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Tyrone Dobbs will call the police when he finds out Maria Connor is his secret stalker.
The 'Coronation Street' mechanic is left petrified when he discovers his old flame has been texting him pretending to be his violent ex-girlfriend Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede), and can't believe his friend Maria would stoop to something so "twisted" as to impersonate the abusive mother of his child.
According to the Daily Star newspaper, when he discovers whose phone the messages are coming from, he will rant: "All this time it's been you! You've terrified me, made me think my kids' lives are in danger. What have I done to you? You're twisted."
Hairdresser Maria, played by Samia Ghadie, has been bombarding Tyrone (Alan Halsall) with texts since he rejected her advances in the wake of her traumatic split from her boyfriend Marcus Dent, who she discovered in bed with another man.
Samia rationalised: "I think Maria wants to be loved. She sees Tyrone and Fiz together and it's just a reminder of what she doesn't have, what she's lost.
"Maria wants him to need her and because Tyrone doesn't think he can lean on Fiz, he turns to Maria for support. It's twisted but Maria feels wanted by Tyrone and because of that she finds it difficult to stop pretending to be Kirsty."
Coronation Street’s Tyrone to call police over Maria’s texts
Tyrone Dobbs will call the police when he finds out Maria Connor is his secret stalker.
The 'Coronation Street' mechanic is left petrified when he discovers his old flame has been texting him pretending to be his violent ex-girlfriend Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede), and can't believe his friend Maria would stoop to something so "twisted" as to impersonate the abusive mother of his child.
According to the Daily Star newspaper, when he discovers whose phone the messages are coming from, he will rant: "All this time it's been you! You've terrified me, made me think my kids' lives are in danger. What have I done to you? You're twisted."
Hairdresser Maria, played by Samia Ghadie, has been bombarding Tyrone (Alan Halsall) with texts since he rejected her advances in the wake of her traumatic split from her boyfriend Marcus Dent, who she discovered in bed with another man.
Samia rationalised: "I think Maria wants to be loved. She sees Tyrone and Fiz together and it's just a reminder of what she doesn't have, what she's lost.
"Maria wants him to need her and because Tyrone doesn't think he can lean on Fiz, he turns to Maria for support. It's twisted but Maria feels wanted by Tyrone and because of that she finds it difficult to stop pretending to be Kirsty."
TV
Rosie Fortescue thinks people are too "harsh" with their opinions of Spencer Matthews.
The 'Made In Chelsea' star, who is friends with the reality show ladies' man, thinks it's unfair that people still judge him by his cheating past.
Speaking about the seventh series of the E4 reality show, which began last night (07.04.14), she told BANG Showbiz: "I don't want to give too much away when it comes to the new series [but] Spencer is actually a really nice guy. I think people are sometimes too harsh on him.
"People take it very literally. They see an hour of the show and that's not what we do all week."
Spencer was seen flirting with ex-girlfriend Louise Thompson during the first episode of the new series, who he cheated on a number of times last year, sparking rumours they could end up getting back together.
The programme also saw discussions between Binky Felstead and Alex Mytton, after rumours circulated that he had cheated on her.
Fashion blogger Rosie said: "I don't want to talk for Binky but everyone has their highs and lows. It's my own choice not to have my relationships on the show, it's a part of my life that I'm not willing to give everything away."
But Rosie, 24, insists the "great thing" about being on the show is that she can use her celebrity status to become an ambassador Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Campaign.
All proceeds from the sale of specially designed products from a number of big high street retailers will fund Breakthrough Breast Cancer's life-saving work.
She said: "It's the second year that I've been involved and I love working with the charity and there's some great collaborations this year.
"It's fun styling up the clothes and wearing the pieces out and about. Everyone can get involved and help to raise awareness."
Meanwhile, 'Made In Chelsea' will also host a spin-off show in New York this summer and Rosie is excited for filming to start.
She said: "It hasn't been fully confirmed who's going and everything but it's going to be such an amazing opportunity.
