Celebrity MasterChef : BBC One, 9pm
Even more celebrities step into the kitchen tonight as they try to impress the judges with their cooking.
This week's contestants are singer Kimberly Wyatt, TV presenters Andy Akinwolere and Rylan Clark, choreographer Arlene Phillips and actor Craig Gazey.
The Tribe: Channel 4, 9pm
Final episode of the documentary which follows the life of a tribe in Ethiopia.
This episode focuses on toddler Bodo, who has fallen ill and his parents have to chose between treating him with modern or traditional medicine.
Hoff the Record : Dave, 9pm
Episode 3 of the mockumentary about and starring David Hasselhoff.
Tonight, Hoff decides to give up his career in acting and opts to become an ambassador for the Un instead.
Love Island: Live : ITV2, 10pm
Caroline Flack hosts this live instalment of the reality show.
New twists in the competition are revealed, secrets could be exposed...
Even more celebrities step into the kitchen tonight as they try to impress the judges with their cooking.
This week's contestants are singer Kimberly Wyatt, TV presenters Andy Akinwolere and Rylan Clark, choreographer Arlene Phillips and actor Craig Gazey.
The Tribe: Channel 4, 9pm
Final episode of the documentary which follows the life of a tribe in Ethiopia.
This episode focuses on toddler Bodo, who has fallen ill and his parents have to chose between treating him with modern or traditional medicine.
Hoff the Record : Dave, 9pm
Episode 3 of the mockumentary about and starring David Hasselhoff.
Tonight, Hoff decides to give up his career in acting and opts to become an ambassador for the Un instead.
Love Island: Live : ITV2, 10pm
Caroline Flack hosts this live instalment of the reality show.
New twists in the competition are revealed, secrets could be exposed...
- 7/2/2015
- Digital Spy
Elizabeth Tan wants to return to 'Coronation Street'. The 27-year-old actress starred as Tina McIntyre's (Michelle Keegan) friend Xin Proctor, who fell in love with the beautiful barmaid's boyfriend Graeme Proctor (Craig Gazey) after initially wedding him in a sham marriage to get a visa - and the brunette beauty loved her time on the ITV soap so much she is keen to reprise her role. She said: ''I would definitely consider going back. I really enjoyed my time there and I think it is a fantastic show, so who knows I may go back one day. I think that would...
- 9/2/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Michelle Keegan has said that her character Tina McIntyre is still hurt by Graeme Proctor (Craig Gazey) leaving her. Speaking to Soaplife, the actress explained why her barmaid alter ego is struggling to confess her feelings for Tommy Duckworth (Chris Fountain). "She's scared of getting involved with a man again. She's still hurt by what Graeme did to her and she's wary of it happening again," she said. "Tina doesn't trust him 100% because of his laddish ways. She hasn't forgotten how he tried to get off with any woman (more)...
- 2/15/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Ex-Coronation Street stars Craig Gazey and Vicky Entwistle are to reunite on stage, it has been announced. Gazey and Entwistle, who played Graeme Proctor and Janice Battersby, will star in award-winning adult comedy Funny Peculiar. The 29-year-old Gazey will portray green grocer Trevor Tinsley, while 43-year-old Entwistle is set to play Mrs Baldry. Former Emmerdale actress Suzanne Shaw will also appear in the production as Trevor's devoted (more)...
- 11/14/2011
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Former Coronation Street star Craig Gazey has landed a role in a new play. The actor, who quit his role as Graeme Proctor earlier this year, will feature in Third Floor. Announcing the news on Twitter, he wrote: "So... tweeps... my first appearance since Corrie will be 'Third Floor' a play in London in October! (sic)" He also left a message for the show's producer Sally Humphries which said: "Read the play again last night and i'm really looking forward to rehearsals!" Third Floor starts at Trafalgar Studio 2 in October and also stars (more)...
- 7/23/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
'Coronation Street's Tina McIntyre will recover from boyfriend Graeme Proctor's betrayal by hooking up with a hunky doctor. The Rovers Return barmaid - played by Michelle Keegan - will be left devastated when Graeme (Craig Gazey) runs off with his sham spouse Xin (Elizabeth Tan), but the arrival of medic Dr. Matt Carter, set to be played by Oliver Mellor, is guaranteed to cheer Tina up. With the pair embarking upon a steamy romance, all will be going swimmingly until a few skeletons from the dashing doctor's closet. However, if their relationship doesn't work out Michelle already has other plans for...
