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The source wasn't Kate Ford by any chance was it?
It was the same source that thinks the viewers love Kym Marsh too.
parkerman
13-02-2011, 17:19
It was the same source that thinks the viewers love Kym Marsh too.
You mean Alan?:D
You mean Alan?:D
Yeah, definitely...he's secretly Kate Ford's and Kym Marsh's number 1 fan... :rotfl:
It was the same source that thinks the viewers love Kym Marsh too.
You mean Alan?:D
Yeah, definitely...he's secretly Kate Ford's and Kym Marsh's number 1 fan... :rotfl:
:D you never know :lol:
Nah
Im more of a Sally Webster fan
tammyy2j
14-02-2011, 12:36
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has reportedly signed a new contract to stay with the soap.
The actress, who plays Tracy Barlow, has agreed a six-month deal worth £80,000, committing her to the show until at least 2012, The People reports.
Ford had previously decided to leave at the end of her current contract in May because commuting to Manchester from her London home meant she missed her son, Otis. However, show bosses have now persuaded her to change her mind.
A source said: "Viewers have loved having Tracy back. We're delighted she's signed a new contract. She's here for the foreseeable future."
Another added: "She's going to be causing huge trouble for Steve and Becky and there will be run-ins with Liz. Viewers will be screaming at their TVs when they see what she does next. The bitch is well and truly back."
Oh god no please
Chloe O'brien
20-02-2011, 17:37
I thought she was leaving please tell me it's not true. I can't stand another year of TracyLuv
Sadly it looks like a fat pay cheque has made missing Otis less of an ordeal :(
I thought she was leaving please tell me it's not true. I can't stand another year of TracyLuv
Im afraid the talentless Ms Ford is with us for at least another six months
tammyy2j
07-04-2011, 12:19
Becky McDonald will suspect that her arch-nemesis Tracy Barlow is poisoning daughter Amy in a forthcoming Coronation Street storyline, a report has claimed.
According to The Sun, Amy will fall ill in mysterious circumstances next month, which leads to Tracy and Steve spending more time together as doctors try to determine what could be wrong with their child.
Amid the worry over Amy's health, it is thought that Tracy (Kate Ford) starts to enjoy the new-found attention that Steve (Simon Gregson) is giving to the pair of them.
However, Becky (Katherine Kelly) apparently becomes convinced that there is a sinister explanation for Amy's illness, believing that Tracy is poisoning the youngster as part of a twisted plan to win Steve back.
A source told the newspaper: "Becky loves Amy and can't bear to see her suffering. She also can't bear seeing Steve and Tracy together. She is jealous and she quickly that Tracy is feeding off the attention Steve is giving them both."
Viewers will reportedly see Becky accuse Tracy after growing suspicious, branding her enemy a bad mother and bringing up some of the lowest moments from her troubled past to back up her claims.
"Becky can handle herself but Tracy is a dangerous enemy to make," the insider added. "If Steve believes Tracy over Becky, it could signal the end of their marriage."
However, whether there is an innocent explanation for Amy's illness or if Tracy really is poisoning the child has yet to be revealed.
Already Posted http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?120315-Traceyluv-to-poison-Amy
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has warned that viewers should not expect a long-term change in her villainous character Tracy Barlow after she discovers the truth about daughter Amy's illness.
Amy is currently exploiting her milk allergy to deliberately make herself sick because she sees it as the best way of uniting her father Steve (Simon Gregson) with Tracy.
When they discover the lengths that Amy has gone to, Tracy and Steve will both feel guilty and make a vow to start putting the youngster first.
However, in an interview with All About Soap, Ford admitted that Tracy soon starts turning the latest twist to her own advantage - increasing the pressure on Steve and Becky by threatening to leave Weatherfield with Amy.
The actress explained: "She thinks it's time for her to move away with Amy and start her life afresh. This time there would be one house, one parent and no part-time sharing of Amy. She's convinced herself it will do her daughter the world of good.
"Becky thinks she's bluffing. Tracy wants to be near Steve and have him to herself, but there is some seriousness to her threats. She has even spoken to a friend in London and got herself a job in a florists'."
Asked whether Tracy really has Amy's best interests at heart, Ford replied: "Not really! She threatens to call social services about Max if Steve and Becky don't let her do what she wants with Amy. Tracy is definitely doing this as much for her as she is for Amy. Tracy is never going to change."
How far Tracy takes her threats to leave the cobbles remains to be seen.
parkerman
13-05-2011, 18:04
How far Tracy takes her threats to leave the cobbles remains to be seen.
If only....
Katherine Kelly has hinted that she would be surprised if Steve McDonald and Tracy Barlow ever reunited on Coronation Street.
The Weatherfield pair are currently locked in battles over their daughter Amy, though Tracy has made no secret of her desire to eventually steal Steve away from Kelly's character Becky.
As Becky will be departing the cobbles at the beginning of next year, fans have speculated over whether Tracy could finally win Steve's affections.
However, speaking on the red carpet at the British Soap Awards earlier this month, Kelly appeared to dismiss the suggestion, commenting: "Steve hates Tracy more than Becky will ever hate Tracy. Tracy wrecked his first marriage, she holds his child to ransom - she loves Amy but she's a horrible person."
She continued: "Becky hates her for the way she treats Amy and the way she treats Steve. [But] I actually think that if Becky and Tracy were in prison, they probably would have got on alright!"
Kelly also admitted that Becky only has herself to blame for many of her recent problems.
"Becky's always her own worst enemy. She brings herself down," she said. "She's worse to herself than Tracy Barlow could ever be! She has a big self-destruct button, does Becky."
Becky will be one of the characters to take centre stage in a dramatic week of post-watershed Coronation Street episodes next week
Coronation Street's explosive week of episodes reached its dramatic conclusion tonight as the John Stape saga came to an end and the McDonalds' marriage lay in tatters.
Here, are recent spoilers, rumours and speculation and provides a one-stop guide to what's next for the characters who took centre stage this week.
Becky and Steve
The McDonalds' marriage is on the rocks and next week's episodes see Steve trying desperately to win his wife back, reminding her of all the times he's forgiven her for letting him down. Becky agrees that they can fix their marriage but only if they move away from Weatherfield and never come back. With Amy to think about, Steve is unlikely to be pleased by the ultimatum…
In the longer-term, Becky was recently tipped to cheat on Steve by sleeping with one of her unsavoury old acquaintances while on a drunken bender. One report stated that this would be the final straw for Steve, prompting him to file for a divorce from Becky.
Whatever happens in the pair's marriage, it'll soon be all change at The Rovers as new landlady Stella (Michelle Collins), her husband Karl (John Michie) and daughter Eva (Catherine Tyldesley) all move in at the pub, marking the beginning of a new era for Corrie.
As fans already know, Becky will be departing screens at the start of 2012, but she has been tipped to stay at the forefront of the soap in dramatic storylines for the remainder of her time on the cobbles, so there's sure to be lots more to come from her.
Katherine Kelly, who plays the troubled character, recently said that she currently has no idea of how Becky will leave except that she won't be killed off, while her on-screen sister Paula Lane (Kylie) recently told the Daily Star Sunday that show bosses have "come up with six different endings for her at the minute and they can't make up their minds which one to go for".
Lane added: "That's how secret they are going to keep it. But I don't think they'd ever kill off a character like Becky."
walsh2509
04-06-2011, 15:44
Becky was only ever ok in corrie, but as of late the writers have cast typed her as flying off the handle at the least wee thing and turning to drink, its getting boring. As for steve , well its no wonder becky and others have went to the same way, he's a village idiot makes Jason look like university material. I read that he cons traceyluv into getting amy by saying he'll make her manager of the pub, when the new family takes over does that mean steve is for the off ?
TWISTED Coronation Street murderess Tracy Barlow will finally lure Steve McDonald into bed next month.
But she ends up angrily kidnapping their daughter Amy when he spurns her the next day.
Lonely Steve (Simon Gregson) turns to Tracy (Kate Ford) after his marriage breaks up.
Yet when his wife Becky finds out what's happened he wrongly blames Tracy for telling her. It was Amy (Elle Mulvaney) who spilled the beans.
She storms off in a cab taking Amy, despite Steve having joint custody. A source said: "Viewers will be screaming at her."
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/3649177/Coronation-Street-murderess-Tracy-Barlow-lures-Steve-McDonald-into-bed.html#ixzz1Prsejf3B
The only screaming I will do is : Leave Coronoation Street :wall: :rolleyes:
Chloe O'brien
21-06-2011, 10:05
No way Steve don't jump into bed with Tracey. Man what is wrong with Corrie at the moment. It's just one stupid plot after another.
Im becoming more and more convinced its becoming the Deadenders of the North. The scripts are appalling and some of the acting woeful. So far its a big Nono to Stella and her clan
From DS:
Recent reports suggested that Steve's decision to sleep with Tracy is sparked when Becky has a one-night stand with Nick Tilsley.
It has also been rumoured that Steve and Tracy's night of passion marks the beginning of Becky's exit storyline. Katherine Kelly will finish filming at Coronation Street at the end of the year.
I am horrified by the way Corrie is portraying life in a very small community these days. Newly weds cheat on their spouses with somebody they never seemed to be attracted to before, a young couple very much in love agree that one of them marries another person never seen before for immigration purposes and within weeks falls in love with that person into a very uncertain future (no jobs, accommodation etc.). A woman convicted of murder gets out of jail on a technicality and takes her daughter back from the home she has known the past 3 years without anyone batting an eyelid, never mind Steve going to court to get this sorted legally :rolleyes: And of course, they live next door to the pub, so seeing Amy would not present a problem to either parent, regardless of where Amy lives :wall: And now a still married woman is meant to sleep with one of the couple of batchelors left on Coronation Street, prompting her still husband to sleep with his ex who he apparently despises and cons into signing a custody order for their daughter. I would never have thought I would ever consider giving Corrie a miss, been watching it religiously for more years than I care to remember, but I am getting to that state now :crying: :angry:
From DS:
Recent reports suggested that Steve's decision to sleep with Tracy is sparked when Becky has a one-night stand with Nick Tilsley.
It has also been rumoured that Steve and Tracy's night of passion marks the beginning of Becky's exit storyline. Katherine Kelly will finish filming at Coronation Street at the end of the year.
I am horrified by the way Corrie is portraying life in a very small community these days. Newly weds cheat on their spouses with somebody they never seemed to be attracted to before, a young couple very much in love agree that one of them marries another person never seen before for immigration purposes and within weeks falls in love with that person into a very uncertain future (no jobs, accommodation etc.). A woman convicted of murder gets out of jail on a technicality and takes her daughter back from the home she has known the past 3 years without anyone batting an eyelid, never mind Steve going to court to get this sorted legally :rolleyes: And of course, they live next door to the pub, so seeing Amy would not present a problem to either parent, regardless of where Amy lives :wall: And now a still married woman is meant to sleep with one of the couple of batchelors left on Coronation Street, prompting her still husband to sleep with his ex who he apparently despises and cons into signing a custody order for their daughter. I would never have thought I would ever consider giving Corrie a miss, been watching it religiously for more years than I care to remember, but I am getting to that state now :crying: :angry:
Well said. I too as an avid Corrie fan am considering giving it a miss. It really is appalling. They appear to have dumbed it down and are definately IMHO trying to turn it into a northern version of EE. Either that or the scriptwriters and storyliners are in the pay of the BBC determined to make Britains number one soap as piss poor as theirs
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has admitted that acting doesn't suit her personality.
The actress, who plays Tracy Barlow in the ITV1 soap, confessed that she lacks confidence and struggled to find work after the birth of her son Otis.
Ford told the Sunday Mirror: "Acting doesn't really suit me. I have a love/hate relationship with it. I'm not confident, I'm not a showy person. I don't like all the attention. I thought it would suit me, but it doesn't. I just think you have to be very confident.
"I love being on Corrie and I'm very proud to be a part of it, don't get me wrong, and I love being able to do days like this. I love all the things it's brought me, but it's not without its downside, the pressure and stuff like that."
Ford added: "If it's in you it's in you, but I wouldn't recommend acting as a career to anyone, to be honest. It's a very tough business and especially now it's much tougher. There's not the drama being made like there used to be, there are so many actors and so little work."
Ford, who has suggested that she won't stay at Coronation Street much longer, also said that she can no longer do live television interviews because they fill her with "horror". Well, I won't stand in her way of leaving
Chloe O'brien
24-07-2011, 17:09
Could she be a bit more specific on she won't be in the street for much longer. Are we talking before the clocks go back that she'll be departing.
parkerman
24-07-2011, 17:21
Perhaps they'll discover that she should never have been let out of prison in the first place and send her back.
Perhaps they'll discover that she should never have been let out of prison in the first place and send her back.
No problem with that storyline, then Steve will remember just how much he cares for Becky and they get back together and STAY TOGETHER!!!!!
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has admitted that acting doesn't suit her
The actress, who plays Tracy Barlow in the ITV1 soap, confessed that she struggled to find work after the birth of her son Otis.
Ford told the Sunday Mirror: "Acting doesn't really suit me. [/B]We already knew that Miss Plank. You couldnt act your way out of a wet paper bag
Could she be a bit more specific on she won't be in the street for much longer. Are we talking before the clocks go back that she'll be departing.Really wish it was tomorrow
Perhaps they'll discover that she should never have been let out of prison in the first place and send her back.What have I been saying since she returned to pollute our screens
No problem with that storyline, then Steve will remember just how much he cares for Becky and they get back together and STAY TOGETHER!!!!!Love your thinking. Just one slight problemo Becky is leaving
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While there are some soap thespians who do go on to become successful in other areas of their profession, and I wish Katherine Kelly all the best, however, I am hoping that she will return to Weatherfield in the not too distant future, would it not be a novel storyline, the spouse realising she can't cope without her husband and returning to live in a little backstreet pub? Has this ever be done before? :p
While there are some soap thespians who do go on to become successful in other areas of their profession, and I wish Katherine Kelly all the best, however, I am hoping that she will return to Weatherfield in the not too distant future, would it not be a novel storyline, the spouse realising she can't cope without her husband and returning to live in a little backstreet pub? Has this ever be done before? :p
Very well said and I agree with you 100%. Kat Kelly will be a big loss to Corrie.
Coronation Street schemer Tracy Barlow will discover that she is expecting twins in a forthcoming storyline, a report has claimed.
The Weatherfield troublemaker, played by Kate Ford, had a one-night stand with old flame Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) last month - before leaving the cobbles when he treated her harshly following their night of passion.
Recent reports have tipped Tracy to return home to Coronation Street and leave Steve stunned with the news that she is pregnant with his child.
However, according to the Daily Star today, a further twist lies in store for the pair when they learn they are actually having twins.
It is thought that they receive the news when Tracy faints due to extreme morning sickness, leading to an emergency medical examination.
During the consultation, the doctor apparently discovers two heartbeats - providing a shock for both Steve and Tracy.
Tracy's baby news was previously tipped to play a role in the upcoming departure of Steve's estranged wife Becky, played by Katherine Kelly.
tammyy2j
11-08-2011, 12:16
They should have made her pregnant by David or Nick instead of Steve
They should have made her pregnant by David or Nick instead of Steve
It may not be Steve's!!!!
Chloe O'brien
14-08-2011, 02:33
I thought she was leaving soon. Don't give her storylines just get rid of her, she's a terrible actress.
tammyy2j
14-08-2011, 12:40
I thought she was leaving soon. Don't give her storylines just get rid of her, she's a terrible actress.
She miscarries and then blames Becky dont know when Tracey is leaving
Becky is not leaving until early next year, Tracy won't leave before then
I thought she was leaving soon. Don't give her storylines just get rid of her, she's a terrible actress.
Her contract was up in May 2011 but unfortunately some eejit at ITV convinced her to sign another 6 month contract in February. Im sure the reported 80 grand helped
They've never been an official couple.
But it looks like Steve McDonald is the most fertile man in Weatherfield after managing to make Tracy Barlow pregnant for the second time - despite only having a few bedroom encounters with her.
The former jailbird leaves the former Rover's Return landlord stunned when she announces she is expecting a sibling for their seven-year-old daughter Amy.
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It's on! Coronation Street stars Simon Gregson and Kate Ford kiss as they film scenes in Manchester city centre
Actors Simon Gregson and Kate Ford were spotted filming emotional scenes by Manchester's canal yesterday ahead of Tracy's return to the soap in September after a brief hiatus.
With a small baby bump visible under her white T-shirt, a tearful Tracy is seen confessing her news to Steve, who also finds himself overcome with emotion.
After arguing, it appears the couple soon make up and share a passionate kiss by the waterside.
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Emotional: Tracy tells Steve she is pregnant again with a sibling for their daughter Amy
While soap fans have long known Tracy has been love in Steve, he appears to be not have the same depth of emotion - until now.
But with Steve still vulnerable after the breakdown of his marriage to wayward Becky, Tracy has clearly seen her chance to pounce.
