Fabulous fifties -Michelle Collins

Her Coronation Street alter-ego is embarking on a steamy affair with toyboy builder Jason Grimshaw.
And it would seem Michelle Collins is embracing this sexy new side to her character off-screen as well as on.
The 51-year-old actress, who plays Rovers Return landlady Stella Price in the ITV1 soap, showcased her killer pins in a pair of skintight leather trousers as she stepped out in London on Thursday morning.

Hell for leather: Michelle Collins paraded her incredible figure in a pair of skintight leather trousers as she visited the ITV studios in central London on Thursday morning 

Flaunting a figure that most women half her age would be envious of, the star was showing off a vampy new look as she left the ITV studios after her appearance on Lorraine.

 

Michelle teamed her sexy trousers with a black tuxedo jacket, which also featured leather detailing on the lapels, and a simple black vest.
A khaki Hermes Birkin bag and a pair of towering black shoe boots completed the star's daytime look.

Confident: The 51-year-old actress certainly seemed happy with her sexy new look as she posed and pouted up a storm following her appearance on Lorraine

Strutting her stuff: Michelle was showcasing a figure most women half her age would be envious of

In contrast to her vampy outfit, Michelle kept her hair and make-up relatively simple, opting for simple hues and giving her blonde feather-cut locks plenty of volume.
And it would seem the former EastEnders star was full of confidence with her sassy look as she posed and pouted up a storm outside the studios.
The actress is a particular fan of her leather trousers at present, telling her Twitter followers she 'lives in them'.

'I live in them': The actress told her Twitter followers she is a big fan of her trusty leather trousers at present

She wrote: 'I love them !! Live in them ! Well at the moment anyway !!'
Although Michelle admitted she is 'really enjoying' her saucy scenes with co-star Ryan Thomas, 28, she explained the gaffe-prone pair keep having accidents during filming.

On the sofa: Michelle appeared on ITV1's Lorraine on Thursday morning 

'One day we clashed heads and he ended up with a nose bleed and I ended up with a swollen cheek.
'They were supposed to bring some ice and they brought out a cold potato as it was the only thing they could find so he was there with a bleeding nose and I was holding a potato on my cheek!
'But I don't generally mind kissing scenes, you just have to get on with them, I don't find them awkward.'
Stella and Jason's romance kicks off when they share a smooch on Thursday night's show.

Steamy: Michelle's Coronation Street alter-ego, Stella Price, is embarking on a steamy liaison with toyboy builder Jason Grimshaw, played by Ryan Thomas

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Michelle Keegan wraps up

It can be difficult to make a style statement while battling the elements.
But Michelle Keegan managed to do just that as she hit the shops for a spot of Christmas shopping on Friday in a fur coat and matching ear-muffs.
The Coronation Street star obviously wasn't taking any chances with the biting cold, making sure that she was wrapped up as she wandered around the streets of Manchester.

All wrapped up: Michelle Keegan matches her fur ear-muffs to her coat as she heads out shopping in Manchester

Clearly prepared for all eventualities. the 25-year old also wore a pair of black moon boots, despite the fact that it hadn't stated snowing yet.

 

Looking younger than her age, Michelle went completely make-up free for the shopping trip, showing off her flawless complexion and perfectly plucked eye brows.
The actress didn't exactly look like she was trying to go incognito in outfit, standing out as she made her way through Manchester to pick up some gifts in the run up to Christmas Day.

Battling the elements: Michelle looks prepared for all eventualities in her toasty outfit and moon boots

Hitting the shops: Michelle's co-star Brooke Vincent was also at the Beauty Works Online gifting suite

Under the fur coat, which her character Tina McIntyre can regularly be spotted wearing in the ITV soap, she wore an all black outfit made up of leggings and a casual looking hoodie.
The star used the hefty ear-muffs to keep her long, glossy locks off her face, wearing them in loose waves which fell down over her shoulders.
Although her ex-fiancé Max George is rumoured to be in a new relationship with Lindsay Lohan, Michelle seemed in good spirits, smiling as she walked along clutching an oversized shopper and an armful of store bags.

Edgy outfit: Brooke paired wet-look leggings with an embellished Khaki jacket and leopard print scarf as she went out in Manchester 

Christmas shopping: The Corrie star takes advantage of her day off by heading out, despite the biting cold 

Michelle also found time to pop by a Beauty Works Online gifting suite to stock up on some pamper products.
Hair extensions, DivaSophia party dresses, Glam Glow face products, Xen-tan tanning products
and Ilah eyebrow kits were available perfect in time for the Coronation Street Christmas party on Friday night.
She wasn't the only Corrie star who made a visit to the gifting suite, Brooke Vincent also attended.
The 20-year-old wrapped up against the cold in a Khaki jacket, with an embellished skull on the back, a leopard print scarf and a large-knit, black bobble hat.

They're all at it: Co-star Kym Marsh also went fresh-faced for a day out at the shops 

She added a pair of wet-look leather leggings and sparkly Converse-style trainers, clutching the same GlamGlow bag as Michelle.
Kym Marsh looked even more casual in a pair of baggy blue jeans and a scruffy, grey jumper, also going make-up free for her day out.
Co-star Alison King was also out and about, wrapped up warm in an olive green coat, buttoned up to the neck and a pair of flared jeans.

