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Coronation Street signs TikTok & Casualty stars as ‘nightmare neighbours’ set to ‘make life hell’ for Cobbles residents
CORONATION Street have signed a TikTok star as well as a Casualty actor to play the show’s new nightmare neigbours.
Amid exits galore, the ITV soap has snapped up two new faces to play brand new characters to fill the void left by the show’s string of high-profile quitters.
TikTok star Farrel Hagerty will be playing the role of Lou one-half of the nightmare neighbour duo set to throw Weatherfield into chaos.
She will be joined by co-star Joe Layton, who played Kayden in Casualty, in the role of Mick with the pair making their cobbles debut next month.
Mick and Lou Michaelis will make a living hell for their fellow Weatherfield residents but there will be one person who Lou takes a shine too straight away.
Lou will find herself bonding with Gemma Winter after the pair recognise each other from Bessie Street Primary School where Lou’s two youngest daughter currently attend along with Gemma’s quads.
However, their friendship may not remain so happy for long when Mick arrives on the 14th February and his true identity is uncovered.
Mick will turn out to be the ‘man with the van’ who has been harassing Chesney non-stop for the past few months.
Chesney has been left troubled by the mystery man who has been following him and seen outside the Winter-Brown home.
But, crucially, Chesney will be unaware that it is Mick who has been following him.
Speaking of her exciting new role as Lou, Farrel Hegarty said: “I’m delighted and so grateful to be joining the cast of Coronation Street.
“I have genuinely been blown away by how ridiculously warm and nice everyone is.
“Lou is definitely an exciting character to play because she’s got good and bad parts to her, she’s a life force and full of beans. She’s a very colourful person who likes to make waves and try to cause chaos.
“But she also has that strong family loyalty, especially between Mick
and Lou, they are thick as thieves and will stick up for each other, even when they probably shouldn’t…”
Whilst co-star Joe Layton added: “Coronation Street is such an institute in British television and to get to walk down the
cobbles in Mick’s shoes is so exciting.
“To also do it alongside Farrel is awesome – we are having great fun together and connecting really well whilst developing our characters.
“It also gives the opportunity to get a look behind the curtain of this huge machine and be a small cog within the big picture of Coronation Street and to work alongside people who take
such pride in their work.
“It’s just a really happy place, friendly and welcoming. I’m going to
relish every moment of it.”
Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025
ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap.
This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama.
Colson Smith – Craig Tinker
The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news in Autumn 2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig’s on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role.
Sue Cleaver – Eileen Grimshaw
After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I’m A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. The Sun on Sunday reported in January that she’s already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future.
Luca Toolan – Mason Radcliffe
Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him.
Sue Devaney – Debbie Webster
In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. The character will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline.
Charlotte Jordan – Daisy Midgeley
The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she’s hungry to see what other opportunities await.
Shelley King – Yasmeen Metcalfe
The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter.
Coronation Street signs TikTok & Casualty stars as ‘nightmare neighbours’ set to ‘make life hell’ for Cobbles residents
CORONATION Street have signed a TikTok star as well as a Casualty actor to play the show’s new nightmare neigbours.
Amid exits galore, the ITV soap has snapped up two new faces to play brand new characters to fill the void left by the show’s string of high-profile quitters.
TikTok star Farrel Hagerty will be playing the role of Lou one-half of the nightmare neighbour duo set to throw Weatherfield into chaos.
She will be joined by co-star Joe Layton, who played Kayden in Casualty, in the role of Mick with the pair making their cobbles debut next month.
Mick and Lou Michaelis will make a living hell for their fellow Weatherfield residents but there will be one person who Lou takes a shine too straight away.
Lou will find herself bonding with Gemma Winter after the pair recognise each other from Bessie Street Primary School where Lou’s two youngest daughter currently attend along with Gemma’s quads.
However, their friendship may not remain so happy for long when Mick arrives on the 14th February and his true identity is uncovered.
