Margot Robbie and Rosamund Pike are among the nominees for the National Film Awards.The stars of 'Barbie' and 'Saltburn' respectively will compete against talent including Patricia Hodge ('Arthur's Whiskey'), Jo Hartley ('Swede Caroline'), Eiza Gonzalez ('The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare') and Emma Stone ('Poor Things)' in a star-studded Best Actress category.This year's ceremony is set to take place on July 3 at the Porchester Hall in London and marks the 10th anniversary of the prestigious awards. It will feature a lineup of nominees from around the globe consisting of seasoned acting veterans and emerging young talents.The Best Actor category is equally competitive with stars including Barry Keoghan ('Saltburn), Kevin Hart ('Lift') and Ewan McGregor ('Bleeding Love') competing for the prize with Kane Robinson ('The Kitchen') and Lakeith Stanfield ('Book of Clarence').Meanwhile,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
More than 200 prominent individuals — including Hollywood actors Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Steve Coogan and Eva Green — have united through an international open letter to call on world leaders at the COP27 climate conference to end factory farming and transform our global food system.
The letter – organized by Compassion in World Farming as part of its new End of the Line for Factory Farming global campaign – highlights the urgent need to transform our global food system and calls on world leaders to support and deliver a global agreement on food and farming at the United Nations General Assembly. It is being released on Solutions Day at the conference.
Some 208 people from around the world have signed the letter, including:
Hollywood actors Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Steve Coogan and Eva Green
British TV personalities Chris Packham, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Dr. Amir Khan Gp, and actors Dame Joanna Lumley, Kate Ford and Peter Egan...
The letter – organized by Compassion in World Farming as part of its new End of the Line for Factory Farming global campaign – highlights the urgent need to transform our global food system and calls on world leaders to support and deliver a global agreement on food and farming at the United Nations General Assembly. It is being released on Solutions Day at the conference.
Some 208 people from around the world have signed the letter, including:
Hollywood actors Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Steve Coogan and Eva Green
British TV personalities Chris Packham, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Dr. Amir Khan Gp, and actors Dame Joanna Lumley, Kate Ford and Peter Egan...
- 11/22/2022
- Look to the Stars
'Coronation Street's Carla Connor's life will be left hanging in the balance next week following a botched raid at the Bistro. The knicker factory owner - played by Alison King - will be left fighting for her life on the operating table after she is left for dead by her nemesis Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) when a burglary at the posh restaurant goes terribly wrong. The brunette beauty finds herself caught up in the raid when she meets Robert Preston (Tristan Gemmill) at the eatery to discuss their recent drunken one-night stand at the casino. But the pair are blissfully unaware that...
- 1/12/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Kate Ford wants to spend Christmas with the late Anne Kirkbride. The 'Coronation Street' star - who portrays nasty Tracy Barlow on the ITV soap - admits she would love to have had one last festive holiday with the late actress, who played her on-screen mother Deirdre Barlow for over four decades. When asked who she'd like to join her for Christmas dinner, she said: ''Probably Annie (Kirkbride). I really miss her, she'd bring some good advice to the table and some fun.'' And the 38-year-old actress is looking forward to spending more time with her seven-year-old son Otis over the Christmas break. She...
- 12/5/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Kate Ford has dedicated her Best Bad Girl Inside Soap Award to her mother. The 'Coronation Street' actress was awarded the gong for the second consecutive year for her role as conniving Tracy Barlow and, Kate - who could not make the ceremony in London on Monday (05.10.15) - revealed she plans to give the award to her mother. She said: ''I am so pleased to have won this award - I'm really chuffed! It means so much to me with it being a public vote. All the other nominees are fantastic, and they all play great characters, so I'm very flattered. ''I'm...
- 10/5/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
'Emmerdale' won the Best Soap gong at the Inside Soap Awards in London on Monday (05.10.15). The show took the top prize ahead of its rivals - including 'Coronation Street', 'Hollyoaks' and 'EastEnders - at the awards ceremony, sponsored by Dream Bingo. And Best Soap wasn't the only award for 'Emmerdale', as it also scooped Best Actor, Best Bad Boy, Best Newcomer, Best Young Actor, Sexiest Male, Best Affair and Best Partnership for Charlie Hardwick & Chris Chittell (Val and Eric Pollard). Meanwhile, 'Coronation Street's Kate Ford dedicated her Best Bad Girl prize to her mother. Kate - who could not...
