Keith played Ciaran McCarthy in Coronation Street from 2002-2008 and then again from 2005-2011. Fellow bandmate Ronan Keating acted as his best man. Keith Duffy, who played Ciaran McCarthy in Coronation Street, is interviewed in this week's Inside Soap magazine. The actor had previously played the role for nearly three years between 2002 and 2005 before quitting. Keith played the character of Ciaran McCarthy in Coronation Street, from August 2002 - July 2005 and then from February 2010 - November 2011. They have two children. Anyway, Keith talks about how a world of opportunities opened up after he appeared in Coronation Street and he says he owes the show a great deal. Keith Duffy was born on October 1, 1974 as Keith Peter Thomas Francis John Duffy. He says his son doesn't come to him for acting advice, as "he's more experienced than me". "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. I’d known her for years and I’d always fancied her from afar.". The 45-year-old singer and actor played barman Ciaran McCarthy for two separate stints until his … He also has a younger sister named Mia (born 2000). He made a pass at his mate's wife-to-be, Shelly and was promptly shown the door He re-appeared a while later and made it up with Peter. His dad Keith is well known for his role on Coronation Street and for being part of the band Boyzone. "He took ill before the show, he just went on a downward spiral," he told Magic Breakfast. The former Boyzone singer-turned-actor - who plays Irish lothario Ciaran McCarthy in the ITV soap - handed in his notice to producers in September so he can spend the next year concentrating on being a father to daughter Mia, 11, who has autism, and son Jay,15. For other inquiries, Contact Us. ", Ronan Keating revealed how his bandmate's health had, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Keith Duffy is one of the original Boyzone members, L-R Mikey Graham with Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Ronan Keating in Boyzone, rapidly deteriorated ahead of his collapse, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Keith Duffy has starred in the soap for two and a half years Actor and former Boyzone star Keith Duffy, who plays Ciaran McCarthy in Coronation Street, is to leave the hit soap after two-and-a-half years. Keith Duffy of Boyzone and Coronation Street fame discussing veneers in Clane Dental Options. Last year, Keith Duffy, who played Ciaran McCarthy in Coronation Street, told Inside Soap magazine in an interview that he'd love to return to the part of Ciaran in Corrie. Keith married Lisa Smith spontaneously on June 24, 1998 in Las Vegas after popping the question in New York two days before. The singer, 44, was forced to pull out of the boy band's show in Thailand after falling ill this week, and was missing in Perth last night as the rest of the band kicked off the Australian leg of their farewell tour. He later had tests in a Bangkok hospital, where his wife Lisa was said to be at his bedside. He returned in 2010 until Duffy temporary departed in January 2011 to go on Boyzone Tour, and returned on 3 November 2011. Jay Duffy was born in Dublin, Ireland to parents Lisa and Keith Duffy on 22 April 1996. As regular readers will know, I'm a big fan of Inside Soap magazine, it's the only soap magazine worth reading. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, They added: "He will join the Boyz in Australia in time for the next gig in Perth. "He came to the gig, he had a massive, really high temperature, the doctors arrived at the gig and they said it wasn't possible for him to go on in the state he was in.". (Picture: Rex Shutterstock/ITV) Coronation Street have denied they want Helen Flanagan, Keith Duffy and Georgia Taylor to return to the soap. Before they reunited he took part in Celebrity Big Brother in 2001. Keith Duffy Ciaran McCarthy is a former Rovers barman and best friend of Peter Barlow from their days in the Navy. In his duration on the show the characte… The character was an old navy friend of Peter Barlow. Keith's character, Ciaran arrived on the street in 2002 as the naval friend of Peter Barlow. You can read the full interview here. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Keith was in Corrie on and off for more than 10 years as Ciaran. Pop star Keith Duffy shot to fame after joining Boyzone. ... Coronation Street. He also has a younger sister named Mia (born 2000). *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. In 2010 Keith landed his first major film role in the Irish horror Loftus Hall. Barbara Windsor's EastEnders co-star Dean Gaffney turned away from her funeral, Ross Kemp says 'the nation loved you' in touching eulogy to Barbara Windsor, £58m lottery winner treats 7 pals to Dubai holiday with 1st-class flights & booze, Katie Price shows off glam new wigs after chopping off her hair, Tearful stars pay respects as TV legend Barbara Windsor is laid to rest, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The former Boyzone singer played Ciaran McCarthy in … Ciaran McCarthy is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Coronation Street, portrayed by Keith Duffy. He was not fit to perform and organisers delayed the band’s appearance for an hour. His first appearance - alongside Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch - was … This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Reports … Boyzone announced they would officially split up after 25 years. Duffy starred as Ciaran McCarthy in Coronation Street for two stints back in 2002 and again in 2010. His dad Keith is well known for his role on Coronation Street and for being part of the band Boyzone. Despite not being able to secure an audition to join Boyzone he was spotted by Louis Walsh who saw him dancing in Dublin's POD nightclub and invited him to try out for the band. In his biography he writes: "I had chased her for months before I caught her. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Keith Duffy quit 'Coronation Street' so he can concentrate on raising his family. Former Coronation Street actor and Boyzone singer Keith Duffy is in talks to make a return to the ITV soap in the New Year. Keith Duffy will leave 'Coronation Street' later this year. Keith Duffy and Lisa's daughter was diagnosed with Autism at 18 months. ... (Keith Duffy) but called it off when she realised he didn't actually love her. The Boyzone star - who portrays lothario barman Ciaran McCarthy in the ITV soap – has revealed he has chosen not to … Keith Duffy, 45, is an Irish singer and actor best known as a member of Boyzone, one of the biggest selling boy bands in British chart history. He has also starred in several stage shows and plays and has served as a judge on the RTÉ talent show You're A Star which is similar to The X Factor. He is an Irish actor and singer best known as one member of Irish chart-topping boyband Boyzone with Ronan Keating. Boyzone PR sources at the venue said Keith suffered a violent attack of diarrhoea and vomiting. On 11th September 2010, he and his family appeared on All Star Family Fortunes. Keith Duffy has hinted that his character could be set to make a shock return to Coronation Street in 2019. “Our brother will be back on his feet as soon as possible.”. Yes - Keith was rushed to hospital in Thailand after collapsing before a concert on 28 March, 2019. Home of Keith Duffy and wife Lisa in Dublin which is up for sale for €1.3m. View our online Press Pack. The character was an old navy friend of Peter Barlow. Keith Duffy rejoined Coronation Street in February as barman, and womaniser, Ciaran McCarthy. He made his first on-screen appearance on 7 August 2002, before departing in 2005. KEITH Duffy says the door is still open for a Coronation Street return. The band decided to focus on solo projects in 2000 since which Duffy has achieved critical acclaim for his acting roles, particularly in soap operas such as Coronation Street and Fair City. He has also presented The Box He was in the band from 1993 until they split in 2000. Famous people who have appeared in "Coronation Street", https://coronationstreet.fandom.com/wiki/Keith_Duffy?oldid=255422. The … The former Coronation Street star started explaining that he was isolating in Dublin with his folks, but the signal suddenly cut out in the middle of the call. Keith Peter Thomas Francis Julian John Duffy (born 1 October 1974) is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor, radio and television presenter and drummer who began his professional music career as part of Irish boy band Boyzone alongside Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately in 1993. Keith's character was re-introduced to the street when, looking for ideas for their new venture (The Joinery) Peter & Leanne went out to sample some of the local eateries & discovered Ciaran was the chef at the Cheshire Restaurant they'd read such good things about. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Keith Duffy has revealed he would like to go back to Coronation Street Credit: Getty Images - WireImage But today fans of the 42-year-old Irishman … Here is everything you need to know about the singer who's set to go back on tour with Ronan, Shane and Mikey... Keith Duffy, 44, is from Donaghmede, Dublin. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Coronation Street star Keith Duffy is set to be written out of the show for good, and will have a dramatic exit from the soap, it has been reported.. Keith played the character of Ciaran McCarthy in Coronation Street, from August 2002 - July 2005 and then from February 2010 - November 2011. He got a job in the cafe as a chef (which had been his … Keith Duffy was reportedly asked to take part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Turning up in Weatherfield in 2002, the Irish charmer's early days in Coronation Street saw him in a romance with Sunita Parekh. Jay Duffy, Actor: Playground. Sunita first appeared in Coronation Street in 2001 when she fled Mumbai to avoid an arranged marriage. Boyzlife singers Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden appeared on today's GMB Keith Duffy has admitted his nine-year stint in Coronation Street made it difficult for him to land acting work because he became typecast.. Coronation Street Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Theres plenty of good characters who've been involved in interesting storylines that they could bring back. Keith Duffy was born 1st October, 1974. He is an actor, known for Coronation Street (1960), Broken Nation and Fair City (1989). A tweet from the band’s account said: “Keith was taken ill before the gig here in Bangkok this evening and has been admitted to hospital on the advice of the local medical team. He also portrayed the role of Paul Dunne in The Clinic. He has been married to Lisa Smith since June 1998. He is an Irish actor and singer best known as one member of Irish chart-topping boyband Boyzone with Ronan Keating. Keith Duffy is 'responding well to treatment' after being hospitalised in Bangkok while on tour with Boyzone. Keith Duffy full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. In … Jay Duffy was born in Dublin, Ireland to parents Lisa and Keith Duffy on 22 April 1996. Keith played Ciaran McCarthy in Coronation Street from 2002-2008 and then again from 2005-2011. I don't think Boyzone will really need to advertise to Coronation Street viewers ... Ive got nothing against Keith Duffy and dont even think he's that bad an actor but i just find his character so boring and pointless. last year but he couldn't commit as he was going on tour with Brian McFadden. Keith, 44, played charming barman Ciaran McCarthy, a friend of Peter Barlow, in Corrie from 2002 to … And on 29 March Boyzone bosses told The Sun that Keith would be leaving hospital that day and that his overnight stay  was "to be on the safe side". The former Coronation Street actor has dedicated a great deal of time to … Community content is available under. The Boyzone singer as starred in Coronation Street and is going back on tour with his old bandmates one last time. Keith knew Lisa from before he was in Boyzone. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. ... Coronation Street Ciaran McCarthy 3333 Episodes (2001-2017) Death in Paradise Eddie 1 Episode (2011) Singer Keith Duffy has hinted at a potential return to Coronation Street. 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