Since returning to the cobbles last Christmas, Tracy has been trying to win over Steve and openly took pleasure when his marriage to Becky broke down.
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Vulnerable: No doubt Steve is feeling lonely after splitting from wife Becky
Last month, Tracy fled Weatherfield for London with their daughter Amy, declaring there was 'nothing' to keep her there.
Steve and Tracy famously had a one-night stand in 2003 and conceived daughter Amy.
However, Tracy kept the little girl's true parentage a secret and tried to pass off Roy Cropper as the father after getting him drunk.
The truth finally came out on Steve's second wedding day to second wife Karen, who managed to forgive him.
When Tracy was sent to prison for murdering ex-lover Charlie Stubbs in 2007, Steve took custody of their daughter Amy.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2028485/Coronation-Street-Steve-McDonald-Tracy-Barlow-share-kiss-reveals-shes-pregnant-AGAIN.html#ixzz1VgDlpXpB
Coronation Street stars Kate Ford and Simon Gregson have been spotted filming on location for scenes which see Tracy Barlow reveal that she is pregnant.
Tracy has been absent from screens in recent weeks but, as previously reported, she is due to return to Weatherfield next month with the news that she is expecting Steve's baby following their one-night stand.
Ford and Gregson yesterday filmed near Manchester Ship Canal for the scenes which will show Tracy share her big news with Steve.
Although Steve appears shocked by the bombshell, he later shares a passionate kiss with Tracy - leading to speculation that they could be about to reunite.
Details of Tracy's pregnancy first emerged back in June amid reports that the twist would play a major role in Becky McDonald's exit storyline.
Tabloid reports have also suggested that there is a further surprise in store for Tracy as she later discovers that she is expecting twins.
Coronation Street star Kate Ford is sticking with the soap after signing a new contract, show bosses have announced.
The actress, who plays Weatherfield schemer Tracy Barlow, is to remain on screen until at least January 2013 under the new deal. :crying:
Tracy has been absent from the cobbles in recent weeks after Steve McDonald rejected her following a one-night stand. However, she will return home in September with big news to share.
"We're thrilled Kate is staying with the show," a Coronation Street spokesperson told the soap's official website. "Tracy is a great character and gives us scope for some exciting storylines over the next year."
Tabloid reports have suggested that Tracy will soon reveal she is pregnant with Steve's baby. In a further twist, it is thought that she later discovers she is expecting twins.
Earlier this month, Coronation Street's producer Phil Collinson told Digital Spy that he wanted viewers to have sympathy for Tracy in future storylines.
"I think Tracy is a really important character, and not only for her part in the Steve and Becky story," he said at the time. "I think Number 1 is a brilliant house to go to and we want to go there because of Tracy and her mum and dad. It's a very rich environment story-wise.
"I think, very consciously, we have wanted to put more flesh on the bone in terms of Tracy's character… The story that we're going to tell is as much of an emotional rollercoaster for Tracy as it is for Steve and Becky."
Tracy has been back on screens since Christmas, when she was released from jail unexpectedly.]]:(
It is hard to have sympathy for a character you dont and will never like
This is absolutely ridiculous. The woman can't act. her character is crap and the storyline which they used to get her out of the Big House was just plain daft and an insult to our intelligence.
So much for her missing her kid and wanting to return to london
I bet she will be next on Frank's rape list
I bet she will be next on Frank's rape list
Pity it wasn't John Stapes Death List (The Character obviously not Ms Ford)
Pity it wasn't John Stapes Death List (The Character obviously not Ms Ford)
Maybe she can be on both :p even if she died they bring her back
It is hard to have sympathy for a character you dont and will never like
Totally agree.Her character is a spiteful, nasty piece of work.
CORONATION Street favourite Kate Ford has been persuaded to stay on as superbitch Tracy Barlow after she was promised more powder-keg plotlines.
Kate, 34, had told bosses she was quitting as she misses her son Otis, three, who stays in London with her husband Jon Connerty while she films in Manchester.
The ITV1 show has already been rocked by the resignation of Katherine Kelly, who departs as Tracy's arch-rival Becky McDonald at Christmas.
So desperate bosses pulled out all the stops to entice Kate with explosive storylines – including pregnancy with twins to Becky's husband Steve. She has now agreed to stay on until at least 2013.
An insider said: "The executives are breathing a huge sigh of relief because they were worried they would lose Becky and Tracy at the same time.
"Kate was adamant that she was leaving to return to London but when they told her what's in store for Tracy it was too juicy for her to turn down."
A Corrie spokesman confirmed: "We're thrilled Kate is staying. Tracy is a great character."
parkerman
27-08-2011, 10:25
explosive storylines
Set to rock the cobbles?
Where would soaps be without "explosive storylines"?
Set to rock the cobbles?
Where would soaps be without "explosive storylines"?
More like try and rock Steve's pants off again
No matter how much hype the arseholes in Corrie put on it they have spent a fortune persuading a useless actor to stay on and play a character that no-one gives two tuppeny damns about. Kate Plank cannot act her way out of a wet paper bag yet because of some luvvie our screens are going to be polluted by her tragic so called acting
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has hinted that her scheming character Tracy Barlow is likely to wind up Becky McDonald with her pregnancy news.
Tracy returns to Weatherfield at the end of next week, dropping the bombshell that she is expecting Steve McDonald's baby following their recent one-night stand.
Although Tracy did not plan the pregnancy, it soon becomes clear that she sees it as her perfect chance to win over Steve (Simon Gregson) for good.
"Being a family with Steve and Amy - and now the new baby - is what she's wanted for a long time, and this is the perfect way to get it," Ford told All About Soap. "She didn't do it on purpose, but it's lucky for her."
Discussing Becky's (Katherine Kelly) involvement in the storyline, she continued: "It's the ultimate revenge for Tracy. She told Becky she'd get her man and she did! And now, to be pregnant with his child - the thing Becky couldn't give him - is just perfect for Tracy."
Ford added that viewers will have to wait and see whether Tracy and Steve really do have a long-term future together.
She said: "Tracy and Steve both love Amy, so who knows? There are loads more twists and turns ahead in this storyline with Becky and Steve, but I can't tell you more yet!"
Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has revealed that Tracy Barlow's pregnancy will spark a life-changing dilemma for his character Steve McDonald.
Tracy will soon return to Weatherfield with the news that she is expecting Steve's baby, but her shock announcement comes just as the Rovers Return boss is growing close to estranged wife Becky (Katherine Kelly) again.
Speaking about Tracy's bombshell, Gregson told All About Soap: "At first, Steve doesn't believe it. He thinks it may be just another one of Tracy's twisted lies. It's the worst thing that could happen at the moment.
"He can't stand the sight of the woman and now he's faced with the prospect of fathering another child with her."
Discussing Becky's involvement in the storyline, he continued: "Deep down in his heart, Steve loves Becky - but he is also a great dad, so it's not really a straight choice between the two women. For him, it's more of a choice between being a father and being a husband.
"Steve knows Tracy does love him and can provide him with the family life he craves. It will be interesting for the viewers to see which way he finally decides to go."
Kate Ford, who plays Tracy, recently signed a new deal with Coronation Street which will keep her on screen until at least January 2013.
No matter how much hype the arseholes in Corrie put on it they have spent a fortune persuading a useless actor to stay on and play a character that no-one gives two tuppeny damns about. Kate Plank cannot act her way out of a wet paper bag yet because of some luvvie our screens are going to be polluted by her tragic so called acting
Totally agree , ninety grand fee as I understand, for her extended stay. I believe she leaves the end of the year , roll on xmas ,I say. The real shame for me is that Becky (who I think has been great ) is leaving on a pathetic storyline involving Tracey luv.
Oh no !!!!! ,just read the thread ,please tell me you meant January 2012 ,I thought she was missing her kids and couldn't wait to return to London. Oh well back on the anti depressants.
Oh no !!!!! ,just read the thread ,please tell me you meant January 2012 ,I thought she was missing her kids and couldn't wait to return to London. Oh well back on the anti depressants.
No, sadly it is 2013 at least
I cannot believe they have given her more air time:nono:. How sad the viewer are going to be.:crying: Sorry to say but, the producer must be brain dead.
tammyy2j
31-08-2011, 20:41
I wonder who she will feud with once Becky leaves it is always the same storyline for her first with Karen and now with Becky
I wonder who she will feud with once Becky leaves it is always the same storyline for her first with Karen and now with Becky
Probably that other doughnut ( ex eastenders ) Stella. Perhaps the producer can give them both an exclusive episode , then we can all watch something else .On the proviso they don't appear again of course .We should be able to vote to get them evicted
I wonder who she will feud with once Becky leaves it is always the same storyline for her first with Karen and now with Becky
Michelle
Chloe O'brien
01-09-2011, 21:16
You know I was just thinking when I read these threads about Toxic Tracy and her terrible acting. She has got one quality she filled the gap that the Poison dwarf left :lol:
tammyy2j
02-09-2011, 15:39
Probably that other doughnut ( ex eastenders ) Stella. Perhaps the producer can give them both an exclusive episode , then we can all watch something else .On the proviso they don't appear again of course .We should be able to vote to get them evicted
I much prefer Stella over Tracey
I much prefer Stella over Tracey
Fair point Tammy2, at least she tried to kill Ian Beale ,in another life. I just think The Rovers Return tends to be a focal point of the soap, and needs more of a character. I'm sure their must be some talented unknown actors who would jump
at the chance . I know I'm a bit of a misery ,but all that Stella's done done so far is keep ranting on about Leanne who she's taken 30 years to find and could have looked her up in the phone book.
I much prefer Stella over Tracey
Fair point Tammy2, at least she tried to kill Ian Beale ,in another life. I just think The Rovers Return tends to be a focal point of the soap, and needs more of a character. I'm sure their must be some talented unknown actors who would jump
at the chance . I know I'm a bit of a misery ,but all that Stella's done done so far is keep ranting on about Leanne who she's taken 30 years to find and could have looked her up in the phone book.
I think its pitiful the way that TPTB at Corrie are doing everything to promote these two talentless actors. Tracy with her wooden acting and Stella with her dodgy accent. The storylines involving the two of them are pitiful and like the coal from China, far fetched. There are numerous actors who could have taken over the bar at T'Rovers rather than bringing in an EE reject. ITV should have spent the money they wasted on Kate Ford to entice Karen back. That would have at least been believable and Surranne Jones is ten times better than Tracyluv and Stella Artois. Bad enough that we have these two talent deficient actors but the other so called star is on her way back too. Kym Marsh.
parkerman
02-09-2011, 17:19
They could always bring in Louisa Lytton as well, I understand she's looking for a job.
Then we could see what bad acting really is!
I think its pitiful the way that TPTB at Corrie are doing everything to promote these two talentless actors. Tracy with her wooden acting and Stella with her dodgy accent. The storylines involving the two of them are pitiful and like the coal from China, far fetched. There are numerous actors who could have taken over the bar at T'Rovers rather than bringing in an EE reject. ITV should have spent the money they wasted on Kate Ford to entice Karen back. That would have at least been believable and Surranne Jones is ten times better than Tracyluv and Stella Artois. Bad enough that we have these two talent deficient actors but the other so called star is on her way back too. Kym Marsh.
Absolutely spot on Alan45 ,I think as soon as the Marsh factor reappears this forum will be red hot with comments about the three of 'em.
They could always bring in Louisa Lytton as well, I understand she's looking for a job.
Then we could see what bad acting really is!
Yes after her superb acting on The Bill its just what Corrie needs.
NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Coronation Street's Kate Ford has revealed that she is embarrassed by her birth scene.
The actress, who plays Tracy Barlow in the ITV1 serial, acted out the birth of her character's daughter Amy in 2003.
Ford told Closer: "Giving birth to Amy was without a doubt the most embarrassing scene I've ever filmed. I had to record a track of birthing noises for them to insert at relevant bits.
"It was awful. There was a whole male crew standing around while I stood there groaning. It was like When Harry Met Sally."
Referring to Tracy's recent fling with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), she added: "I don't know what is wrong with those two - they don't learn. Two one-night stands, two babies! Tracy is mortified.
"But she also has this glimmer of hope that it will bring them closer. And she loves being a mum to Amy, so she has lots of different emotions."
There was a whole male crew standing around while I stood there groaning. It was like When Harry Met Sally."
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If my memory serves me right the noise of a woman having an orgasm (as in When Harry Met Sally) is somewhat different to that of a woman giving birth
Most definite Alan, I don't ever remember screaming "get this ****ing thing out of me" during sex :rotfl::rotfl:
Chloe O'brien
06-09-2011, 10:07
Yeah I'm pretty sure I never said "either cut it oot or leave me to die in peace" to Marley's dad.
parkerman
06-09-2011, 10:13
If my memory serves me right the noise of a woman having an orgasm (as in When Harry Met Sally) is somewhat different to that of a woman giving birth
It just shows what a great actress Kate Ford is when she can make having a baby sound like having an orgasm.
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has opened up over her experience with panic attacks, revealing that she has suffered with anxiety since she was a teenager.
The 34-year-old actress, who plays Weatherfield schemer Tracy Barlow, explained that she has experienced the attacks more frequently in recent years but is now better equipped to deal with them.
"I've suffered from panic attacks since I was 16," Ford told New magazine, "but what's helped me is saying to myself, 'Okay, I'm having a panic attack. It's awful, but go on panic, make my heart race, do your worst'.
"If you fight the panic then it keeps coming back. You have to let it pass. There's also an amazing book by Claire Weekes called Self Help For Your Nerves, which has helped."
Asked what triggers the attacks, she replied: "Usually when I'm very tired or I've had too much alcohol the night before. I get a racing heart, a dry mouth and heart palpitations - just feeling panicky.
"I've had more since I got older and got more responsibility - having a child and paying a mortgage - but I've learned how to cope with them better."
Ford's Coronation Street character will soon return to the cobbles with the news that she is expecting Steve McDonald's baby.
Read the full story in this week's New magazine - out today
Chloe O'brien
07-09-2011, 11:17
She could always give up acting that would cure her panic attacks.
She could always give up acting that would cure her panic attacks.
What acting???????
I actually think Kate Ford's acting is ok. I wasn't looking forward to Tracey's return, but she's grown on me recently. I don't think her acting is any worse than, say Alison King's, and is better than Vicky Entwhistle's used to be.
I also admire Kate Ford for speaking out about her anxiety and panic attacks.
tammyy2j
07-09-2011, 15:08
I dont like Tracey no matter what storyline they give her although back to prison would be ideal
Did Kate do any other acting work when she left Corrie?
I dont like Tracey no matter what storyline they give her although back to prison would be ideal
Did Kate do any other acting work when she left Corrie?
I think she appeared in a detective drama , I didn't see it. When she left corrie she married a producer ,went to live in Ireland ,had a child and now lives in London. I suppose that took up her time. Iv'e got that horrible feeling she's going to takeover The Rovers Return. Corrie missed a golden opportunity to wipe out Stella, Traceyluv & Michelle Connor in the car crash . All three of 'em could have been cossing the street when Carla ploughs into them. Triple funeral next week ,end of. Then bring back some of the good actors or some fresh talent.
Thank you to wiki:
Kate Connerty (née Ford) (born 15 June 1977) is a British actress best known for playing the role of Tracy Barlow in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2002 to 2007. Kate returned to Coronation Street on Christmas Eve 2010.
Ford was born in Salford, Greater Manchester. She attended Queen Elizabeth School in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria and Blackpool and Fylde College, Lancashire.[1]
In 2002, Connerty appeared in a spin-off episode of the popular BBC1 soap opera EastEnders which revolved around the characters of Ricky Butcher and Bianca Jackson.
Connerty took on the role of Tracy Barlow in Coronation Street in 2002. She is the fourth actress to play the role of Tracy Barlow after Christabel Finch played her from her birth in 1977 to 1985, with Holly Chamarette taking over from 1985 to 1988 and Dawn Acton playing the role from 1988 to 1999. Connerty brought a darker side to the character in the programme, making her more "bitchy" than the simply misunderstood girl the other actresses portrayed.
In 2004 and 2005, Connerty was awarded a British Soap Award for "Best Bitch" for her work on Coronation Street and around the same time appeared in a high-profile poster campaign for PETA. In 2007, she was awarded two British Soap Awards, one for Best Actress and another for "Best Storyline", which was shared with Samia Smith and Bill Ward. Connerty left Coronation Street after her contract expired in April 2007.[2] In June 2007, she filmed her first role after leaving Coronation Street, as Adele in Blue Murder, a detective drama.[3]
She married TV producer Jon Connerty on 13 October 2007.[4] She gave birth to a son, Otis James Roger Connerty, in June 2008.[5]
She was chosen to advertise the Autumn 2007 Ortak Jewellery [1] range.
Kate Connerty is a strong supporter and active campaigner of the Anti Fur Trade In China. She participates in the Peta' campaign "boycott all fur"[6] She is also a supporter of the Green Party of England and Wales.