- 6/16/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Craig Gazey has said that some Coronation Street fans are now backing his character's blossoming relationship with new wife Xin. Last week, Graeme Proctor decided to dump girlfriend Tina (Michelle Keegan) in favour of his new partner, despite the fact that marrying Xin (Elizabeth Tan) was originally just a scam to keep her in the country. Graeme leaves Weatherfield in tonight's double bill of the soap as the dramatic fallout of his romantic choice continues. Discussing the viewer reaction to the plot, Gazey told Loose Women today: "There's kind of a divided camp on it really, because some people quite like Xin and Graeme now - [although] it (more)...
- 6/13/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Kym Marsh has spoken of her surprise upon hearing of co-star Sacha Parkinson's decision to leave Coronation Street. Marsh added that she is "settled" with the soap, and has no plans to follow other recent departures including Graeme Hawley and Craig Gazey. The actress is currently on maternity leave after giving birth to her third child, Polly, while her character (Michelle Connor) is working on a cruise ship. Writing in her column for New, she wrote: "I was quite shocked to hear that Sacha Parkinson, who plays Sian Powers, is leaving Corrie, but she's only young and she has her whole career ahead of her. "Soaps are great for people like me who are settled because they're a stable place to be, but if she wants to try her hand (more)...
- 6/8/2011
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Craig Gazey would like his 'Coronation Street' alter-ego's wife to be killed off so he can return to Weatherfield. The actor's character Graeme Proctor will leave the ITV1 soap next Monday (13.06.11) after falling in love with sham spouse Xin (Elizabeth Tan), and while he initially claimed he would not be back, he has already been thinking about ways he could return to the cobbles. He said: "If I could write Graeme's comeback story, I'd maybe want him to end up widowed and return to the cobbles on his rickshaw with a child in tow. I'd love to see him deal with...
- 6/6/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Craig Gazey has revealed his dream Coronation Street comeback plot, claiming that Graeme Proctor should return as a widower in the future. The actor filmed his Weatherfield exit last month and viewers will see his final two episodes next Monday. In a new interview, Gazey has admitted that he would like to see how Graeme would cope with the death of wife Xin if he ever returned to the cobbles. "If I could write Graeme's comeback story, I'd maybe want him to end up widowed and return to the cobbles on his rickshaw with a child in tow," Gazey told the latest edition of Inside Soap, out tomorrow. "I'd (more)...
- 6/6/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Michelle Keegan is keen for her 'Coronation Street' alter-ego to get back together with David Platt. The 24-year-old actress - who plays brunette bombshell Tina McIntyre in the ITV1 soap - explained with the character's boyfriend Graeme Proctor (Craig Gazey) having done the dirty on her with best friend Xin Chiang (Elizabeth Tan), she is keen for Tina to cause havoc for her former flame in his new relationship with scheming Kylie Turner. Michelle said: "I think it would be great if Tina got back with David (Jack P Shepherd) - I love them together. "Tina and Kylie (Paula Lane) don't get on...
- 6/3/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Michelle Keegan is keen for her 'Coronation Street' alter-ego to get back together with David Platt. The 24-year-old actress - who plays brunette bombshell Tina McIntyre in the ITV1 soap - explained with the character's boyfriend Graeme Proctor (Craig Gazey) having done the dirty on her with best friend Xin Chiang (Elizabeth Tan), she is keen for Tina to cause havoc for her former flame in his new relationship with scheming Kylie Turner. Michelle said: "I think it would be great if Tina got back with David (Jack P Shepherd) - I love them together. "Tina and Kylie (Paula Lane) don't get on...
- 6/1/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street star Graeme Hawley fought back tears as he said farewell to the soap at his leaving party last week, a report has claimed. The actor has now filmed his final scenes as hapless killer John Stape, whose dark storyline is expected to reach a conclusion in the coming weeks after his sinister secrets emerge at last. According to The Mirror, the Corrie team had a gathering late last week to say goodbye to Hawley and co-star Craig Gazey, who is bowing out as Graeme Proctor. It is thought that Hawley paid tribute to his on-screen wife Jennie McAlpine (Fiz) in a speech, saying: "I couldn't have done it without you." A source told the newspaper: "Everyone had a lump in their throat as Graeme told Jennie she'd been his rock. He also told us, 'I love you all'. (more)...
