What happens to Andy McDonald in Coronation Street?
Andy was written out in 1997 after being one of several characters axed by new producer Brian Park. He would later return for guest stints in 2000, 2004 and 2009. In 2020, Nicholas Cochrane expressed an interest in returning back to Corrie, and hoped that the producers won’t recast Andy in the future.
Why did Adam rickitt leave Coronation Street?
Before returning for a couple of stints, Adam originally left Corrie in 1999 for a career in music, signing a six-album deal with Polydor – although he ultimately only released one, called Good Times.
Who played Steve Mcdonalds twin in Coronation Street?
CORONATION Street’s Andy McDonald actor Nicholas Cochrane looked completely different as he arrived for rare TV appearance in Leeds today. The actor, 48, first hit our screens as Steve McDonald’s twin brother on the ITV soap in 1989 when he was just 16-years-old.
Who did Adam rickitt play in Coronation Street?
Nick Tilsley
Former Coronation Street actor Adam Rickitt looks unrecognisable from his days as Nick Tilsley on the ITV soap. Adam now 43, has swapped his famous blonde locks for a different hairdo, and added a beard to his face. He still has the cheekbones and chiselled good looks, but has gone for a leaner look for 2022.
When did Andy leave Corrie?
1997
Nicholas Cochrane played Andy from 1989 until 1997, and also made guest appearances in 2000, 2004, 2009.
What happened to Steve McDonald’s twin brother?
The actor, 48 first stepped onto the cobbles when he was just 16 years old in 1989. He played Steve McDonald’s twin brother and stayed in the soap until 1997 when his character left for Spain to teach English. Andy was the son of Jim and Liz McDonald and has made several returns to Weatherfield since his departure.
Why is Katie Ricketts leaving calendar?
On the show ITV Calendar, the presenter is introduced as Duncan Wood’s new co-host. Duncan Wood and Katy Rickitt co-present the ITV Calendar, a news and weather broadcast that airs on ITV. Katy Rickitt, the wife of Coronation Street star Adam Rickitt, has quit the programme to join ITV’s Good Morning Britain.
Is Adam Rickitt ill?
“I have an autoimmune disorder called Ankylosing Spondylitis and one of the effects is decreased fertility,” Adam told the publication. “This lovely doctor was like, ‘Mr Rickitt, you’re supposed to have a sperm count of three million, you have two.
Who played the first Nick Tilsley in Coronation Street?
He was played by Warren Jackson from 1981 until 6 September 1996. Adam Rickitt took over the role on 15 October 1997 until 21 April 1999 but returned for three separate stints between 2002 and 2004 and made his final appearance as Nick on 11 July 2004.
Has Simon Gregson left Corrie?
He was written out of the series for over a year after The Sun ran a story in which Gregson allegedly admitted regularly spending £1,000 per month on cocaine. He returned to his Coronation Street role after rehabilitation. Gregson has been married to long-term partner Emma Gleave since 2010.
What happened to Jess Quigley in Coronation Street?
Jez Quigley was a nasty piece of work, who tormented the residents of Coronation Street for several years. He murdered Tony Horrocks, drove Leanne Battersby out of Weatherfield fearing for her life, and eventually died a horrible death.
What is Christine Talbot doing now?
On 30 June 2021 Christine presented her final Calendar after 20 years at ITV Yorkshire. and now works as a freelance presenter and journalist.