Coronation Street

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Coronation Street Shock: Les Battersby's End and Hair Transplants!

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The cobbles of Coronation Street are set to shake up as the beloved Les Battersby faces an unexpected demise, and a star reveals his hairy dilemma – all in one week!

Coronation Street is turning the drama dial to eleven, as the beloved character Les Battersby, played by Bruce Jones since 1997, is set to be killed off in a shocking twist that has left fans reeling. Reports reveal that Jones received the heartbreaking news about his character's fate via email, which fans are dubbing a ‘huge snub.’ As Les’s daughters, Leanne and Toyah, prepare for the heart-wrenching news, viewers are left wondering how this iconic taxi driver’s journey will come to an end.

But it’s not all doom and gloom on the cobbles! In a turn of events that has fans raising their eyebrows, a much-loved Coronation Street star has taken a brave step to tackle his hair loss. After beginning to experience hair loss in his early twenties, actor Jacob Roberts, who plays Kit Green, has revealed the results of his recent hair transplant. It seems the world of soap operas is not just confined to on-screen drama; sometimes, the real-life transformations steal the show!

As the storyline unfolds with Les Battersby's departure, longtime fans are expressing frustration at how the decision was handled by the show's bosses. Meanwhile, Gemma Winter is also in for a tumultuous ride as she prepares for a shock exit, struggling under the emotional weight of her twin brother’s situation. It's clear that despite the conflicts, heartbreaks, and life changes, Coronation Street is keeping its reputation for unpredictable, soap-tastic storylines alive!

In other surprising news, soap aficionados recently discovered that the iconic June Brown, known for her legendary role as Dot Cotton in EastEnders, once took on a role in Coronation Street! This fascinating tidbit adds to the colorful tapestry of stories from the world of British soap operas. Whether it's hair transplants or unexpected character exits, one thing remains for sure; Corrie never fails to keep its audience on the edge of their seats!

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Coronation Street set to kill off character loved by many (EVOKE)

Les Battersby, played by the actor Bruce Jones arrived on the cobbles back in 1997 with his family and for others on the street were a little 'rough around the ...

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Ireland based Coronation Street legend 'axed by email' after 27 ... (Irish Mirror)

Bruce Jones, who has played Les Battersby on Coronation Street for a decade, has been told 'by email' that his character is being killed off, his ex co-star ...

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Coronation Street legend to die after 27 years in shock move by ... (Metro)

Bad news about the character, played for a decade by Bruce Jones, will reach his daughters Leanne (Jane Danson) and Toyah (Georgia Taylor), later next month, ...

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Iconic former Coronation Street star discovered his character was ... (Daily Mail)

His permanent departure will be confirmed in a future episode of the soap, when screen daughters Leanne and Toyah learn of their father's death.

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Coronation Street star, 26, reveals hair transplant after loss (Metro)

A much-loved Coronation Street star has unveiled the results of his recent hair transplant, having begun to lose his hair in his early 20s.

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Shock exit for Gemma Winter as she struggles to cope after Paul's ... (The Irish Sun)

CORONATION Street will air a shock exit for Gemma Winter next week.Gemma (Dolly-Rose Campbell) has been struggling in the wake of her twin broth.

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Coronation Street legend 'told he was being axed by email' after 27 ... (Scottish Daily Record)

The decision made by show bosses was described as “a huge snub” that will “infuriate long-term fans”.

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Coronation Street's Kit star's off-screen heartache after split from ... (Plymouth Live)

Coronation Street star Jacob Roberts, who plays Kit Green on the ITV soap, split from his PR executive girlfriend Amy Harris earlier this year after a ...

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EastEnders fans discover June Brown's 'forgotten' Coronation Street ... (Metro)

Soap fans shocked after learning that EastEnders legend June Brown starred in rival Coronation Street – before making her Dot Cotton debut.

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ITV Coronation Street bosses 'to kill off legend after 27 years' in cruel ... (Leeds Live)

Actor Bruce Jones, who took on the role when he and his on-screen family arrived in 1997, became a firm favourite with viewers as the outspoken taxi driver. He ...

