Sacha Parkinson reduced to tears by montage of on-screen romance with Coronation Street co-star Brooke Vincent

'I'm so embarrassed!' Sacha Parkinson reduced to tears by montage of on-screen romance with Coronation Street co-star Brooke Vincent

By Sarah Bull

Last updated at 6:57 PM on 20th December 2011


They are as close off screen as they are on screen.

So it's no wonder that Sacha Parkinson found herself overcome with emotion as she was shown a montage of her Coronation Street romance with co-star Brooke Vincent during an interview on This Morning.

The 19-year-old actress, who plays Sian Powers in the ITV soap, held her hands over her face and told hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford 'I'm so embarrassed!' as the camera cut back to her after the montage showing her struggling to control her tears.

Emotional: Sacha Parkinson struggled to control her tears as she was interviewed about her Coronation Street exit today

Real-life best friend Brooke then jumped in to continue the interview for Sacha, explaining: 'It's mad just looking at it. We've spent so much time together and preparing for it.

'We've been saying for ages that it's the beginning of the end but this is the end, that's it now.'

Brooke, who plays Sacha's girlfriend Sophie Webster in the soap, then added: 'I'm going to start crying now!'

 

Embarrassed: Brooke Vincent giggled as Sacha attempted to shield her face and tears from the camera

Hiding: Sacha admitted she was emotional after seeing a montage of her on-screen romance with Brooke

Talking about her friendship with Sacha, Brooke said: 'We're more like sisters, we've done a lot together and we've known each other since we were about six.'

The duo were appearing on This Morning to talk about their upcoming Christmas storyline, which will see their wedding called into doubt after Sophie's affair with Amber.

And while details of the plot have yet to be released, the fact that Sacha is leaving the soap suggests things won't be going according to plan.

That's better: Sacha was later seen looking composed as she left the ITV studios

Talking about her plans post-Corrie, Sacha said: 'It's really exciting just going back to auditioning. It's just something I have to do.

'I was so comfortable there that I could have stayed there for the next 50 years but I just want to do something interesting, something to get my teeth into.'

But when Brooke was asked if she has considered leaving the soap for the same reasons, she replied: 'I don't like change - I don't like anything changing. I'm just happy and settled, I know my routine and I like that.'

On-screen lovers: Sacha and Brooke play lesbian couple Sian Powers and Sophie Webster in the ITV soap

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Duchess Kate brings some festive sparkle to bravery awards

Duchess Kate brings some festive sparkle to bravery awards in velvet strapless dress and diamonds she got as a wedding gift

By Alanah Eriksen

Last updated at 11:09 PM on 19th December 2011


Just hours before, she joined her husband for a Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace with the Queen.

But it was just the young royal set at the Sun Military Awards tonight.

The Duchess of Cambridge was the belle of the ball in a strapless black velvet dress as she walked the red carpet with her husband Prince William, who looked dapper in black tie.

Letting her hair down: The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at the Imperial War Museum in London for the Sun Military Awards in a strapless black velvet dress

Prince Harry was two steps behind his older brother at London's Imperial War Museum, also donning a suit.

Kate's black Alexander McQueen gown - the same designer as her wedding dress - had frill trim around the bust and a fishtail-style skirt.

It was so long on the five-foot, 10-inch Duchess, that she had to keep hitching it up to keep it from scraping on the ground.

Dressed to impress: The dress was made by a designer for Alexander McQueen and featured frill trim around the bust

As slim as ever: The tiny Duchess' waist was on show in the dress which had a fishtail-style skirt

Classic: Kate, whose shiny brunette locks were styled in loose curls, wore a chunky silver necklace and matching earrings and a bracelet which she received as a wedding gift

She held a matching black velvet clutch and donned black pumps.
The 29-year-old accessorized with jewellery she received as a wedding present - a chunky diamond necklace and a matching bracelet and earrings.
Her shiny brunette locks had been styled into loose curls with a side parting for the night.

