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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Coronation Street launches search for new dog to join ITV soap - but there's a catch
Coronation Street bosses are on the lookout for a dog to star on the soap and have launched a nationwide talent search called Pup Idol with Strictly's Shirley Ballas on board to help Coronation Street has launched a nationwide casting search for a dog with their new competition Pup Idol. But there's a catch, as the doggies keen to become the next big soap star must meet a list of requirements to be a contender. The ITV soap has decided to look for a new canine star to appear on the cobbles, and Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas is leading the search through a campaign with This Morning. The TV star called out to viewers in a recent episode of the ITV magazine show, where she reminded hopefuls that their pooch must be well-behaved and obedient to be within a chance of securing a role on the long-running soap. She said: "We'll be looking for the best little pup in Great Britain, so I'm very excited about that and would like to see that we have some obedience. Continuing to rhyme off the list of requirements, she added: "Good behaviour - we're looking for something with [a] really good temperament. [The dog will also have to be] loving, kind, caring, well groomed and not easily distracted on TV sets, and maybe some good little tricks would be nice." Shirley will be assisted in the search by veterinarian Dr Scott Miller and Jodie Prenger - who plays Rovers barmaid Glenda Shuttleworth - and the West End star referenced some of the furry friends of Weatherfield past. Jodie, who lives on a farm with her fiance Simon Motson and once helped Andrew Lloyd Webber look for a Toto to star in The Wizard of Oz, said: "From Schmeichel to David [and] Eccles, many paws have graced these famous cobbles and they've probably cocked their legs on a few lamp posts as well. "Your furry friend could be joining that illustrious list. I am so excited to be part of the judging panel that will be putting the pups through their paces to see who will win the walk-on part in the nation's longest-running soap. "So if you think your pooch should play the part, then what are you waiting for? And who knows, you could be watching your four-legged furry friend make their television debut," she told viewers live from the Corrie set. Applications for the search can be found here, and fans must enter by July 25 to be in with a chance of getting their four-legged friend on screen. The lucky canine will be one of several pets who have featured on the programme throughout its 65-year history. Some of the more recent canine residents of Weatherfield included Evelyn Plummer's greyhound Cerebus, and the Platt family dog David, whom David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) inherited from a salon client. Prior to that, Maria Connor ( Samia Longchambon) was gifted a Labrador by her husband Liam Connor shortly before he was killed in a hit-and-run accident. Perhaps two of the more famous dogs to have resided on the cobbles include Chesney Battersby Brown's (Sam Aston) Great Dane Schmeichel, and Border Terrier Eccles, who lived with the Barlows at number one for several years. Other pets to have been included on the cobbles over the years included Yasmeen's pet chicken Charlotte Bronte, and rat Darryl, who arrived along with Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) shortly after his debut in 2011. In the early days, original Street battle axe Ena Sharples (Violet Carson) received a budgie called Archie but passed it onto her friend Martha Longhurst (Lynne Carrol), and Vera Duckworth (Liz Dawn) took a cat called Cleo to the factory to catch the mice. In the 1990s, Rovers landlady Natalie Barnes ( Denise Welch) had a cat called Tiger, and David Platt famously had a rabbit called Barney. Jack Duckworth (Bill Tarmey) was known for keeping pigeons, and his surrogate son Tyrone Dobbs ( Alan Halsall) found a stray one that he named after Beyonce.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street launches search for newest castmember – and your DOG could win a starring role
CORONATION Street has launched a hunt for its new star - and your DOG has a chance of walking the famous cobbles. The ITV soap has teamed up with This Morning to find Weatherfield's newest pooch in a competition open to the public. 3 Could your dog be the new canine on the cobbles? Credit: ITV 3 Coronation Street are looking for a dog for a very special role Credit: Rex 3 Schmeichel is probably the most iconic Corrie hound Credit: ITV The competition was announced on This Morning this week with Strictly's "We'll be looking for the best little pup in Great Britain, so I'm very excited about that and would like to see that we have some obedience," she said. "Good behaviour - we're looking for something with [a] really good temperament. "[The dog will also have to be] loving, kind, caring, well groomed and not easily distracted on TV sets, and maybe some good little tricks would be nice ." Read more on Coronation Street Jodie added in her own film from the cobbles: "From Schmeichel to David [and] Eccles, many paws have graced these famous cobbles and they've probably cocked their legs on a few lamp posts as well. "Your furry friend could be joining that illustrious list. I am so excited to be part of the judging panel that will be putting the pups through their paces to see who will win the walk-on part in the nation's longest-running soap." The Glenda Shuttleworth actress added: "So if you think your pooch should play the part, then what are you waiting for? 