GOOD NEWS!!! Coronation Street star delights fans with reunion she ‘didn’t know she needed’ after 7 years
A whole host of Coronation Street stars past and present have reunited and fans can’t get enough.
Cobbles alumna Faye Brookes took to social media this weekend to share a carousel of pictures, alongside fellow alumni Daniel Brocklebank and Sue Cleaver, and current stars Alison King and Julia Goulding.
‘The reunion I didn’t know I needed…’ The Kate Connor star wrote in the caption of the Instagram post, explaining that her co-stars had come to show their support for her latest theatre venture.
She continued to share the love for her colleagues, adding: ‘The love and support in the room last night was beyond words. Super grateful to you all. See you soon beautiful people. Love my Corrie fam.’
Faye left the role of Kate in 2019 and has since had numerous theatre roles. During her time on the ITV soap, she was involved in some major storylines, including her fan-favourite relationship with Rana Habeeb.
Rana and Kate were set to tie the knot when tragedy struck as the factory roof collapsed while Rana was inside, ultimately killing her before they got the chance to officially marry.
Faye is currently starring in Double Double alongside Billy Mayhew star Daniel Brocklebank at the Barn Theatre Cirencester.
Having first debuted in 1986, Double Double is described as ‘My Fair Lady meets Dial M For Murder,’ with the synopsis continuing: ‘This story of power, love and illusion will draw you in and keep you guessing until the very last line.’
Daniel left Corrie earlier this year when his character was killed off in the dramatic Corriedale crossover. He was trapped in the burning minibus by Theo Silverton (James Cartwright), and was unable to get out before it exploded.
Fans were thrilled to see Faye and Daniel reunite with their co-stars, taking to the comments with enthusiastic messages.
‘So fantastic to see you with your cast members you look so happy,’ one said, while another wrote: ‘Ahh the reunion we all needed!’
Of course, countless comments were calling for Faye to return to the cobbles to reprise her role as Kate – something she previously showed her appreciation for, praising her fans for their support.‘I get a lot of, “Why is Kate not coming back?” I think that’s a really lovely thing to have them want me to come back to Coronation Street, because Kate didn’t die.
‘She’s still alive and travelling, and those doors left open, and also that’s an opportunity to be had in itself,’ she told the Express.
‘I think going back…yes, that door is open, and if that is in my journey, great. But I love the fact that I am continuing with new projects, new characters, and the fans are just as supportive,’ she enthused.
Former Coronation Street star Faye Brookes revealed she couldn’t be happier as she gave insight into her relationship with husband Iwan Lewis.
Faye, known for her role in Corrie as Kate Connor and for finishing as runner-up in 2021’s Dancing On Ice, announced her engagement last January – and had been teasing her followers on Instagram with glimpses of her dress in the run-up to the big day.
The pair were dating for just before Welsh-born actor Iwan popped the question on New Year’s Eve.
Speaking about married life, the actress told OK! magazine: ‘Getting married and moving to the Cotswolds was the best decision I ever made – I’ve never been so content.
‘I honestly never thought I could be this happy. I’m feeling very content, very settled. And then on top of that, I’ve been blessed with Iwan being my best friend and marrying him and we are very, very happy in our little world.’
Faye and Iwan were friends for 11 years before finally getting together, while they were both starring in the touring production of Legally Blonde.
Last August, the actress officially tied the knot with Iwan at at Shipton Moyne Church and looked every inch a princess in her gown, which featured an ornate, embellished bodice with an off-the-shoulder design and a ballgown skirt.
Faye, was previously in a relationship with singer Gareth Gates, opted for a stunning gown which featured an ornate, embellished bodice with an off-the-shoulder design and a ballgown skirt.
She previously posted several pictures of herself trying on different dresses with a cartoon filter, captioning the post ‘Bridal Barbie’, in reference to Greta Gerwig’s recent box office hit.