THEY are some of the most charismatic stars to grace Albert Square, and have created some of the most memorable moments in soap. She was famously served as a bridesmaid at Bet Lynch's wedding and left the soap after stealing Sandra Stubbs' boyfriend.Whatever happened the Cotton family from EastEnders? Sue Jenkins's character Gloria Todd arrived in Corrie as Gloria Todd back in 1985 and made her exit three years later. Meanwhile, Anna made a dramatic departure back after murdering her rapist Pat Phelan in a shocking showdown during Michelle Connor's wedding. She was only on the soap for 11 episodes, but she certainly made an impression after getting together with Tina Carter behind the back of Sonia Fowler.
Whilst fan favourite Anna was on the soap from 2008 to 2018, Poppy was playing Kyle Slater's best friend Sophie Dodd on the rival soap on BBC. This one is a soap crossover as Debbie, who played Anna Windass, had a daughter who appeared in EastEnders back in 2016. Gary may soon be exposed for Rick's murder now that Sarah has found out, as she looks set to turn on him and send him down for good.
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The pair never got to share a scene, but fans noticed a tribute to their secret connection last year when Rick was shown in an office with local celebrity Tommy's football calendar on full display on the wall. Rick was confirmed dead after being hit over the head with a rock, although fans had to wait and see what his fate was well after the grisly showdown.Īs mentioned earlier, his brother Matt has been making regular appears on the soap as footballer Tommy Orpington, and is currently on the soap as part of James Bailey's coming out storyline. Greg Wood's villainous alter-ego Rick Neelan first arrived on the cobbles in 2009, terrorising characters until his death back in 2019, after being murdered by Gary Windass. The acting bug clearly runs in the family. The pair rarely share scenes together, but their older sister Amelia is also a soap star, as she plays April Windsor on Emmerdale. William plays Hope's cousin Joseph Brown, the son of Chesney Brown and the late Katy Armstrong. Real-life twins Isabella and William are both on the soap together currently, with Isabella playing the naughty Hope Stape since 2017. William and Isabella Flanagan (Image: ITV) Receive newsletters with the latest news, sport and what's on updates from the Liverpool ECHO by signing up hereīrooke is currently on maternity leave from the soap after giving birth to first son Mexx last year, but she and Ellie are still current stars on the show.įans were hoping the cousins would be reunited soon, but Brooke has since announced she is pregnant with her second child, so it looks like they will have a while to wait. Brooke Vincent and Ellie Leachįans know that Brooke, who plays Sophie Webster on the soap, was joined by her real-life cousin Ellie Leach on the soap.īrooke has been playing Sophie since 2004 and was joined by Ellie, playing Faye Windass from 2009. The Daily Star has taken a look at all of the family members working together on Corrie.
His brother is none other than Greg Wood, who played loan shark Rick Neeson. But some of the characters on Coronation Street are actually related to one another in real-life.įans were shocked in 2019 to learn Tommy Orpington played by actor Matt Milburn, had a sibling on the soap.