"It's just going to be incredible. It's going to give an insight into a city that is super cool and I have got friends out there as well. It's going to be really fun."
Rosie Fortescue: People are harsh about Spencer
Rosie Fortescue thinks people are too "harsh" with their opinions of Spencer Matthews.
The 'Made In Chelsea' star, who is friends with the reality show ladies' man, thinks it's unfair that people still judge him by his cheating past.
Speaking about the seventh series of the E4 reality show, which began last night (07.04.14), she told BANG Showbiz: "I don't want to give too much away when it comes to the new series [but] Spencer is actually a really nice guy. I think people are sometimes too harsh on him.
"People take it very literally. They see an hour of the show and that's not what we do all week."
Spencer was seen flirting with ex-girlfriend Louise Thompson during the first episode of the new series, who he cheated on a number of times last year, sparking rumours they could end up getting back together.
The programme also saw discussions between Binky Felstead and Alex Mytton, after rumours circulated that he had cheated on her.
Fashion blogger Rosie said: "I don't want to talk for Binky but everyone has their highs and lows. It's my own choice not to have my relationships on the show, it's a part of my life that I'm not willing to give everything away."
But Rosie, 24, insists the "great thing" about being on the show is that she can use her celebrity status to become an ambassador Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Campaign.
All proceeds from the sale of specially designed products from a number of big high street retailers will fund Breakthrough Breast Cancer's life-saving work.
She said: "It's the second year that I've been involved and I love working with the charity and there's some great collaborations this year.
"It's fun styling up the clothes and wearing the pieces out and about. Everyone can get involved and help to raise awareness."
Meanwhile, 'Made In Chelsea' will also host a spin-off show in New York this summer and Rosie is excited for filming to start.
She said: "It hasn't been fully confirmed who's going and everything but it's going to be such an amazing opportunity.
"It's just going to be incredible. It's going to give an insight into a city that is super cool and I have got friends out there as well. It's going to be really fun."
Showbiz
Rob Lowe worries he is a "narcissist".
The hunky actor knows he is good looking but regularly checks with his therapist to ensure he isn't overly preoccupied with his appearance.
He said: "I've had years of psychiatry, and I ask about every six months -- it's sort of like getting your oil checked -- I ask, 'I'm not an actual narcissist, am I?'
"The learned men of psychiatry assure me that I meet none of the medical criteria. The fact that we can even ponder the question immediately disqualifies me from being one."
The 'Sex Tape' actor also claimed his appearance has prevented him from being offered "deep or interesting" roles and thinks it is only now he is getting older that he is able to properly show off his range.
He told the New York Times magazine: "There's this unbelievable bias and prejudice against quote-unquote good-looking people, that they can't be in pain or they can't have rough lives or be deep or interesting.
"They can't be any of the things that you long to play as an actor. I'm getting to play those parts now and loving it. When I was a teen idol, I was so goddamn pretty I wouldn't have taken myself seriously."
And Rob, 50, admitted he was a "nerd" who no one thought of as "cool" until he found fame.
He added: "My deep dark secret is that I was a nerd in school. I liked the theater. I liked to study. I wasn't very good at sports. It took being famous to make me cool, which, by the way, I never forgot."
Rob Lowe fears looks obsession
Rob Lowe worries he is a "narcissist".
The hunky actor knows he is good looking but regularly checks with his therapist to ensure he isn't overly preoccupied with his appearance.
He said: "I've had years of psychiatry, and I ask about every six months -- it's sort of like getting your oil checked -- I ask, 'I'm not an actual narcissist, am I?'
"The learned men of psychiatry assure me that I meet none of the medical criteria. The fact that we can even ponder the question immediately disqualifies me from being one."
The 'Sex Tape' actor also claimed his appearance has prevented him from being offered "deep or interesting" roles and thinks it is only now he is getting older that he is able to properly show off his range.
He told the New York Times magazine: "There's this unbelievable bias and prejudice against quote-unquote good-looking people, that they can't be in pain or they can't have rough lives or be deep or interesting.