Dressed down: Corrie star Alison King also goes out in central Manchester on Friday

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She's bound to get a kiss under the mistletoe !

Forget the free bar, all eyes were on Catherine Tyldesley's tiny waist at Corrie's Christmas party.
The 29-year-old looked festive in her clinging red dress, which accentuated her newly slim figure as she arrived at the bash in Manchester.
Despite dropping a whopping three dress sizes Catherine, who is dating her personal trainer Sam Witter, has managed to hang onto her curves, showing them off in the low cut sparkling dress.

Festive treat! Catherine Tyldesley lights up Corrie's Christmas party in her red dress 

Co-star Paula Lane, who plays recently married Kylie Platt may have regretted her floaty outfit as the blustery conditions meant her dark green dress blew up around her waist.
Luckily the youngster had on thick black tights which protected her modesty.
Her backless green party dress is a change from her characters dowdy usual wardrobe.

Their Marilyn moment! Catherine and Paula Lane, who plays Kylie brave the blustery conditions

Christmas angels: Corrie starlets Catherine and Paula look festively fabulous 

Catherine, who plays Eva Price in the ITV show, looked slimmer than a size 10, which she had said in the past was her target weight.
With her tousled blonde hair the actress looked like she was ready to light up the room at the bash and she accessorised her tight dress with nude heels and gold clutch bag.
Catherine's glitter detail added some festive spice to her outfit and with her red lipstick it was obvious the actress takes the Christmas party season seriously.

She's not crackers! Catherine giggles as she prepares to enter the bash in her red glitter detail dress

Full of festive cheer: Catherine hasn't lost her curves despite dropping the pounds

Isn't it a bit early for dancing? Catherine gets her moves ready for some Christmas songs at her work party

Whether or not the newly slim blonde will be eating anything at the party is another matter as she recently gushed that staying slim was down to advice from her super-fit boyfriend, who wasn't on hand on Friday evening to help out.
She recently said: 'He helps me so much when it comes to what to eat and exercising. It means so much to me to be able to help others because I know how hard it is.'
Although the actress looked in a playful mood as she giggled on arrival so perhaps as a Christmas treat she may snaffle some calorific Christmas cake.

Foxy lady! Kym Lomas looked super chic in a tight black dress and Louboutin's

Lady Lomas! Kym sparkles in her tight black outfit with red nail polish and gold buttoned jacket

Although the actress looked super festive in her blinging outfit she faced some tough competition in the glamour stakes with Kym Lomas, 36, looking ultra slim in an all black outfit.
Kym, who was spotted out Christmas shopping in Manchester this week, looked ultra slim in her tight black dress and she showed off her toned legs in her towering peep show Louboutins.
Her dark hair was pulled back from her face making her look the look years younger.

Brooke does demure? Ms Vincent goes for a Croydon facelift for her work do

Lovely in lace: Shobna Gulati looks pretty pleased with her outfit which perfectly complimented her tiny figure

Party tricks! Shobna and Sol Heras, who plays Ryan Connor get in the festive spirit 

And Kym wasn't the only cast member to show off their cheekbones as Brooke Vincent, 20, decided to go a Croydon facelift for her night out with colleagues.
The actress, who plays Sophie Webster, also opted for an all black outfit with a leather jacket and fluffy skirt.
Shobna Gulati, who plays Sunita, looked lovely in lace with a v neck pink dress and her long hair piled up in a bun.
The 46-year-old got the prize for having the most festive spirit as she grinned at onlookers before heading in to party.

Party people: BFFs Jennie McAlpine and Anthony Cotton look glam but casual as they arrive at the Hilton

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The post jungle makeover

She was deprived of her sacred beauty essentials when she took part in this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
So now she's back on her home turf it's not surprising that Helen Flanagan decided to treat herself to a day of pampering on Saturday.
Pictured exiting a hair salon with her younger sister Jessica, the 22-year-old debuted her new cut as she journeyed through the streets of Manchester.

New look: Helen Flanagan showed off her latest hair do on Saturday in Manchester

A day of pampering: The 22-year-old spent her morning with her younger sister Jessica

Helen kept her head down as the wind threatened to blow her perfectly styled bob out of shape as she strutted along.

Make-up free, Flanagan appeared to be battling her skin issues which were brought to the forefront during her stint in the jungle.
The former Coronation street actress was seen clutching onto a large bottle of water as she chatted away with her sister.

Keeping her head down: Helen tried to stop the wind from messing up her freshly cut hair

Sisterly love: Helen and Jessica were seen chatting away as they walked side by side

Putting her WAG wardrobe to one side, Helen sported a fur lined hooded khaki Parka with a pair of jeans and a black top.
Teetering along in a pair of black suede wedges that featured fringed detailing, Flanagan finished her look with a cream leather handbag.
Helen's sister Jessica wore a Hunter green quilted jacket with a pair of skin tight black disco pants, a black top and stud embellished ankle boots.