Kate and Jon now live in Dulwich, South London.[citation needed]It was announced in January 2010 that Ford would be returning to Coronation Street on a permanent basis in 2010.[7
Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has predicted that fans of the soap will be divided over Steve McDonald's new storyline with Tracy Barlow.
Steve's world is about to be rocked when manipulative Tracy returns to Weatherfield with the news that she is expecting his baby.
Although Tracy (Kate Ford) soon announces that she is planning to have an abortion, viewers will see Steve convince her that she should go ahead with the pregnancy with his support.
Gregson told Soaplife of the storyline: "I think it will split opinions. Some viewers will be willing for him and Tracy to be together, whilst there will be other fans screaming at their television sets telling Steve that he's crazy for getting involved with her again."
Asked whether the pair could embark on a proper relationship, the actor replied: "One thing that Steve realises is that Tracy really does love him and can provide him with the family life that he craves so much. Being together with Tracy would be the best situation for Amy and their unborn child."
To make matters more complicated, Tracy's pregnancy bombshell comes just as Steve is getting on better with estranged wife Becky (Katherine Kelly) again.
Gregson said: "They're getting on really well. She seems to have forgiven him over her losing Max. They really were on course for rekindling their damaged relationship."
Coronation Street airs Tracy's comeback scenes tomorrow at 7.30pm and 9pm on ITV1.
Chloe O'brien
08-09-2011, 19:56
I dont like Tracey no matter what storyline they give her although back to prison would be ideal
Did Kate do any other acting work when she left Corrie?
I've nothing against her personally it's just her acting is terrible compared to other cast members like Becky, Hayley, Roy and Norris.
BRINGING new life into the world will not bring out the best in Corrie superbitch Tracy Barlow.
Toxic Tracy is carrying Steve McDonald’s twins but it will take more than impending motherhood to mellow the murderer.
But that’s fine by Kate Ford who has played man-eating Tracy for 10 years and wants her to continue her wicked ways.
She insisted: “I wouldn’t want to lose that. Tracy is not a sensible or nice person, so it wouldn’t make any sense to change her.
“She’s brash, she speaks her mind, she always wants her own way and she doesn’t care who she hurts in the process.”
Kate, 34, believes Corrie fans may glimpse a gentler side but added: “She’ll still have her moments of pure vileness. She’s the same person – you wouldn’t want to cross her.”
Modest Kate loves playing Tracy but admits it is not always easy being so confident and sharp-tongued.
Kate confesses she’s a worrier and said: “If you are anxious and nervous it’s more difficult playing a confident person. If you’re nervous it’s easier to play a nervous person because you are genuinely anxious.
“But if I’m feeling nervous it’s tough, as I’ve got to get over it and not let it show.
“I love being an actress but I do find it quite a stressful career. Some days I find that quite difficult as I’m not a confident, showy person.”
Kate has suffered panic attacks since she was 16. “I’ve had more since I got older and got more responsibility – looking after myself, having a child, paying a mortgage.
Seduced
“But I’ve learnt how to cope better, to let it pass and float above it.”
Kate divides her time between Coronation Street’s Manchester studios and South London where she lives with her husband, TV director and producer Jon Connerty, 33, and their son Otis, aged three.
It’s a far cry from her alter ego’s complex home life. Single mum Tracy lives with her parents Deirdre and Ken and her daughter Amy – the result of a one-night stand with Rovers boss Steve.
Kate Ford marries John Connerty
Earlier this year with Steve vulnerable after the break-up of his marriage to Becky, wily Tracy seduced him and ended up pregnant again.
She’s delighted, secretly hoping the baby will help her and Steve be a proper couple, but the news that she’s *expecting two children leaves her reeling.
Kate says: “Tracy is mortified when she first finds out she is expecting twins as she really does not know how she is going to cope, even with Steve’s support. He has his businesses to run and is not going to be around 24 hours a day.”
Kate hopes she would manage better with such news herself but is not *thinking about having more children at the moment. “I would like to have more kids in the future but if I found I was expecting twins we would be thrilled. It might be a shock at first though.”
Kate and Jon juggle looking after their son between them. Despite spending her working week in Manchester, Kate says the longest she’s been away from Otis in one stretch is four days. She’s so happy with the set-up that she’s committed herself to Corrie until at least the end of 2012.
“Luckily Jon is a really hands-on dad, so when I’m away he takes over,” she explains. “He makes TV documentaries and he’ll do a project and then be at home for six weeks and then do another one.”
Jon is also developing a dating website – www.iclockedyou.com – inspired by the couple’s own romantic meeting. “We were chatting about how we got together and the fact that if he hadn’t given his phone number to a waitress in a bar to pass on to me, then I’d never have met him,” Kate explains.
“It takes confidence to chat up someone in a bar and it can feel a bit cheesy. The idea is that if you get home and think: ‘oh no, I wished I’d said something,’ you can go on to the site and put where you were and what time, so the other person can find you. You get a second chance.”
Since making that call and having her son, Kate’s life has been transformed but she has maintained her enviable size 8-10 figure through sensible eating and moderate exercise. “Before Otis I had a lot more time and used to go to aerobics but recently I’ve started to swim a couple of times a week.
“I am careful with my food too – if I’ve eaten a lot in one meal, I’ll tone it down a bit in the next one. I’m lucky that my weight is fairly consistent though.
“I’m probably half a stone heavier than I was before I had Otis.”
Kate feels strongly there is far too much pressure on women to be slim.
Bizarre
“Us women should give ourselves a break. The only people putting pressure on us to look gorgeous is ourselves. I don’t know why we’re doing it and I think we should all just stop it and relax.
“If you look at the old paintings, cellulite was considered attractive. So why do we now think it is ugly?
“It’s because pharmaceutical companies make a lot of money out of telling us it’s ugly. It’s just dimpled skin – babies have it and it’s beautiful.” Kate, the only child of businessman Les and special needs teacher Gill, grew up in Salford, Manchester, then moved to the Lake District.
From 12 she started writing to Corrie’s casting director begging for a job. Her dream almost came true at 15 when she appeared as an extra selling a pop concert programme to Simon Gregson, who plays Steve.
“It was a blink and you’ll miss my part, I didn’t have any lines, but I was really excited. Steve was at a pop *concert with his then wife Vicky. It’s bizarre that all these years later we’ve ended up as a screen couple – I sometimes think about it. Life’s weird isn’t it?”
She graduated from a London stage school in 2000 and her first job was in a Beatles’ video.
“I’m very proud of that. It was the video for Free as a Bird, which I think is pretty cool. I was only about 19 when I did it. Sir Paul McCartney was at the auditions eating his lunch when I walked in. He was tired *because he’d been there all day but he was really nice.” Kate cleaned houses, *waitressed and even gave horse-riding lessons in London’s Hyde Park to make ends meet and, after small TV parts, including Bianca’s friend Sophie in EastEnders, landed the part of Tracy.
Since then we’ve seen Tracy murder her ex, Charlie Stubbs, drug Roy Cropper and lure him into bed, attempt to sell baby Amy to the Croppers and seduce a whole host of men, including Dev, Steve and Frank, and not forgetting half brothers Nick Tilsley and David Platt within 48 hours.
Yet asked to recall her most *embarrassing scene none of her screen romances come close. “It was giving birth to Amy. Afterwards I had to record *birthing noises for them to insert where they needed more noise,” she says.
“There was a whole male crew standing around, while I stood there making *groaning noises. It was awful. It was like When Harry Met Sally! God forbid I have to do that again when Tracy’s twins are born. I’ll suggest they just go to the archive.”
The People
Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has teased the latest romance twist ahead for Steve McDonald and Tracy Barlow, admitting that his character may not be "thinking straight" when he gets involved with the Weatherfield schemer again.
Steve and Tracy receive a new shock later this week when they discover that they are expecting twins, which soon leads to another unexpected development as they share a kiss.
The pair edge closer to a proper relationship as a panic-stricken Tracy needs reassurance that Steve will be there for her once the babies are born.
Gregson told Hot TV of the twins twist: "Steve loved being a twin and he's swept up in the memories, but Tracy is scared. Steve's insistent she won't be alone, but Tracy's serious that she can't do this on her own."
He continued: "[They have] an emotional conversation and, caught up in the moment, Steve kisses her. It's not planned and I'm not sure he's thinking straight at the time, but it happens and then he has to deal with the consequences.
"I'm not sure Steve knows what he wants at the moment, but one thing is for sure, he wants these babies and I think that will be the deciding factor."
Following the heart-to-heart, Coronation Street viewers will be left to wonder whether Steve really can make a commitment to Tracy for the sake of their children or whether he will leave her heartbroken again.
will leave her heartbroken again.
Heartbroken my ****
Traceyluv only thinks about one person and that's herself. This is probably a good job as the viewers don't care about her or her character
Let's hope Steve sees the light soon. I can't stand Toxic Tracy - and how come she got away with murder? By rights she should still be banged up.
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has admitted that she has fun playing superbitch Tracy Barlow.
The actress, who is contracted to stay in the soap until at least 2012, said that while portraying her character is enjoyable, she sometimes struggles with some of Tracy's meaner lines.
"I really like Tracy, as odd as it sounds," she told The Mirror. "There's a real sense of danger with her - she did kill someone after all and you wouldn't want to p*ss her off. You get to say the most ridiculous, vicious things which can be fun. But it can be horrible too. You'd be surprised at how difficult it is sometimes.
"She's said some really hurtful things to Becky about her not being able to have babies, and when her little boy Max was taken into care. I'm a mum myself and I've found it hard to say some of those things.
"They feel like the most spiteful things that would be hurtful to any woman. I'd never dream of saying things like that in my life."
Ford added that she believes Steve McDonald will never love Tracy and wouldn't be with her if they didn't have children together.
She makes our blood boil as the most evil woman in soap. And as she pouts and sizzles her way through our Halloween photoshoot, Kate Ford looks every inch the sexy she-devil we know and loathe.
But away from the Coronation Street cobbles the actress, 34, couldn’t be more different than her alter ego Tracy Barlow, who she has played for almost a decade.
Kate is supersweet and a bundle of nerves at talking about herself but, ironically, she loves tapping into her inner bad girl to play the soap superbitch who has done time for murder,
“I really like Tracy, as odd as it sounds,” she says. “There’s a real sense of danger with her – she did kill someone after all and you wouldn’t want to p*** her off. You get to say the most ridiculous, vicious things which can be fun. But it can be horrible too. You’d be surprised at how difficult it is sometimes.
“She’s said some really hurtful things to Becky about her not being able to have babies, and when her little boy Max was taken into care. I’m a mum myself and I’ve found it hard to say some of those things.
“They feel like the most spiteful things that would be hurtful to any woman. I’d never dream of saying things like that in my life.”
For the first time since Kate took on the role of the poisonous Miss Barlow in 2002, things have finally taken a positive turn for Tracy. She’s bagged the bloke of her dreams, she’s pregnant with twins and she’s all but banished her arch love rival Becky, played by Katherine Kelly, from the Street.
But can conniving Tracy actually make things work? “Well she’s finally got what she wants,” says Kate. “The whole time I’ve played Tracy, she’s wanted Steve McDonald and now she’s got him. I think she genuinely loves him and it would be a shame for her to find out after all this time that he wasn’t worth the effort.”
But Kate’s under no illusion that Tracy can make Steve, played by Simon Gregson, love her back. “Becky was the love of his life,” she says. “He will never love Tracy. I think he could love the family life, but he’ll never love her. Steve’s only with her because he thinks it’s the right thing.
“Tracy will never compare to Becky. Until now, they’d only had sex twice, and look what happened – three kids from two bonks! If she’d never got pregnant, they would never be together. He doesn’t desire her the way he did Becky. Poor Tracy!”
Poor Tracy indeed – especially compared to Kate’s own blissful family life. She married TV producer Jon Connerty four years ago and the couple are devoted to their little boy Otis, three.
“We were together nine months before we got married,” says Salford-born Kate. “Maybe 11 months? Oh God I can’t remember. I’m spontaneous and do everything quickly. When I see something I want, I just get it. It’s bad for the credit card, but it worked with Jon!”
The couple got their first house together quite quickly too. “We’d been together a few months and we were walking down this street when I told Jon I’d love to live there one day,” recalls Kate.
“As we walked on we saw a house for sale, rang the number off the sign and asked the bloke to show us around. He came right round, we put an offer in within an hour and that was it, we got it.
“So we were married pretty quick, had a house in a couple of hours and I was seven weeks pregnant on the wedding day – I guess that’s another sign of how I like to get on with things! But we were engaged before I was pregnant, we just decided not to hang about on the baby front.”
With her alter-ego expecting twins, would Kate be feeling a bit broody too? “Em, no,” she laughs. “I would love to have more, but not right now. Otis and I are at a really good place. He’s nearly four and we’re having little chats and lots of fun together.
“He likes watching Corrie and he totally gets the whole pretend thing. He sometimes asks ‘How’s Stevie?’ and he likes to pretend himself. He introduces himself as different superheroes and wears all the different costumes.”
With a hectic filming schedule in Manchester to juggle with family life in London where the family lives, Kate insists that while being away from her son and husband can be tough – she commutes the 200 miles every week – she has it easier than lots of working mums. “Of course I miss them when I’m away,” she says. “But I have it better than mothers who work nine to five. Over the past few weeks I’ve only been in about one day a week so I’ve had lots of time at home.
“If you work nine to five you drop them off, don’t see them all day and when you get back they’re practically ready for bed. I don’t see Otis every day, but the days I’m home I have him all day. That’s unusual for a working mum.”
Luckily for Kate, Jon is a hands-on dad and takes the reins when she’s working. “Jon is brilliant,” she says. “But I’m not left out. Otis is such a mummy’s boy. I think that’s normal at three. Dads get their time later on when kids get bigger and get into sport and all that.”
When she’s working, Kate still takes on a caring role, looking out for other cast members. Recently she’s been a support to Helen Flanagan, aka Rosie Webster, who will leave the soap in December. Helen, 21, who shares a dressing room with Kate, suffers from panic attacks. Having suffered from them herself for years, Kate has been able to help. “I’ve spoken to Helen about what’s been happening,” she says. “But that’s not the reason she’s leaving. She’s interested in travelling and doing different work.
“I’ll miss her though. I have been able to talk to her about the panic attacks because I get them a lot. Nothing really causes them but panic itself makes the attacks worse.”
What advice does Kate have for Helen, and anyone else who has panic attacks?
“Just don’t fight it. It’s horrible, but it will never last for more than half an hour. You have to remind yourself it can’t actually harm you so you have to ride it out.”
With the help of Jon, though, Kate does manage to unwind. “We have date nights every week, we always have since Otis was born whether it’s just to the cinema or out for dinner.
“But more than a night would be good – it would be lovely to lie in bed with breakfast and the papers like our pre-baby days.”
And with twins on the way, Tracy Barlow must surely be thinking the same.
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/tv/2011/10/29/coronation-street-kate-ford-on-her-role-as-tracy-barlow-and-life-away-from-the-cobbles-115875-23521853/#ixzz1cCRTyu9O
walsh2509
30-10-2011, 06:45
Its a racing cert that the kids will not be Steve's
IT'S touch and go when Tracy is taken ill with an infection in her only remaining kidney.
Her health deteriorates after Emily has enough of her antics and asks her to pack her bags and leave.
Deirdre then finds her wayward daughter collapsed in a heap.
Please kill her off
IT'S touch and go when Tracy is taken ill with an infection in her only remaining kidney.
Her health deteriorates after Emily has enough of her antics and asks her to pack her bags and leave.
Deirdre then finds her wayward daughter collapsed in a heap.
Please kill her off
LostVoodoo
01-08-2012, 15:15
Considering we've never seen her go to the doctors, take any medication and carry on drinking copious amounts of wine for about 15 years I'm not really surprised!
tammyy2j
01-08-2012, 22:15
IT'S touch and go when Tracy is taken ill with an infection in her only remaining kidney.
Her health deteriorates after Emily has enough of her antics and asks her to pack her bags and leave.
Deirdre then finds her wayward daughter collapsed in a heap.
Please kill her off
A character on another soap Shortland Street I think died of this but I doubt Phil C would kill off TraceyLuv which is a shame
Somehow she will prob get a new kidney from somewhere miraculously
Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has confessed that his character Steve McDonald is "terrified" when he realises that he is at the centre of another love triangle.
Steve makes a big mistake next week when his estranged wife Tracy falls seriously ill. Wanting to comfort Tracy (Kate Ford) as he fears she might die, the businessman lets her believe that he has feelings for her.
When Tracy later begins to recover and expects a reunion with Steve, he is exasperated as this could threaten his chances of getting back with Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh).
Gregson told Soaplife: "Michelle tells him to go and sort it with Tracy. He goes to the hospital, but Tracy immediately starts discussing where she and Steve might live and how happy they'll be.