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Coronation Street Kit Green star's real-life heartbreak after split from ... (Daily Star)

Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star Jacob Roberts reportedly split earlier this year from his girlfriend Amy Harris with the pair removing all traces of ...

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Coronation Street Kit star's real-life heartache after split from girlfriend (Daily Express)

Coronation Street star Jacob Roberts, who plays Christopher 'Kit' Green on the ITV soap, split from Amy Harris earlier this year after a five-year ...

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Coronation Street legend 'to be killed off' after 27 years on the cobbles (Accrington Observer)

Bosses are reportedly killing off Les Battersby after almost three decades since he first arrived in Weatherfield. Actor Bruce Jones first appeared on our ...

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Coronation Street's Bruce Jones breaks silence after bosses decide ... (The Irish Sun)

CORONATION Street's Bruce Jones has broken his silence after bosses decided to kill off Les Battersby.The Sun on Sunday exclusively revealed how ITV s.

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Coronation Street Kit star Jacob Roberts' heartache after split with ... (Liverpool Echo)

Coronation Street actor Jacob Roberts, who plays Kit Green, split from his long-term girlfriend of five years Amy Harris earlier this year but they've since ...

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Coronation Street legend Bruce Jones breaks silence as Les ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Coronation Street star Bruce Jones has addressed his character being killed off and claimed fans will be left gutted as bosses 'ignored public demand' to ...

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ITV Coronation Street legend 'to be killed off' after 27 years on the ... (Nottinghamshire Live)

Fans of the ITV soap are set to be left stunned as it has been claimed that Les Battersby will be killed off, almost three decades after he first arrived in ...

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Coronation Street confirms who stole Damon Hay's money in early ... (digitalspy.com)

Coronation Street has resolved the mystery of Damon Hay's missing money.

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Emmerdale and Coronation Street stars to appear in ITV special (Leeds Live)

The Big Quiz - Coronation Street v Emmerdale will air over the festive period. Stephen Mulhern will host the annual show. Regular team captains are Jack P.

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Coronation Street confirms who stole Damon's money - and it's ... (Metro)

Corrie has confirmed who stole Damon Hay's (Ciaran Griffiths) money in the ITV soap and it is someone totally unexpected.

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Coronation Street star shares loved up snap with real-life boyfriend (Metro)

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank - who plays Billy Mayhew - has shared a loved up snap with his boyfriend.

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Coronation Street's Bruce Jones 'pleased but sad' as he speaks out ... (Manchester Evening News)

The 71-year-old actor found fame as Les Battersby in the ITV soap and played the role from 1997 until 2007.

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ITV's Coronation Street: Les Battersby to be 'killed off' (Ealing Times)

It's reported that bosses at ITV are planning on killing off the character of Les Battersby, played by actor Bruce Jones. Battersby first appeared on the ...

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Coronation Street's Bruce Jones thinks Les Battersby's death is right ... (Radio Times)

Les's death will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Les Battersby staring a man down in Coronation Street. ITV.

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Coronation Street fans spot huge blunder in Tyrone and Fiz's house ... (The Irish Sun)

The small terraced property has been at the centre of a huge storyline as Hope has been dealing with a vape addiction. Advertisement. Sign up for The Irish Sun

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Coronation Street Joel Deernig's killer 'rumbled' as sudden exit ... (Daily Star)

Coronation Street fans are convinced they've worked out who killed Joel Deering last month after the solicitor's body was found - but the murderer has ...

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Coronation Street Joel Deering's killer 'exposed' after character's ... (Daily Express)

Coronation Street viewers are convinced that they have worked out who killed Joel Deering after the solicitor's body was found in the river last month.

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ITV Coronation Street legend Bruce Jones comments as Les ... (Leicestershire Live)

Coronation Street star Bruce Jones' character Les Battersby has been killed off - and the actor is not happy about it. The 71-year-old, who played the larger ...

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