Mick will turn out to be the ‘man with the van’ who has been harassing Chesney non-stop for the past few months.
Chesney has been left troubled by the mystery man who has been following him and seen outside the Winter-Brown home.
But, crucially, Chesney will be unaware that it is Mick who has been following him.
Speaking of her exciting new role as Lou, Farrel Hegarty said: “I’m delighted and so grateful to be joining the cast of Coronation Street.
“I have genuinely been blown away by how ridiculously warm and nice everyone is.
“Lou is definitely an exciting character to play because she’s got good and bad parts to her, she’s a life force and full of beans. She’s a very colourful person who likes to make waves and try to cause chaos.
“But she also has that strong family loyalty, especially between Mick
and Lou, they are thick as thieves and will stick up for each other, even when they probably shouldn’t…”
Whilst co-star Joe Layton added: “Coronation Street is such an institute in British television and to get to walk down the
cobbles in Mick’s shoes is so exciting.
“To also do it alongside Farrel is awesome – we are having great fun together and connecting really well whilst developing our characters.
“It also gives the opportunity to get a look behind the curtain of this huge machine and be a small cog within the big picture of Coronation Street and to work alongside people who take
such pride in their work.
“It’s just a really happy place, friendly and welcoming. I’m going to
relish every moment of it.”
Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025
ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap.
This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama.
Colson Smith – Craig Tinker
The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news in Autumn 2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig’s on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role.
Sue Cleaver – Eileen Grimshaw
After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I’m A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. The Sun on Sunday reported in January that she’s already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future.
Luca Toolan – Mason Radcliffe
Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him.
Sue Devaney – Debbie Webster
In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. The character will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline.
Charlotte Jordan – Daisy Midgeley
The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she’s hungry to see what other opportunities await.
Shelley King – Yasmeen Metcalfe
The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter.
Danny Dyer teams up with huge US sitcom legend for new gig – and he looks worlds away from Albert Square
DANNY Dyer has received a crash course in butler silver service from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s Geoffrey.
Joseph Marcell, famed for his role as the beloved TV butler, stars alongside the East End favourite in the tongue-in-cheek video.
Danny is forced to wrestle with bowties and set up afternoon tea as he learns the art of providing the personal touch from the master.
Kicking off with a presentation, Danny is taught how to dress the part.
He then learns the key elements to becoming a perfect assistant – from going above and beyond to being on hand day or night.
The video was revealed to be a new campaign by Sky Broadband to highlight the importance of round the clock service and its 24/7 switching support service.
It comes after a poll of 2,000 adults revealed the top frustrations driving people up the wall and how they try to mitigate these – even if they don’t have a butler.
With queue jumpers (50 per cent), spam calls (47 per cent) and spotty Wi-Fi (41per cent) featuring highly in the list of the daily annoyances.
Danny Dyer said: “Turns out, I know my profiteroles from my crumpets, and who would’ve thought I’d make a right proper butler.
“It’s all about serving up smiles and charm, which is what I’m all about.
“So, if your broadband provider is doing your head in, you need one that will be there night and day. Let’s ‘av it.”
The study also found 28 per cent claim connectivity issues, like disruption to their internet service, is also having a detrimental impact on their days.
With this rising to 51 per cent of Gen Z and Millennials.
But when it comes to frustrating connections, 36 per cent admit to sticking with a poor broadband contract, with 31 per cent of these citing process is too complicated.
However, 79 per cent went would find it useful having a 24/7 support system for switching your broadband provider.
Amber Pine, managing director of connectivity at Sky Broadband, said: “We know how busy life can be and it can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day, which is why we offer our new customers a 24/7 switching support service, so you can get help whenever it suits you.”
Danny Dyer teams up with huge US sitcom legend for new gig – and he looks worlds away from Albert Square
DANNY Dyer has received a crash course in butler silver service from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s Geoffrey.
