asks me, 'When are you going back to Corrie?' And it's like, 'They haven't called me'. If you want to call me, that's great. But they haven't."

Last May, Helen said the soap "needs" Rosie, adding that she still gets on with everyone in the cast.

"I can't say too much, but it could be possible that I could go back," she told The Sun. "I get on with everyone there. There's nothing personal going on."

"It changed my life so much, and my loyalty is with them. I feel like Rosie's a part of me," she added. "They do need me. They do need Rosie."

In January, Helen revealed she had a surprising feud with former Coronation Street co-star Ryan Thomas while playing Rosie Webster alongside his character, Jason Grimshaw.

"Me and Ryan Thomas, who played Jason, weren’t on the best of terms in real life either – we used to clash something chronic, mainly because he would be dead grumpy in the mornings and never used to know his lines!" she said (via The Sun).

"I probably needed to lighten up a little bit, but he once told me outright that he didn’t like me and I told him to f**k off (mature of me)."

Home and away Thursday 5th March 2026 Promo

Thursday 5th March 2026 Tane’s court date looms. Lacey gets an unwanted visitor. Mackenzie calls in a favour.

Home and Away 8674 Episode 4th March 2026

 Tane’s hopes for acquittal are dashed. Lacey’s greatest fears are confirmed. David forces Cash to follow protocol.

Home and away Wednesday 4th March Episode 8674 Promo

 

Wednesday 4th March (Episode 8674) Tane’s hopes for acquittal are dashed. Lacey’s greatest fears are confirmed. David forces Cash to follow protocol.

Home and Away 8673 Episode 3rd March 2026

 Cash’s investigation bears fruit. Sonny doubles down. Leah has big reno dreams.

Lacey Miller to fight for her life in dramatic stalker plot

 "It's about survival."

Home and Away star Sophea Pennington has spoken about the scary scenes for her character Lacey Miller in this week's Australian-pace episodes, as the soap embarks on its hyped-up 'Inescapable Week'.

Lacey has been stalked by Holden after he became obsessed with her, and although she took out an AVO (Apprehended Violence Order) against him, it's clear that he isn't respecting it.

Things kick off with Holden entering the motel by pretending to be takeaway delivery boy, blocking the door so she can't leave.

The soap has teased that this week will result in one character's death, could it be either one of these two?

Obviously, we're going to have to wait and see how things play out, but for now Pennington has delved into Lacey's mindset in a chat with Australia's TV Week publication.

"Lacey realises that [Holden] doesn't care about the AVO and that terrifies her," the actor said.

"They're following all the right protocols that the system has to keep her safe, yet Holden is still finding a way to find her."

"Things get very heated and, when it escalates, Lacey's reaction isn't about revenge or aggression," she continued. "It's about survival."

Lacey and Holden aren't the only two characters that the promos have been teasing the potential death of, as Remi Carter undergoes a hugely risky operation in order to remove his brain tumour, which needs to be dealt with as soon as possible.

Elsewhere this week, Tane Parata decides to go on the run rather than plead guilty for a crime he didn't commit and has been framed for.

That ties in with the highly-anticipated return of fan favourite characters Brax and Ricky.

confirms Tane and Brax's shock story - as the two fan favourites meet

 Will Brax risk everything to help Tane out?

Home and Away is airing a big event week this week, and part of it that is the highly-anticipated return of Brax and Ricky, as they meet up with Tane as part of his current storyline.

Evil Kerrie framed Tane by planting a bag of drugs in baby Archie's cot and calling the police on him. Although people tried to help him prove his innocence, it was looking increasingly likely that he will get sent to prison.

In scenes airing this week, Tane's attorney advises him to plead guilty, but Mack comes to him with another plan: go on the run.

She gets her brother Dean to call up Brax in the Western Australian outback. But the question is, will Brax risk the happy life he's built in order to take in a fugitive he's never met before?

Brax actor Stephen Peacocke spoke about where his character is nowadays, telling Australia's TV Week: "For all his faults, Brax is always about his family and that has shifted now from his brothers to Ricky and Casey.

"He's matured and is very protective of Casey and the life that they've got. He's keeping Casey out of any kind of life that he grew up with, and he's proud that he's doing that."

While Brax might be hesitant to get involved, Peacocke jumped at the chance to return to the soap

I was made aware that it had been a decade away, so when it came up, I really wanted to do it," the actor said.

"And it was on a remote cattle station and an hour away from a world-class reef, that was a sweetener. I knew the audience will enjoy it and I don't take that for granted."

Hollyoaks confirms Diane's emotional exit storyline after 16 years

 Alex Fletcher's departure from the Channel 4 soap was reported last month.

Hollyoaks has confirmed the nature of Diane Hutchinson's exit storyline, and it's set to be an emotional one. As Alex Fletcher prepares to leave the soap after over a decade in the role, it's been revealed that the beloved character will have a health battle.

It was reported last month that Fletcher had called time on her 16-year stint in the Channel 4 soap, with the actor set to film her final scenes in the coming months ahead of an on-screen departure later this year.

At that point, the nature of the exit hadn't been outlined, but it has now been confirmed that Diane will be at the centre of an issue-based storyline after she is diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Upcoming scenes will see the character disclose her diagnosis with Nancy Osborne and Leela Lomax, and they encourage Diane to inform her husband Tony. She does so, but Tony is devastated when he learns that the cancer is at an advanced stage.

Chemotherapy is an option, but doctors are unsure how effective treatment would be given that the cancer has spread to other parts of Diane's body, including her liver, lymph nodes and the lining of her lungs.

The storyline has been developed in collaboration with Ovarian Cancer Action, with the charity having advised during the writing process. In the press release, the charity states that 75% of affected women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer at an advanced stage.

"This storyline has been a completely new challenge for me and something I’ve never explored before," said Fletcher in a statement. "Unfortunately, in some way or another many of us have been touched by cancer - I know my family certainly has this past year."

"The storyline can be very relatable. At times it’s been difficult to film but I’m glad that Hollyoaks are telling this story and raising awareness about ovarian cancer, with the hope that it encourages people to prioritise their health," she concluded.

Ovarian cancer frequently goes unseen and undiagnosed until it’s too late, and often with life-changing consequences," added Cary Wakefield, Chief Executive of Ovarian Cancer Action.

"We’re proud to partner with Hollyoaks to highlight the realities of this awful disease through a character so many viewers care deeply about. Our hope is that this powerful storyline prompts more women to recognise the symptoms and be empowered to seek help sooner."

Home and away Tuesday 3rd March Episode 8673 Promo

 

Tuesday 3rd March Episode 8673 Cash’s investigation bears fruit. Sonny doubles down. Leah has big reno dreams.

Home and Away 8672 Episode 2nd March 2026

 John accepts his limitations. Remi makes a decision. Sonny puts his friend first.