Corrie's Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson on filming their final scenes together

'We've been crying all the time': Corrie's Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson on filming their final scenes together

By Georgina Littlejohn

Last updated at 8:03 AM on 13th December 2011


They play on-screen lesbian loves which has resulted in them becoming the very best of friends off-screen.

And Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson say that when it came to filming their last ever scenes together, the tears were very real.

Brooke and Sacha, both 19, have been involved in a lesbian storyline on Coronation Street since April 2010.

Blushing brides: Corrie's Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson head to church to get married this Christmas - but in true soap style, it doesn't go smoothly

Last month, fans of the soap were treated to exclusive shots of the pair filming scenes of the lesbian wedding, which saw Sacha's character Sian Powers running away from her bride-to-be Sophie Webster, played by Brooke, on the big day after discovering that she had been unfaithful.

A fortnight later, Sacha filmed her last scenes after she announced she was leaving the soap.

We love each other really! The girls indulged in a mock fight as they spoke about filming their last scenes together

Emotional: Brooke and Sacha pretend to look exhausted after their mock fight - but said their last scenes left them in floods of tears

And speaking to New! magazine this week, both girls said they found shooting her last moments on the cobbles to be very emotional.

Brooke said: 'We’ve been crying all the time. Normally, when one of us has to cry for a scene, we burst out laughing, but this time we both had tears streaming down our faces.

Runaway bride: Sian is seen fleeing the church after learning about Sophie's infidelity

The full interview with Brooke and Sacha is in this week's new! magazine out today

'I was actually on the verge of being sick. It was horrible.'

After being in an on-screen gay relationship for so long, Brooke said she was annoyed that the scriptwriters have made Sophie straight again.

She said: 'We’ve had so much support and recognition for this storyline, so for them to make her straight again would be the worst thing ever.

'What we’ve done has brought confidence to people. One girl told me that when her nan tells people she’s a lesbian, she says, "You know, like those two girls off Corrie." It’s so nice people can relate to us.'

But as Sacha bids farewell to the soap after two years, she said filming the wedding scenes has not made her desperate to get hitched herself.

She said: 'I like the idea of getting married. But when you get married in real life, you don’t have to do it again and again and again – hopefully.'

• Read the full story in this week's new! magazine - out today

Bosom buddies: Brooke and Sacha are now best friends in real life and are often seen out on the town together

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Coronation Street's Sacha Parkinson flaunts her legs in a flirty skirt for the Christmas party

Light as a feather! Coronation Street's Sacha Parkinson flaunts her legs in a flirty skirt for the Christmas party

By J J Anisiobi and Holly Thomas

Last updated at 4:03 PM on 10th December 2011


She may be bowing out of the show early next year, but it seems Coronation Street star Sacha Parkinson is determined to make her exit in style.

The 19-year-old turned up to the soap's Christmas party at Suede in Manchester showing off her legs in a flirty feathered skirt.

She was accompanied by her boyfriend, property surveyor Josh Wakefield.

Flirty in feathers: Sacha Parkinson turned up to Coronation Street's Christmas party at Suede in Manchester showing off her legs in a fun skirt

She teamed her skirt with a structured black corset bra and short leather jacket.

Clearly excited for her night out, she tweeted beforehand: 'Too excited to see everyone tonightttt! Works party and then #Ambition at Über Lounge! Wooo!'


Sacha has been playing Sian Powers on the ITV soap since 2009, but is due to go out in style at the beginning of next year.

She and co-star Brooke Vincent were spotted filming scenes of their lesbian wedding last month, which saw Sian running away from her bride-to-be on the big day after discovering she had been unfaithful.

Real-life love: Sacha arrived at the event hand-in-hand with her boyfriend, property surveyor Josh Wakefield

Feeling the cold? Sacha and Corrie star Georgina May Foot both wore their legs bare

Rumours that Sian decides to call time on their relationship for good, might now be a dead give-away after Sacha has now left the show.