Girl talk: The ladies linked arms as they chatted away while Helen held a bottle of water in her hand

Helen is no doubt enjoying being back home after a traumatic, but enlightening, experience in the Australian jungle on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
After appearing on the ITV show Helen revealed that she was suffering from severe depression before she decided to quit Coronation Street.
Speaking to The Sun, the fragile star admitted that at her lowest, she had considered killing herself.
She said: 'One day I was driving into the ITV studios and I thought, "Wouldn’t it be great if I just crashed my car now and it was all over?"'
Following her decision to stop taking her medication for for Bipolar disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder, the actress believes that she has now overcome her depression and is back to her old self.

Blonde beauties: The sister's showed off their enviable figures in dressed down ensembles

Happy to be home: Helen recently spoke about her struggles with depression prior to quitting Coronation Street

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Helen Flanagan arrives back in Manchester

She made up for her lack of Bushtucker Trial skills during her time in the jungle on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here with her array of skimpy bikinis.
So when it came to choosing an outfit for her homecoming journey back to the UK, Helen Flanagan stuck to what she knows in her favourite white triangle top.
Helen, 22, wore the skimpy top underneath a sheer white T-shirt, leaving little to the imagination as she made her way through Manchester Airport.

You're not in the jungle now! Helen Flanagan wore her favourite white bikini top under a sheer T-shirt as she arrived back in Manchester from Australia on Tuesday morning

Clinging on: Helen just couldn't resist wearing the bikini top she filled out so well in the jungle as she arrived back in chilly Manchester

The former Coronation Street actress teamed the top with a pair of tight khaki leggings, which drew attention to her post-jungle weight loss.
And, of course, Helen did her best to look picture perfect for the photo opportunity by slicking on some of her favourite red lipstick, as well as wearing her blonde hair tied up in a top knot.
However, Helen appeared to feel slightly self-conscious when she arrived back in chilly Manchester, hiding behind her I'm A Celebrity campmate Eric Bristow, who flew back from Australia with the soap star.

Why so shy? Helen appeared to be covering up her face at point, putting her face behind her hand and keeping her head down

Glamourpuss: Helen teamed her otherwise casual outfit with a slick of her favourite bright red lipstick, wearing her blonde hair tied up in a top knot

Despite their frequent spats during their time in the jungle, Eric and Helen appeared to have put their differences behind them, smiling widely as they posed up for photographers at the airport.
Clearly enjoying his post-show fame, Eric was still wearing the Bush hat that the campmates are given during their time in the jungle.
But while she was clearly thrilled to be back home, Helen was quick to tweet her fans that she is missing her footballer beau Scott Sinclair, who is currently away with his team Manchester City.

Time to say goodbye: Helen flew back from Australia alongside former campmate Eric Bristow

No hard feelings: Despite their frequent spats in the jungle, Helen and Eric appeared in good spirits as they bid each other farewell and headed home from the airport

She wrote: 'Home :) wish @Scotty_Sinclair wasn't away :( '
However, Helen later added that she would still be enjoying her solo time following her time without any luxuries in the jungle, writing: 'Ah noooo I don't want to get the jungle bluuues lol xxx warm bath me thinks and writing.'
Helen is now arguably as famous for her lack of jungle skills as her Corrie alter-ego Rosie Webster, after failing time and time again in the trials and causing her campmates to be left hungry.
The pretty actress also bemused viewers with her somewhat erratic behaviour, but told Heat magazine after leaving the jungle that she's 'not bonkers'.
She said: 'I suffer from bipolar and attention deficit disorder, and that can make me a bit impulsive. I’ve got really good GCSEs, though, and I’m a deep thinker.'

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Dermot O'Leary and Nicole Scherzinger enjoy a pint in Corrie's Rovers Return

The X Factor is gearing up for it's ninth live final, but whilst the production team and contestants get busy with last minute preparations, Dermot O'Leary and Nicole Scherzinger took a break to visit one of Manchester's most famous pubs.
Visiting the set of Coronation Street, the two got behind the bar of the Rovers Return and pulled themselves a pint.
With beaming grins on their face, Dermot and Nicole were definitely a far cry from the normal punters gracing the traditional pub.

Wrong set: Nicole Scherzinger and Dermot O'Leary pay a visit to the Rovers Return as they prepare for the X Factor final in Manchester

However, the pair looked a little at odds with each other when it came to their attire.
Dermot looked ready for a ball in a black and white tuxedo, whilst Nicole was more casual yet festive in a Christmas jumper.
Tweeting about their impromptu visit, Nicole made a joke along with a snap of her and the X Factor presenter: 'Oh just another day at the office...'

Festive cheer: Nicole wore a Christmas jumper whilst Dermot looked typically dapper in a Tuxedo

Pout: Just another day at the office for Nicole and Dermot

Derby; Not wanting to show preferential treatment to either of Manchester's football teams, Dermot travels with a City and United escort along Coronation Street

For Dermot though, he got a bit more of a treat from a flank of Manchester City and United fans creating an escort around him as he left the set.
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