- 5/9/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Craig Gazey has filmed his final scenes for Coronation Street. The actor, who has portrayed hapless Graeme Proctor since 2008, is leaving the Weatherfield-based soap as part of the conclusion of a sham marriage plot involving girlfriend Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) and her friend Xin Chiang (Elizabeth Tan). Earlier today, the actor told his Twitter followers: "So... The day has come... My last day of filming on Les Cobbles! xxx (sic)" After concluding his final scenes, Gazey added: (more)...
- 5/5/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Graeme Proctor is to deliver a brutal hammer blow to girlfriend Tina McIntyre when he falls for her best friend. The bumbling butcher - played by Craig Gazey - will leave the brunette bombshell devastated when he tells her he is leaving Weatherfield for good to start a new life with her best friend Xin Chiang (Elizabeth Tan). While Graeme was originally pressured by Tina (Michelle Keegan) into marrying Xin to guarantee her a visa to stay in the country, viewers will see his feelings grow increasingly genuine for the Chinese beauty. However, when Xin announces she is going to leave...
- 5/5/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Graeme Proctor is to deliver a brutal hammer blow to girlfriend Tina McIntyre when he falls for her best friend. The bumbling butcher - played by Craig Gazey - will leave the brunette bombshell devastated when he tells her he is leaving Weatherfield for good to start a new life with her best friend Xin Chiang (Elizabeth Tan). While Graeme was originally pressured by Tina (Michelle Keegan) into marrying Xin to guarantee her a visa to stay in the country, viewers will see his feelings grow increasingly genuine for the Chinese beauty. However, when Xin announces she is going to leave...
- 5/3/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
The remaining nominations for the British Soap Awards 2011 have been announced today. Fans have been taking part in the final round of voting for the viewer-voted categories over the past two weeks, but organisers have now revealed details of the categories and nominees judged by the panel. The panel shortlist follows below: Best Comedy Performance (Last year's winner was Craig Gazey, Coronation Street)
Coronation Street: Patti Clare (Mary Taylor)
EastEnders: Tameka Empson (Kim Fox)
Emmerdale: Charlie Hardwick (Val Pollard)
Hollyoaks: Alex Carter (Lee Hunter) Best Dramatic Performance (Last year's winner was Lacey Turner, EastEnders)
Coronation Street: Jane Danson (Leanne Barlow)
EastEnders: Lindsey Coulson (Carol Jackson)
Emmerdale: Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy)
Hollyoaks: Claire Cooper (Jacqui McQueen) Best Young Performance (Last (more)...
Coronation Street: Patti Clare (Mary Taylor)
EastEnders: Tameka Empson (Kim Fox)
Emmerdale: Charlie Hardwick (Val Pollard)
Hollyoaks: Alex Carter (Lee Hunter) Best Dramatic Performance (Last year's winner was Lacey Turner, EastEnders)
Coronation Street: Jane Danson (Leanne Barlow)
EastEnders: Lindsey Coulson (Carol Jackson)
Emmerdale: Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy)
Hollyoaks: Claire Cooper (Jacqui McQueen) Best Young Performance (Last (more)...
- 5/3/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has admitted that she wants to see her character return to her feisty self. The actress joined the soap in 2008 as Tina McIntyre, who more recently hatched a plan for boyfriend Graeme (Craig Gazey) to marry her friend Xin (Elizabeth Tan) so that she could get a visa - a storyline Keegan remains
unconvinced by. She told the News of the World: "I think it was a bit silly that no one really knew who Xin was, or that she was supposed to be Tina's friend, and maybe they should have introduced her earlier. But I don't want to slag (more)...
unconvinced by. She told the News of the World: "I think it was a bit silly that no one really knew who Xin was, or that she was supposed to be Tina's friend, and maybe they should have introduced her earlier. But I don't want to slag (more)...
- 4/24/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Mary Taylor could be set to pull the plug on Graeme Proctor and Xin Chiang's fake marriage. The nosy neighbour - played by Pattie Clare - puts an end to the duo's sham union when she reports them to the authorities, and a very stern immigration officer pays a visit, warning that not only could Xin (Elizabeth Tan) have to say goodbye to her life in the UK, but that Graeme could even end up behind bars. Craig Gazey - who portrays hapless Graeme - explained: "Graeme's devastated. He realises that he could go to prison over this. He does...