- 10/5/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
'Emmerdale' won the Best Soap gong at the Inside Soap Awards in London on Monday (05.10.15). The show took the top prize ahead of its rivals - including 'Coronation Street', 'Hollyoaks' and 'EastEnders - at the awards ceremony, sponsored by Dream Bingo. And Best Soap wasn't the only award for 'Emmerdale', as it also scooped Best Actor, Best Bad Boy, Best Newcomer, Best Young Actor, Sexiest Male, Best Affair and Best Partnership for Charlie Hardwick & Chris Chittell (Val and Eric Pollard). Meanwhile, 'Coronation Street's Kate Ford dedicated her Best Bad Girl prize to her mother. Kate - who could not...
- 10/4/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Tracy Barlow will be arrested for murder in 'Coronation Street' next month. The pawnbroker - played by Kate Ford - killed Kal Nazir (Jimi Mistry) and Maddie Heath (Amy James-Kelly) back in May when she set fire to Victoria Court and the past is now set to catch up with her when she is confronted by police in front of her friends and family in the Rovers Return pub. A show source said: ''Everyone will be cheering when Tracy gets arrested.'' Earlier this year, the villainous character stole keys to Carla Connor's (Alison King) flat and used a candle to sneak around but...
- 8/3/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Andrew Paul has joined the cast of 'Coronation Street'. The former 'The Bill' actor will play brewery worker Dan Jones, who embarks on a romance with Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard) after she learns Tony Stewart has cheated on her with Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford). However, Liz could be in for a shock as Dan has a ''dark secret'' that connects him to another local resident. A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''Dan is a good looking charmer with a great line in patter and Liz McDonald is soon well and truly on the rebound from Tony and falling for him. But what...
- 5/7/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Tracy Barlow is to seek revenge on Carla Connor in 'Coronation Street'. Tracey, who is played by the actress Kate Ford, will see her hatred for businesswoman Carla (Alison King) reach new heights when she discovers she's unknowingly ruined her and Tony's plans to take over the Rovers Return pub. Tracy - who will be consumed by rage for those who she thinks have wronged her - will challenge Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard) to a showdown and reveal every excruciating detail of her and Liz's boyfriend Tony's affair and how they planned to steal the pub from her and her family. Tracy's...
- 4/29/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Kate Ford feels ''confident'' stripping off in 'Coronation Street'. The 37-year-old actress - whose character Tracy Barlow was seen seducing Tony Stewart, played by Terence Maynard, in a skimpy underwear set and suspenders on last night's episode of the ITV soap (23.02.15) - admitted she isn't ''bothered'' by taking her clothes off in front of the camera and doesn't feel self conscious about it. Kate - who trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London - said: ''I know it sounds really weird, but I'm confident doing those sorts of scenes. ''I'm not really that bothered -- once you've...
- 2/24/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Anne Kirkbride's funeral took place yesterday (27.01.15). The 'Coronation Street' legend - who died last week after battling cancer - was laid to rest in a ''small send-off'' at an undisclosed location in the North West, with castmates William Roache, Kate Ford and Beverley Callard joining her husband David Beckett, other family members and close friends for the service. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Anne was always a private person and wanted a small send-off. That was Anne -- she didn't want a fuss.'' Anne had reportedly left instructions about which cast members she wanted at the service, and those who were...
- 1/28/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow is ''out for revenge''. Kate Ford - who has starred as Tracy in the ITV soap since 2002 - has revealed her character is to become nastier than ever after her fiancé Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) was arrested for the murder of Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan). She explained: ''The thing with Tracy is that when she's hurt, then she's vicious. And because she's so hurt, you're really going to see her bitchy and nasty side.'' The 36-year-old actress says Tracy will first take out her anger on Rob's sister Carla Connor (Alison King), who called the police on her...
- 10/31/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Kate Ford was caught up in a bitter row between her friend, his ex-partner and his current girlfriend last Friday (24.10.14). The 'Coronation Street' actress got embroiled in the argument which started after her friend Paul came to her house to collect his six-year-old son after a play date with the star's own boy and stayed for a drink. His decision to stay resulted in his girlfriend coming to Kate's house 30 minutes later to demand to know what he was doing and why he was late, sparking an argument between the couple which ended up in the street, resulting in the...
- 10/27/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
ITV has released a new promotional trailer teasing Coronation Street and Emmerdale's summer storylines.