"They can't be any of the things that you long to play as an actor. I'm getting to play those parts now and loving it. When I was a teen idol, I was so goddamn pretty I wouldn't have taken myself seriously."
And Rob, 50, admitted he was a "nerd" who no one thought of as "cool" until he found fame.
He added: "My deep dark secret is that I was a nerd in school. I liked the theater. I liked to study. I wasn't very good at sports. It took being famous to make me cool, which, by the way, I never forgot."
Showbiz
Lindsay Lohan's friends are "worried" about her plans to attend the Coachella festival.
The 'Mean Girls' star - who recently confessed to having "one glass of wine" since leaving rehab for the sixth time - is planning to head to the Californian music festival later this month with her mother Dina, but those close to her are not confident the showbiz matriarch will be able to prevent her daughter from resisting "temptation.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "Lindsay should not be going to Coachella.
"And having Dina with her isn't really making anyone feel comfortable that she will be a good chaperone. It's a big alcohol and drug festival and it is the last place that Lindsay should be.
"Lindsay swears that she'll stay sober, but Coachella is a huge party and there are going to be so many temptations for her. Everyone is really worried about her."
Meanwhile, the 27-year-old actress - who attended last year's event with her 16-year-old brother Cody before checking in to court-ordered rehab - reportedly turned up late to an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting and left early around the time of her relapse.
An insider claimed Lindsay attended the group near her New York apartment but made little effort to engage with the other participants.
The source said: "She took a seat in the back of the room with her sober coach. She seemed bored.
"Lindsay didn't seem interested in speaking with anyone. She stuck to herself.
"It's unheard of to arrive late or to leave a meeting early. It was shocking."
Lindsay Lohan causes Coachella concern
Lindsay Lohan's friends are "worried" about her plans to attend the Coachella festival.
The 'Mean Girls' star - who recently confessed to having "one glass of wine" since leaving rehab for the sixth time - is planning to head to the Californian music festival later this month with her mother Dina, but those close to her are not confident the showbiz matriarch will be able to prevent her daughter from resisting "temptation.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "Lindsay should not be going to Coachella.
"And having Dina with her isn't really making anyone feel comfortable that she will be a good chaperone. It's a big alcohol and drug festival and it is the last place that Lindsay should be.
"Lindsay swears that she'll stay sober, but Coachella is a huge party and there are going to be so many temptations for her. Everyone is really worried about her."
Meanwhile, the 27-year-old actress - who attended last year's event with her 16-year-old brother Cody before checking in to court-ordered rehab - reportedly turned up late to an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting and left early around the time of her relapse.
An insider claimed Lindsay attended the group near her New York apartment but made little effort to engage with the other participants.
The source said: "She took a seat in the back of the room with her sober coach. She seemed bored.
"Lindsay didn't seem interested in speaking with anyone. She stuck to herself.
"It's unheard of to arrive late or to leave a meeting early. It was shocking."
Showbiz
Kristin Cavallari is finding pregnancy is more difficult this time around.
The former reality star - who rose to fame on 'The Hills' and 'Laguna Beach' - announced in February that she is expecting her second child with NFL player husband Jay Cutler, but she is suffering more "aches and pains" than she did when carrying her son Camden two years ago.
Speaking about raising the 20-month-old tot whilst pregnant, Kristin, 27, explained: "[There are] more aches and pains. With the first one you can sleep all day, but now I'm running after Camden."
Kristin - who now hosts E! show 'Fabulist' - insists her pregnancy hasn't prevented her from leading an active lifestyle and she has been trying to satisfy her craving for sweet foods with healthy snacks, though she has also been happy to indulge.
She added to 'Access Hollywood Live': "I'm such a healthy eater and I was working out until about two weeks ago, [I've been craving] apples with almond butter, but I do have a big sweet tooth. I've been eating ice cream sandwiches."
Meanwhile, Kristin says she couldn't be happier with her husband's parenting skills, and Jay is looking forward to having another boy.