'And who knows, you could be watching your four-legged furry friend make their television debut." Most read in Soaps An assistant director from the soap added: "They need a bit of star quality. 'They need to be as cute as a button because they're going to be on screen… Coronation Street heartbreak as Ken Barlow's dog Eccles is put to sleep 'They need to engage the audience - if they can do any tricks, well that's just an extra!" Pup Idol is open now with the competition closing on July 25 at 12.30pm. Fans should send a video no longer than one minute long alongside up to 250 words describing why your dog should be on Coronation Street. Full details are available Corrie's famous pooches The cobbles has been home to many dogs over the years but these four stole viewers' hearts David Of all the characters to have a dog named after them - David Platt lucked out when a client left him their beloved pooch in their will - named David. The little terrier has survived more Platt family tragedies than Gail's had wedding days, and is still knocking about to this day. Cerberus Evelyn Plummer's beloved greyhound was unusually refined for a soap dog. He didn't get into any trouble or scrapes and was far calmer than his owner. Viewers wept when he died in 2023 after Roy Cropper stupidly let him eat a toxic eccles cake. Schmeichel If EastEnders has its willy, Corrie has its Schmeichel. The iconic great dane is seared into the memory of the nation after joining Les Battersby and Cilla in the bath - and plunging through the floor. Eccles The dog that seemed to live forever. Already elderly when she was left to the iconic Blanche Hunt in her friend's will in 2006, she was the dog that just kept doing. After Blanche died, she was passed to Deirdre, then to Ken, then to Tracy when he went away. And by 2020, the now no doubt record breaking dog sadly died after the vet found an inoperable tumour.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street launches search for newest castmember – and your DOG could win a starring role
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CORONATION Street has launched a hunt for its new star - and your DOG has a chance of walking the famous cobbles. The ITV soap has teamed up with This Morning to find Weatherfield's newest pooch in a competition open to the public. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Could your dog be the new canine on the cobbles? Credit: ITV 3 Coronation Street are looking for a dog for a very special role Credit: Rex 3 Schmeichel is probably the most iconic Corrie hound Credit: ITV The competition was announced on This Morning this week with Strictly's Shirley Ballas revealing she, Corrie actress Jodie Prenger and vet Dr Scott Miller will be on the judging panel. "We'll be looking for the best little pup in Great Britain, so I'm very excited about that and would like to see that we have some obedience," she said. "Good behaviour - we're looking for something with [a] really good temperament. "[The dog will also have to be] loving, kind, caring, well groomed and not easily distracted on TV sets, and maybe some good little tricks would be nice." Jodie added in her own film from the cobbles: "From Schmeichel to David [and] Eccles, many paws have graced these famous cobbles and they've probably cocked their legs on a few lamp posts as well. "Your furry friend could be joining that illustrious list. I am so excited to be part of the judging panel that will be putting the pups through their paces to see who will win the walk-on part in the nation's longest-running soap." The Glenda Shuttleworth actress added: "So if you think your pooch should play the part, then what are you waiting for? 'And who knows, you could be watching your four-legged furry friend make their television debut." An assistant director from the soap added: "They need a bit of star quality. 'They need to be as cute as a button because they're going to be on screen… Coronation Street heartbreak as Ken Barlow's dog Eccles is put to sleep 'They need to engage the audience - if they can do any tricks, well that's just an extra!" Pup Idol is open now with the competition closing on July 25 at 12.30pm. Fans should send a video no longer than one minute long alongside up to 250 words describing why your dog should be on Coronation Street. Full details are available here.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street launches search for newest castmember – and your DOG could win a starring role
CORONATION Street has launched a hunt for its new star - and your DOG has a chance of walking the famous cobbles. The ITV soap has teamed up with This Morning to find Weatherfield's newest pooch in a competition open to the public. 3 3 3 The competition was announced on This Morning this week with Strictly's Shirley Ballas revealing she, Corrie actress Jodie Prenger and vet Dr Scott Miller will be on the judging panel. "We'll be looking for the best little pup in Great Britain, so I'm very excited about that and would like to see that we have some obedience," she said. "Good behaviour - we're looking for something with [a] really good temperament. "[The dog will also have to be] loving, kind, caring, well groomed and not easily distracted on TV sets, and maybe some good little tricks would be nice." Jodie added in her own film from the cobbles: "From Schmeichel to David [and] Eccles, many paws have graced these famous cobbles and they've probably cocked their legs on a few lamp posts as well. "Your furry friend could be joining that illustrious list. I am so excited to be part of the judging panel that will be putting the pups through their paces to see who will win the walk-on part in the nation's longest-running soap." The Glenda Shuttleworth actress added: "So if you think your pooch should play the part, then what are you waiting for? 