Titled 'Once Upon A Weatherfield... Happy Emmerdale After', the video features characters from each soap in twisted fairytale guises that reference their current situations.
Weatherfield pairs appearing in the clip include Carla Barlow as Red Riding Hood with her brother Rob Donovan as the Big Bad Wolf (following his secret murder of Tina McIntyre) and Leanne Tilsley with boyfriend Kal Nazir's daughter Alya as Rapunzel.
Tony Stewart (Terence Maynard) also appears in the video, and can be seen standing in front of a magic mirror with Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard) before it reveals his wicked side and dealings with Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford).
Ongoing Emmerdale sagas depicted in the trailer include Moira and Cain Dingle's marriage problems (using the allegory of Sleeping Beauty) and Charity Macey's ongoing deception of husband Declan, which sees her cradling a poisoned apple.
Titled 'Once Upon A Weatherfield... Happy Emmerdale After', the video features characters from each soap in twisted fairytale guises that reference their current situations.
Weatherfield pairs appearing in the clip include Carla Barlow as Red Riding Hood with her brother Rob Donovan as the Big Bad Wolf (following his secret murder of Tina McIntyre) and Leanne Tilsley with boyfriend Kal Nazir's daughter Alya as Rapunzel.
Tony Stewart (Terence Maynard) also appears in the video, and can be seen standing in front of a magic mirror with Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard) before it reveals his wicked side and dealings with Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford).
Ongoing Emmerdale sagas depicted in the trailer include Moira and Cain Dingle's marriage problems (using the allegory of Sleeping Beauty) and Charity Macey's ongoing deception of husband Declan, which sees her cradling a poisoned apple.
- 7/4/2014
- Digital Spy
Ken Barlow will be accused of being gay when he returns to 'Coronation Street'. The veteran Weatherfield resident is set to make a comeback to the ITV soap next month and his first scenes involve his on-screen daughter Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) winding him up about his sexuality. Actor William Roache took a lengthy break from the show last year while he was cleared of historic sex offences, and his alter-ego Ken's absence has been explained by a trip to Canada. Upon his return, Ken tells his family: ''While I've been away I've had the time to do a lot of thinking, and...
- 6/6/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
'Coronation Street' has signed almost half of its cast to new contracts. The ITV soap is determined to keep the services of its best-loved stars, following the departures of the likes Michelle Keegan, and has handed new 12-month contracts to 14 actors and actresses including Kate Ford (Tracy Barlow), Alan Halsall (Tyrone Dobbs) and Ryan Thomas (Jason Grimshaw). Other stars who have been given pay rises include Tisha Merry (Steph Britton), Samia Ghadie (Maria Connor), Sam Aston (Chesney Brown) and Katie McGlynn (Sinead Tinker). A source told The Sun newspaper: ''There has been a lot of change at 'Corrie' and the bosses were...
- 4/22/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
William Roache will return to 'Coronation Street' in August and become involved in the Tina McIntyre murder storyline. The 81-year-old actor - who hasn't been seen in the soap since last April - will reprise his role as Ken Barlow this summer just after the beautiful barmaid (Michelle Keegan) is tragically killed off by a fellow resident. The upcoming murder is set to be a traumatic time for the Barlow family as a number of Ken's relatives - including his son Peter (Chris Gascoyne), adopted daughter Tracy (Kate Ford) and daughter-in-law Carla (Alison King) - are all high suspects in the...
- 4/17/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
'Coronation Street's' Tracy Barlow is preparing for her fourth wedding. Tracy (Kate Ford) recently ended her relationship with Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) after catching him locking lips with Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) but the pair have now reunited and could be set to walk down the aisle, despite Tracy's mum Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) making an effort to talk Rob out of it. In scenes, which are to be aired next month, she tells him: ''I didn't have you down as the marrying kind, Rob. Are you sure about her? ''I love our Tracy to bits but she could start a fight in an...
- 3/21/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow will become the prime suspect for the murder of Tina McIntyre. The soap superbitch - who is played by Kate Ford - will be left furious after she discovers the brunette stunner (Michelle Keegan) has been getting close to her boyfriend Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) and after previously murdering ex-boyfriend Charlie Stubbs (Bill Ward), Tracy is in the firing line when Tina is found dead next year. A show insider told the Daily Star newspaper: ''Tracy's got form for murder so she has to be the prime suspect when Tina turns up dead. ''Tina is not exactly...