"The thing about Steve is that he doesn't like confrontation, and he'll do anything for an easy life. He likes to just go through life, have a nice girlfriend and have a laugh with Lloyd.
"When crunch comes to crunch, he does think, 'Right, I need to sort this out', but he ends up just teetering around it. Instead of telling Tracy straight, he announces that he just wants to be on his own."
The actor added: "He's in this situation again where he's stuck between two women - which is when Steve is, at best, terrified. I don't think he's a bad guy, but I would tell him to man up and sort Tracy out big time and get out."
Coronation Street continues tonight (August 2) at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has confessed that his character Steve McDonald is "terrified" when he realises that he is at the centre of another love triangle.
Steve makes a big mistake next week when his estranged wife Tracy falls seriously ill. Wanting to comfort Tracy (Kate Ford) as he fears she might die, the businessman lets her believe that he has feelings for her.
When Tracy later begins to recover and expects a reunion with Steve, he is exasperated as this could threaten his chances of getting back with Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh).
Gregson told Soaplife: "Michelle tells him to go and sort it with Tracy. He goes to the hospital, but Tracy immediately starts discussing where she and Steve might live and how happy they'll be.
"The thing about Steve is that he doesn't like confrontation, and he'll do anything for an easy life. He likes to just go through life, have a nice girlfriend and have a laugh with Lloyd.
"When crunch comes to crunch, he does think, 'Right, I need to sort this out', but he ends up just teetering around it. Instead of telling Tracy straight, he announces that he just wants to be on his own."
The actor added: "He's in this situation again where he's stuck between two women - which is when Steve is, at best, terrified. I don't think he's a bad guy, but I would tell him to man up and sort Tracy out big time and get out."
Coronation Street continues tonight (August 2) at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Golden opportunity to get rid of the sour faced cow once and for all, and as for McDonald the spineless git ,might as well get shot of the pair of feckin eejits .
Coronation Street's Kate Ford has predicted trouble for Ryan Connor at the hands of superbitch Tracy Barlow.
Speaking to Inside Soap, the actress hinted that her on-screen romance with co-star Sol Heras won't last long.
Ford teased: "He thinks he can handle any woman! Ryan sees Tracy as a great way to pass the time, and wants to have fun with a pretty older girl.
"I don't think he has a chance, though. He doesn't have a clue. Tracy will eat Ryan alive!"
Meanwhile, Heras revealed that Ryan will strike up a good friendship with Tracy's mum Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) in the coming weeks.
"Deirdre and Ryan become good pals. He instantly becomes very polite around her, and he's always smiling," the 21-year-old said.
"She can see that he's an alright lad, even if her daughter's doing a right job of him!"
parkerman
10-09-2012, 07:51
"He thinks he can handle any woman... and wants to have fun with a pretty older girl.
Why is he wasting his time with Tracey then if he wants a pretty girl?
parkerman
10-09-2012, 07:51
"He thinks he can handle any woman... and wants to have fun with a pretty older girl.
Why is he wasting his time with Tracey then if he wants a pretty girl?
parkerman
10-09-2012, 07:51
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parkerman
10-09-2012, 07:51
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(This is all getting very dotty.)
Ruffed_lemur
10-09-2012, 16:26
Why is he wasting his time with Tracey then if he wants a pretty girl?
He seems to think she is. Quite liking this story tbh. Good to see Michelle squirming! :D
Why is he wasting his time with Tracey then if he wants a pretty girl?
I dont think he is after her for her good looks or stunning personality.
Why is he wasting his time with Tracey then if he wants a pretty girl?
I dont think he is after her for her good looks or stunning personality.
parkerman
10-09-2012, 18:16
I dont think he is after her for her good looks or stunning personality.
Really! :eek:
Really! :eek:
Apparently she's good n bad.
Well thats what it sounded like to me :)
Really! :eek:
Apparently she's good n bad.
Well thats what it sounded like to me :)
Coronation Street fans will be left to wonder whether Tracy is telling the truth when she announces she is pregnant next week. :crying: :nono:
Superbitch Tracy Barlow, who has been dating Ryan Connor (Sol Heras), takes pleasure in telling love rival Michelle but it will remain unclear whether she is actually expecting.
Kate Ford told New! magazine: "Tracy doesn't act like a regular person. She does something, then thinks about it later.
"To her, the baby news is great timing. She's now holding all the cards."
The actress added: "It's a very enjoyable situation for [Tracy] and she's having great sex with a bloke 14 years younger than her."
Last month, Ford revealed that Tracy would "eat Ryan alive" in their relationship.
Tracy's anger with Michelle is due to her feelings for Steve McDonald.
tammyy2j
04-10-2012, 14:07
No wonder Steve went to Spain with all the fighting between Michelle and Tracey :p
CHAPPED lips aren’t high on the list of occupational hazards for actors, but then not many spend their days kissing toxic Tracy Barlow.
And Corrie newcomer Sol Heras reveals that the days he films love scenes with actress Kate Ford are more arduous than they might seem.
Sol, who plays hunky Ryan Connor, explains: “There was one eight-page scene in the Rovers recently and me and Kate had no lines — it was literally just kissing from start to finish.
“Altogether it was probably an hour’s worth of kissing.
“We had chapped lips, dry mouths and both of us were needing to come up for air!
“We were just glued to each other — I’ve never kissed anyone for that long in my life. But I can’t complain, there are worse jobs!”
Viewers have seen Ryan fall hook, line and sinker for scheming Tracy, who is up to her old tricks.
And while he’s besotted, it’s clear that although cougar Tracy fancies her new toyboy, she’s getting just as much pleasure from the fact that their relationship infuriates Ryan’s mum Michelle.
In the storyline the age gap between the couple is around 15 years — former student Ryan is 21 and Tracy is in her mid-30s. And Sol, who is 24, says he would have no qualms about dating someone in their 30s.
He says: “I’ve tended to always go for older women and previous girlfriends have all been older.
“Not Tracy Barlow territory, but if I was single I wouldn’t rule out dating a woman in her 30s. As long as you get along well, it’s fine.
“Dating a cougar is every young man’s dream and I’ve been in the position myself in the past where that was my dream.
“Having an older woman is a notch. It’s that idea of, ‘An older woman wants me because I’m mature’. ”
Sol, who has been with his model girlfriend for two years, wasn’t worried when told Ryan was going to get it on with Tracy but says he was surprised how nervous 35-year-old Kate was ahead of filming.
He says: “Her main concern was, ‘Oh, I’m so old, you’re not going to want to do this’. But she shouldn’t have worried about it.
“Kate Ford is gorgeous anyway and she’s such a nice person that even if she’s being horrible to you in a scene, you can’t help but love her.”
The age-gap relationship is about to take a surprising twist when Tracy announces to a shocked Ryan and Michelle that she’s pregnant.
Furious Michelle is convinced Tracy has only done it to annoy her and boyfriend Steve McDonald, who she is convinced Tracy wants back.
Ryan is shell-shocked, but decides he will do the right thing and stand by Tracy and raise the baby with her.
Sol says: “His mum says Tracy is playing games.
“But he takes it upon himself to be mature and, after taking advice from Steve, he decides to propose to her in front of everybody in the Rovers.” As the Street’s latest heart-throb, Sol has already done more than his fair share of topless scenes.
But he says his chiselled body is down to regular exercise rather than watching what he eats.
He admits: “My diet is terrible. I’m lucky with my metabolism. I can get away with eating a lot of junk food.
“I love banoffee pie and KFC and Chinese and burgers. But I do go to the gym as much as I can — four or five times a week — and I play football twice a week.”
Sol grew up in Cheshire with his mum and Spanish-born dad, who run a pub together.
At school he was always interested in films but never knew how to go about making a career of it, until his mum saw an advert for Hurtwood House sixth-form college in Surrey.
They specialise in the performing arts and he went there for two years. His first acting role came at the age of 21 in the ITV talent show drama Rock Rivals, where he played contestant Luke Ellis, alongside Michelle Collins.
He says: “After that I thought acting was easy and that it would last for ever. I walked straight in to the horror film Splintered after that, which premiered in Leicester Square and was released in America.”
In 2010 Sol appeared in Hollyoaks Later, a spin-off from the C4 soap and in the BBC3 sitcom The Gemma Factor.
He adds: “Then it went quiet for a bit and I didn’t understand why.
“That’s really when I started to understand how difficult the acting industry is.” To make ends meet he had begun doing odd jobs as a painter and decorator and was working as a gardener when he found out he had landed the part of Ryan in Corrie.
He says: “Five months ago my life was pretty cr*p. I was an out-of-work actor and I’d have taken any job — in a chicken suit or anything — just to be on screen.
“So to be paid to come in every day and walk along the cobbles is brilliant — what a place to be!”
Sol had briefly appeared in Coronation Street before joining in July. He explains: “About 18 months ago there was a scene where the actor who played Ryan before me sat down with Sophie Webster and her girlfriend Sian to watch a DVD — and it was actually the horror film I made, which was weird!”
Although happily settled with his long-term girlfriend, Sol admits that charmer Ryan is a lot like his younger self.
He says: “I’ve always been a bit cocky, but I was worse when I was 16 or 17.
“I was a bit of a nightmare with girls back then — a little bit full of myself! I do identify with what Ryan is doing with Tracy — anything to annoy the parents.
“I’d bring a girl home, knowing my mum was going to hate it and then I’d have a little smirk and say: ‘Oh, sorry Mum, she’s just leaving’. ”
But he insists the similarities between himself and Ryan end there. He says: “I couldn’t imagine being a dad right now. I’m far too immature.
“I’m sure I’d like to be a dad when I’m older, but not for the time being and I certainly wouldn’t be as calm as Ryan if it happened to me now — I’d be crying for weeks!”
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Coronation Street star Sol Heras has confirmed that his character Ryan Connor will eventually see Tracy Barlow's true colours. :eek: :p
Ryan is currently enjoying a fling with scheming Tracy (Kate Ford), unaware that she is only dating him to make life difficult for his mum Michelle (Kym Lomas).
Tracy's ultimate aim is to make sure that Michelle splits from Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), as she still has strong feelings for the Weatherfield cabbie.
Heras told Inside Soap: "The fact that Tracy still has feelings for Steve hasn't entered Ryan's head. As far as Ryan can see, he's having a bit of fun with Tracy - but they have not taken precautions which has led to her becoming pregnant.
"Michelle tries to make Ryan see that Tracy's bad news, but he thinks she's stopping him having fun, so he doesn't heed her advice."
However, he continued: "Ryan will eventually realise that Tracy is poison and that his mum and Steve have been right all along. Tracy will falter at some point, and Michelle will be there to pick up the pieces for him."
Tracy's latest setback is expected to come later this month as this fortnight's All About Soap reports that she is exposed for lying about her 'pregnancy'.
Fearing that her schemes have gone too far when loyal Ryan proposes to her, Tracy apparently declares that she has lost the baby - but it's clear to everyone that she was lying all along.
Coronation Street continues tonight (October 10) at 7.30pm on ITV1.
Tink the wonder
18-10-2012, 20:50
This whole storyline is soooo depressing! Tracy is a really awful character, she adds nothing to the prog and should go on a mini break to Emmerdale this week in the hope she gets in the way of a random brick...
Ryan is a waste of screentime too, and everytime they kiss I feel really ill.
Who ever came up with this little gem has had some of Ryans powder me thinks.
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow is to date newcomer Rob Donovan in a storyline early next year, a tabloid report has claimed.
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The Underworld knickers factory boss, standing in for sister Carla Connor, has his eye on Michelle Connor while Tracy still holds a flame for Steve McDonald.
According to The Sun, both Rob and Tracy will get together in an attempt to unsettle Michelle and Steve's relationship.
"Tracy and Rob are a match made in soap heaven," a Corrie source said. "They will be fiery, passionate and out to cause trouble."
"Rob is still hooked on his co-worker Michelle and Tracy is still in love with Steve so as well as being attracted to each other, Tracy and Rob see this as a way to rock Steve and Michelle's boat.
"It's a truly toxic relationship. There is a genuine attraction there but each is out for what they can get and they are completely self-obsessed.
"This relationship will cause maximum mayhem. They've both got a chequered past but this could be the most destructive relationship yet for both of them."
The insider added: "Everyone knows about Tracy's past but Rob likes danger."
Weatherfield was Rob's first stop after leaving prison where he did time for being a getaway driver in an armed robbery, while Tracy has been inside for murdering ex-husband Charlie Stubbs in 2006.
Rob (Marc Baylis) recently split with Eva Price, and Tracy broke up with Ryan Connor in October.
Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a444125/coronation-street-tracy-barlow-to-date-rob-donovan.html#ixzz2Ee64PeQS
The two of them deserve each other. Should be plenty of splinters from these two wooden actors. The downside is that this means we have to endure them on the scrtee for another few months
Coronation Street actress Kate Ford has spoken about the upcoming plot involving her character Tracy Barlow and Rob Donovan.
Tracy will soon embark on a romantic relationship with Rob (Marc Baylis), with Ford stating that the pair have quite a lot in common.
When asked how Rob first gets Tracy's attention, Ford told All About Soap: "Well, Tracy's going off shopping in town and she gets into a taxi at exactly the same time as Rob. She demands that he leave, as it's her taxi and not his.
"He refuses to move though, and when Steve asks them where they're going and they both say the city centre at the same time, they share a smile and end up going in the cab together.
"She likes the fact that he's quite feisty - it takes one to know one, after all. Maybe they're kindred spirits!"
Ford also stated that not only is Tracy attracted to Rob, she realises that it would also annoy Michelle (Kym Marsh), adding: "If he had got out of the taxi, she probably wouldn't have fancied him!
"He's quite easy on the eye too, of course. Plus, he hangs round with Michelle, and if Tracy and Rob were an item, it would annoy her - that's another good reason for Tracy."
On Tracy's reaction to being asked out by Rob, she said: "She's quite annoyed at first and she turns him down. But he persists and he flatters her, so she thinks, why not?
"I think he's like a nicer version of Charlie Stubbs, so maybe. He's got the bad lad streak, he's ruthless, but he's nowhere near as cruel as Charlie."
Marc Baylis recently spoke about the upcoming love triangle, saying: "Without a doubt, he sees something of himself in Tracy and finds her intriguing!"
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has admitted that she wants her character Tracy Barlow to "move on" from Steve McDonald.
Tracy has been obsessed with Steve (Simon Gregson) for years, and many of her major storylines have revolved around her twisted schemes to win him over and cause trouble for his other relationships.
When Tracy receives a divorce petition through the post from Steve in upcoming episodes, she is initially angry but later backs down by signing the papers.
Ford told itv.com: "She feels furious because she can't understand why he's blaming her! She thinks if anything she should be the one blaming him - she cannot see it from his point of view whatsoever.
"She thinks that he caused her to lose the babies by flirting with Becky, he slept with Michelle when they were still married, so she thinks that it's totally unfair that he's citing her as the reason for their divorce.
"It says the marriage was irretrievable, but in her mind it was retrievable. She can't understand why what she did was that bad - she's still really angry."
However, the actress continued: "I think she's weary of it. When Deirdre says, 'Just sign it', she actually doesn't put up much of a fight."
Ford added that Tracy no longer holds out any hope that she could reunite with Steve one day. The schemer's next love interest will be businessman Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis).
She explained: "I think she's given up, she needs to move on now. She gives him the opportunity to retrieve it when he comes round, and Steve isn't interested one bit."
Revealing her own thoughts on the storyline, Ford confessed: "As an actress, I'm a bit fed up of Tracy going on about how much she loves Steve. I think she needs to move on for everybody's sake!"
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV.
parkerman
21-01-2013, 18:23
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has admitted that she wants her character Tracy Barlow to "move on" from Steve McDonald.
Viewers would just like her to move on full stop.
parkerman
21-01-2013, 18:23
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has admitted that she wants her character Tracy Barlow to "move on" from Steve McDonald.
Viewers would just like her to move on full stop.
Coronation Street's Kate Ford has insisted that Tracy Barlow will never kill again.
Weatherfield vixen Tracy fatally struck boyfriend Charlie Stubbs with a metal sculpture in 2007, for which she spent five years in prison until she was freed after a retrial.
When asked by itv.com whether Tracy would ever be driven to kill again, Ford replied: "I don't think she ever wants to go back to prison, she absolutely hated it, so for that reason no.
"Also I think she was in such a dark place when she was with Charlie, I don't think she just killed him for the sake of it, she'd gone a bit mental because he was playing games with her head."
Meanwhile, the actress believes Tracy's new love interest Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) is similar to her ex Charlie in some ways.
"I think he's like a nicer version of Charlie... He's got the bad lad streak, he's ruthless, but he's not as cruel as Charlie," the star added.
She should never have been released from prison
Also watch out for Tracy causing trouble at Underworld after Rob convinces Carla to take her on, while Marcus is reminded of his old life as he pays a visit to Manchester's Canal Street with Maria.
Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/scoop/a452880/corrie-exit-eastenders-gang-hollyoaks-bullies-new-spoilers.html#ixzz2Ii8Pl5VQ
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow has a surprising reaction to Steve McDonald's divorce plans in Monday's (January 28) double bill of the soap.
Tracy (Kate Ford) is shocked when she receives a divorce petition through the post from Steve (Simon Gregson), but she soon realises that there's no point fighting him this time - their marriage is well and truly over.
Marching into The Rovers, Tracy hands the signed divorce papers straight over to Steve - leaving him wondering what the catch is!
At the same time, Tracy and Rob (Marc Baylis) still seem to be developing an attraction…
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow has a surprising reaction to Steve McDonald's divorce plans in Monday's (January 28) double bill of the soap.
Tracy (Kate Ford) is shocked when she receives a divorce petition through the post from Steve (Simon Gregson), but she soon realises that there's no point fighting him this time - their marriage is well and truly over.
Marching into The Rovers, Tracy hands the signed divorce papers straight over to Steve - leaving him wondering what the catch is!
At the same time, Tracy and Rob (Marc Baylis) still seem to be developing an attraction…
Already posted http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?135591-Corrie-Spoilers-28th-Jan-1st-Feb-2013&p=787327#post787327
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow has a surprising reaction to Steve McDonald's divorce plans in Monday's (January 28) double bill of the soap.
Tracy (Kate Ford) is shocked when she receives a divorce petition through the post from Steve (Simon Gregson), but she soon realises that there's no point fighting him this time - their marriage is well and truly over.
Marching into The Rovers, Tracy hands the signed divorce papers straight over to Steve - leaving him wondering what the catch is!
At the same time, Tracy and Rob (Marc Baylis) still seem to be developing an attraction…
Already posted http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?135591-Corrie-Spoilers-28th-Jan-1st-Feb-2013&p=787327#post787327
CORRIE actor Kate Ford says she can’t wait for Tracy Barlow to get it on with Rob Donovan – so she can have an affair without harming her real marriage.
Kate — who has been married to TV producer Jon Connerty for five years — also revealed she is often horrified by how “vile” her character can be.
The actress, who commutes from the London home she shares with Jon and son Otis to film in Manchester, told TV Biz: “Tracy has always had a good love life and she likes the fact she can ruffle feathers.
“There is a lot of banter with herself and Rob (played by Marc Baylis) and they end up getting together.
“He reminds her of Charlie Stubbs, whom she used to date — rough and ready.
“I love the romance storylines. I have been married for five years now and so it’s nice. I can have another romance but it’s not real!
“My husband certainly doesn’t mind. In fact, when I get home, we don’t even talk about work. I go straight into mummy mode and I am more likely to ask him what film we are watching or what’s for tea!”
Reflecting on the many men Tracy has slept with — including evil Charlie and Steve McDonald — Kate admitted she has had only one wobble about kissing a co-star.
It came when her character started dating Ryan Connor, played by Sol Heras — who is around ten years her junior.
“I got a bit nervous when it was my last storyline,” she added.
“I was acutely aware of the age difference and I can remember thinking, ‘Oh no, how awful’.
“It was because I felt I was not that young any more, that I was 35, more of a grown-up woman and he was much younger than me.
“But with Rob, at least he is more my age.”
Speaking about the evil side of Tracy, which has won her the accolade of best soap bitch on numerous occasions, Kate added: “She is so vile. Sometimes when she is being really horrid, I ask everyone, ‘Why is Tracy so horrible?’ and they all go, ‘Because she is horrid!’
“It’s as if she is unhappy with her own life and so she is awful to everyone else.
“But I do love playing Tracy and I am always so grateful that I have been given this role.
“I have such a brilliant time on set and there are never any rows because we all have such a laugh.”
In the next few weeks, Tracy’s romance with Underworld co-owner Rob will get steamier and steamier as he offers her a job at the underwear factory — much to the despair of the rest of the Street.
“She loves to p*** everyone off,” said Kate. “She annoys Michelle, she annoys Eva and she likes that.
“Tracy likes men where she doesn’t get bored. As soon as she feels she can walk all over them, then that’s it.”
In real life, the actress is the complete opposite to the character she has played on and off for the past ten years.
A doting mum and wife, she said one of the reasons why she loves her job so much is because she can still spend plenty of time with her family.
She said: “Sometimes I am on set five days a week, sometimes only two days and that means I get to see my son a lot.
“I feel lucky because I am often able to go and get him from school.
“I love being a mum and it has changed me in the sense that I am not now constantly looking for the next thing. I am really happy.”
So would she ever want to leave the Weatherfield cobbles behind?
Kate, who took time out in 2007 to pursue other projects and have her son before returning in 2010, said there were definitely no plans at present.
“I really like it on Corrie,” she said.
“We all have a special bond because we all know what it is like to work on the soap.
“We are always laughing on set and so no, I don’t have any plans to leave.” As for whether she’d follow her friend and co-star Samia Ghadie on to Dancing On Ice or Anthony Cotton on I’m A Celebrity, it’s a “no way” from Kate.
“I can’t dance and I definitely don’t want to go in the jungle,” she said.
“Even on a group holiday, I have to get away at times to have my own space.
“I am more than happy playing Tracy Barlow right now... ”
And would she like Tracy to turn over a new leaf and live happily ever after?
“I will leave the writers to come up with the storylines for Tracy,” she added.
“But I do think she could stay with anybody — so long as they let her behave a little bit badly.
“The reason why she stayed with Charlie is because she couldn’t walk all over him .
“But who knows what will happen with Tracy in the future?”
(c) The Sun
Tracy Barlow will be brutally attacked after becoming a driver for Underworld, in an upcoming storyline.
In scenes to be aired next month, Tracy (Kate Ford) is furious when Underworld boss Carla Connor (Alison King) forces her to stand in as a driver because Kirk Sutherland is unwell.
The two women end up having a massive row as Tracy believes her new job is beneath her. Tracy will eventually agree to the job after she is threatened with the sack.
However, she then becomes the victim of a shock attack after a group of thugs ambush her van and steal its contents, according to the Daily Star.
She manages to make her way back to the factory where her boyfriend Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) is stunned to see her bruised and battered and urges her to call the police.
Tracy's attack sparks a massive row between Rob and Carla, who believes her brother may be behind it all as payback for a previous fight.
so she is brutally attacked yet makes her way back to the factory just with a few bruises no doubt which she does herself knowing her
walsh2509
04-04-2013, 21:39
Tracy's attack sparks a massive row between Rob and Carla, who believes her brother may be behind it all as payback for a previous fight.
Who's brother ? rob is carla's brother is he not ?
walsh2509
04-04-2013, 21:39
Tracy's attack sparks a massive row between Rob and Carla, who believes her brother may be behind it all as payback for a previous fight.
Who's brother ? rob is carla's brother is he not ?
Yes, Rob is Carla' brother
One of the greatest villains that Coronation Street has ever seen is up to her old tricks again.
But rather than murder anyone, Tracy Barlow turns her hand to wheeling and dealing as she attempts to sell some knocked off underwear and lingerie material.
The Manchester based femme fatale has obviously learned nothing from her time behind bars as she tries to flog the goods which she stole from her bosses at Underworld.
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Dodgy dealings: Tracy Barlow tries to sell off some stolen underwear to a shifty looking buyer in Coronation Street
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Checking out the goods: Tracy made sure her buyer was not wearing a police wire
Tracy, played by actress Kate Ford, can be seen on the cobbled streets of Weatherfield meeting up with a shifty looking character.
The brunette haired beauty makes small talk with the prospective buyer before showing him the goods that are on offer.
Having secured a Underworld delivery van, Tracy dangerously arranges to meet the bald headed man down a quiet backstreet.
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Off the back of a lorry: Tracy showed her goods to the man as they haggled for a price
Cutting a deal: Tracy, played by Kate Ford didn't seem as confident the further along the scene went
It appears that at first her streetwise attitude will help her secure the deal as she asks the man to show her that he isn't wearing a police wire.
However, her mood changes once the dodgy guy has seen the underwear in the back of her van.
A worried and distressed looking Tracy leans back against the front of her van as the man skulks past her menacingly.
It was also revealed recently that Tracy is to experience further misery when she gets brutally attacked by some thugs.
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Hold your horses: A worried and distressed looking Tracy leans back against the front of her van as the man skulks past her menacingly
Beat down: Tracy is in for a tough time as she also gets attacked by thugs in Corrie who steal the goods from her van
After having a furious row with Underworld boss Carla Connor, Tracy drives off in the van to make some deliveries.
But, while out on the run her van is stopped and she is ambushed by a group of men who beat her up and steal the contents.
One of the greatest villains that Coronation Street has ever seen is up to her old tricks again.
But rather than murder anyone, Tracy Barlow turns her hand to wheeling and dealing as she attempts to sell some knocked off underwear and lingerie material.
The Manchester based femme fatale has obviously learned nothing from her time behind bars as she tries to flog the goods which she stole from her bosses at Underworld.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/04/10/article-2306941-19377929000005DC-961_634x590.jpg
Dodgy dealings: Tracy Barlow tries to sell off some stolen underwear to a shifty looking buyer in Coronation Street
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Checking out the goods: Tracy made sure her buyer was not wearing a police wire
Tracy, played by actress Kate Ford, can be seen on the cobbled streets of Weatherfield meeting up with a shifty looking character.
The brunette haired beauty makes small talk with the prospective buyer before showing him the goods that are on offer.
Having secured a Underworld delivery van, Tracy dangerously arranges to meet the bald headed man down a quiet backstreet.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/04/10/article-2306941-193780A5000005DC-822_634x660.jpg
Off the back of a lorry: Tracy showed her goods to the man as they haggled for a price
Cutting a deal: Tracy, played by Kate Ford didn't seem as confident the further along the scene went
It appears that at first her streetwise attitude will help her secure the deal as she asks the man to show her that he isn't wearing a police wire.
However, her mood changes once the dodgy guy has seen the underwear in the back of her van.
A worried and distressed looking Tracy leans back against the front of her van as the man skulks past her menacingly.
It was also revealed recently that Tracy is to experience further misery when she gets brutally attacked by some thugs.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/04/10/article-2306941-193770B4000005DC-94_634x842.jpg
Hold your horses: A worried and distressed looking Tracy leans back against the front of her van as the man skulks past her menacingly
Beat down: Tracy is in for a tough time as she also gets attacked by thugs in Corrie who steal the goods from her van
After having a furious row with Underworld boss Carla Connor, Tracy drives off in the van to make some deliveries.
But, while out on the run her van is stopped and she is ambushed by a group of men who beat her up and steal the contents.
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow will put her relationship before her own daughter as she tries to secure more commitment from boyfriend Rob Donovan.
Tracy decides that she wants to live with Rob (Marc Baylis) next week, but she knows that he may need some convincing as he is not ready to be a stepfather to Amy.
Viewers will see that an interfering Peter (Chris Gascoyne) is responsible for planting the idea in Tracy's head, questioning why she hasn't moved in with Rob now that they have a business together.
Kate Ford, who plays Tracy, told itv.com: "It definitely strikes a nerve when Peter says that Rob will never see her that way and only cares about himself.
"Tracy is willing to do anything to move in with Rob, even if it means palming Amy off on Steve and her mum more often.
"She knows one of the reasons Rob's reluctant to move in with her is because he fears he won't be a good stepdad to Amy, and that's not really the life he wants right now.
"So to solve this problem, she persuades Steve to have Amy four nights a week and Deirdre the other three."
Ford added: "Tracy is very good at twisting people round her finger. Rob's got everything she wants in a man - he's ambitious and driven, he shares her ruthless streak."
Coronation Street continues tonight (July 29) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.
tammyy2j
30-07-2013, 00:25
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has admitted that she doesn't know whether there is a genuine love between her character Tracy Barlow and boyfriend Rob Donovan.
The pair have been dating for most of the year and are now mixing business with pleasure as they launch their own second hand shop.
However, asked whether Tracy really loves Rob, Ford replied: "I think she thinks she does. He's got everything she wants in a man - he's ambitious and driven, and he shares her ruthless streak.
"Life with Rob is exciting, he's a bit dangerous and of course he's easy on the eye. He's a challenge, he's exciting and I think they're a good match for each other.
"Whether they truly love each other rather than the lifestyle, only time will tell."
She continued: "Rob is certainly a match for Tracy and he gives as good as he gets, which I think she needs, otherwise she'd get bored. Deep down, though, I wonder if she does want someone who's more ready to settle down and take an active role in Amy's life, which is why she obsessed over Steve for so long.
"Although if she ever got what she wanted I'm still not sure she'd be happy. Tracy always wants more and she thinks she deserves more out of life than she's had. At least this time she's prepared to do some work for it."
Ford promised that fans can expect much more drama to come for Tracy as she and Rob continue to feud with Peter and Carla.
The couple will also face off in a power struggle of their own, with Tracy determined to prove that she is Rob's equal at the shop rather than his employee.
Ford said: "There's a lot more to come with this storyline. There's the power struggle between Rob and Tracy, but also between Rob and Tracy and Peter and Carla as well.
"Then there's the business, which isn't very popular in some people's eyes, and when the ethics of their business is called into question, Tracy comes out fighting. She's determined that no-one is going to ruin this for her and she'll take on anyone who challenges her to protect her business."
tammyy2j
30-07-2013, 00:25
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Coronation Street star Kate Ford has suggested that her character Tracy Barlow is jealous of Tina McIntyre.
It was revealed earlier this week that Tracy would start a feud with Tina (Michelle Keegan) after she rips off Dennis Tanner in Barlow's Buys.
Ford said: "They have never really seen eye to eye! I think Tracy is maybe a little bit jealous of Tina because of course she's young and pretty and Tracy feels very threatened by that and worries that maybe Rob might fancy her.
"Tina's also really mouthy and doesn't back down if she's got a bee in her bonnet and Tracy's very much like that too. When it comes to pretty, feisty females Tracy can get quite rattled!
"I think she just gets frustrated because Tina's a fair bit younger than she is and Tracy probably doesn't feel as attractive as she once did. Tracy can be really jealous! There is more to come I think."
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Tina has to deal with a gloating Tracy.
Ford also revealed that Tracy still harbours feelings for her ex-husband Steve, saying: "She will always love him. She's not as bothered by him now as her focus is elsewhere.
"Tracy's getting attention elsewhere and has this new business venture to crack on with. But she'll always have a soft spot for Steve. He's the father of her child and her feelings for him were genuine. Having Rob is helping, though."
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow has a tough decision to make next week after she learns of Rob and Tina's secret kiss.
Tracy is naturally furious to learn of her boyfriend's betrayal, but she is soon given food for thought when everyone advises her not to let Rob (Marc Baylis) go so easily.
Here, Kate Ford - who plays Tracy - reveals how her character reacts to the bombshell.
Is Tracy happy with how her relationship with Rob is progressing?
"I think this is probably the most successful relationship Tracy has ever had. They don't seem to argue much apart from their little bickering. They do seem to get on really well and Tracy really likes Rob. They laugh a lot and they seem to get each other.
"At the moment Tracy doesn't have a clue that Rob has betrayed her. He's exactly the same and behaves in the same way, so she doesn't have any inkling that Rob has kissed Tina. The first time she has any reason to doubt Rob is when Norris mentions it, as he's overheard Tina talking about it."
How does Tracy react when Norris breaks the news to her?
"She just can't believe it. She can't believe that she could be going back to square one. Every relationship that she's had so far hasn't gone well for her, so she doesn't want to even consider that this man who she thinks is better than the rest could have betrayed her. Tracy gives Rob the benefit of the doubt, because she wants to think that he wouldn't do that to her."
Does Tracy have any reason to doubt Rob?
"She becomes really worried. Rob tells Tracy that he doesn't fancy Tina, so that makes her question him even more. Who wouldn't fancy Tina? She's gorgeous! If he'd just said that he found her attractive but didn't do anything, then Tracy may have believed him. The fact that he tells her he doesn't find Tina attractive makes her think that he's lying."
What happens when Tracy confronts Rob about this?
"She's in Barlow's Buys, he looks at her and tells her that no-one else does it for him and that she's the one. I really believe he's being honest with her as well. Rob snogged Tina because she's pretty, but he does really care for Tracy and she does do it for him.
"But perhaps Rob should have been honest with her and told her that. Instead, he tells her that he didn't kiss Tina, but this makes Tracy unsure. She goes to The Rovers and tricks Tina into confessing. She loses it at this point and throws drinks in both Rob and Tina's faces. She's completely heartbroken."
Does Tracy mean it when she chucks Rob out and tells him it's over?
"Yes, I think she does mean it, but Deirdre asks her if she's being too hasty. Rob is a good guy, he hasn't slept with Tina and he's obviously into her. Even Tina says that Tracy is making a mistake if she lets Rob go. I think people can see that Rob obviously does like her and Tracy is overreacting. She really likes him too and I think she's definitely met her match with Rob."
