Noel spends break watching Corrie

Noel Gallagher has apparently revealed he's spending his time off catching up on Coronation Street.

The former Oasis star told the Daily Star he's not working on a solo album at the moment - and is instead watching his favourite soap.

He said: "I'm not doing a solo album as I'm taking time off - I'm enjoying bumming around watching Coronation Street."

He continued: "I much prefer it to EastEnders. That show is too depressing for me."

Noel, who is known to be a big fan of the Manchester-based show, reportedly also claimed that he's been asked to appear in Corrie "loads" but has always turned it down.

A spokeswoman for the soap said: "We know he's a huge fan of the show, and I'm sure it would be interesting at some point to see him on the Street but no official approach has been made."