- 11/27/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Anne Kirkbride reportedly broke down in tears during 'Coronation Street' filming on Monday (18.11.13). The 59-year-old actress is said to be missing her co-star Bill Roache - who has been suspended after being charged with child sex offenses, which he strenuously denied - and had to be consoled by her screen daughter Kate Ford after their scene was brought to a halt. A source told the Daily Star newspaper: ''Anne and Bill are incredibly close. ''She's known him for 40 years and he's always been by her side helping her cope with the gruelling schedule all soap stars have to deal with. ''Anne has...
- 11/20/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Anne Kirkbride reportedly broke down in tears during 'Coronation Street' filming on Monday (18.11.13). The 59-year-old actress is said to be missing her co-star Bill Roache - who has been suspended after being charged with child sex offenses, which he strenuously denied - and had to be consoled by her screen daughter Kate Ford after their scene was brought to a halt. A source told the Daily Star newspaper: ''Anne and Bill are incredibly close. ''She's known him for 40 years and he's always been by her side helping her cope with the gruelling schedule all soap stars have to deal with. ''Anne has...
- 11/18/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow ditches her daughter Amy for Rob Donovan. The feisty brunette - played by Kate Ford - is so wrapped up in her love life that she palms her offspring onto her mother Deidre Barlow (Anne Kirkbride) and Amy's biological father, Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) in a bid to manipulate her boyfriend Rob (Marc Baylis) into moving in with her. Speaking to Inside Soap magazine, Kate said of her alter-ego: ''If she has to force Rob's hand to make him commit, then so be it. ''She knows one of the reasons that Rob is reluctant to move in with...
- 7/31/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
'Coronation Street' will finally explain Ken Barlow's absence from the show next week as actor Bill Roache faces trial over indecent assault. The ITV soap will address the character's abrupt departure from ongoing storylines when his wife Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) tells his daughter Tracy (Kate Ford) that Ken has flown to Canada to take care of his poorly grandson, Adam, who has suffered a shock collapse. In scenes to air on Friday, July 12, Deirdre will be seen telling Tracy: ''Canada is a long way away and he's got no other family. Blacking out like that is frightening, and he collapsed at...
- 7/2/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Alan Halsall and Kym Marsh are among 10 'Coronation Street' stars who have signed new deals. Bosses of the ITV soap have tied down several stars, including Ryan Thomas (Jason Grimshaw), Mikey North (Gary Windass) and Kate Ford (Tracy Barlow), on new one-year contract extensions after Michelle Keegan announced she was quitting the show. A soap source said: ''Corrie's doing brilliantly at the moment and everyone thinks there is a really good balance of actors in the current cast. ''But Michelle's decision to leave the show proves just how quickly things can change. That was a real blow and 'Corrie' can...
- 6/4/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow is to be brutally attacked by thugs. The Weatherfield superbitch will be mugged by a vicious gang after she is forced to stand in as a delivery driver for local underwear factory Underworld. Tracy - played by actress Kate Ford in the ITV soap - will first come to blows with factory manager Carla Connor (Alison King) after she asks her to stand in for Kirk Sutherland (Andy Whyment) because Tracey feels the job is beneath her. According to the Daily Star newspaper, she rants: ''Me, a van driver? Yeah, I have a problem with that. I'm not employed...
- 4/4/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow is to be brutally attacked by thugs. The Weatherfield superbitch will be mugged by a vicious gang after she is forced to stand in as a delivery driver for local underwear factory Underworld. Tracy - played by actress Kate Ford in the ITV soap - will first come to blows with factory manager Carla Connor (Alison King) after she asks her to stand in for Kirk Sutherland (Andy Whyment) because Tracey feels the job is beneath her. According to the Daily Star newspaper, she rants: ''Me, a van driver? Yeah, I have a problem with that. I'm not employed...
- 4/4/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has revealed that her character Tracy Barlow's bad behaviour will continue in the coming weeks. Tracy convinces new boyfriend Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) to give her a job at Underworld in upcoming episodes, and when factory boss Carla Connor has doubts over the arrangement, the schemer promises to behave herself. However, in an interview with The Sun, Ford confirmed that Tracy won't be able to resist winding up her new co-workers. Ford explained: "She loves to p*** everyone off. She annoys Michelle, she annoys Eva and she likes that." Discussing her alter ego's nasty nature, the actress admitted: "She is so vile. Sometimes when she is being really horrid, I ask everyone, 'Why is Tracy so horrible?' and they all go, 'Because she is horrid!' It's as if she is unhappy with her own (more)...
