ITV Coronation Street stars declare 'love' and rush to support Samia Longchambon

Samia Longchambon has been flooded with support after stepping out at a M&S event. Samia, who plays ITV Coronation Street favourite Maria Windass, posed up in a gorgeous summer dress from Marks and Spencer in Manchester.

Samia typed: "Had a very lovely time at @marksandspencer ‘s celebrate summer event today.. Here’s hoping our good old British weather will let us all enjoy lots of eating outdoors and getting our wear out of our summer wardrobe this year! Dress: @marksandspencer

"#thisisnotjust #ad." Antony Cotton told her: "Fabulous dress. Love it @marksandspencer." Laura Davidson replied: "Always great to see you." Jill said: "Love this dress x" Charlotte said: "Thank you so much for coming." Nigel said: "I certainly hope so. Gorgeous."

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Mike Flint said: "BEAUTIFUL LADY GREAT ACTRESS XX." Taylor said: "Your dress is beautiful your so gorgeous @samia_longchambon xx." Another said in reply to the photo on Instagram: "Beautiful and gorgeous @samia_longchambon Xx."

Dan said: "Looking absolutely fabulous and gorgeous as always." Mike said: "Go, Mighty Samia! Looking amazing as always!." Cam said: "Wow that is a fantastic and amazing photo of you celebrating the Marks and Spencer's Summer Event there Samia.

"You look beautiful and amazing there as well." Cheryl said: "You are looking amazing." Jane said: "Gorgeous." Ian said: "Have a fantastic weekend. Love you." Another said: "looking great Samia," while another soap fan branded the Corrie veteran a "star".

The dress comes in petite, regular and long sizes, from 6-24. It is priced at £39.50 and is described by Marks and Spencer as "timeless" and "flattering". You can buy the dress online, or at M&S stores.

M&S says of the dress: "Embrace timeless style in this gingham tea dress. It's cut in a comfy regular fit, with a flattering midaxi length and elegant puff sleeves. The v-neck has a neat zip fastening. Added stretch in the fabric ensures a comfortable feel. M&S Collection: easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary styles."