Coronation Street’s Catherine Tyldesley shares holiday snaps after airport blunder with husband
Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley, known for playing Eva Price, has delighted fans by sharing a series of holiday photos and behind-the-scenes family moments—after revealing a humorous airport mishap that left her husband far less amused than she was.
Eva Price star enjoys break away from Weatherfield
Fans of the ITV soap will know Catherine Tyldesley recently made her dramatic return to Coronation Street in October, reprising her iconic role as Eva Price after seven years away from Weatherfield.
Her comeback storyline saw Eva step back into the heart of the cobbles as the new landlady of the Rovers Return, alongside her on-screen partner Ben Driscoll and his family, including his mother Maggie and sons Ollie and Will.
Eva’s return marked a major shift in her character’s journey, following her exit in 2018 when she left Weatherfield to begin a new life in France. Speaking previously about her departure, Tyldesley said the decision “felt right” at the time—but fans were thrilled to see her back in the drama-filled world of the Rovers.
Real-life family getaway during Easter break
Away from the cobbles, Catherine is known for sharing glimpses of her personal life with fans on social media. The actress is a mother of two—Alfie and Iris—whom she shares with husband Tom Pitfield, a photographer she married in 2016.
During the Easter school holidays, the family-of-four headed off for a sunny break. However, the trip got off to a chaotic start thanks to a classic travel mishap involving an early morning airport arrival… far earlier than necessary.
Airport blunder leaves husband “not amused”
In a candid Instagram video, Catherine revealed that she had mistakenly got the couple’s flight time wrong, resulting in them arriving at an almost empty airport several hours ahead of schedule.
The actress laughed as she recounted the story on camera, clearly finding humour in the situation, while her husband Tom appeared far less entertained.
Captioning the post, Catherine wrote:
“This was 6.20 AM… We got up at 3.30am… he HATES me… @tompitfieldphotography”
Despite the early-morning chaos, Catherine kept her trademark upbeat energy, joking through the experience while Tom could be seen reacting with frustration at the unexpected schedule.
Soap star friends react to viral moment
The light-hearted post quickly caught the attention of Catherine’s Coronation Street co-stars, who were quick to join in on the fun in the comments.
Actor Andy Whyment joked:
“Tom really does need to start checking things himself and not take your word for it Cath 😂😂”
Pauline McLynn added:
“Hilarious!!! Bad Cath on top form – love her.”
Meanwhile, Brooke Vincent chimed in with:
“I’m obsessed with this!!!! Everything…”
Fans also praised the couple’s humour, with many commenting on the relatable chaos of family travel and early-morning airport confusion.
Barcelona break full of “special memories”
Despite the rocky start, the holiday ultimately proved to be a success. In a follow-up Instagram post, Catherine shared a series of holiday snapshots from Barcelona, revealing that the trip had been a much-needed escape from her busy schedule.
She wrote:
“We made it home! 😂 Life’s been crazy busy of late—but we grabbed a cheeky weekend in #Barcelona. What a city and what fabulous, special memories we made. My heart is full! But now—back to a big week on them cobbles.”
The post showed the family enjoying sightseeing, downtime, and quality time together during the short break.
Fans praise family getaway photos
Followers were quick to respond with supportive and warm messages, praising both the actress and her family for the wholesome update.
Comments included:
- “Aw Cath you look stunning… gorgeous little family.”
- “What a beautiful family.”
- “Lovely family photos Catherine hope you had a nice time.”
- “It looks amazing! And their little faces on the plane—so glad you made it in the end.”
The response highlighted the strong connection Catherine maintains with her audience, both as a soap star and as a public figure sharing her real-life moments.
Back to Weatherfield for Eva Price
With her holiday now over, Catherine has confirmed she is heading back to work on Coronation Street, where Eva Price’s return continues to unfold on screen.
As storylines develop around the Rovers Return and Eva’s new family dynamic, fans can expect more drama, twists, and emotional moments in Weatherfield in the weeks ahead.
Looking ahead
While Eva Price’s life on the cobbles is set to remain complicated, Catherine Tyldesley’s real-life update has given fans a lighter, more personal glimpse into the actress behind the role.
From airport mishaps to sun-soaked Barcelona memories, her latest posts have struck a chord with viewers—offering a reminder that even soap stars deal with everyday chaos off-screen.
For now, it’s back to business in Weatherfield—but fans will no doubt be watching closely for what Eva Price does next.