- 4/19/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Chris Fountain has been ridiculed by his 'Coronation Street' co-stars for his love of fake tan. The 23-year-old actor - who plays Weatherfield womaniser Tommy Duckworth- keeps being taunted by the other 'Corrie' lads for his love of the bronzed look, which he developed while appearing in 'Dancing On Ice' in 2008. Michelle Keegan, who stars alongside Chris, playing brunette bombshell Tina McIntyre in the ITV1 soap, admitted her on-screen boyfriend Graeme Proctor (Craig Gazey) is the biggest tormentor of them all. She told The Sun newspaper: "All the lads take the mick because his fake tan is so extreme. He's getting...
- 4/19/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Chris Fountain has reportedly grown tired of his Coronation Street co-stars joking about his fake tan. The actor began filming the role of Tommy Duckworth in February and made his on-screen debut late last month. However, according to The Sun, Fountain has been on the receiving end of taunts about his tan. His co-star Michelle Keegan - who plays Tina McIntyre in the Weatherfield drama - revealed that Craig Gazey (Graeme Proctor) leads the male cast in ribbing Fountain. "All the lads take the mick because his fake tan is so extreme," she said. "He's getting bored with Craig calling him Chris Foun-tan now." A set source claimed that the former (more)...
- 4/19/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Craig Gazey has revealed that he thinks Pattie Clare's Coronation Street character Mary Taylor could fill the comic void left by his departure. Gazey, who has played window cleaner Graeme Proctor in the Weatherfield-based soap for three years, is due to bow out amid a dramatic sham marriage storyline. Speaking to Holy Soap, the 29-year-old actor revealed that he relished the opportunity to play more serious scenes in recent storylines, after years of bringing comic relief to the cobbles. "I think before this storyline, ever since [Graeme] started looking after Tina before they went out, from there we started to see depth. So from then on it's been (more)...
- 4/6/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Craig Gazey has revealed that he thinks Pattie Clare's Coronation Street character Mary Taylor could fill the comic void left by his departure. Gazey, who has played window cleaner Graeme Proctor in the Weatherfield-based soap for three years, is due to bow out amid a dramatic sham marriage storyline. Speaking to Holy Soap, the 29-year-old actor revealed that he relished the opportunity to play more serious scenes in recent storylines, after years of bringing comic relief to the cobbles. "I think before this storyline, ever since [Graeme] started looking after Tina before they went out, from there we started to see depth. So from then on it's been (more)...
- 4/6/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
I recently had a chat with Coronation Street actor Jack P. Shepherd to hear about David and Kylie's wedding day, which arrives on screen this Friday. Click here to read the main part of the interview, which focuses on all the drama between David, Kylie and Gail! Read on here, though, for a bonus Q&A from Jack, including his thoughts on David and Kylie's future, what's to come for Graeme and Xin on the double wedding day, and Craig Gazey's upcoming exit. After filming other Corrie weddings as a spectator, was it exciting to have your own one at last?
"I didn't really think of it like that, as weddings are usually quite dreadful to film. They're very long, they take hours to do, and so normally you're very depressed when you're supposed to look really happy! Funerals are the easiest because at least you can look depressed...
"I didn't really think of it like that, as weddings are usually quite dreadful to film. They're very long, they take hours to do, and so normally you're very depressed when you're supposed to look really happy! Funerals are the easiest because at least you can look depressed...
- 4/6/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Craig Gazey has admitted that Xin has developed feelings for fake-fiancé Graeme Proctor. Gazey's exit plot has seen Graeme plan to tie the knot with newcomer Xin in order to help her remain in the country, at the request of his girlfriend Tina (Michelle Keegan). Asked if Graeme could fall for Xin, the actor told What's On TV: "At the minute, his feelings are not directed at Xin, but I think she does have some feelings for him." He confessed that Graeme is worried about going to prison if the trio's scam is uncovered, saying: "Even (more)...
