October 13, 2025

Corrie’s Matt Milburn talks Tommy O, surviving Tracy Barlow and playing a villain in EastEnders

35 minutes

In this week’s episode of Soap Scoop, Chloe Timms sits down with Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star Matt Milburn for an exclusive chat about his exciting new stage role in The Bodyguard UK Tour — and yes, he’s swapping Weatherfield for the West End!

Matt talks about stepping into the shoes of Sy Spector, working alongside Adam Garcia, and what it’s like tackling a musical for the first time. He also reflects on his iconic soap career — from Corrie’s Tommy Orpington and his steamy fling with Tracy Barlow, to his unforgettable Hollyoaks exit as Joe Spencer.

Then, hosts Laura-Jayne and Chloe break down the latest soap gossip — including shocking developments in Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and EastEnders:

💥 Kevin Webster’s surprise move on Glenda and Abi’s affair fallout

👶 Charity’s shocking Emmerdale betrayal

💔 Swarla tensions rise as Becky and Lisa grow closer

🔥 Ravi’s dark turn in EastEnders sparks debate

🎉 Plus, backstage gossip from the Inside Soap Awards!

🎭 Guest:

Matt Milburn (Coronation Street, Hollyoaks, The Bodyguard UK Tour)

🎙️ Hosts: Laura-Jayne Tyler & Chloe Timms

📰 Produced by: Inside Soap

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00:00 – Intro | Welcome to Inside Soap’s Soap Scoop with Laura-Jayne Tyler & Chloe Timms

00:27 – Matt Milburn joins Soap Scoop | From Coronation Street to The Bodyguard

00:35 – Matt Milburn on his new theatre role in The Bodyguard UK Tour

01:09 – Playing Sy Spector & working with Adam Garcia (Coyote Ugly)

02:32 – Exploring darker roles: Matt Milburn’s take on playing a villain

03:44 – Why Tommy Orpington left Coronation Street | Could he return to Weatherfield?

04:45 – Tommy Orpington & Tracy Barlow’s relationship dynamics in Corrie

05:57 – Getting “the call” for the big Tracy Barlow storyline | Behind-the-scenes insight

06:44 – Working with William Roache (Ken Barlow) & the Coronation Street legends

07:47 – Fun moments on set | Filming with Simon Gregson & Kate Ford

08:37 – Who Matt Milburn wants to work with next in Coronation Street

09:56 – Life as Weatherfield’s local celebrity | Playing a famous footballer in Corrie

10:42 – Could Tommy Orpington return as Wethy County’s new manager?

10:51 – Looking back on Hollyoaks | Celebrating 30 years of the soap

11:14 – Matt’s first-ever acting job | Learning on the job in Hollyoaks

13:13 – Joe Spencer’s death | The most iconic Hollyoaks explosion ever

14:29 – Filming the epic Hollyoaks fire stunt | Matt shares behind-the-scenes memories

15:12 – Completing the soap set: Corrie, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale… EastEnders

next?

15:54 – Dream role | Matt Milburn wants to play a true villain in EastEnders

16:25 – How to book tickets for The Bodyguard UK Tour

17:10 – Recap | Laura-Jayne & Chloe react to Matt Milburn’s interview

17:42 – Coronation Street shocker | Kevin Webster, Glenda Shuttleworth & Abby’s affair

fallout

18:59 – Will Sally Webster & Kevin reunite? Corrie nostalgia & fan theories

21:54 – Coronation Street’s “Swarla” storyline | Becky, Lisa & Carla Connor love triangle

23:57 – Classic Corrie drama ahead | Carla vs Becky showdown teased

25:30 – Emmerdale | Charity’s shocking secret & Sarah’s baby storyline twist

27:39 – Charity’s chaos vs. Sarah’s obsession | Why fans are divided

28:43 – EastEnders | Ravi Gulati’s dark turn divides fans & critics

30:05 – Harry & Kojo’s friendship in EastEnders | Why it’s winning fans’ hearts

33:25 – Open call for Aaron Thiara (Ravi Gulati) to join Soap Scoop!

33:53 – Outro | Join the conversation, comment & subscribe to Inside Soap Studio

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