Coronation Street reveals unseen blooper from Maria and Sarah's shock showdown

 Coronation Street has revealed an unseen blooper from Maria Connor and Sarah Platt's showdown at the Bistro. Following a gruelling trial, Sarah received a surprising not guilty jury verdict in relation to Theo Silverton's death.

However, her freedom had seemingly come at the cost of Gary Windass receiving an eight month prison sentence for perverting the cause of justice – and Maria isn't too thrilled about it.

Now that she's finally free, Sarah decided to celebrate with daughter Bethany and Todd Grimshaw, who was a key witness in her trial, at the Bistro, but things quickly got tense when Maria shows up.

During an intense row, Maria blamed Sarah for Gary's imprisonment, insulted her and shoved a Manchester tart in her face, which led to Bethany injuring her wrist in the scuffle.

While it was a dramatic scene to watch, Coronation Street's official Instagram account decided to share a light-hearted behind-the-scenes blooper of the confrontation in lieu of no new episode tonight.

In the clip, Samia Longchambon (Maria) approaches the table and mockingly takes part in their celebratory cheers before slamming the glass down on the table when Tina O'Brien (Sarah) asked her where Gary was.

However, Longchambon accidentally smashes the glass on the table, which surprises her and all the other actors.

"Was that a real glass?" she asks, which O'Brien responds: "Yeah!"

Longchambon quickly apologises, leading a production member called Ben to joke: "You've got some strength.

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The caption of the clip read: "Sometimes things don't always go to plan. Clean up on the Bistro floor please.

"We're not on tonight, but we're back tomorrow and Sunday from 7am on ITVX & YouTube!"

As for what is in store for Gary as he serves out his jail sentence, Mikey North says it is looking bleak for his character, adding: ""It's prison, so it's never going to be an easy ride!"

However, he has since found an unlikely ally in Ross Wilkes, who has offered to keep an eye on Gary for Maria while doing his prison officer duties at Highfield, though his intentions still remain unclear.

Hollyoaks star reveals dramatic fallout if Jonah is caught out

 Lewis Walton teases the future of the dark story.

Hollyoaks star Lewis Walton has predicted that his character Caleb Keane could forgive his dad Jonah if the schemer's cruel deception is finally exposed.

Caleb is currently being manipulated into believing that he's seriously ill, as Jonah is desperate to keep him close.

Earlier this year, Caleb and his on-off girlfriend Frankie Osborne were all set to leave the village together, but Jonah stood in their way by secretly drugging Caleb and making him ill.

Although Caleb has received the all-clear at the hospital, Jonah is continuing to insist that his son has a worrying, undiagnosed illness which the doctors must be missing.

When we caught up with Lewis at the Inside Soap Awards recently, we asked how Caleb will react when the truth inevitably comes out.

I think he would feel incredibly betrayed – incredibly upset," Lewis told us. "Because their bond is everything. They've bonded over [Caleb's late mum] Debbie and gone through that traumatic event together.

"I think he'd be heartbroken – but I don't think that'd be the end! Because I think it comes from love in this specific situation. He wants to keep me close. There's been a really big, traumatic event and he's worried to let me go, I guess!

"I think he'd be able to see that side, but it'd take a long time to rebuild that connection.

The pressures of Jonah's deceit have driven Caleb and Frankie apart recently, but Lewis teased that there's still a future for them.

He told us: "I think they want the same for each other. They want to be happy and they're going to make sure they bring that to each other's lives, because it's what each of them wants.

"I think it's such a good relationship. There's going to be fights, but they can easily overcome all of that.

"There are big things in the pipeline with Caleb and Frankie, and I'm really excited to show it all."

Home and Away star Sarah Roberts is rushed to hospital to undergo surgery as her boyfriend flies home from Canada to help her walk

Sarah Roberts has undergone surgery to remove a golf ball-sized fibroid after suffering symptoms so severe she repeatedly ended up in emergency.

The former Home and Away actress recalled her health crisis on Instagram a week after having a myomectomy.