- 4/1/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Craig Gazey thinks Xin has developed feelings for his 'Coronation Street' character. The actor's alter-ego Graeme is set to marry the Chinese immigrant in a sham wedding in a bid for her to stay in the UK and while the butcher has no romantic feelings towards her, Craig isn't convinced the feeling is mutual. He told whatsontv.co.uk: "The resentment is more towards Xin because she starts to get bossy and tries to take over his life. "At the minute, his feelings are not directed at Xin, but I think she does have some feelings for him." Craig also revealed Graeme doesn't want to...
- 3/31/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Craig Gazey has insisted that he has not ruled out a potential return to Coronation Street in the future. The actor is set to exit the ITV1 soap after confirming that he had quit as Graeme Proctor following three years in the role. Speaking about his current plot, which has seen Graeme plan to tie the knot with newcomer Xin in order to help her remain in the country, he told ITV's This Morning: "This is my leaving storyline... so we know that it probably doesn't end that well."
On departing the Weatherfield serial, he told Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby: "[It is true] that I wrote myself a little Post-it note that said don't stay longer than two years and I wrote that because I have lots of aspirations as an actor to show versatility and I kind of want to continue to do that and didn't want to lose sight of that.
On departing the Weatherfield serial, he told Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby: "[It is true] that I wrote myself a little Post-it note that said don't stay longer than two years and I wrote that because I have lots of aspirations as an actor to show versatility and I kind of want to continue to do that and didn't want to lose sight of that.
- 3/29/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street actor Craig Gazey has said that he doesn't want his comedy character Graeme Proctor to change. Gazey is leaving the soap after four years this summer, but has admitted that he cannot think of returning yet because it would result in a "different direction" for his character. Gazey told Inside Soap:"I'm not being killed off, but returning isn't something I'm thinking about just yet, even though I'd love to at some point. "If I did come back Graeme would be going in a different direction - so in some ways I feel I want to leave him here." Gazey's (more)...
- 3/28/2011
- by By Sophie Hines
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has admitted that her character Tina McIntyre is keeping a close watch on busybody Norris Cole as she tries to deceive her friends and neighbours. In the past fortnight, Tina has made a desperate attempt to keep her Chinese friend Xin in the country by convincing boyfriend Graeme (Craig Gazey) to marry the waitress in a sham wedding. Last week, Tina and Graeme kicked off the pretence by staging a public break-up in The Rovers. Since then, Graeme and Xin have been posing as a couple. However, speaking to Pa, (more)...
- 3/16/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Michelle Keegan has said that the departure of her Coronation Street co-star Craig Gazey will leave a "void". Gazey, who plays window cleaner Graeme Proctor in the soap, will be leaving Weatherfield in July. Keegan plays his on-screen girlfriend Tina McIntyre. In a webchat on Corrie's official website, Keegan said: "I'm really going to miss Graeme when he leaves. Him and Tina work really well together - there will definitely (more)...
- 3/12/2011
- by By Sophie Hines
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Craig Gazey has admitted that he is not yet certain of how his character Graeme Proctor will depart the soap. The actor announced his decision to leave the role of Graeme at the beginning of the year and his final scenes will air in May. Reports have speculated that Graeme's exit could tie in with his forthcoming plan to stage a sham wedding with newcomer Xin (Elizabeth Tan), allowing her to stay in the country once her student visa has expired. Speaking to Inside Soap about Graeme's plan to help Xin - which is hatched in collaboration with (more)...
- 3/2/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's new recruit Elizabeth Tan has predicted that viewers will be hooked as her storyline starts to unfold on screen. The actress has been cast as Tina McIntyre's (Michelle Keegan) old friend Xin, who is introduced to viewers in tonight's double bill of the soap. Xin is to play a big role in the lives of Tina and Graeme Proctor (Craig Gazey) in the weeks ahead as she moves in with the couple amid problems in her personal life. Speaking to Corrie's official website about her character, Tan commented: "Has she got secrets? Well, you'll have to watch to find out! We're expecting a really big storyline that I think is going to (more)...
- 2/14/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street will reportedly feature two sham marriages as part of an upcoming plot. Graeme Proctor (Craig Gazey) will wed girlfriend Tina McIntyre's (Michelle Keegan) Chinese friend Xin so that she can stay in the country when her student visa runs out - risking going back to jail in the process. The fake couple will bribe David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) and Kylie Turner (Paula Lane) into letting them share their wedding day, but Kylie is only marrying David in the hope of getting Audrey's hair salon, according to the News of the World. Graeme and Tina stage a break-up and Xin (Elizabeth Tan) (more)...