Kate and her men: The Duchess arrives on the red carpet with her husband, Prince William and Prince Harry

The best sister-in-law: Kate shares a laugh with Harry on the red carpet as the cameras snap away

Leading the pack: Kate walks two steps ahead of the princes on the red carpet

Kate was still sporting the 'Scousebrow' - thick eyebrows made famous by the Liverpudlian show, Desperate Scousewives.
And she donned her trademark thick black eyeliner around her green eyes.
A lashing of light pink lipstick and her look was complete.

The royal arrival: The young princes looked dapper in black tie at the event

Gorgeous couple: Kate continued to hitch up her dress so as not to let it scrape on the ground

Big night ahead: The couple are escorted to their seat in the museum to watch the award show

Among the celebrity guests was David Beckham and his two eldest boys Brooklyn,12, and Romeo, nine.

The trio - looking dapper in suits - looked as though they had caught up on sleep after flying in from Los Angeles this morning with the rest of the family.

The Beckhams have returned to London for a British Christmas at 'Beckingham Palace' in Hertfordshire which Victoria is said to have decorated.

Me and my boys: David Beckham attended with his eldest sons Brooklyn, 12, and Romeo, nine

Doting daddy: Football ace David leads the well-behaved boys up the red carpet for the award show

Leading the night: The Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha

Two different worlds: Strictly Come Dancing judge Alesha Dixon looked gorgeous in this strapless beige dress, while reality star Amy Childs wore a more Essex-style purple gown

Life of luxury: Little Mix are enjoying their new found fame after winning The X Factor

Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent looked glamorous in a floor-length, long-sleeved black gown.
It featured a scooped cowl-neck in green sequins.
It is the same dress that Strictly Come Dancing runner-up Chelsee Healey wore for the show's after-party on Saturday.
David Cameron launched the awards today with a message to the heroes: 'The whole country wants to say thank you.'

Glitz and glam: Future Dancing On Ice host Christine Bleakley wore this eye-popping black T-shirt dress while Louise Redknapp wore this long-sleeved silver number

Glam: Coronation Street star Sacha Parkinson showed some leg while her co-star Brooke Vincent sizzled in this black and green number

Different strokes: Coronation Street sat Catherine Tyldesley and Katie Price's ex-husband, Australian singer Peter Andre

Stylish: Strictly star Ola Jordan looked glamourous in this grey number while singer Myleene Klass chose an odd dress with dandelions on it

Speaking at a Downing Street reception, the Prime Minister and Deputy PM Nick Clegg joined forces to heap praise on the 'Herculean bravery' of the phenomenal men and women across the services.
More than 80 nominees and their partners packed into the historic No10 state room where the politicians mingled with the guests.
Among those invited was Sergeant Duncan Slater, 32, and his wife Kim, reported the Sun.
The soldier was blasted 30ft from his vehicle by a Taliban bomb, breaking several bones in his body — including his back.
Last year Sgt Slater chose to have both legs removed when the breaks did not heal but went on to cycle the length of Britain in aid of his wounded comrades.
Mr Cameron said at the event: 'I think the Military Awards is now a really brilliant event in the annual calendar — it's an opportunity for the whole country to say a very big thank you to people who've shown enormous bravery and courage in our Armed Services.
'So it's a delight to have you here at lunchtime at No10 Downing Street.
'We have a lot of parties here at No10 — for all sorts of charities and organisations — but I can't think of a more deserving group of people to come and have something to drink, eat and celebrate with today.'
Mr Clegg said: 'You shouldn't just be proud of the servicemen and women with you in your work, and you shouldn't just be proud on behalf of your families and communities but I hope you do also know that you make the whole nation very, very proud indeed.'

McSuited: Strictly Come Dancing winner Harry Judd and his McFly bandmate, I'm a Celebrity winner Dougie Poynter and comedian David Walliams and his mother Kathleen

Suited up: Gordon Ramsay also attended with his wife Tana along with Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson and his wife Frances Cain

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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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