Sarah said her boyfriend Jake Iesu flew back from Vancouver to help her walk, while a fellow patient stepped in after hearing her cry because she couldn't reach her breakfast.

Despite the painful ordeal, the actress found room for humour, revealing she had nicknamed the fibroid 'Felicia'.

'This time last week, I would've been in the theatre, or just coming out. Not the type of theatre I usually go to!' she began.

'I had a myomectomy to remove a fibroid I've now nicknamed 'Felicia', so I can aptly say, 'Bye Felicia!' and wince in pain as I laugh at my own joke!'

Sarah Roberts has undergone surgery to remove a golf ball-sized fibroid after suffering symptoms so severe she repeatedly ended up in emergency 

The former Home and Away actress recalled her health crisis on Instagram a week after having a myomectomy 

Sarah went on to explain just how much the condition had affected her life before the operation.

'She'd grown to the size of a golf ball, sending me to emergency whenever my period came and making it impossible to do anything without looking like I'd stepped off the set of Kill Bill! Time for her to leave the building!'

The actress admitted being forced to rest had been an adjustment, particularly given she usually spends her working days discussing how people move forward through life's challenges.

'But I realised sometimes you can't crack on with life. You just have to sit on your own ass crack and DO NOTHING (doctor's orders!),' she wrote.

'My boyfriend flew back from Vancouver just to help me walk.

'The woman in the next cubicle, who'd had her own ovaries removed, heard me crying because I couldn't reach for my toast and got out of her own bed to butter and honey it for me.'

Sarah has spoken publicly about her relationship with cinematographer Jake while acknowledging his preference for privacy.

In her latest post, she affectionately described him as 'an amazing future husband who actually looks after you'. 

Sarah said her boyfriend Jake Iesu flew back from Vancouver to help her walk

Despite the painful ordeal, the actress found room for humour, revealing she had nicknamed the fibroid 'Felicia'

Friends and family also rallied around the actress, sending everything from food and flowers to gifts and photographs designed to make her laugh.

'Friends sent funny photos wearing penis hats, I got surprise nighties from Canada, and messages from Barcelona,' she continued.

'I was blown away by the kindness of strangers, nurses, surgeons and everyone who showed up for me.'

Sarah said her hospital stay had brought a change in perspective, with the smallest achievements suddenly becoming her priorities.

'I couldn't believe my goals in hospital had become so beautifully simple: shower, mobilise and caffeinate! Walk slower. Hug longer. Laugh louder (if it doesn't hurt!).'

She also thanked those who had supported her, saying she had felt love from around the world.

Reflecting on the experience, Sarah said it had reminded her to stop measuring her worth by how much she could get done.

'Maybe this is my reminder that constant productivity doesn't equal worth. We need wonder, connection and rest, too. Life isn't a to-do list. It's a gift.' 

She finished with a final nod to the nickname she had given her fibroid.

'Hopefully, I won't get another visit from Felicia for not listening to my body.'

Sarah rose to fame playing the character of Willow on Home and Away from 2017 to 2021 and recently revealed she still keeps close with her former soap co-stars - and why Hollywood is her next stop.

'One of my best friends was one of my cast mates on Neighbours. That goes way back. Another one of my best friends, Emily Weir, she's from Home and Away,' Sarah previously told the Daily Mail.

'I've also made friends with a lot of the new cast from Home and Away because Emily is friends with them and we all hang out together..

Next week the truth about Justin’s secret houseguest leaves David hurt, while Richie pursues a fresh start as a surf lifesaver.

Justin (James Stewart) has been dreading telling David (Jeremy Lindsay Taylor) about his new houseguest, but his attempts to avoid the conversation are about to make matters worse.

Leah (Ada Nicodemou) recently offered Richie (Rocco Forrester-Sach) their spare room after learning that he was struggling to find somewhere to live.

Whilst she was determined to give him a chance, Justin was concerned about how David would feel about them taking in the former colleague who shot him.