- 1/30/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow has a surprising reaction to Steve McDonald's divorce plans in Monday's (January 28) double bill of the soap. Tracy (Kate Ford) is shocked when she receives a divorce petition through the post from Steve (Simon Gregson), but she soon realises that there's no point fighting him this time - their marriage is well and truly over. Marching into The Rovers, Tracy hands the signed divorce papers straight over to Steve - leaving him wondering what the (more)...
- 1/26/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Kate Ford has insisted that Tracy Barlow will never kill again. Weatherfield vixen Tracy fatally struck boyfriend Charlie Stubbs with a metal sculpture in 2007, for which she spent five years in prison until she was freed after a retrial. When asked by itv.com whether Tracy would ever be driven to kill again, Ford replied: "I don't think she ever wants to go back to prison, she absolutely hated it, so for that reason no. "Also I think she was in such a dark place when she was with Charlie, I don't think she just killed him for the sake of it, she'd gone a bit mental because he was playing games with her head." Watch Tracy (more)...
- 1/22/2013
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has admitted that she wants her character Tracy Barlow to "move on" from Steve McDonald. Tracy has been obsessed with Steve (Simon Gregson) for years, and many of her major storylines have revolved around her twisted schemes to win him over and cause trouble for his other relationships. When Tracy receives a divorce petition through the post from Steve in upcoming episodes, she is initially angry but later backs down by signing the papers. Ford told itv.com: "She feels furious because she can't understand why he's blaming her! She thinks if anything she should be the one blaming him - she cannot see it from his point of view whatsoever. "She thinks that he caused her to lose the babies by flirting with Becky, he slept with Michelle when they were still married, so she thinks that it's totally (more)...
- 1/21/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street actress Kate Ford has spoken about the upcoming plot involving her character Tracy Barlow and Rob Donovan. Tracy will soon embark on a romantic relationship with Rob (Marc Baylis), with Ford stating that the pair have quite a lot in common. When asked how Rob first gets Tracy's attention, Ford told All About Soap: "Well, Tracy's going off shopping in town and she gets into a taxi at exactly the same time as Rob. She demands that he leave, as it's her taxi and not his. "He refuses to move though, and when Steve asks them where they're going and they both say the city centre at the same time, they share a smile and end up going in the cab together. "She likes the fact that he's quite feisty - it takes one to know one, after all. Maybe they're kindred spirits!" Ford also stated that not...
- 1/16/2013
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow and Rob Donovan will cause ''mayhem'' in a new relationship. The murdering mother-of-one - who is played by Kate Ford - and the violent factory boss (Mark Baylis) will cause chaos when they start dating next year after she dumps Michelle Connor's son Ryan Connor (Sol Heras) after he proposes when she lied to him about being pregnant with his baby. A source said: ''It's a truly toxic relationship. There is a genuine attraction there but each is out for what they can get and they are completely self-obsessed. ''This relationship will cause maximum mayhem. They've both got...
- 12/10/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Anne Kirkbride has vowed never to quit Coronation Street after 40 years on the cobbles. The actress, who plays Deidre Barlow, told The Mirror that she cannot imagine a life without the soap and her long-standing screen family of Bill Roache, who plays husband Ken Barlow, and Kate Ford, who appears as Deidre's daughter Tracy. However, Kirkbride admitted that there are negatives to working in such a demanding environment for four decades. She said: "For me working on Coronation Street can be soul destroying - it's punishing. It can be long hours doing the same thing over and over again. "There are rare moments when you are doing really good stuff. You are on a roll and in loads of scenes, the writing's brilliant and you feel great. "But a lot of the time you are just hanging around for hours. I think, 'If I stand here for long enough,...