After the break-up, Carla starts trying to play matchmaker between Rob and Tina. Is Tracy aware of that?
"She's not aware. She walks into the Bistro and finds Rob and Tina sat with Carla and Peter and she's so angry. She can't believe that he would be sat having dinner with Tina after everything he'd said to her about her being the one. But Rob had no idea Tina was going to be there. He thought he was going for dinner with Carla."
Does Rob make it clear that he wants to get back with Tracy?
"He does. Rob really wears his heart on his sleeve and he's so sad to think he might lose her."
Does Tracy cook up some revenge for Rob?
"She's not exactly cooking up revenge, but she does try to sell his stuff at Barlow's Buys. I think this is her way of getting back at him for hurting her. Afterwards, Rob's very angry at her for selling his things. She has overreacted, but you don't cross Tracy. Rob warns her that he won't spend his life apologising for one stupid mistake, and this does make Tracy think.
"Rob has kissed someone so Tracy does feel completely in her rights to behave the way she has, but she also doesn't want to lose him, so she does forgive him after a while."
Why does she forgive him?
"She really likes him and I think she wants all the drama of her past relationships to be just that, a thing of the past. She's had nothing but ups and downs in her relationships and this is the one that has been the most peaceful."
Do you think Tracy will have less trust in Rob now?
"Yes I think it will make her trust him less. I think any woman would trust their partner less if they'd snogged someone else. But Tracy can either forgive and forget or not. If she chooses not to, she could lose Rob and she really doesn't want that to happen."
Would you be upset if Tracy and Rob did split up?
"Personally yes. I really love working with Marc. He's great and we have such a laugh together, but I also think the chemistry between the two characters is really good. I can believe the relationship between them and I really think they suit each other."
Should Tina watch her back now that she's crossed Tracy?
"Tina's always had to watch her back with Tracy. She's never been particularly fond of Tina, as she's probably a bit jealous of her to be honest!
Coronation Street's Kate Ford has opened up about the breakdown of her marriage to TV producer Jon Connerty.
Following their separation last year, Ford - who plays Tracy Barlow in the ITV soap - and Connerty are divorcing after seven years of marriage.
In an interview with The Sun, Ford said that the separation was "incredibly painful", but acting in Coronation Street helped her to move on.
"When Jon and I first parted it was quite hard to put my personal life aside," Ford explained.
"But then it became therapeutic to concentrate on my job. People call it 'Doctor Theatre' - when you're acting, you can't worry about things."
She continued: "We really tried hard to make it work. But it came to the point when we knew we had to get a divorce.
"Things had changed and it wasn't what it was. But it was incredibly painful. For a while after we split, I found it hard to get out of bed.
"I wasn't at work at the time, and I'd drop Otis off at school and go back to bed until I picked him up.
"And now, 14 months on, what happened doesn't consume me as much as it used to. It used to consume me every minute of every single day."
Ford also spoke about her character's upcoming wedding to Rob Donovan, explaining how she'll miss working opposite Marc Baylis.
"The wedding planning scenes didn't upset me because I didn't draw the parallel with my own life," she said. "I could switch off from it. I was going through it as someone else. The scenes were still quite emotional, though, because they meant the end of me acting opposite Marc.
"I've loved working with him because he's such a great guy and so much fun. We laughed all the time. I will really miss him a lot."
Ford also admitted that because of Tracy's past, she's unsure whether viewers will feel sympathy with her character at the conclusion of the Tina McIntyre murder storyline.
Tracy Barlow was recently named 'Best Bitch' at the Inside Soap Awards.
At least it was not all over the papers. Sad that more and more marriages are failing. Lots of pressures out there
Coronation Street is lining up more trouble between Tracy and Carla Barlow as the animosity between them is only just beginning.
The two characters have never seen eye-to-eye and relations between them will hit an all-time low following the departures of Rob Donovan and Peter Barlow.
Tracy and Rob's wedding day arrives next week, but the couple are not destined for a happy ending as the truth about Rob's murder of Tina McIntyre will soon come to light.
Show bosses are keeping tight-lipped about whether Rob manages to tie the knot with Tracy before the truth is revealed. However, it has been confirmed that Carla will ultimately do the right thing by reporting her brother and securing Peter's freedom after she hears the truth from Rob.
Coronation Street's producer Stuart Blackburn commented: "Peter and Rob are two men who are drawn back to the memory of Tina McIntyre. They're two men who have done really terrible things in their own way. The soap gods will have their justice eventually, it's just when that justice comes and what form it takes.
"Obviously at the centre are Carla and Tracy too - two women bound together by their shared love of Rob and their absolute hatred of each other. Think Mike Baldwin and Ken Barlow back in the day! This story is going to run and run between those two, long after the wedding episodes are over."
Kate Ford, who plays Tracy, added: "The thing with Tracy is that when she's hurt, then she becomes quite vicious. When she's in a good place she's actually quite a nice person, but most of her behaviour is reactionary so because she's so hurt, you're going to see her bitchy side come out. You don't want to cross her.
"Tracy 100% blames Carla. She cannot understand how it is anyone else's fault but Carla's. She feels like Carla should have kept her mouth shut. Tracy doesn't care that Carla has got Peter out of prison.
"She just sees Carla having everything and this woman has taken away her chance of happiness. Carla's business is booming, Tracy's hits the skids and their lifestyles are very different. Tracy resents her for it. She is out for revenge. She wants to take away her happiness."
tammyy2j
22-10-2014, 19:48
I read that Tracy will have a new man in her bed by Christmas so who could it be, Tony, Kal's son, Callum or Michael's son
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has said that she wants viewers to see Tracy Barlow's softer side as the ruthless character faces a life-changing decision next week.
The ITV soap has huge episodes lined up for Tracy, as she considers going on the run with her partner Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) once the truth comes out about how he killed Tina McIntyre.
As Rob hides out after his dark secret has been exposed, he convinces Tracy to meet up with him and hand over some cash to help him out. To Rob's surprise, Tracy then vows to join him as he makes his permanent escape.
Wanting some final hours with her daughter Amy, Tracy spends one last day with the youngster before preparing her getaway - but viewers will have to tune in to see whether she can really go through with it.
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Tracy spends her last few hours with Amy
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Tracy spends her last few hours with Amy
Ford explained: "Tracy keeps Amy off school and they watch films and she doesn't stop crying the whole day, basically. Her head is just full of conflicting thoughts. She has almost gone a bit crazy, she is in shock, she is on a different planet.
"Her feelings are so strong for Rob that she is seriously considering losing everything for him - even her daughter.
"I think a lot of people think Tracy is so selfish and she doesn't love Amy as much as she should, but I have always tried to play the fact that she does adore her daughter, but she is not the best mother.
"People might be surprised about the emotion she is showing, but I'm not and it is good to show a more vulnerable side, to see her hurting."
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Tracy accuses Rob of risking everything for Carla
Asked whether viewers will sympathise with Tracy, she replied: "I hope so. I hope they will see a softer side to her and a more human side."
In the longer-term, Tracy's behaviour is expected to take a darker turn as she blames Rob's sister Carla Barlow for exposing his guilt on his wedding day this week.
Ford added: "I have enjoyed playing Tracy with a softer side and not always so aggressive. There has been some good comedy too - working with Marc has been fantastic. I am looking forward to what is coming up now too as Tracy is at her worst when she is hurting, so watch this space."
Coronation Street continues on Wednesday (October 28) at 7.30pm on ITV.
tammyy2j
04-11-2014, 14:52
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow is "out for revenge".
Kate Ford - who has starred as Tracy in the soap since 2002 - has revealed her character is to become nastier than ever after her fiancé Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) was arrested for the murder of Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan).
She explained: "The thing with Tracy is that when she's hurt, then she's vicious. And because she's so hurt, you're really going to see her bitchy and nasty side."
The 36-year-old actress says Tracy will first take out her anger on Rob's sister Carla Connor (Alison King), who called the police on her brother following his murder admission, not wanting to let husband Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoigne) rot in jail for a crime he didn't commit.
Kate told The Sun newspaper: "Firstly she steps up her war with Carla, who she 100% blames for all this.
"She feels like Carla should have kept her mouth shut and that this woman took away her chance of happiness, so she's out for revenge."
And Tracy is to find herself embroiled in a seedy affair with Liz McDonald's (Beverly Callard) boyfriend Tony Stewart (Terence Maynard).
She added: "She's going to have a fling with Tony. It's nothing like her relationship with Rob. It's not a big love affair - it's messy, involving things like blackmail, power and money.
"It's a negative relationship, it's not good for any of them and the stuff we've shot is quite dark."
Did anyone find it weird that Tracey's murder of Charlie wasn't mentioned in last night's episodes?
When Rob asked her if she could forgive him for killing Tina, I expected her to say something like "well yeah, how could I not since the murder I committed was even more evil?". Very bizarre omission by the writers in my opinion. :searchme:
I thought that too. The script writers somehow wanted to give her the moral high ground. Yes Tracy planned hers well in advance while Rob did not plan to murder.
tracy don't think she is a murderer
tracy don't think she is a murderer
She shocked me by being very honest with Rob about the killing when they first got together, so it's a topic that's been thoroughly discussed between them.
She's well aware that she technically is a murderer even though she feels no remorse about it, so the subject would naturally have been broached during their conversation about Tina (specifically when Rob was wondering if Tracey could still love him now she knows the truth).
tammyy2j
05-11-2014, 14:29
Tracy isn't mad and angry for the murderer of Tina, I think more than Rob didn't tell her and she didn't get her fairytale wedding and that he did it for Carla
Tracy isn't mad and angry for the murderer of Tina, I think more than Rob didn't tell her and she didn't get her fairytale wedding and that he did it for Carla
payback for her now she got him caught poor rob
Ruffed_lemur
05-11-2014, 23:34
I didn't think they'd catch him, but glad they did. Not fair on Peter being locked up for Rob's crime!
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has said that her character Tracy Barlow could have met her match in Tony Stewart after he sets her up next week.
Tracy will agree to go into business with Tony next week when he masterminds a situation that leaves her shaken, forcing her to reconsider her options.
Tracy is left feeling threatened by a supplier after buying some dodgy stock, only to be rescued by Tony, who is hoping to finally get his hands on the business.
Ford said: "When it all goes wrong she's terrified. When he turns violent, she realises it could have gone massively wrong if Tony hadn't come in.
"She is quite good at protecting herself - she's been in prison so she can handle herself, but she is shaken."
However, although Tracy believes she can keep Tony at arm's length once they become business partners, Ford thinks her alter ego could have her work cut out.
She said: "Tracy can kind of see through Tony. She is a big girl and she can look after herself. It's more about the money and the fact that she can't cope without him financially. She doesn't think of Tony as her saviour, it's all about the money.
"Tracy can be pretty ruthless herself so maybe she'll have to play Tony at his own game. I think she's going to have her work cut out though this time."
Surely Tracy should twig that it is a set up
Coronation Street producer Stuart Blackburn has hinted that Tracy Barlow may be about to leave her wicked ways behind her.
Speaking at a press event for the soap today (May 22), Blackburn revealed that one character in particular will bring about a change in the Weatherfield villain.
"It'll be the return of Tracy's ex-husband Robert Preston that will start to offer her a chance," he explained. "He is essentially a good guy. He knows who Tracy is - there's no rose-tinted spectacles.
"We'll start to see the transformation of Tracy through him, with his support and help," the soap boss added.
"He knows how bad she can be and he knows that so much of it comes from a place of vulnerability - she's scared! He's going to be a good influence on her life."
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Tracy tells Liz everything
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Tracy tells Liz everything
As for the emergence of Tony's affair with Tracy, Blackburn said that Liz (Beverley Callard), Tony (Terence Maynard) and the McDonald family have still "got a long journey".
"They're still there, they're still in it," he clarified.
"Tony through all of this, in his misogynistic way, would say that he never stopped wanting or loving Liz. He'll blame Tracy for all of this, but Liz will get her vengeance."
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Tim opens up to Sally.
One relationship Blackburn said he isn't planning to end any time soon is that of Sally Webster and Tim Metcalfe.
"No way, they're gold-dust! Sally [Dynevor] is producing some of the best work I've seen in decades.
He added: "What you can see between the two of them as well is how much they love being with each other on set, it's just obvious."
Glad they will remain together long term
maidmarian
23-05-2015, 01:31
Glad they will remain together long term
Yes - hope Mr B keeps his word!
There was speculation that Sally might
re-unite with Kevin and Tim might have
an affair with.Anna ( need an horror-struck
icon!!!)
maidmarian
23-05-2015, 01:31
Dupl
Yes - hope Mr B keeps his word!
There was speculation that Sally might
re-unite with Kevin and Tim might have
an affair with.Anna ( need an horror-struck
icon!!!)
anna would suck the life and fun outta tim keep him with sal
Yes - hope Mr B keeps his word!
There was speculation that Sally might
re-unite with Kevin and Tim might have
an affair with.Anna ( need an horror-struck
icon!!!)
anna would suck the life and fun outta tim keep him with sal
If they did that the pairing would never be the same again so i doubt it. Kevin also seems to have moved on.
maidmarian
23-05-2015, 06:24
If they did that the pairing would never be the same again so i doubt it. Kevin also seems to have moved on.
I think a re-union between Sally & Kevin
would be a retrograde move for both
characters but it will be interesting to
see how Kevin reacts when he finds out
the truth about Jenny:-( whatever that
turns out to be)!!
maidmarian
23-05-2015, 06:24
Dupl
Yes - hope Mr B keeps his word!
There was speculation that Sally might
re-unite with Kevin and Tim might have
an affair with.Anna (need an horror-struck
icon!!!)
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maidmarian
23-05-2015, 14:29
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thanks v.much. Love the yellow one!!
maidmarian
23-05-2015, 14:29
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thanks v.much. Love the yellow one!!
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thanks v.much. Love the yellow one!!
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Kissinger
23-05-2015, 19:20
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thanks v.much. Love the yellow one!!
looks like me when i've a hangover
Kissinger
23-05-2015, 19:20
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thanks v.much. Love the yellow one!!
looks like me when i've a hangover
oops !!!!!!!
if tracy changes her way now it wont be over ex husband robert who she never mentions it will be as she nearly kills her own kid amy in the fire
Coming up on Coronation Street, Tracy Barlow will share a kiss with her former husband Robert Preston after he shows up at Deirdre's funeral.
On the day of her mother's funeral, Tracy (Kate Ford) will struggle to cope with her emotions as she feels increasingly rejected by Ken, who has discovered that Deirdre didn't return to Weatherfield sooner because she felt humiliated over Tracy and Tony's affair.
Unable to face the wake, Tracy heads home where she is soon greeted by Robert (Tristan Gemmill) when he calls at No.1.
In desperate need of some company, Tracy invites Robert in and they are soon reminiscing about the old times they shared together.
Robert tells Tracy that he has never stopped thinking about her, prompting an emotional Tracy to kiss him. How will Ken react when he returns home to find Tracy in a passionate clinch with her ex-husband?
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Tracy and Robert talk
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Tracy and Robert talk
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Robert tells Tracy that he still thinks about her
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Robert tells Tracy that he still thinks about her
Coronation Street airs these scenes on Monday July 13 at 7.30pm on ITV.
Coronation Street fans could see Tracy Barlow finally get her comeuppance next month, as she is arrested for her role in the Victoria Court fire.
Viewers know that Tracy started the fire that led to the deaths of Kal Nazir and Maddie Heath in May, but the blame has since been pinned on Carla Barlow.
Carla's guilt over believing she started the fire has sent her on a downward spiral and she has developed a severe gambling problem as a result.
However, upcoming scenes could see everything about to change as Tracy will be publicly arrested for the crime in front of her family and friends, The Sun reports.
Although the police will question Tracy over her whereabouts on the tragic night, whether she will be able to talk herself out of this one remains to be seen.
Coronation Street boss Stuart Blackburn previously hinted that Tracy wouldn't get her comeuppance, saying that her role in the fire was "utterly unprovable".
Coronation Street will air these scenes in September.
Great thank goodness for that
Coronation Street fans could see Tracy Barlow finally get her comeuppance next month, as she is arrested for her role in the Victoria Court fire.
I wonder on what evidence the police arrest her?
Wouldn't it be nice if she admitted her part in the fire as proof she's turned over a new leaf? I don't think there's much chance of that happening!
Hopefully, at least the community will now realise Tracy's guilty and stop blaming Carla.
maidmarian
03-08-2015, 17:18
I wonder on what evidence the police arrest her?
Wouldn't it be nice if she admitted her part in the fire as proof she's turned over a new leaf? I don't think there's much chance of that happening!
Hopefully, at least the community will now realise Tracy's guilty and stop blaming Carla.