- 1/30/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Michelle Keegan has admitted that she would like Coronation Street's Tina McIntyre to have a break from dating. It was recently announced that Craig Gazey, who plays Keegan's on-screen boyfriend Graeme Proctor, is leaving the ITV soap. Speaking at the National Television Awards, the actress claimed that the Rovers Return barmaid needs to focus on herself and her work for a while. "I think Tina needs to be on her own for a while - she just goes from one boyfriend to the next, doesn't she?" Holy Soap quotes her as saying. "She needs a break from boys, (more)...
- 1/28/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Craig Gazey has admitted that the Coronation Street cast were left in the dark about one of the soap's 50th anniversary secrets. Last month, a special block of episodes marking the show's milestone was billed with the tagline "Four Funerals and a Wedding", causing speculation over which Weatherfield residents would die. As the anniversary editions aired, fans saw Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold), Molly Dobbs (Vicky Binns) and Charlotte Hoyle (Becky Hindley) all lose their lives. Meanwhile, the mystery fourth death was later confirmed to be a taxi driver and father-of-three who was mentioned by firefighters in the drama's one-hour live episode. Speaking on ITV2's National Television Awards Party last night, (more)...
- 1/27/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Craig Gazey has questioned why Steven Arnold's Dancing On Ice Vt showed him miss a training session. Footage of Arnold - who played Ashley Peacock in the ITV soap - sleeping through a rehearsal was shown prior to his performance on last night's show. However, Gazey claimed that Loose Women panellist Denise Welch was not shown turning up late to her own session. "Funny how they didn't (more)...
- 1/24/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Kym Marsh has predicted that her Coronation Street co-star Craig Gazey will have a bright future after he departs the soap. Earlier this month, Gazey announced that he is leaving his role as Graeme Proctor after nearly three years in the part. Reflecting on the news, Marsh told New magazine: "I can't believe Craig Gazey, Corrie's Graeme, is leaving! He is such a fab actor and one of my good friends - he's such a funny person - so I will miss him on a personal (more)...
- 1/18/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
The Wanted star Max George has joked that he is glad Craig Gazey is leaving Coronation Street. Gazey, who announced his departure from the soap earlier this month, plays Graeme Proctor - the on-screen lover of George's real life girlfriend Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre). George admitted that he gets jealous seeing the pair kiss on the show. Speaking of the actor's exit, he told Pa: (more)...
- 1/16/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Craig Gazey has announced that he is leaving Coronation Street. The actor, who has played Graeme Proctor since April 2008, will bow out from the ITV soap in May but will appear on-screen until July, the serial's official website confirmed. It had recently been claimed that the actor had signed a new deal to remain with the show. "When I first joined the cast I had no idea just how much I would enjoy being part of such an amazing team," Gazey said. "But I became an actor for the diversity of work and the opportunity to play different roles, I also really miss working in theatre. I feel this is the right time for me to leave after two and a half fantastic years playing a unique and brilliantly written character. (more)...
- 1/6/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's first Chinese resident will reportedly be introduced next month. A 19-year-old college graduate, Xin, will be presented as a friend of Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) and be seen moving in with the Rovers barmaid and her boyfriend Graeme (Craig Gazey), The Sun reports. Xin, who works in Chinese restaurant The Royal Panda, will identify various Corrie residents by their takeaway orders, including Roy Cropper - who she tells: "I (more)...
- 1/5/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Craig Gazey has signed a new deal to stay at Coronation Street, according to The Mirror. The actor - who plays butcher Graeme Proctor - had been rumoured to quit the soap when his current contract ran out in the spring, with a possible move to theatre. However, Gazey has reportedly changed his mind following an offer of a pay rise and a promise of bigger storylines. A source said: "Craig is a highly valued member of the team, but it was touch and go as to whether he stayed. Craig's desire to leave was genuine. He wanted to branch out and do more theatre, (more)...
- 1/3/2011
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
This year, Coronation Street celebrates 50 years on the small screen. To mark the huge achievement, we took a train up to Manchester to catch up with the cast on set. Street stars including Craig Gazey, Michael Le Vell, Alan Halsall and Sacha Parkinson settled down for a chat during the show's 50th anniversary street party to tell us why they think the soap has stood the test of time, and who their favourite characters have been over the years.