Meanwhile Catherine Tyldesley, who plays Eva Price in the popular northern soap, was dressed to impress.

The 27-year-old arrived at Corrie's Christmas party in a festive red dress.

Red temptress: Catherine Tyldesley, who plays Eva Price in the popular northern soap, was dressed to impress

Catherine showed off her womanly curves in the lowcut knee-length dress which she teamed with a pair of creme coloured high heels.

She wore her blonde hair down and accessorised the outfit with a metallic gold clutch bag.

The actress had tweeted earlier in the evening: 'what? Pre party Champagne with Debbie Rush and @lane_paula ??? Booom! Cant wait to dance my toes off! (sic).'

Party girls: Catherine and Paula Lane pose for a quick picture in the toilets

Fellow cast member Paula Lane was looking foward to the party too after a tough day on set.

Paula, who plays Kylie Platt, said on Twitter: 'Filming some very emotional scenes today with my on screen big sis @katherine_kelly. Everyone is gonna miss her so much :-( (sic).'

The party didn't last long for Paula and she left shortly after midnight.

Feeling festive: Paula Lane and Niki Patel were decked out in their best for the occasion

Stalwarts: Sally Dynevor and Julie Hesmondhalgh arrive for the party in good spirits

She tweeted: 'I had the best night ever! Corrie Xmas parties rock! Off to meet the special man in my life now @SirTomShaw!'

Other stars that attended the party included Sally Dynevor, who plays Sally Webster, and Julie Hesmondhalgh, who plays Hayley Cropper.

Neither Sally or Julie could compere to Catherine's hot red dress and the pair both wore more conservative black numbers.

Wrapped up: Kate Ford and Jane Danson were keeping warm in rather more clothes than some of their co-stars

Alison King arrived with a very startled looking Adam Huckett.

Alison, who is known for her portrayal of factory owner Carla Connor, was all smiles for the camera.

However, her sound technician fiancé closed his eyes for one shot and grimaced as Alison pulled him towards the entrance of the party.

Camera shy: Adam Huckett did not seem to be in the party mood, unlike Alison King who was all smiles

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SPOILER ALERT: Coronation Street's Rosie and Jason get steamy

SPOILER ALERT: Coronation Street's Rosie and Jason get steamy in his work van but come crashing down to earth (with the car in front!)

By Kirsty Mccormack

Last updated at 6:41 PM on 5th December 2011

She's known for her saucy persona but it seems Rosie Webster's antics may cause a few accidents.

The Coronation Street resident was spotted getting frisky in a van today but all didn't end well.

Helen Flanagan, 21, who plays the manipulative character was seen filming some intimate scenes with her onscreen lover Jason Grimshaw - played by Ryan Thomas.

Getting steamy: Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) and Rosie Webster (Helen Flanagan) film scenes in a white Transit van today

The builder isn't too pleased when he has to stop to get diesel for his van in the pouring rain and leaves his girlfriend sitting in his white van.

However, Rosie being who she is decides to try and cheer up her boyfriend when he returns, and the two end up getting quite frisky in the front of the van and doesn't seem to care who can see them.


Still wearing his fluorescent high-visibility jacket, Jason gets carried away with his model girlfriend and the pair end up letting the handbrake go.

Caught out: The pair decided to have a kiss when Rosie tried to cheer her boyfriend up

But before they notice that the van has been rolling forward, it's too late and they've already smashed into a parked car.

The pair no doubt want to make a quick getaway following the crash but with a driver sitting in the car in front, there's little chance that they're going to get away with it - unless Rosie can use her manipulative charm to talk him round.

Actress, Flanagan, was spotted on set after they filmed the scenes and looked very glammed up as usual.