Next week, Justin finds himself dodging David’s invitations to catch up. Leah urges him to be honest, but he’s hoping Richie will find paid work and move out before an awkward explanation becomes necessary.

When David invites him and Leah to lunch at Salt with Amelia (Nicole da Silva), Justin finally accepts that he needs to tell him.

But his resolve falters once he arrives at Salt, after learning that the couple have just encountered Richie outside.

David is clearly unsettled by their meeting, leaving Justin reluctant to make things worse by revealing where Richie’s living.

However, Justin’s discomfort during the meal leads David to believe that he’s caused offence.

Having remarked that Justin and Leah must enjoy having their home to themselves, David worries that he’s inadvertently reminded Justin of Theo’s (Matt Evans) absence, so soon after the anniversary of his death.

David heads over to Justin and Leah’s Healey Road home to apologise, but he’s stunned when Richie answers the door—and confirms that he’s living there.

Meanwhile, across the bay, Amelia’s mention of David’s plans sends Justin rushing home, but he arrives too late. David has already been and gone!

Realising how awkward things have become, Richie offers to find somewhere else to stay, only for Justin to reassure him that he can remain until he’s back on his feet. It’s Justin who needs to put things right.

Tracking David down, Justin explains that Leah couldn’t leave Richie without a home, and that he reluctantly agreed to the arrangement.

David makes clear that he has no right to dictate who they invite into their house. What hurts is that neither trusted him enough to be honest, leaving him to discover the truth on their doorstep.

Justin apologises profusely and hopes they can move past it. David shares that hope, but makes it clear that he won’t be visiting Justin and Leah at home whilst Richie is under their roof.

Having spent the night at the Beach House with David, who needed some company following the incident, Amelia later challenges Justin and Leah at the diner.

David may have accepted their explanation, but she knows how deeply seeing Richie still affects him and believes they should have warned him.

She tells the pair that they should give David some space for now, leaving Justin feeling even more guilty about lying to his friend.

Leah acknowledges that Justin had anticipated the trouble and apologises for dismissing his concerns. She even offers to reconsider their arrangement with Richie, but Justin agrees they should honour their promise and help him become independent.

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Whilst Amelia’s relationship with David blossoms, one question still remains—how much longer will she be staying?

As a locum doctor, Amelia has been covering Levi’s (Tristan Gorey) position at Northern Districts Hospital, but he’s now undergone surgery on his injured hand. His eventual return to work will bring her temporary placement to an end, and so far she hasn’t found any other jobs in the area.

Encouraged by Jo, Amelia visits Levi to ask about his recovery. However, she arrives at the farmhouse to find him struggling with pain, with Mackenzie (Emily Weir) reluctant to give him his next dose of medication early.

Amelia reassures Mac and helps Levi, but her attempt to discuss his return to work goes badly.

When she admits she’s nervous about finding another job, Levi snaps at her for raising her employment concerns whilst he’s suffering.

He quickly apologises and, when Amelia visits again, explains that he could return to work in around six weeks if his recovery goes well.

As Levi subsequently shows Mac an encouraging improvement in his hand’s movement, Amelia faces the prospect of her time at the hospital ending.

Moving between jobs has always suited her, but her relationship with David has given her a reason to want to stay… will she be able to make that happen?

Meanwhile, Richie is hoping that volunteering at the surf club will help him rebuild his reputation.

With paid work proving elusive, he wants to contribute to the community and show people that he deserves another chance.

Of course, Justin would prefer him to concentrate on finding a job so that he can get a place of his own, but instead Richie approaches John (Shane Withington) about the bronze medallion course.

Determined to impress, he puts on a suit and offers to discuss his application over morning tea at Salt.

John’s initial scepticism suddenly disappears at the offer of free cakes, opting to keep quiet about the fact that an interview isn’t actually necessary…

Up in Salt, John makes no promises as he listens to Richie’s pitch, claiming the course is already almost full.

Richie stresses that he’s hardworking and physically fit, but also admits how much the opportunity would mean to him.

With so many locals still judging him for his past mistakes, he’s desperate for a chance to contribute to the community and change their opinion of him.