Yes -it would be good to know about the
evidence and it would be great if she
admitted guilt. BUT this is Tracy and
as it is pointed out in spoiler above-
S Blackburn has said "no comeuppance"!!
So.Id love it to happen - that there is
justice and Carla exonerated but won't
hold my breath.It is several months before
Carla goes on break!
maidmarian
03-08-2015, 17:18
Dupl
Yes -it would be good to know about the
evidence and it would be great if she
admitted guilt. BUT this is Tracy and
as it is pointed out in spoiler above-
S Blackburn has said "no comeuppance"!!
So.Id love it to happen - that there is
justice and Carla exonerated but won't
hold my breath.It is several months before
Carla goes on break!
Maybe Tracy won´t do time for the crime but hopefully she will confess to Carla so she can stop feeling guilty
Yes -it would be good to know about the
evidence and it would be great if she
admitted guilt. BUT this is Tracy and
as it is pointed out in spoiler above-
S Blackburn has said "no comeuppance"!!
So.Id love it to happen - that there is
justice and Carla exonerated but won't
hold my breath.It is several months before
Carla goes on break!
Maybe Tracy won´t do time for the crime but hopefully she will confess to Carla so she can stop feeling guilty
parkerman
03-08-2015, 17:57
Maybe Tracy won´t do time for the crime but hopefully she will confess to Carla so she can stop feeling guilty
It's not enough to confess to Tracy. Kal's family and Sophie need to know at least as well as Leanne and Simon.
maidmarian
03-08-2015, 17:58
Maybe Tracy won´t do time for the crime but hopefully she will confess to Carla so she can stop feeling guilty
It would be something if Tracy did that.
But her actions have already sent Carla
on.a downward path - that it will be
difficult to regain her previous confidence
& position( re her business).
I know part of reason for the storyline is
probably to give an exit story for Carla!
But there will still be damage to characters
life - even when she knows she is not
guilty . That should give some comfort to her
but others are affected too by Tracys actions
maidmarian
03-08-2015, 17:58
Dupl
cant see tracy confessing unless she lets something slip to carla or tony in an argument
cant see tracy confessing unless she lets something slip to carla or tony in an argument
Yes, I think something like that is the most likely reason she's arrested.
Maybe she sees fire report and it says candle was in a very different place
Maybe she sees fire report and it says candle was in a very different place
How would that connect to Tracy though?
Maybe there is some CCTV record found that shows Tracy entering the building ..... or Michelle´s keys, that Tracy took to get into Carla´s flat play a ´key´role ...although I would have thought that they would have been missed by now ....
They are still working on the site and carla had lost her keys and michelle had the spare keys. When carla thinks its her lost set they have found michelle discovers she cannot find her spare key set.
Sean will remember Tracy came into the pub that evening and through back room.....just guessing
They are still working on the site and carla had lost her keys and michelle had the spare keys. When carla thinks its her lost set they have found michelle discovers she cannot find her spare key set.
Sean will remember Tracy came into the pub that evening and through back room.....just guessing
tammyy2j
06-08-2015, 16:28
Does Tracy still have the keys or did she return them?
Ken, Robert or Amy could find the keys
tammyy2j
06-08-2015, 16:28
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Does Tracy still have the keys or did she return them?
Ken, Robert or Amy could find the keys
To my knowledge she never returned the keys but I might be wrong .. also could have happened off screen but would be interesting to find out
parkerman
06-08-2015, 18:30
She's never been shown returning the keys. Of course, as you say Perdy, it may have happened off screen.
She's never been shown returning the keys. Of course, as you say Perdy, it may have happened off screen.
I'd have thought she'd have got rid of them by now, one way or another. She'd be stupid to keep them.
parkerman
06-08-2015, 18:38
While that is true, Dazzle, I can't see how else the truth will come out unless Tracy goes through a complete personality transplant and confesses.
I'd have thought she'd have got rid of them by now, one way or another. She'd be stupid to keep them.
You would have thought that Finn in Emmerdale would have got rid of the USB stick properly rather than chucking it into the bin without destroying it first ... pregnancy test kits are always being left where anyone can find them ... getting rid of evidence properly is not a soapland thing :wall:
Desperate Carla Connor and Tracy Barlow fight on the edge of 100ft precipice in Coronation Street cliffhanger
Coronation Street is set to have its own rather literal cliffhanger.
The dramatic moment will see a desperate Carla Connor on the edge of devastation, swigging from bottles of alcohol while tossing a coin to determine her fate, to see if she will plummet to her death of not.
The lingerie factory boss, played by Alison King, 42, clearly reached breaking point as her life hung in the balance while grappling with Tracy Barlow on top of a 100ft cliff edge.
weighed down with gambling debts, convinced she caused the flat fire that killed Maddie Heath and Kal Nazir, and so decided to take fate into her own hands, ready to put an end to it all.
It's no secret that the pair enemies but,in a surprising turn of events Tracy decides to talk Carla out of doing the unthinkable.
Although it's unclear whether Carla survives or not, Coronation Street bosses have hinted that Tracy may manage to convince her foe that her life is worth saving after all.
But as Alison is leaving the soap after nine years, no one can be sure of Carla's fate, as she's pictured with gritted teeth in behind-the-scenes frames taken from the dramatic episode.
told the Mirror: 'Alison King has indicated to producers that she would like to take a sabbatical from the show for creative reasons at some point in 2016.
'She wishes to try her hand at other projects before returning to the part of Carla, a role she has enjoyed playing for nine years.'
And while Tracy risks her life for the sake of her drunken rival, there's no surety that she's safe by the end of the cliffhanger episode, as she may also be heading for a fall.
Kate Ford, 38, wore a safety harness for the scenes at a quarry near Glossop, Derbyshire, while she and Carla fought dangerously close to the edge.
And perhaps, Tracy, who really started the blaze, felt like it was her responsibility to save Carla.
But it remains to be seen whether the soap villain reveal all to her desperate enemy, who is tormented over fears she started the fatal fire.
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Maybe this is how the truth gets out about Tracy starting the fire? If she confesses to Carla to stop her from jumping, hopefully Carla will inform the police.
Maybe this is how the truth gets out about Tracy starting the fire? If she confesses to Carla to stop her from jumping, hopefully Carla will inform the police.
This is what I am thinking and hoping for too ...I really want Carla to know the truth so she can stop blaming herself
maidmarian
17-08-2015, 16:59
Maybe this is how the truth gets out about Tracy starting the fire? If she confesses to Carla to stop her from jumping, hopefully Carla will inform the police.
just what I thought when I was scrolling down,
Dazzle
I think.it was Parkerman who posted to say
Tracy would need a personality transplant
to confess .Perhaps this will be the "minor-op
version"
Tho Im doubtful about long term redemption!
maidmarian
17-08-2015, 16:59
Maybe this is how the truth gets out about Tracy starting the fire? If she confesses to Carla to stop her from jumping, hopefully Carla will inform the police.
just what I thought when I was scrolling down,
Dazzle
I think.it was Parkerman who posted to say
Tracy would need a personality transplant
to confess .Perhaps this will be the "minor-op
version"
Tho Im doubtful about long term redemption!
She may well tell Carla but I doubt that Carla would go to police. Tracy saved her life in the mini bus crash..
the connor secret also to come out could push carla more some speculation that carla is michelle's half sister same father, so sister to lovers paul and liam , incestuous
She may well tell Carla but I doubt that Carla would go to police. Tracy saved her life in the mini bus crash..
I can´t see Carla going to the police either but at least she would have piece of mind which is what I want for her
I think it's highly possible Carla will go to the police, despite Tracy saving her life (perhaps twice). The fact is that Carla's been through hell and lost everything because Tracy kept quiet about starting the fire. She wouldn't even be on a clifftop contemplating suicide in the first place if it wasn't for Tracy. Also, even if Carla finds some peace from knowing she didn't kill anyone, she'll still be very aware that the rest of the community still believes her responsible. I would be very angry in her place. :angry:
Anyway, we know the truth will get out somehow and this seems the most feasible way so far to me.
I think it's highly possible Carla will go to the police, despite Tracy saving her life (perhaps twice). The fact is that Carla's been through hell and lost everything because Tracy kept quiet about starting the fire. She wouldn't even be on a clifftop contemplating suicide in the first place if it wasn't for Tracy. Also, even if Carla finds some peace from knowing she didn't kill anyone, she'll still be very aware that the rest of the community still believes her responsible. I would be very angry in her place. :angry:
Anyway, we know the truth will get out somehow and this seems the most feasible way so far to me.
If there are no witnesses, as we don´t know who else is at that location, it would be Carla´s word against Tracy´s, who I doubt would confess and tell the truth to the police. I know she is meant to become a better person but nobody can change that dramatically...
If there are no witnesses, as we don´t know who else is at that location, it would be Carla´s word against Tracy´s, who I doubt would confess and tell the truth to the police. I know she is meant to become a better person but nobody can change that dramatically...
Stuart Blackburn has said Tracy will escape punishment due to lack of evidence, but we know she's arrested - so someone will find out and tell them. I'd rush from the clifftop to the nearest police station in Carla's shoes! :D
Stuart Blackburn has said Tracy will escape punishment due to lack of evidence, but we know she's arrested - so someone will find out and tell them. I'd rush from the clifftop to the nearest police station in Carla's shoes! :D
some of carla's high heels i couldn't walk or run
Stuart Blackburn has said Tracy will escape punishment due to lack of evidence, but we know she's arrested - so someone will find out and tell them. I'd rush from the clifftop to the nearest police station in Carla's shoes! :D
some of carla's high heels i couldn't walk or run
parkerman
17-08-2015, 18:54
So Tracy gets her sentence quashed for murdering Charlie because of unreliable evidence and off of the charge of starting the fire through lack of evidence. She should move south to Walford and join up with Dean......
tammyy2j
17-08-2015, 21:42
She may well tell Carla but I doubt that Carla would go to police. Tracy saved her life in the mini bus crash..
I think also for Amy she wouldn't tell the police on Tracy as both have lost Deirdre
Wow! I can't believe so many of you think Carla won't give up Tracy if she confesses to her! Maybe I'm wrong then, but I'll be disappointed in Carla if that's the case. :wall:
It's possible (as Perdita says) that Carla wouldn't go straight to the police due to lack of evidence, but, if that's the case, I hope she at least does some detective work with the intention of telling the police when she can back up her story. Of course, we still don't even know for sure that Tracy confesses to stop Carla from jumping.
maidmarian
17-08-2015, 22:34
Wow! I can't believe so many of you think Carla won't give up Tracy if she confesses to her! Maybe I'm wrong then, but I'll be disappointed in Carla if that's the case. :wall:
It's possible (as Perdita says) that Carla wouldn't go straight to the police due to lack of evidence, but, if that's the case, I hope she at least does some detective work with the intention of telling the police when she can back up her story. Of course, we still don't even know for sure that Tracy confesses to stop Carla from jumping.
I dont know if Carla will or wont go to police.
Shes got to know truth first anyway- as u say!
I think she might not. Others have given
good reasons why she may not.
My reason for doubting is they seem to
have "knocked the stuffing" out of the
character. They often do this to female
characters who start out as strong people.
Most people have bad times in their lives
but they have really piled it on her!!
to the point it will be difficult for her to
recover her previous strength and determination.
One way is if she could get some revenge on Tracy
without upsetting others or invoving police.
But I havent quite ! worked out how yet !!
maidmarian
17-08-2015, 22:34
Dupl
My reason for doubting is they seem to
have "knocked the stuffing" out of the
character. They often do this to female
characters who start out as strong people.
Most people have bad times in their lives
but they have really piled it on her!!
to the point it will be difficult for her to
recover her previous strength and determination.
I hear what you're saying, but I just can't see Carla letting Tracy get away with it - at least not in the long run.
I can understand the fight going out of her and that she'd be so relieved at discovering she's not responsible for the deaths that she lets it go at first. What I couldn't understand - and would feel was totally out of character - would be if she were to let it go forever. I'd expect the Carla I know to wake up and be furious at Tracy after a couple of days, or even weeks, of the truth sinking in.
Tracy was in Carla's flat to kill her after all and, no matter how she tries to spin it, I think Carla would realise she was up to something nefarious.
One way is if she could get some revenge on Tracy
without upsetting others or invoving police.
But I havent quite ! worked out how yet !!
This could work as an alternative. However, we know that Tracy will be arrested, so the police are going to somehow find out the real story.
I do not think Tracy will confess .....but she nearly did to Robert
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow will lash out at a struggling Leanne Battersby next week as the truth finally unravels about Simon.
Kate Ford, who plays Tracy, has revealed that her character will have no sympathy for Leanne after discovering that Simon has been abusing her. However, Tracy's attitude could spell the end for her rekindled relationship with Robert Preston.
Simon's violent behaviour towards his step-mum will be exposed after he lashes out at Tracy's daughter Amy, prompting a devastated Leanne to finally come clean about what is going on.
Ford said: "I think she's definitely shocked when Leanne breaks down and tells Tracy and Ken that Simon's been hitting her. She never expected that.
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Tracy gets dolled up and goes to the Bistro to win Robert's forgiveness
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"She was happy to tarnish Simon as well as Leanne with the same brush and blame Leanne for Simon's actions, so she is definitely taken aback when Leanne breaks down and explains the reality of the situation.
"It doesn't stop her from making the odd snipe at Leanne though, and even after the shock has settled, [she] returns to blaming Leanne for Simon's behaviour! Any sympathy she might have at first quickly evaporates when everyone else starts comforting Leanne."
While both Ken and Robert rally round Leanne in the wake of revelation, this serves to infuriate a jealous Tracy, who remains cold towards her.
To make matters worse, Tracy is unsettled by how much attention Robert is paying Leanne and the situation comes to a head in the Bistro when Tracy lashes out, saying some very nasty things.
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Ford continued: "Tracy is a very jealous person anyway, and with someone like Leanne who she doesn't like and who doesn't like her back, then Leanne is the last person she wants Robert falling into a friendship with.
"She wants Robert all to herself and the thought of Leanne being friendly with her annoys her. She can't help it - that's just Tracy all over. She's insanely jealous and feeling insecure that Robert is paying attention and care to Leanne over her.
"Leanne comes into the Bistro and Robert is all concerned for her. He is chatting things over with her and Tracy is overcome with jealousy, especially when Leanne hugs Robert and thanks him for his support. It kills Tracy because she just can't find it in her to be nice or supportive. She can't help but fire insults at Leanne and she really goes to town on her. She just can't help it.
"What Tracy says to Leanne is pretty vile and it's a step too far for Robert. She calls Simon a thug and tells Leanne he needs a tag around his ankle."
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Speaking about whether Tracy's treatment of Leanne could mark the end for her relationship with Robert, Ford said: "She'd be absolutely devastated. Robert really does get Tracy and I think deep down she knows she's landed on her feet given the year she's had and everything she's done.
"I think he's quite disgusted by how cold she is being towards Leanne. Tracy is completely uninterested in the situation and is unsympathetic towards Leanne for the way Simon has treated her.
"When she keeps blaming Leanne and saying things such as how it's a good job Leanne didn't have any children of her own, he's quite angry at her. He knows Tracy of old and knows what she is like but I think even this is a step too far in his eyes."
parkerman
17-11-2015, 11:40
What happened to this new leaf that Tracy was supposed to be turning over following the death of Deidre?
What happened to this new leaf that Tracy was supposed to be turning over following the death of Deidre?
She confessed to Carla that she started the fire ... then the wind changed and the leaf turned back to its old position :p
Rear window
17-11-2015, 12:46
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Leanne reminds me of Elsie Tanner stood like that
tammyy2j
17-11-2015, 12:47
She confessed to Carla that she started the fire ... then the wind changed and the leaf turned back to its old position :p
Which killed Kal, Leanne's partner and someone Simon was close to presumably and now no guilt from her :angry:
Is Kal's family not bringing a case against Tracy?
parkerman
17-11-2015, 14:02
Is Kal's family not bringing a case against Tracy?
No, they dropped it in the spirit of "moving on".
No, they dropped it in the spirit of "moving on".
sure whats a fire and a few dead people between friends and neighbours
No, they dropped it in the spirit of "moving on".
sure whats a fire and a few dead people between friends and neighbours
Coronation Street’s Kate Ford has admitted that Tracy Barlow’s romance with Robert Preston is pushed to breaking point next week.
The fiery resident hits the roof over Robert’s reaction to the news Simon Barlow has been abusing not only Leanne Battersby but her daughter Amy.
She reacts badly when Robert, who has become friends with Leanne, is sympathetic towards the Bistro hostess.
And here Kate tells us that it leads to a "vile" clash between the two women in the middle of the restaurant.
Why does Robert and Leanne’s friendship bother her so much?
Tracy is a very jealous person anyway, and with someone like Leanne who she doesn’t like and who doesn’t like her back, then Leanne is the last person she wants Robert falling into a friendship with. She wants Robert all to herself and the thought of Leanne being friendly with her annoys her. She can’t help it - that’s just Tracy all over. She’s insanely jealous and feeling insecure that Robert is paying attention and care to Leanne over her.