- 11/3/2012
- by By Beth Curtis
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Ryan Connor leaves Tracy Barlow stunned as he asks her to marry him later this month. Ryan (Sol Heras) pops the question following some advice from Steve McDonald, who suggests that he should make a long-term commitment to Tracy (Kate Ford) following her announcement that she is carrying his baby. Steve is being mischievous with his idea, as what he really wants is to split up Tracy and Ryan. Unconvinced that Tracy is telling the truth about expecting a baby, Steve believes that she might back down from her scheming if Ryan becomes too serious about the relationship. Oblivious to Steve's duplicity, Ryan invites Tracy, Michelle, Ken and Deirdre to join him at The Rovers with the intention of proving how much he loves his new girlfriend. Asking for some hush in the pub, Ryan makes the announcement that he wants Tracy to be his wife. Tracy's...
- 10/13/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Sol Heras has confirmed that his character Ryan Connor will eventually see Tracy Barlow's true colours. Ryan is currently enjoying a fling with scheming Tracy (Kate Ford), unaware that she is only dating him to make life difficult for his mum Michelle (Kym Lomas). Tracy's ultimate aim is to make sure that Michelle splits from Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), as she still has strong feelings for the Weatherfield cabbie. Heras told Inside Soap: "The fact that Tracy still has feelings for Steve hasn't entered Ryan's head. As far as Ryan can see, he's having a bit of fun with Tracy - but they have not taken precautions which has led to her becoming pregnant. "Michelle tries to make Ryan see that Tracy's (more)...
- 10/10/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Kym Lomas has revealed that her character Michelle Connor will be "devastated" when a scheming Steve McDonald dumps her in a forthcoming storyline. Steve (Simon Gregson) ends his relationship with Michelle next week, but only as part of an elaborate plan as he thinks he can play his twisted ex Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) at her own game. The Weatherfield cabbie believes that Tracy will dump Michelle's son Ryan (Sol Heras) if she no longer sees Michelle as a threat, putting an end to her latest manipulation. However, Steve risks his entire future with Michelle by refusing to confide in her about what he is up to. Lomas told Soaplife: "She's devastated. There's been a lot of stress on their relationship recently. They've had the ongoing problems with Tracy, Ryan's been difficult to deal (more)...
- 10/10/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has committed to the ITV soap for "the next few years". The 35-year-old actress, who plays Weatherfield's Tracy Barlow, raised concerns about her commute from London when she rejoined the show in 2010. When asked by The Mirror how long she would like to stay on Corrie, Ford responded: "Definitely for the next few years, if they'll have (more)...
- 10/10/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
'Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow only sees her relationship with toy boy Ryan Connor as a ''bit of fun''. The scheming brunette is set to announce she is pregnant with the kebab shop worker's child, but Kate Ford - who plays Tracy - insists her character doesn't take it seriously. She said: ''She throws herself at him actually. I don't mean to be blunt, but she's liking the sex. ''For him it's more of a relationship, but for her it's a bit of fun - she really fancies him.'' Tracy is also using Ryan (Sol Heras) - who is 14 years her junior -...
- 10/9/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has revealed that she suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. The Tracy Barlow actress admitted that her anxiety problem had been "really bad" before her relationship with husband Jon Connerty. Interviewed in today's Mirror newspaper, Ford divulged: "In my 20s I did have really bad Ocd - I'd check things continually. "I could check the oven 20 times before going to bed and all the sockets had to be turned off. It's like your brain gets stuck in a loop. I do still have a bit of Ocd. "When I'm in Manchester I do this thing on the phone with Jon every single night, where I go through a check-list of things he needs to do before he goes to bed. "I say, 'Have you checked the oven's off? Have you checked you've locked the back door? Is the car locked? Is the intercom (more)...
- 10/9/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Sol Heras has admitted that his toyboy storyline doesn't faze him. In an interview with The Sun, the 24-year-old said that he "wouldn't rule out dating a woman in her 30s". Viewers have seen Heras - who plays 21-year-old Ryan Connor - embark on a relationship with older woman Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford). "I've tended to always go for older women and previous girlfriends have all been older," the actor told the paper. "Not Tracy Barlow territory, but if I was single I wouldn't rule out dating a woman in her 30s. As long as you get along well, it's fine. "Dating a cougar is every young man's dream and I've been in the position myself in the past where that was my dream. "Having an older woman is a notch. It's that idea of, 'An older woman wants me because I'm (more)...
- 10/7/2012
- by By Alison Rowley
- Digital Spy
'Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow only sees her relationship with toy boy Ryan Connor as a ''bit of fun''. The scheming brunette is set to announce she is pregnant with the kebab shop worker's child, but Kate Ford - who plays Tracy - insists her character doesn't take it seriously. She said: ''She throws herself at him actually. I don't mean to be blunt, but she's liking the sex. ''For him it's more of a relationship, but for her it's a bit of fun - she really fancies him.'' Tracy is also using Ryan (Sol Heras) - who is 14 years her junior -...