Their meeting is cut short by David and Amelia’s arrival, leaving Richie making a hasty exit rather than risk another confrontation, and convinced that he’s ruined his chances for a place on the course.

However, Alf (Ray Meagher) is unimpressed to learn that John has put a willing volunteer through an unnecessary interview when the club desperately needs recruits—and enjoyed refreshments at Richie’s expense.

David’s reaction also leaves John questioning whether Richie can be trusted to make decisions under pressure, until Alf reminds him that enrolling Richie on a course isn’t the same as immediately putting him in charge of saving lives.

When John later arrives at the Morgan house, Richie assumes John has come to turn him down, so he’s thrilled when he instead offers him a place on the course.

John concedes that he could have signed him up without an interview, although he was grateful for the coffee and cake. There’s still no guarantee of a lifesaving role at the end of it, but Richie is eager to get started.

Could this be the fresh start he’s been looking for?

Home and Away is available to stream from 6am weekdays, with double bill episodes airing from 6pm on 5Star.

Here are the full spoilers for next week’s Home and Away episodes in the UK:

Monday 26th October (Episode 8812)

Justin prepares to face the music.

Cash searches for hope.

Richie wants to give back.

Tuesday 27th October (Episode 8813)

John rubs salt on Tane’s wound.

Justin feels the pressure.

Richie blows his interview.

Wednesday 28th October (Episode 8814)

Sonny gets a surprise visitor.

Jo interrogates Amelia on her future with David.

Mali hatches a plan to distract Tane.

Thursday 29th October (Episode 8815)

Amelia comes to Levi’s aid.

Lacey panics.

Remi plays mediator.

Friday 30th October (Episode 8816)

Lacey runs from her feelings.

Jo loops Amelia in.

Levi makes an apology.

Home and Away star Sarah Roberts undergoes surgery after health issues

 She appeared on the soap between 2017 and 2021.

Former Home and Away star Sarah Roberts has confirmed that she has undergone surgery to remove a fibroid. Taking to social media, the actor said that she had felt "love from around the world".

In a post on Instagram, which included a photo of the actor in a hospital bed, Roberts wrote: "This time last week, I would’ve been in the theatre, or just coming out. Not the type of theatre I usually go to!

"I had a myomectomy to remove a fibroid I've now nicknamed 'Felicia', so I can aptly say, 'Bye Felicia!' and wince in pain as I laugh at my own joke!" she explained, before noting that that fibroid had grown to the "size of a golf ball".

Roberts added that she "felt weird for two reasons", explaining: "Firstly, I'm usually on a work couch talking to people about how they 'crack on with life'. But I realised sometimes you can't crack on with life. You just have to sit on your own ass crack and DO NOTHING (doctor's orders!).

"Secondly, I guess we're not machines? We're souls who need music, connection, hand-holding, laughter and little pockets of joy. Kit-Kats, friends, family, dumplings, potato crisp deliveries, sunflowers and an amazing future husband who actually looks after you."

The actor, who played Willow Harris on the Australian soap, shared that her boyfriend flew from Vancouver to support her, while also noting that her friends and family had also been there for her.

"I was blown away by the kindness of strangers, nurses, surgeons and everyone who showed up for me," she added. "The clock may be ticking, but your presence is timeless. I felt all the love from around the world. Thank you!!!"

In her concluding note, Roberts wrote: "Maybe this is my reminder that constant productivity doesn't equal worth. We need wonder, connection and rest, too. Life isn't a to-do list. It's a gift. Hopefully, I won't get another visit from Felicia for not listening to my body."

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The actor received plenty of supportive messages from followers in the comment section, with former co-star Lynne McGranger writing: "Oh darling - hope you’re healing well. Sending big love."

"Darling girl!!! My goodness, how do you keep such a smile on your face in such agony?! BYE, FELICIA!!!" added another follower, while a third wrote: "Beautifully written! Bye Felicia! See you never! Wishing you a speedy recovery lovely. May the worst be over. X"