Buzzin Soap Stars

The Coronation Street actress Maggie Jones, who plays Blanche Hunt in the soap has been hospitalised after suffering a fall outside of the set.

The 73-year-old star, was injured at the Marriott Manchester Victoria & Albert Hotel, where she regularly stays when she is filming.  She suffered an injured shoulder and knee in the accident and was taken to the local Accident and Emergency.

Ms. Jones is expected to return to work in about two weeks and a show spokesman said “The cast and crew of Coronation Street wish her a speedy recovery and hope to see her soon.  She is loved by everyone.”