- 10/7/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow is to reveal she's pregnant with toyboy lover Ryan Connor's baby. The scheming brunette has been dating the kebab shop worker - played by Sol Heras - for the past few weeks in order to wind up his mother Michelle (Kym Marsh) and now she will announce she is carrying his child, much to her delight. Kate Ford - who plays the mother-of-one - told new! magazine: ''Tracy doesn't act like a regular person. She does something, then thinks about it later. ''To her, the baby news is great timing. She's now holding all the cards.'' Tracy was left furious...
- 10/2/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street fans will be left to wonder whether Tracy is telling the truth when she announces she is pregnant next week. Superbitch Tracy Barlow, who has been dating Ryan Connor (Sol Heras), takes pleasure in telling love rival Michelle but it will remain unclear whether she is actually expecting. Kate Ford told New! magazine: "Tracy doesn't act like a regular person. She does something, then thinks about it later. (more)...
- 10/2/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Kate Ford has predicted trouble for Ryan Connor at the hands of superbitch Tracy Barlow. Speaking to Inside Soap, the actress hinted that her on-screen romance with co-star Sol Heras won't last long. Ford teased: "He thinks he can handle any woman! Ryan sees Tracy as a great way to pass the time, and wants to have fun with a pretty older girl. "I don't think he has a chance, though. He doesn't have a clue. (more)...
- 9/9/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has admitted that she was "nervous" when she heard about Tracy Barlow's upcoming fling with a younger man. This week's episodes see Tracy embark on a relationship with Ryan Connor (Sol Heras) after they begin working together at Dev Alahan's kebab shop. While Ryan is delighted with the new romance, he is unaware that Tracy's main aim is to annoy Michelle and Steve. Discussing her initial reaction to the story, Ford told itv.com: "I was quite nervous, actually. I'm 34 and obviously he's a lot younger, so I felt slightly out of my comfort zone. When we did the first kissing scene, we were both really nervous, however now we're absolutely fine as we've done (more)...
- 9/3/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Tracy Barlow seduces Ryan Connor in order to get back at his mum Michelle. The 'Coronation Street' superbitch's latest scheme sees her woo arch rival Michelle's son in a jealous rage after she discovers the Rovers Return barmaid has moved back in with her ex-husband Steve MacDonald. The devious brunette accepts a job at the kebab shop in order to get closer to the youngster, who is flattered by Tracy's advances and ends up spending the night with her. Actress Kate Ford who plays Tracy on the ITV1 show told InsideSoap magazine: ''Michelle can't believe her eyes - this really is her...
- 9/2/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Tracy Barlow seduces Ryan Connor in order to get back at his mum Michelle. The 'Coronation Street' superbitch's latest scheme sees her woo arch rival Michelle's son in a jealous rage after she discovers the Rovers Return barmaid has moved back in with her ex-husband Steve MacDonald. The devious brunette accepts a job at the kebab shop in order to get closer to the youngster, who is flattered by Tracy's advances and ends up spending the night with her. Actress Kate Ford who plays Tracy on the ITV1 show told InsideSoap magazine: ''Michelle can't believe her eyes - this really is her...
- 8/30/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has admitted that Tracy Barlow finds her upcoming relationship with Ryan Connor "very flattering". Tracy makes a play for Ryan (Sol Heras) next week in a desperate bid to annoy Michelle and Steve, as she is furious that the former couple have reunited. With Ryan up for some fun, it's not long before Tracy's latest scheme is working perfectly as they begin dating. Ford told All About Soap: "Ryan doesn't put up a fight. I think he loves the fact that she's outrageously flirty, and he quite likes that his mum is going to be annoyed with it. "And I do think he fancies her as well, which is very flattering because (more)...
- 8/29/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow and Michelle Connor have a heated argument in tonight's (August 17) double bill of the soap. As Tracy (Kate Ford) returns home following her time in hospital, she quickly returns to her old ways by ranting at Michelle for "stealing" Steve from her. Feisty Michelle (Kym Marsh) gives as good as she gets, but it's Tracy who takes things too far by bringing up Ryan's recent drug-taking. Will (more)...
- 8/17/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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