Who buys the Rovers from Fred Elliott?

Intending to retire to the country, Fred sold the Rovers Return to Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson). On the wedding day, Fred left the church to talk to Audrey, as she had recently admitted her feelings for him, despite having previously declined a wedding proposal from him.

Who owned the Rovers after Fred Elliott?

She left the Street after Des was murdered. The three businessmen joined forces to buy the pub to keep it in local hands. Fred later took sole ownership and put Shelley Unwin in charge. On the death of Fred Elliott, the Rovers went to his son Ashley who sold it to Steve McDonald.

Who will buy the Rovers Return?

McCusker will play Ben Driscoll, and McLynn will star as Maggie, with Eva and Ben set to be unveiled as the next owners of the Rovers this October.

Does Steve buy the Rovers Return?

Lloyd eventually forgave Steve for his deception and they reopened the business. Later that year, Steve bought The Rovers Return pub from Fred Elliott (John Savident) and installed Liz as landlady and stepfather Vernon Tomlin (Ian Reddington) as cellarman.

Did Fred Elliot sell the Rovers?

The men were finally reconciled when Mike agreed to let Fred keep the business. Following a brief courtship, Bev Unwin (Susie Blake) accepted a proposal from Fred in 2006, and they planned to marry in October. Intending to retire to the country, Fred sold the Rovers Return to Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson).

First appearance of Fred Elliott in Coronation Street (26 August 1994)

How much did Simon Gregson win on Deal or No Deal?

The banker offered him a huge £15,300, with Simon deciding to take the offer and walk away with the money for his chosen charity. Unfortunaly for Simon, if he did carry on one more round, it turns out he actually had the £50,000 in his own box!

How did Jenny and Daisy get the money for the pub?

The Underworld factory boss is still owed money from Jenny Connor and Daisy Midgeley after they sneakily got hold of the money originally nicked from Carla's business account by serial killer Stephen Reid. With the pub being sold from underneath Jenny.

Who is going to take over the Rovers Return?

ITV have confirmed that Coronation Street favourite, Eva Price, will be returning to the cobbles this autumn – and she's taking over the Rovers Return. Actress Catherine Tyldesley, 41, is back filming top-secret scenes in Weatherfield – and she's not alone.

What happened to Annie Walker?

Speed collapsed on seeing the article and was quickly written out of the show to give the actress time to recover. Shortly afterwards however, her home was burgled and Speed was admitted into a nursing home. She opted not to return to Coronation Street, and Annie made her final appearance on 12 October 1983.

Who is the richest UK soap star?

Is Rita leaving Coronation Street?

This isn't true. Barbara Knox's contract with Coronation Street expires in mid 2026. She has signed a new one-year deal, ensuring her continued presence on the show through the 65th anniversary celebrations in December. She has been playing Rita Tanner since 1972.

Can you have a drink in the Rovers Return?

Enjoy a refreshing freshly-poured drink in our fully-licenced Rovers Return bar! A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available behind the bar.

What happens to Fred Elliott in Coronation Street?

Savident's character was killed off in 2006, suffering a stroke on the day he was supposed to marry Bev Unwin (Susie Blake). Elliott's death also saw Roberts, his former romantic interest, confess she still loved him following her turning down his proposal of marriage years previously.

Does Jenny lose the pub in Coronation Street?

Coronation Street closes the door on Jenny Connor's time at the Rovers Return tonight. The fan favourite makes a fresh start as she moves out of the pub after seven years – and firmly vows that she won't be back.

Is Rovers Return a real pub?

Ye Olde Rovers Return was a public house in the Withy Grove area of Manchester, England, constructed in the early-14th century. Demolished in 1958, it was the inspiration for the fictional Rovers Return Inn featured in the long-running British soap opera Coronation Street, first broadcast in 1960.

Who is Simon Gregsons wife in real life?

Personal life

Gregson has been married to long-term partner Emma Gleave since 2010. They have three sons; Alfie (born 2007), Harry (born 2009) and Henry Teddy (born 2016).

Who won $1,000,000 in Deal or No Deal?

Deal or No Deal days, Jessica Robinson was the first to shatter the odds by becoming the first contestant to win the top prize of $1,000,000. Robinson scored the life-changing sum during Season 4 while playing the show's Million-Dollar Mission, which featured a board with additional million-dollar cases.

Where is Deal or No Deal filmed in 2025?

Deal or No Deal Island is filmed in an undisclosed location in the Panama Islands.

What happens to Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street?

This ultimately leads to Tracy attacking Charlie with an ornament, which consequently results in Charlie being hospitalised and later dying of his injuries. In the aftermath of Charlie's death it was revealed he fathered Holly Grimshaw after he claimed his name was Jason Grimshaw on a night out.

Is Daisy leaving Coronation Street?

It hasn't been a secret that Charlotte Jordan made the decision to leave Coronation Street, and now her final scenes in the long-running show has arrived. On Friday (May 2), the actress' final scenes as Daisy Midgeley air as show bows out of the ITV soap after almost five years in the much-loved role.

What happened to Annie's son?

“Today is one of the worst days of my life, my son Adriel Springs died,” Anny wrote via Instagram at the time, hinting that Adriel suffered from a heart condition. “I am devastated and [so is] my family … life is so hard and difficult. I never thought I would lose my son.

What happened to Doris Speed?

After leaving Coronation Street, Speed moved into the Highbank nursing home in Walshaw, Bury, where she lived until her death. She died during an afternoon nap on 16 November 1994, and was found by a member of staff who had gone to collect her afternoon tea tray.

Why did Lena shoot Annie?

Lena has arranged the crime scene to make it appear that Annie and Simon shot each other, and arranged other evidence to make it appear that Annie is selling secrets to the Russians. Auggie believes in Annie, Arthur does not, and Joan wants to help Annie, but undecided.