- 12/3/2010
- Sky TV
Coronation Street star Craig Gazey has revealed that he loves showing a different side to his character Graeme Proctor. The actor, who joined the ITV1 soap in 2008, told Pa that he enjoyed portraying a more serious side to Graeme following his girlfriend's attack by David Platt (Jack P Shepherd). Last night, viewers saw Graeme confront David after discovering he had forced himself onto Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan). Graeme then ended (more)...
- 10/16/2010
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Craig Gazey has revealed that he would love to feature in a wedding storyline for the soap's 50th anniversary episodes. The actor's latest plotline has seen his eccentric character Graeme Proctor embark on a relationship with Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) after they grew close following the death of Tina's dad Joe. Discussing what is ahead over the next few months, Gazey confessed that it feels "amazing" to know that Graeme will be around for the show's milestone birthday episodes, which air in December. He told Inside Soap's Coronation (more)...
- 10/15/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
David Platt will attempt to kill his best friend in 'Coronation Street'. The Weatherfield bad boy is set to lash out at his best friend Graeme Proctor, following a feud over the David's ex-girlfriend Tina McIntyre - who has recently started dating hapless butcher Graeme. Graeme - played by Craig Gazey - is furious when David (Jack P. Shepherd) tries to kiss Tina (Michelle Keegan) and confronts his former pal in the Rovers Return. Following a brawl, David flees the bar for safety but will wait for revenge outside the pub before brutally mowing down Graeme in The Street. David will be breathalysed ..
- 10/8/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's David Platt will reportedly be accused of attempting to murder Graeme Proctor. David (Jack P. Shepherd) and Graeme (Craig Gazey) fell out earlier this year, when the trainee hairdresser discovered that his friend was dating his ex Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan). The Sun reports that the viewers will see the pair fight when Tina tells Graeme that David has tried to kiss her. A humiliated David will then apparently steal his grandmother Audrey's car. However, it is claimed that David will then suffer an epileptic (more)...
- 9/7/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Bronagh Waugh has revealed that she is a huge fan of EastEnders and Coronation Street. The actress, who plays Cheryl Brady in the Channel 4 soap, admitted that she watches both of the soaps' omnibus editions and thinks former Hollyoaks producer Bryan Kirkwood is doing a good job on EastEnders. "Both EastEnders and Coronation Street are doing great - I try to watch the omnibuses. I'm friends with Corrie actor Craig Gazey, so I tune in to see what he's up to. Hollyoaks' (more)...
- 8/28/2010
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Bronagh Waugh is a huge 'EastEnders' and 'Coronation Street' fan. The 'Hollyoaks' actress - who plays man-eater Cheryl Brady in the Channel 4 soap - admits she can't get enough of the rival soaps, and watches their weekly omnibus episodes whenever she's free. She said: ''Both 'EastEnders' and 'Coronation Street' are doing great - I try to watch the omnibuses. I'm friend's with 'Corrie' actor Craig Gazey, so I tune in to see what he's up tp. 'Hollyoaks' old producer, Bryan Kirkwood, is now in charge at 'EastEnders', and I love what he's doing. Bringing back Kat and Alfie Moon is a stroke ..
- 8/27/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street actor Craig Gazey has admitted that he would like to share more screen time with co-star Katherine Kelly in the future. The 28-year-old revealed that he admires Kelly's performances as Becky McDonald and is eager to see his alter ego Graeme Proctor become more closely acquainted with the character. Speaking to Inside Soap about colleagues he would like to work with more, Gazey commented: "Someone I've never really filmed with before - and regrettably so, because she's brilliant - is Katherine Kelly. "When I came in for my original eight episodes in the prison, and the rumour was going round that they wanted to bring me back, Kate was pushing for Graeme (more)...
- 8/20/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's David Platt will reportedly not be involved in a rape storyline with former girlfriend Tina McIntyre. It was previously reported that Platt (Jack P Shepherd) would take revenge on his ex - played by Michelle Keegan - for dating Graeme Proctor (Craig Gazey). The Daily Star however denies the claim and reports that the pair will be seen laughing and joking together in her flat. David will apparently be seen telling her: (more)...
- 7/28/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
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