Joseph Marcell, famed for his role as the beloved TV butler, stars alongside the East End favourite in the tongue-in-cheek video.
Danny is forced to wrestle with bowties and set up afternoon tea as he learns the art of providing the personal touch from the master.
Kicking off with a presentation, Danny is taught how to dress the part.
He then learns the key elements to becoming a perfect assistant – from going above and beyond to being on hand day or night.
The video was revealed to be a new campaign by Sky Broadband to highlight the importance of round the clock service and its 24/7 switching support service.
It comes after a poll of 2,000 adults revealed the top frustrations driving people up the wall and how they try to mitigate these – even if they don’t have a butler.
With queue jumpers (50 per cent), spam calls (47 per cent) and spotty Wi-Fi (41per cent) featuring highly in the list of the daily annoyances.
Danny Dyer said: “Turns out, I know my profiteroles from my crumpets, and who would’ve thought I’d make a right proper butler.
“It’s all about serving up smiles and charm, which is what I’m all about.
“So, if your broadband provider is doing your head in, you need one that will be there night and day. Let’s ‘av it.”
The study also found 28 per cent claim connectivity issues, like disruption to their internet service, is also having a detrimental impact on their days.
With this rising to 51 per cent of Gen Z and Millennials.
But when it comes to frustrating connections, 36 per cent admit to sticking with a poor broadband contract, with 31 per cent of these citing process is too complicated.
However, 79 per cent went would find it useful having a 24/7 support system for switching your broadband provider.
Amber Pine, managing director of connectivity at Sky Broadband, said: “We know how busy life can be and it can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day, which is why we offer our new customers a 24/7 switching support service, so you can get help whenever it suits you.”
England’s Georgia Stanway undergoes knee surgery ahead of Euros with midfielder expected to be ‘out for months’
GEORGIA STANWAY has undergone a knee operation after suffering a serious injury during training with her club Bayern Munich.
The England midfielder, who underwent surgery yesterday, ruptured a lateral ligament in her right knee earlier this week.
The German giants expect the player, 26, to be out of action for several months for their team who are battling to win a seventh Women’s Bundesliga title.
This means Stanway could miss the rest of this season and face a battle to be fit for this summer’s Euros with England hoping to retain their crown.
The Bayern Munich star was part of the Lionesses side, who under boss Sarina Wiegman, became the first England team to win the contest in 2022.
This year’s tournament in Switzerland is due to start on July 2 with England’s group stage opener against France taking place in Zurich three days later.
Should the 75-capped Stanway return to fitness by then, there is a chance she may have not have played in any competitive matches before the contest’s start.
Her last competitive appearance for her club, who are currently second in Germany’s top tier, was on December 18.
Back then midfielder was part of the team that fell to a 3-2 group stage loss to Arsenal in the Champions League.
Stanway, who joined Bayern Munich from Man City in May 2022, is a highly-regarded player for club and country.
She began her senior club career at Blackburn Rovers in 2015 prior to signing for Man City later that year and then joining Bayern seven years after.
Stanway, who was born in Cumbria, made an instant impact on her senior Lionesses debut scoring in a 3-0 friendly defeat of Austria in November 2018
Five years on from then she helped her national team make history by winning the Women’s Euros for the first time.
On the way to defeating Germany in the final of the 2022 contest she scored a long-range quarter-final winner against Spain.
Stanway’s fitness blow comes just over a month after Lioness and Man City defender Alex Greenwood sustained a medial and collateral ligament injury.
The Cityzens captain was stretchered off during her side’s 2-0 defeat of St Polten in the Champions League.
She is currently working on her way back to fitness at the club after undergoing surgery following her MCL injury.
England’s Georgia Stanway undergoes knee surgery ahead of Euros with midfielder expected to be ‘out for months’
GEORGIA STANWAY has undergone a knee operation after suffering a serious injury during training with her club Bayern Munich.
