Get the latest gossip

Stephen Mulhern 'is replaced on ITV show by huge Coronation Street star' as presenter steps down following the death of his beloved father Christopher


The presenter, 47, has 'stepped down from hosting ITV's The Big Soap Quiz' following the death of his father, Christopher.

The show traditionally features team captains Jack P. Shepherd, who plays David Platt on Corrie, and Mark Charnock, best known as Marlon Dingle from Emmerdale. However, ITV has yet to announce this year’s team captains or which cast members will face questions on the biggest soap highlights of the yea He made the leap to adults TV in 2006 when he presented the ITV2 spin-off Dancing on Ice: Defrosted, while former co-host Holly and Phillip Schofield hosted the main show.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Daily Mail

Read more on:

Photo of Stephen Mulhern

Stephen Mulhern

Photo of Coronation Street

Coronation Street

Photo of ITV

ITV

Related news:

News photo

X Factor icon Janet Devlin reveals she was struggling with an eating disorder and alcohol battle after finding fame at 16 on the ITV show

News photo

Inside Sean Wilson's eight-minute meeting with Coronation Street bosses about historic sex claims that led to his comeback being axed and reputation in 'tatters'

News photo

Inside Stephen Mulhern's 'worrying' illness that forced him to 'leave' TV show