Watch out! The pair are so engrossed in their intimate moment that they didn't realise that they'd accidentally let the handbrake off

In trouble: Jason and Rosie looked startled when they realised that the van had rolled into a parked car in front

Wearing a short navy blue skirt with a green top and towering black heels, the brunette kept herself warm by wearing a faux fur coat.

Flanagan is set to be filming her final scenes this for the ITV soap this month after revealing that she wouldn't be renewing her contract.

She has played the whining character for 11 years but admitted she will be moving to Swansea to be with her footballer boyfriend Scott Sinclair.

In a recent interview, Flanagan also stated that she wasn't sure how Rosie will be written out of the show but presumes it will be down to her wanting to pursue her glamour modelling career.

She will be seen on the small screen until February next year.

Glammed up for a rainy day: Helen Flanagan will film her last scenes as Rosie this month after deciding to quit the soap after 11 years

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Sacha Parkinson has left Corrie but can't keep away from on-screen lesbian lover Brooke Vincent

Bosom buddies! Sacha Parkinson has left Corrie but can't keep away from on-screen lesbian lover Brooke Vincent

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 6:32 PM on 28th November 2011

She may have bid Coronation Street a tearful goodbye this month.

But Sacha Parkinson, who plays lesbian Sian Powers in the soap, can't seem to tear herself away from Brooke Vincent, her on-screen lover.

The pair were spotted wheeling matching leopard-print suitcases down the platform at Manchester Piccadilly station today, while their mothers followed on behind.

Friends without benefits: Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson AKA Corrie's lesbian couple board a train with their mothers

BFFs: The girls even wheeled matching leopard-print suitcases along the platform

The two 19-year-olds looked relaxed in jeans and brightly-coloured trainers.
Sacha kept out the winter chill in an on-trend feather jacket, while Brooke wore leather.
Brooke also wore a T-shire that bore the slogan: 'I heart shoes, bags and boys' - just in case anyone was in any doubt over the girls' relationship off screen.


Their mothers also looked chic and youthful, appearing more like the girls' sisters.

Mothers or sisters? Both of the girls' mothers looked more like their sisters

And it seems the girls shared their journey to London with the Prime Minister.

Brooke tweeted: 'Only Sat On The Train With Mr David Cameron!!! Go On Son In Your Suit!!!!'

Sacha has been playing Sian Powers on the ITV soap since 2009, but is due to go out in style at the beginning of next year.

Sad goodbye: The girls hug at Sacha's Corrie leaving do, which had a Toy Story theme

Brides to be: Brooke tweeted this picture of her and Sacha wearing matching wedding dresses in their last Corrie scenes together

She and Brooke were spotted filming scenes of their lesbian wedding a couple of weeks ago, which saw Sian running away from her bride-to-be on the big day after discovering she had been unfaithful.

Rumours that Sian decides to call time on their relationship for good, might now be a dead give-away after Sacha has now left the show.

But, before she bowed out, the pair were photographed after their final scene on the soap in matching wedding dresses and less attractive dressing gowns and hair nets.

Brooke posted the picture on Twitter writing: 'Us After Our Last Ever Scene Together For Now Anyways Gonna Miss My Twinny.'

The pair have been firm friends for a while and enjoyed a girlie holiday to Spain earlier this year.


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Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan at Katherine Kelly's leaving do in plunging dress

How low can you go? Corrie star Helen Flanagan steals the limelight at Katherine Kelly's leaving do in plunging dress

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 1:47 PM on 20th November 2011


Two months ago, Helen Flanagan thrilled her male fans when she posted a photo on Twitter of herself in a very low-cut dress.

But after previously teasing with just a close-up, the 21-year-old actress showed off the full dress in all its glory last night.

The soap star, who plays Rosie Webster, gave onlookers an eyeful of her ample cleavage in a plunging outfit as she attended co-star Katherine Kelly's leaving party.