The England midfielder, who underwent surgery yesterday, ruptured a lateral ligament in her right knee earlier this week.
The German giants expect the player, 26, to be out of action for several months for their team who are battling to win a seventh Women’s Bundesliga title.
This means Stanway could miss the rest of this season and face a battle to be fit for this summer’s Euros with England hoping to retain their crown.
The Bayern Munich star was part of the Lionesses side, who under boss Sarina Wiegman, became the first England team to win the contest in 2022.
This year’s tournament in Switzerland is due to start on July 2 with England’s group stage opener against France taking place in Zurich three days later.
Should the 75-capped Stanway return to fitness by then, there is a chance she may have not have played in any competitive matches before the contest’s start.
Her last competitive appearance for her club, who are currently second in Germany’s top tier, was on December 18.
Back then midfielder was part of the team that fell to a 3-2 group stage loss to Arsenal in the Champions League.
Stanway, who joined Bayern Munich from Man City in May 2022, is a highly-regarded player for club and country.
She began her senior club career at Blackburn Rovers in 2015 prior to signing for Man City later that year and then joining Bayern seven years after.
Stanway, who was born in Cumbria, made an instant impact on her senior Lionesses debut scoring in a 3-0 friendly defeat of Austria in November 2018
Five years on from then she helped her national team make history by winning the Women’s Euros for the first time.
On the way to defeating Germany in the final of the 2022 contest she scored a long-range quarter-final winner against Spain.
Stanway’s fitness blow comes just over a month after Lioness and Man City defender Alex Greenwood sustained a medial and collateral ligament injury.
The Cityzens captain was stretchered off during her side’s 2-0 defeat of St Polten in the Champions League.
She is currently working on her way back to fitness at the club after undergoing surgery following her MCL injury.
Urgent warning for shoppers as popular drink sold at Dunnes and Lidl recalled due to ‘presence of glass fragments’
AN urgent warning has been issued to Irish shoppers as a popular drink is being recalled due to the “presence of glass fragments”.
Batches of Newcastle Brown Ale were pulled due to a safety risk.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued the warning.
Upon opening, some bottles contained glass fragments, leading to the recall.
If glass is present in a beverage, it can lead to severe injuries, including cuts or lacerations in the mouth, throat or along the digestive tract.
Due to these potential health hazards, the product was issued a recall notice to prevent any harm to consumers.
The FSAI said: “Heineken UK is recalling the above batches of Newcastle Brown Ale due to the presence of glass fragments upon opening the bottles.
“Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.”
The affected batches are 500ml bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale.
The batch codes are L4321, L4322, L4323, L4324, L4325 and L4326, with a best before date of 30/11/2025.
They have been sold at various retailers across the country including Dunnes Stores, Tesco and Lidl.
The affected batches have been issued a category one alert, which is given when there is an imminent risk to public health.
Wholesalers and distributors have been requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retail customers.
And buyers have now been told to throw away the product immediately.
The FSAI added: “Consumers are advised not to drink the affected batches.”
This follows the recall of batches of The Happy Pear products due to the possible presence of animal matter.
CONTAMINATION FEARS
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued the warning this afternoon.
Some canned chickpeas in The Happy Pear products may have accidentally come into contact with animal matter.
This poses a major risk to people who follow plant-based diets, like vegans or vegetarians, or those with allergies to animal products.
It’s also a concern for anyone who avoids animal products for ethical or religious reasons.
The FSAI said: “The Happy Pear is recalling specific batches of its products listed below, which contain canned chickpeas as an ingredient.
“The affected batch of canned chickpeas is subject to recall due to the possible presence of animal matter.
“Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.”
The affected batches are The Happy Pear Red Pepper Hummus, Caramelised Onion Hummus, Reduced Fat Hummus, Hummus Triple Dip, and Moroccan Style Hummus.
The batch numbers, in order of the items listed above, are 4304, 4305, 4304, 4303, and 4305.