Kristin gushed: "He's a really good dad. He's with [Camden] all the time. He's great, He's so excited that it's another boy. It's going to be interesting, surrounded by men, it could be worse!"
Kristin Cavallari: Second pregnancy is difficult
Kristin Cavallari is finding pregnancy is more difficult this time around.
The former reality star - who rose to fame on 'The Hills' and 'Laguna Beach' - announced in February that she is expecting her second child with NFL player husband Jay Cutler, but she is suffering more "aches and pains" than she did when carrying her son Camden two years ago.
Speaking about raising the 20-month-old tot whilst pregnant, Kristin, 27, explained: "[There are] more aches and pains. With the first one you can sleep all day, but now I'm running after Camden."
Kristin - who now hosts E! show 'Fabulist' - insists her pregnancy hasn't prevented her from leading an active lifestyle and she has been trying to satisfy her craving for sweet foods with healthy snacks, though she has also been happy to indulge.
She added to 'Access Hollywood Live': "I'm such a healthy eater and I was working out until about two weeks ago, [I've been craving] apples with almond butter, but I do have a big sweet tooth. I've been eating ice cream sandwiches."
Meanwhile, Kristin says she couldn't be happier with her husband's parenting skills, and Jay is looking forward to having another boy.
Kristin gushed: "He's a really good dad. He's with [Camden] all the time. He's great, He's so excited that it's another boy. It's going to be interesting, surrounded by men, it could be worse!"
Showbiz
Kate Mara is in talks to play the victim of kidnapper Ariel Castro in a new biopic.
The 'House of Cards' actress - who portrayed journalist Zoe Barnes in the first series of the drama - will play Michelle Knight, who was held prisoner with another two women in Cleveland for over 10 years until May 6, 2013, when one of the women escaped and contacted the police.
Source told the New York Daily News' Confidenti@l column: "After her sensational turn in 'House of Cards,' producers at Sony are desperate for Kate to take on the role of Michelle Knight.
"They feel that Kate would be able to capture Michelle's vulnerability and psychological pain -- something she excelled at as Zoe Barnes."
Michelle - who was 21 when she disappeared in 2002 - was held hostage alongside Amanda Berry, and Georgina 'Gina' DeJesus, and the women were lured inside his house after they accepted a lift from him.
Meanwhile, 'The Wire' star David Costabile and 'The Breakfast Club' actor Emilio Estevez are in the running to play Ariel, who was arrested the same day the women were freed.
He pleaded guilty to 937 criminal counts of rape, kidnapping, and aggravated murder and was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole plus 1,000 years.
A short time into serving his sentence he committed suicide by hanging himself with bedsheets in his prison cell.
Kate Mara to star as Ariel Castro’s victim in biopic?
Kate Mara is in talks to play the victim of kidnapper Ariel Castro in a new biopic.
The 'House of Cards' actress - who portrayed journalist Zoe Barnes in the first series of the drama - will play Michelle Knight, who was held prisoner with another two women in Cleveland for over 10 years until May 6, 2013, when one of the women escaped and contacted the police.
Source told the New York Daily News' Confidenti@l column: "After her sensational turn in 'House of Cards,' producers at Sony are desperate for Kate to take on the role of Michelle Knight.
"They feel that Kate would be able to capture Michelle's vulnerability and psychological pain -- something she excelled at as Zoe Barnes."
Michelle - who was 21 when she disappeared in 2002 - was held hostage alongside Amanda Berry, and Georgina 'Gina' DeJesus, and the women were lured inside his house after they accepted a lift from him.
Meanwhile, 'The Wire' star David Costabile and 'The Breakfast Club' actor Emilio Estevez are in the running to play Ariel, who was arrested the same day the women were freed.
He pleaded guilty to 937 criminal counts of rape, kidnapping, and aggravated murder and was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole plus 1,000 years.
A short time into serving his sentence he committed suicide by hanging himself with bedsheets in his prison cell.
Music News
Cheryl Cole has enlisted Nicola Roberts to write her a hit song.