What does Robert make of the way she’s behaving?
I think he’s quite disgusted by how cold she is being towards Leanne. Tracy is completely uninterested in the situation and is unsympathetic towards Leanne for the way Simon has treated her. When she keeps blaming Leanne and saying things such as how it’s a good job Leanne didn’t have any children of her own, he’s quite angry at her. He knows Tracy of old and knows what she is like but I think even this is a step too far in his eyes.
Does her plan to be forgiven work?
No not really because he then tells her more or less straight away that he went round to see Simon and Leanne and this gets her back right up. She tells him he’s betrayed her but Robert stands up for himself and says he doesn’t need permission from her and that his opinion about Leanne and Simon is different to hers and that he’s not going to change that. She hates it when they fall out and when she doesn’t get her own way - I think she knows deep down that she’s gone one step too far and she’s been playing this badly. She decides to get all dressed up and go to the Bistro in an attempt to get Robert to talk to her again. He’s not making it easy for her but she decides to sit it out and wait...
Why does she fly off the handle again?
Robert isn’t giving into Tracy at all and is making her work hard for forgiveness. Tracy is intending to sit in the Bistro until he talks to her again but Leanne comes in and Robert is all concerned for her and chatting things over with her and Tracy is overcome with jealousy, especially when Leanne hugs Robert and thanks him for his support. It kills Tracy because she just can’t find it in her to be nice or supportive. She can’t help but fire insults at Leanne and she really goes to town on her. She just can’t help it.
Is it a shocking scene?
What Tracy says to Leanne is pretty vile and it’s a step too far for Robert. She calls Simon a thug and tells Leanne he needs a tag around his ankle.
How would she feel if she and Robert were over?
She’d be absolutely devastated. Robert really does get Tracy and i think deep down she knows she’s landed on her feet given the year she’s had and everything she’s done.
Can she win him back?
She will do her best to try. She can be very persuasive and manipulative and she won’t stop until she gets what she wants. She knows Robert loves her deeply as well so she hopes she can work her way round him.
How does Leanne deal with the way Tracy treats her
I don’t think Leanne has the energy to take on Tracy given everything she has going on. She also has enough people sticking up for her - Eva, Robert and Ken - so I think she just tries to block Tracy out and worry about everything else she has going on. I don’t think she expects anything less from Tracy!
leanne should go off with robert, he knows how vile tracy is he should dump her
leanne should go off with robert, he knows how vile tracy is he should dump her
I can see that happening and Simon´s wish to have a brother and sister might become reality :D
tammyy2j
19-11-2015, 15:23
I can see that happening and Simon´s wish to have a brother and sister might become reality :D
Leanne cannot have any children after her fall down the stairs and miscarriage but miracles in soaps can happen :p
After all the trouble with Simon, Robert offers Leanne a shoulder to cry on. We spoke to Kate Ford about how jealous Tracy handles this new friendship and whether or not she'll push Robert away for good.
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Tracy Barlow - Coronation Street - ITV
Has Tracy had any idea about what Leanne’s been dealing with in Simon?
No she’s not got a clue. Tracy isn’t privy to anything Leanne has been going through, they hardly see eye to eye so Tracy’s probably the last person Leanne would confide in! And Tracy’s too wrapped up in her own business to notice the problems other people might have. When she finds out Simon’s moved in, Tracy’s not bothered as to why, she’s just annoyed that he’ll be there all the time!
How does she react when she and Ken arrive to see him attacking Amy?
Tracy’s absolutely furious when Amy tells her that Simon hit her. Tracy will never believe Amy has done anything wrong. I think Amy does wind him up a bit about not being wanted anywhere and he really doesn’t like it. But on this occasion Simon has actually been quite menacing towards Amy and Tracy wants to blame someone.
Why does she go looking for Leanne straight away?
Tracy knows she can’t retaliate towards Simon because he’s only a child, so the only person she can think to blame is Leanne and she’ll make sure she knows it. I think it’s also that Tracy feels she can now take the moral high ground and point the finger at Leanne and maybe accuse her of bad parenting or something. That sounds like something Tracy would do!
What happens next?
Leanne and Tracy go back to talk to Simon. Leanne wants Simon to apologise but that isn’t enough for Tracy, she wants him to go back to Leanne so she can deal with the problem. She doesn’t think that it should be her or Ken’s problem to look after him.
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Is Tracy touched when Leanne breaks down?
I think she’s definitely shocked when Leanne breaks down and tells Tracy and Ken that Simon’s been hitting her. She never expected that. She was happy to tarnish Simon as well as Leanne with the same brush and blame Leanne for Simon’s actions, so she is definitely taken aback when Leanne breaks down and explains the reality of the situation. It doesn’t stop her from making the odd snipe at Leanne though and even after the shock has settled returns to blaming Leanne for Simon’s behaviour! Any sympathy she might have at first quickly evaporates when everyone else starts comforting Leanne.
Why does Robert and Leanne’s friendship bother Tracy so much?
Tracy is a very jealous person anyway, and with someone like Leanne who she doesn’t like and who doesn’t like her back, then Leanne is the last person she wants Robert falling into a friendship with. She wants Robert all to herself and the thought of Leanne being friendly with him annoys her. She can’t help it - that’s just Tracy all over. She’s insanely jealous and feeling insecure that Robert is paying attention and care to Leanne over her.
What does Robert make of the way she’s behaving?
I think he’s quite disgusted by how cold she is being towards Leanne. Tracy is completely uninterested in the situation and is unsympathetic towards Leanne for the way Simon has treated her.
He goes round to see Simon and Leanne and this gets her back right up. She tells him he’s betrayed her but Robert stands up for himself and says he doesn’t need permission from her and that his opinion about Leanne and Simon is different to hers and that he’s not going to change that.
She hates it when they fall out and when she doesn’t get her own way - I think she knows deep down that she’s gone one step too far and she’s been playing this badly. She decides to get all dressed up and go to the Bistro in an attempt to get Robert to talk to her again. He’s not making it easy for her but she decides to sit it out and wait...
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Tracy Barlow - Coronation Street - ITV
Why does she fly off the handle again?
Robert isn’t giving in to Tracy at all and is making her work hard for forgiveness. Tracy is intending to sit in the Bistro until he talks to her again but Leanne comes in and Robert is all concerned for her and chatting things over with her and Tracy is overcome with jealousy, especially when Leanne hugs Robert and thanks him for his support.
It kills Tracy because she just can’t find it in her to be nice or supportive. She can’t help but fire insults at Leanne and she really goes to town on her. She just can’t help it.
Can she win him back?
She’d be absolutely devastated if they were over. Robert really does get Tracy and I think deep down she knows she’s landed on her feet given the year she’s had and everything she’s done.
She can be very persuasive and manipulative and she won’t stop until she gets what she wants. She knows Robert loves her deeply as well, so she hopes she can work her way round him.
Coronation Street’s Tracy Barlow feels her blood run cold over the Christmas holidays when she realises she’s been played by Rob Donovan.
He might be in prison but the convicted killer is still pulling her strings and has made her believe he’s going to get his sentence overturned and they can be together.
After falling for his trick Tracy has ruined her romance with Robert Preston who was planning to propose to her.
So imagine how far her heart sinks when Rob drops the bombshell on her that he’s been leading her up the garden path, there is no appeal, he simply wanted to ruin her life as she did his.
Realising she may have lost her chance of happiness with Robert over all this, Tracy storms out in tears and calls in the bistro where she lies through her teeth.
She begs Robert for another chance, telling him how she was never in love with Rob, it was all in his head. But what she doesn’t realise is that while she’s been caught up in Rob’s games, Robert has been getting down and dirty with Carla Connor!
At the Bistro whilst Nick Tilsley serves, Carla has a quiet word with Robert telling him she’s engaged to the best man in the world and that as far she’s concerned, their earlier indiscretions never happened.
Will Robert agree to keep quiet and give Tracy another chance?
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has admitted that she found filming the mentions of Deirdre Barlow in Christmas scenes very difficult.
Deirdre's passing was written into the soap over the summer following Anne Kirkbride's death in January.
Ford, who plays Deirdre's daughter Tracy Barlow, said the The Mirror: "It was just awful, the whole thing, awful. I'm so glad we don't have to do those scenes any more.
"There are only a couple of scenes when we talk about Deirdre at Christmas. It's was really hard to film all that, for Bill Roache (Ken) as well.
"I was very, very close to her. She really looked after me, we loved each other. People say that we're quite alike, that it's really weird how much I remind them of a younger Annie."
Ford also admitted that she has no plans to leave the ITV soap, as well as opening up about her struggles with being shy.
She said: "It's good for me to be at Corrie now, I have good work, and good scripts, and I don't want to lose that. When you don't have young children it's easier to make braver choices, but I'm not saying this is an easy option, it's hard work, and I really enjoy it.
"I'm not a particularly ambitious person. I'm not one of those people who thinks 'by this time I want to have done this and that', the idea of that freaks me right out. Life's too complicated.
"I'm in a comfort zone. It sounds really actress-y, but I'm playing a character so it's not really me. But if anyone asked me to stand up in church and speak at their wedding, I'd just die.
"I was once asked to present an award and I made a complete hash of it. I was staring at the lines and they were all jumbled up. I'm never doing that again, I just got so scared. There's a lot of people that are both an actor and an entertainer, but that's not me."
Kate Ford sounds lovely - and very un-Tracy like! :D
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow is in for a very eventful festive fortnight when her lies over Rob Donovan catch up with her.
Recent episodes have seen Tracy visit Rob in prison, where she has fallen for a devious scheme he has concocted in order to ruin her happiness with current boyfriend Robert Preston.
As Tracy continues to visit Rob and even starts to plan a future with him, she will be forced to reconsider her options when she stumbles across an engagement ring in Robert's pocket.
Realising that Robert is going to propose, Tracy is then given food for thought when she realises just how much of a positive impact he is having on both her and her daughter Amy.
However, after opting for a safer future with Robert, Tracy is left horrified when he gets down on one knee in the Rovers and demands to know why she has told Rob that she is planning to spend the rest of her life with him.
Viewers will see Rob inform Robert of Tracy's betrayal in the days leading up to Christmas, but will she be able to explain herself? Or have her lies left her out in the cold once again?
Kate Ford, who plays Tracy, said: "I don't think she ever gets to the point where she's 100% [over who to choose], but on Christmas Day she overhears a conversation between Amy and Robert, where Amy's saying, 'My mum's a nicer person when she's with you, I really wish you could be my second dad'.
"Tracy thinks she'd be a fool not to accept his proposal but I think still at the back of her mind there's Rob. When people say you can love two different people at the same, I think Tracy's got that going on - she loves them both for different reasons."
Speaking about who she thinks Tracy would prefer to be with, Ford said: "She never openly makes up her mind, but if she's honest with herself I think she'd prefer to be with Rob.
"There was something special with Rob that she's not had with anyone else. She felt it about Steve but part of that was because she couldn't have him, it became a bit of an obsession, whereas with Rob it was the real thing, he was the love of her life.
"I think Robert's just not got that bad boy thing going on but apparently that's going to change so we'll see."
With her future with Robert looking bleak, Tracy will then turn her attentions back to Rob, but how will she feel if he comes clean about his scheming?
Ford said: "She'd be gutted. Rob has the potential to not only break her heart but to ruin her chances of happiness with Robert as well.
"If she lost Robert and gained Rob as a result, I think she could deal with that, but if she ends up losing both of them then it will be horrific for her. Rob has the potential to ruin her life, which has actually been going quite well."
Tracy deserves all she gets . She deserves to end up with no-one. I have yet to understand why men fall at her feet and why Robert threw up his life in London to come and live in a back street with her , in her father's house. . Why DO they live with Ken anyway ? Time they got their own place.
Tracy deserves all she gets . She deserves to end up with no-one. I have yet to understand why men fall at her feet and why Robert threw up his life in London to come and live in a back street with her , in her father's house. . Why DO they live with Ken anyway ? Time they got their own place.
Neither have money .. Rob gave all his money to his wife, not sure how much he gets paid working in the Bistro...
Tracy´s business not going well ... surprise surprise .. lol
Neither have money .. Rob gave all his money to his wife, not sure how much he gets paid working in the Bistro...
Tracy´s business not going well … surprise surprise .. lol
I know but they can afford to rent a small flat between them, surely . They are both 40-ish and Robert probably older . They both earn a wage. Tracy pays Todd a wage , after all. !!
I know but they can afford to rent a small flat between them, surely . They are both 40-ish and Robert probably older . They both earn a wage. Tracy pays Todd a wage , after all. !!
I agree it's ludicrous they're all squeezed into Ken's tiny house. Robert certainly earns a reasonable wage, so between them they should be able to afford something decent.
(The same could also be said of Jason and Sean still living with Eileen.)
maidmarian
17-12-2015, 17:50
I agree it's ludicrous they're all squeezed into Ken's tiny house. Robert certainly earns a reasonable wage, so between them they should be able to afford something decent.
(The same could also be said of Jason and Sean still living with Eileen.)
But are there any vacant flats on/ very near
the Street. They might become disorientated!
if they had to move!::)
In a lot of villages where families have lived
for generations -most of the younger people
have to move away because they can't
afford the prices that "commuters" will
pay. Thats in real life!
Yet in a large city like Manc - dont seem:)
able to move to nearby street / suburb!
chartreuse
17-12-2015, 17:53
The difference is that Sean rents a room in the house and basically lives his own life, to a lesser extent Jason does too. Both pay rent and utilities as far as I know. Tracey, Robert and Amy are a family in their own right. They may or may not pay utilities but it seems clear that they pay no rent. Actually even Tracey and Amy are a family so even without Robert, my argument stands!
But are there any vacant flats on/ very near
the Street. They might become disorientated!
if they had to move!::)
Perish the thought they should move away from Coronation Street! The very idea! :ninja: :eek: :angry: :D
The difference is that Sean rents a room in the house and basically lives his own life, to a lesser extent Jason does too. Both pay rent and utilities as far as I know. Tracey, Robert and Amy are a family in their own right. They may or may not pay utilities but it seems clear that they pay no rent. Actually even Tracey and Amy are a family so even without Robert, my argument stands!
I see your point, but Jason owns his own business and Sean has two jobs and often has his boyfriend over to stay. It's not realistic they wouldn't want their own space at their age. I can just about buy mummy's boy Jason still living at home but definitely not Sean!
Perish the thought they should move away from Coronation Street! The very idea! :ninja: :eek: :angry: :D
I see your point, but Jason owns his own business and Sean has two jobs and often has his boyfriend over to stay. It's not realistic they wouldn't want their own space at their age. I can just about buy mummy's boy Jason still living at home but definitely not Sean!
To be honest, I think Sean would not like to live on his own and he is also needed to support Eileen at times ... maybe Eileen also needs the rent from them?
The difference is that Sean rents a room in the house and basically lives his own life, to a lesser extent Jason does too. Both pay rent and utilities as far as I know. Tracey, Robert and Amy are a family in their own right. They may or may not pay utilities but it seems clear that they pay no rent. Actually even Tracey and Amy are a family so even without Robert, my argument stands!
Surely they pay rent .Ken can't be keeping them all on his pension. Food, utilities, rent ?That can't be right.
What a bare-faced liar she is too.
Ken must be mortgage free so does not need help with rent.
Ken must be mortgage free so does not need help with rent.
Yes, but he can't keep a whole family on his pension . They need to pay for their keep and the roof over their heads.
….and just why does Tracy employ Todd ? What does she do ?
….and just why does Tracy employ Todd ? What does she do ?
She needs someone to man the shop when she is out visiting her ex in prison or trying to seduce the other ex :p
So they don't pay rent, they live with Ken, can't afford their own place, live in a cramped terrace house but he can afford to fill her shop with flowers. Just what is she going to do with them ? Suddenly become a flower shop within the space of an hour. Crackers !
So they don't pay rent, they live with Ken, can't afford their own place, live in a cramped terrace house but he can afford to fill her shop with flowers. Just what is she going to do with them ? Suddenly become a flower shop within the space of an hour. Crackers !
Sell them!! She is a florist, you know!! ;) :p:D
parkerman
18-12-2015, 11:31
Suddenly become a flower shop within the space of an hour. Crackers !
I know we have to suspend belief in the real world some times and allow some latitude to soaps but that was too ridiculous for words.....
maidmarian
18-12-2015, 11:39
I know we have to suspend belief in the real world some times and allow some latitude to soaps but that was too ridiculous for words.....
perhaps theres a TV programme weve missed
" 30 minute florist makeover"
perhaps theres a TV programme weve missed
" 30 minute florist makeover"
"Roll up, roll up .Come in and buy a bouquet of lilies or a second hand DVD player . Your choice"
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