BROOKSIDE fans went wild as a string of the soap’s legends reunited for a night out more than 22 years after show was axed.
A number of the soap’s cast members including Jennifer Ellison left diehard fans thrilled after they shared snaps from their get together.
Steven Cole went on to play Kavarro in Game of Thrones after starring as Leo Johnson in Brookside[/caption]
Jennifer Ellison played Emily Shadwick opposite Philip Olivier in the soap[/caption]
It comes after we exclusively revealed a Brookside star has filmed scenes for Corrie back in November.
Cast members including Jennifer and Suzanne Collins, Leon Lopez, Anne Marie Davis, Steven Cole and Stephen Fletcher were present for the surprise reunion.
In one snap shared to Leon’s social media, the gang can be seen posing for a selfie as they huddle around a table at Liverpool’s PINS social club.
The actor, who has since appeared in Eastenders, added the caption: “What a joy, catching up with these legends.”
The post was later shared to a fan group dedicated to the soap and fans couldn’t believe their eyes at how the cast have barely aged a day since the show ended in 2003.
One wrote: “Aww the memories, the girls have hardly changed!”
While another gobsmacked fan posted: “Haven’t changed at all!”
A third commented: “Omg I love this.”
And another penned: “Give them a spin off show, the girls still look stunning.”
Since the soap came to an end in November 2003, the cast members have gone on to forge successful careers for themselves.
Steven Cole, who played Leo Johnson, went on to star in hit HBO series Game Of Thrones.
While Leon Lopez, who played Jerome Johnson, went on to appear in Eastenders before carving out a successful career as a director on shows including Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Death in Paradise.
Jennifer Ellison has gone on to be a household name and has gone on to have a successful career as a model, actress and a dancer.
She has starred in numerous West End productions as well as appearing on reality shows including Dancing on Ice.
While Suzanne Collins recently signed up for a guest stint on Coronation Street.
The actresses, 62, will play a nursery worker where Abi Webster’s (Sally Carman-Duttine) young son Alfie attends.
Suzanne – who played Nikki Shadwick on Brookside – secretly filmed her scenes last November.
She starred in the iconic soap opera between 1996 – 2003.
Since her final scenes in the very last episode of Brookside aired in over two decades ago, Suzanne has gone on to appear in a string of TV and stage roles.
During her time on the show, her character was involved in a number of high profile storylines including date-rape, a stalking ordeal, as well as having to come to terms with her father and her sister being tragically killed.
Suzanne previously made her return to soaps with a guest appearance in Hollyoaks back in 2022.
The Sun can reveal Suzanne Collins will make a guest appearance[/caption]
Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025
ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap.
This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama.
Colson Smith – Craig Tinker
The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news in Autumn 2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig’s on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role.
Sue Cleaver – Eileen Grimshaw
After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I’m A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. The Sun on Sunday reported in January that she’s already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future.
Luca Toolan – Mason Radcliffe
Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him.
Sue Devaney – Debbie Webster
In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. The character will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline.
Charlotte Jordan – Daisy Midgeley
The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she’s hungry to see what other opportunities await.
Shelley King – Yasmeen Metcalfe
The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter.