The 'X Factor' judge hit the studio with her best pal and former Girls Aloud band mate over the weekend in the hopes of recording a chart-topping song to rival her 'Call My Name' collaboration with Calvin Harris.
The 30-year-old star wrote on Twitter: "@NicolaRoberts is like a little volcano just bubbling away waiting to erupt with hits! #watchthisspace #mygirl #soproud she's got me like (crying face)."
Meanwhile, Nicola revealed the experience had been an emotional one because of how close the pair are and hinted she has written some heartfelt songs about Cheryl's personal life for her fourth album.
The 'Beat of My Drum' hitmaker posted: "I have loved writing for Cheryl! So much fun! Sometimes a heavy heart has come, being a best friend & writing from that perspective for her. (sic)"
She added: "Can't wait for you to hear her new music."
This will be Cheryl's newest material since she split from her long-term boyfriend Tre Holloway last October, after struggling to maintain a long-distance relationship, although the pair are reportedly still friends.
The singer is famously unlucky in love and was left heartbroken after her divorce to soccer star Ashley Cole in 2010 after he cheated on her.
Nicola Roberts writing songs for Cheryl Cole
Cheryl Cole has enlisted Nicola Roberts to write her a hit song.
The 'X Factor' judge hit the studio with her best pal and former Girls Aloud band mate over the weekend in the hopes of recording a chart-topping song to rival her 'Call My Name' collaboration with Calvin Harris.
The 30-year-old star wrote on Twitter: "@NicolaRoberts is like a little volcano just bubbling away waiting to erupt with hits! #watchthisspace #mygirl #soproud she's got me like (crying face)."
Meanwhile, Nicola revealed the experience had been an emotional one because of how close the pair are and hinted she has written some heartfelt songs about Cheryl's personal life for her fourth album.
The 'Beat of My Drum' hitmaker posted: "I have loved writing for Cheryl! So much fun! Sometimes a heavy heart has come, being a best friend & writing from that perspective for her. (sic)"
She added: "Can't wait for you to hear her new music."
This will be Cheryl's newest material since she split from her long-term boyfriend Tre Holloway last October, after struggling to maintain a long-distance relationship, although the pair are reportedly still friends.
The singer is famously unlucky in love and was left heartbroken after her divorce to soccer star Ashley Cole in 2010 after he cheated on her.
Music News
Coldplay are planning to release another album next year.
The 'Paradise' hitmakers, whose new record 'Ghost Stories' will be released next month and is a departure from their usual sound, are reportedly planning a more commercial follow-up album in 2015.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "'Ghost Stories' is sort of a low-key release for Coldplay, if that's possible.
"It's their chance to try out some different ideas on a smaller scale before coming back next year with a more traditional record."
The band - featuring Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion - have been experimenting with their sound in a similar way to Radiohead and U2 did in the middle of their careers by recording more atmospheric tracks.
The source continued: "U2 did it with 'Achtung Baby' and 'Zooropa'. And it's no secret Coldplay have always admired Radiohead.
"They did a similar thing with their experimental 'Kid A' album in 2000, returning a year later with sister release 'Amnesiac'. It's that kind of idea."
Chris, 37, has been focusing on the band's upcoming release after splitting from his wife of 11 years, Gwyneth Paltrow, 41.
The frontman - who is renowned for writing confessional lyrics - has also written about the "pain" of infidelity on the band's new track 'Another's Arms', which is speculated to be the reason for their split.
Despite the new release of the new album, the band "probably" won't be performing many gigs this year and will focus on smaller dates.
The source added: "Next year is when fans can look forward to some much bigger Coldplay tour dates."
Coldplay will release 'Ghost Stories' on May 19.
Coldplay to release another album next year
Coldplay are planning to release another album next year.
The 'Paradise' hitmakers, whose new record 'Ghost Stories' will be released next month and is a departure from their usual sound, are reportedly planning a more commercial follow-up album in 2015.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "'Ghost Stories' is sort of a low-key release for Coldplay, if that's possible.
"It's their chance to try out some different ideas on a smaller scale before coming back next year with a more traditional record."