How low can you go? Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan arrives at Katherine Kelly's leaving party at The Place in Manchester in a form-fitting dress

Seen it before: Flanagan previously showed off the dress in a Twitter photo taken in Paris in October

Arriving at The Place nightclub in Manchester's city centre, the WAG looked sensational in a £525 Agent Provocateur 'Thora' dress, which she teamed with peep-toe heels and a white Chanel quilted bag.

Unfortunately for Flanagan she was dateless for the event as her boyfriend Scott Sinclair had been playing in the Swansea City V Manchester United game, which they lost 1-0.


Flanagan previously gave fans a glimpse of the dress when she wore it for a romantic weekend break in Paris with Sinclair in October.

She tweeted: 'Hey guys just home now. I had an amazing night at Katherine Kelly's leaving do - such an incredible actress.

'So blessed to have such lovely people around me and had amazing chats with special people.'

Flanagan's partying came after a busy day for the actress.

Hello boys! The actress's £525 Agent Provocateur dress showed off her curves in all their glory

Earlier that evening, she covered up from the cold in a white coat as she turned on the Preston Christmas lights with on-screen lover Ryan Thomas, who plays Jason Grimshaw.

It'll soon be time for Flanagan's leaving do after she announced she is quitting the soap after 11 years of playing Rosie Webster.

The aspiring model will be seen on screen until February 2012, before moving to Swansea to be with her footballer boyfriend Scott Sinclair.

Time to say goodbye: Katherine Kelly (left) was marking the end of her five years in the soap, while Michelle Keegan also attended

All dressed up: (L-R) Paula Lane (Kylie Platt), Debbie Rush (Anna Windass) and Julie Hesmondhalgh (Hayley Cropper) turned up to say farewell

In a recent interview, she insisted she was nothing like her character, claiming she was 'reserved and shy'.

However, onlookers who saw her outfit last night may probably disagree.

Other stars at last night's party included Michelle Keegan, Simon Gregson, Jennie McAlpine, Michelle Collins, Jack P Shepherd, Debbie Rush, Ryan Thomas, Mikey North and Paula Lane.

Paired up: Michelle Collins and the show producer Phil Collinson posed up outside the bash (left), while Jack P Shephard arrived with fiancée Lauren Shippey

Date night: Jane Danson (Lorraine Barlow) and husband Robert Beck (left) and Andrew Lancel (Frank Foster) with his wife Louise

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Christmas comes early for Helen Flanagan as she steps out in a big red bow

Pretty as a present: Christmas comes early for Helen Flanagan as she steps out in a big red bow

By Georgina Littlejohn

Last updated at 9:38 PM on 15th November 2011




As we are now being reminded, Christmas is only six weeks away and the pre-holiday frenzy has now begun.

But it would seem that Helen Flanagan already has the upcoming festive season all wrapped up - for her hair, at least.

The Coronation Street star was snapped leaving work today wearing a big red bow, which wouldn't look out of place on a gift under the tree.

All wrapped up: Helen Flanagan leaves the Coronation Street studios with a large red Christmas bow in her hair

She beamed for the cameras as she left the soap's studios in Manchester.

Clearly in the festive mood with her bow, maybe she was wrapping herself up as an early Christmas present for her football boyfriend Scott Sinclair.

Helen, a prolific tweeter, even kindly took to her page to let her followers know exactly what she would be wearing.

She said: 'Oooo what to wear today? What am I feeling......'

Funky: Helen completed her look with tights, black shorts and a large purple bag as she left work

Then she added: 'Last years Sandros battered ankle boots, tights, black shorts, Aubin and Wills pink shirt, JW body warmer #obsessedwith & red bow #allweek.'

She teamed her look with a pretty purple bag as she walked away from the set messaging away on her phone.

Helen, 21, appeared to have recovered after she backed her Range Rover into another motorist as she made her way to film scenes for the soap's upcoming lesbian wedding.

Ooops! Helen was snapped just after she reversed into another motorist as she went to film some scenes last week

Helen, 21, recently quit Corrie after suffering panic attacks when she returned from a recent three-month break.