'And who knows, you could be watching your four-legged furry friend make their television debut." An assistant director from the soap added: "They need a bit of star quality. 'They need to be as cute as a button because they're going to be on screen… Coronation Street heartbreak as Ken Barlow's dog Eccles is put to sleep 'They need to engage the audience - if they can do any tricks, well that's just an extra!" Pup Idol is open now with the competition closing on July 25 at 12.30pm. Fans should send a video no longer than one minute long alongside up to 250 words describing why your dog should be on Coronation Street. Full details are available here. Corrie's famous pooches The cobbles has been home to many dogs over the years but these four stole viewers' hearts David Of all the characters to have a dog named after them - David Platt lucked out when a client left him their beloved pooch in their will - named David. The little terrier has survived more Platt family tragedies than Gail's had wedding days, and is still knocking about to this day. Cerberus Evelyn Plummer's beloved greyhound was unusually refined for a soap dog. He didn't get into any trouble or scrapes and was far calmer than his owner. Viewers wept when he died in 2023 after Roy Cropper stupidly let him eat a toxic eccles cake. Schmeichel If EastEnders has its willy, Corrie has its Schmeichel. The iconic great dane is seared into the memory of the nation after joining Les Battersby and Cilla in the bath - and plunging through the floor. Eccles The dog that seemed to live forever. Already elderly when she was left to the iconic Blanche Hunt in her friend's will in 2006, she was the dog that just kept doing. After Blanche died, she was passed to Deirdre, then to Ken, then to Tracy when he went away. And by 2020, the now no doubt record breaking dog sadly died after the vet found an inoperable tumour.
Wales Online
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Strictly's Shirley Ballas shares move away from show saying 'it may be bigger'
BBC Strictly's Shirley Ballas shares move away from show saying 'it may be bigger' Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas appeared on This Morning and teased a new role away from the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has excitedly shared news of a new venture that she believes 'may be bigger' than the BBC show. The head judge graced the This Morning sofa with hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley on Monday (July 14) and disclosed her latest quest to find a dog to star in Coronation Street. With her own pooch Charlie by her side, Cat enquired: "You're not on the show looking for a ballroom dancer, you are looking for something else right?" Shirley enthused: "Charlie and I will be looking for the next pup idol and this is going to be maybe be even bigger than Strictly and I'm very excited to find out which little pet is going to be coming on the show." The competition, dubbed Pup Idol on This Morning, seeks a dog with standout charisma, charm, and an engaging personality, reports Edinburgh Live. Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas appeared on This Morning (Image: ITV ) Article continues below BBC Death in Paradise confirms return of Ralf Little as he reprises role READ MORE: The triumphant dog will have the opportunity to walk the iconic cobbles, appearing on television alongside some of the nation's most cherished characters. Elaborating on the criteria, Shirley stated: "We are looking for the best little pup in Great Britain so I'm very excited about that. "We are looking for one with a really good temperament, loving, kind, caring, well groomed and not easily distracted on a TV set." Ben clarified: "So it's a This Morning competition and generally looking for any of our viewers who think their dog could be a TV superstar." Shirley Ballas is on the hunt for a canine star with charisma and charm to join the Corrie cast (Image: ITV ) He then enquired: "So will the dog be on Coronation Street?" Shirley responded: "Yes. They'll be taking a stroll through the cobbles so we really need it to be fabulous." Shirley disclosed that joining her on the judging panel would be Coronation Street actress Jodie Prenger. Cat admitted: 'That's going to be a tough job because I bet we are going to get some great entries. Shirley replied: 'Great entries, loving dogs and I just know I'm going to love them all and want them all on the cobbles." Shirley Ballas teased 'little changes' to the show that will 'surprise' viewers (Image: PA ) It didn't take long for Shirley to be quizzed on the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing as Cat said: 'We can't let you go, sorry. We are not going to let you go, so come on what can you tell us about Strictly?' Shirley chuckled as she said: 'I knew this was coming. What I can tell you is that we've got fabulous professionals coming in and joining the show and they are amazing.' She then teased: 'We've got some little changes that you're going to be really surprised about. Every year they make those few little changes and it's really, really amazing and we've got a cast of all the cast and I know I say it every year but it's going to be off the charts.' Article continues below This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV, ITVX, STV and STV Player