The band - featuring Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion - have been experimenting with their sound in a similar way to Radiohead and U2 did in the middle of their careers by recording more atmospheric tracks.
The source continued: "U2 did it with 'Achtung Baby' and 'Zooropa'. And it's no secret Coldplay have always admired Radiohead.
"They did a similar thing with their experimental 'Kid A' album in 2000, returning a year later with sister release 'Amnesiac'. It's that kind of idea."
Chris, 37, has been focusing on the band's upcoming release after splitting from his wife of 11 years, Gwyneth Paltrow, 41.
The frontman - who is renowned for writing confessional lyrics - has also written about the "pain" of infidelity on the band's new track 'Another's Arms', which is speculated to be the reason for their split.
Despite the new release of the new album, the band "probably" won't be performing many gigs this year and will focus on smaller dates.
The source added: "Next year is when fans can look forward to some much bigger Coldplay tour dates."
Coldplay will release 'Ghost Stories' on May 19.
Royal
Britain's Prince George will take part in his first royal engagement tomorrow (09.04.14).
The eight-month-old prince will join his parents Prince William and Duchess Catherine at a parent and baby coffee group at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand, and the 10 families who will share time with the family during the session are very excited.
Ingrid and David Alve were stunned when senior Plunket nurse Tina Symes invited them to the event with their eight-month-old daughter Eden.
Ingrid said: "We were quite surprised - delighted obviously - but it was a bit surreal, a tiny corner of the country and they called us."
And Eden will be taking along her toy bunny rabbit, which they named George in honour of the prince.
David told the New Zealand Herald newspaper: "Hopefully George will play with it."
Another parent, Kate Bainbridge, will take along her eight-month-old daughter Sophie and admitted some of her friends were "jealous" of their invitation.
She said: "I've had a few jealous looks from other parents when they found out we were meeting the duke and duchess.
"Even though we come from a very different background we have got a lot in common with the duke and duchess because we've been through the sleepless nights and we can talk to them about our experiences.
"We are all first-time parents, like them, so it should be quite easy to chat to them."
Ms. Symes was tasked with choosing the families to join the session and selected babies born in July, the same as George, in an even split of genders and a range of backgrounds to reflect the community.
Tristine Clark, New Zealand president of Plunket, said: "The parents are a spread of all the communities in New Zealand, including Maoris, Samoans, people of Chinese descent and gay couples.
"This is a very multi-cultural country and we wanted the Duke and Duchess to meet people from all backgrounds."
Prince George to take first royal duty
Britain's Prince George will take part in his first royal engagement tomorrow (09.04.14).
The eight-month-old prince will join his parents Prince William and Duchess Catherine at a parent and baby coffee group at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand, and the 10 families who will share time with the family during the session are very excited.
Ingrid and David Alve were stunned when senior Plunket nurse Tina Symes invited them to the event with their eight-month-old daughter Eden.
Ingrid said: "We were quite surprised - delighted obviously - but it was a bit surreal, a tiny corner of the country and they called us."
And Eden will be taking along her toy bunny rabbit, which they named George in honour of the prince.
David told the New Zealand Herald newspaper: "Hopefully George will play with it."
Another parent, Kate Bainbridge, will take along her eight-month-old daughter Sophie and admitted some of her friends were "jealous" of their invitation.
She said: "I've had a few jealous looks from other parents when they found out we were meeting the duke and duchess.
"Even though we come from a very different background we have got a lot in common with the duke and duchess because we've been through the sleepless nights and we can talk to them about our experiences.
"We are all first-time parents, like them, so it should be quite easy to chat to them."
Ms. Symes was tasked with choosing the families to join the session and selected babies born in July, the same as George, in an even split of genders and a range of backgrounds to reflect the community.
Tristine Clark, New Zealand president of Plunket, said: "The parents are a spread of all the communities in New Zealand, including Maoris, Samoans, people of Chinese descent and gay couples.
"This is a very multi-cultural country and we wanted the Duke and Duchess to meet people from all backgrounds."