She has played Rosie Webster since 2000 and said she also decided to leave because she didn't like playing her when she 'went through a promiscuous phase'.

Speaking to Hello! she said: 'I'd always felt I would leave by the time I was 21, but when I made up my mind, it wasn't even as if I had a choice.

'I just knew instinctively. After 12 years playing Rosie, it is time to be myself.'

Saying goodbye: Helen, seen here with on-screen boyfriend Ryan Thomas, has quit her role as Rosie Webster when she got 'too promiscuous'

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Coronation Street SPOILER ALERT :Sian and Sophie's Wedding

SPOILER ALERT: Coronation Street's lesbian brides wear matching dresses to wedding... but Sian runs away after she discovers Sophie cheated on her

By Nadia Mendoza

Last updated at 10:51 PM on 9th November 2011

Teenage brides Sian Powers and Sophie Webster can barely contain their matching meringue dresses as a chase scene unfolds on their wedding day.

The Coronation Street stars, played by Sacha Parkinson and Sophie Webster, head to the church with the intention of living happily ever after and being Weatherfield's first lesbian marriage.

However, when Sian discovers Sophie has cheated on her, she flees the altar and leaves her other half desperately trying to catch up with her.

Busted: Coronation Street stars Sacha Parkinson and Brooke Vincent wear matching dresses from Forever Unique to the wedding, before Sian does a runner after discovering Sophie cheated on her

The storyline has been scripted in a bid to write Parkinson out of the ITV soap, after she decided to quit in order to pursue other roles.

The girls tweeted about their day, with Sacha saying: 'In the church filming the wedding! Awwww! My last block is proving to be very emotional! #9Days #CoronationStreet!'

Come back! Sian flees Sophie after learning of her infidelities, trying to run in her meringue dress

Don't leave me! Things go from bad to worse after Sian discovers the truth

Brooke, who has double the number of followers, added: 'Going To Honestly Miss My Friend When She Goes I'm Sat In The Winny Filling Up @SachaLParkinson #themiddleoftheend #3years'

In October, viewers saw Sophie pop the question to Sian largely due to her guilt over kissing rebellious Amber Kalirai, portrayed by Nikki Patel, during a night out.

Belles of the ball: Both girls struggle with their large dresses as they embark on a chase scene

British actress Sacha, 19, said: 'Sophie proposes because she's confused by the feelings she's having for Amber.
'She decides the one thing that will keep her and Sian together is if they get married. But their parents aren't exactly on board, so it looks like things aren't going to go very smoothly.'
Meanwhile, Brooke, also 19, said: 'I think after this kiss, Sophie starts feeling something for Amber.

Are you next? Helen Flanagan (L) who plays Rosie Webster arrived in a blue dress from Forever Unique shortly before her onscreen boyfriend played by Ryan Thomas

Father of the bride: Michael Le Vell (L) was seen walking around on set as Barbara Knox who plays Rita Sullivan arrived

More guests arrive: Actresses Katy Cavanagh (L) and Sue Cleaver were on set in glamorous wedding attire

Peek-a-boo: The cast were caught preparing themselves for the dramatic scenes at the altar

'I think she's never been able to put her finger on it before this, and then because it's happened and she's seen that Amber's willing to go that extra mile to just prove something to somebody, I think she kind of likes that. She's kind of in love with the whole Amber attitude.'
Last year, 17-year-old Sophie became Corrie's first ever lesbian character after former resident Violet Wilson, played by Jenny Platt, was originally intended to embark on a same-sex relationship.
In November 2010, Coronation Street won the new Broadcast Of The Year award at the Stonewall Awards ceremony in recognition of the gay storyline.

Helping hand: A member of the crew holds the girls belongings as they try to walk in their dresses

Feeling the cold: The actresses were spotted wearing dressing gowns over their wedding dresses to keep warm in between takes

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