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Tracy Barlow's ex-husband will make a return to Coronation Street this summer.
Robert Preston - who hasn't been seen in Weatherfield since New Year's Day 2003 - will sleep with Tracy (Kate Ford) on his return.
However, it will soon become evident that he isn't a single man when his wife - played by Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding - joins him on the cobbles.
An actor has yet to be cast in the role, but The Sun reports that producers are looking for someone around the age of 35.
Harding's role on the ITV soap was announced last week. Her character - who has yet to be named - will appear in four episodes, with the potential to be brought back for further episodes.
Tracy and Robert married in 1996, before divorcing six years later.
In recent episodes of Coronation Street, Tracy has called time on her affair with Tony Stewart, with Liz McDonald yet to discover his infidelity.
Maybe that will be Shayne Ward?
LostVoodoo
10-04-2015, 21:26
I was watching Corrie then, and I've googled this character, but I still have no idea who he is!
Such a forgetable character being introduced again does not make sense... Unless a new actor is playing him
maidmarian
10-04-2015, 22:08
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maidmarian
10-04-2015, 22:08
Such a forgetable character being introduced again does not make sense... Unless a new actor is playing him
Probably will be a recast swmc as the
previous recast doesnt seem to have
done much acting since.
He wasnt actually in many episodes but
was mentioned over quite a period of
time!!
Was in 10 episodes from 1996 ( when he
and Tracy married) and moved to London.
Last episode 2003 when divorced- so
married for several years -off screen
Tracy played by previous actress then
recast when character returned after long
time away.
So I suppose can fill the gap with all sorts
of events. I do remember Dierdre didn't
want Tracy to get divorced!
Probably back mainly to give Tracy a storyline!!
don't remember this character at all was the other tracey played by dawn I think was name
maidmarian
11-04-2015, 01:17
don't remember this character at all was the other tracey played by dawn I think was name
Dawn Acton played Tracy 1988 -1999
Then there was a gap and
current actresss took over part in 2002
I think 9 of the episodes Robert Preston
was in were quite close together in 1996
- so any one who missed Corrie for a couple
of weeks could have missed them all.
Then came back for one episode in 2003.
I dont remember the character being particularly
dynamic.
I think they are looking for actor who can
shake the cobbles( andTracy) this time.
P.S. The actor who played Robert last time was
Julian Kay.
His best known role -so far- is 2 seasons as
PC Tom Allen in Dangerfield- if that brings him
to mond for anyone
maidmarian
11-04-2015, 01:17
Dupl
Scene with him and Ken Barlow
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tristian gemmill from casualty cast as him
Former Casualty star Tristan Gemmill is joining the cast of Coronation Street as a show regular.
The actor has landed the role of Robert Preston, who is the ex-husband of scheming Tracy Barlow.
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Tristan Gemmill
Robert will return to Tracy's life in the summer when he turns up unexpectedly at the funeral of her mum Deirdre.
With Tracy grieving following her mother's sudden death and also newly-single after splitting from Tony Stewart, she quickly seeks comfort by falling back into Robert's arms.
However, if Tracy harbours any hopes for a full reunion with Robert, it won't be easy for her as he is still married to his second wife - something he has neglected to tell her. Played by former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, Robert's wife quickly joins him in Weatherfield to fight for her man.
Chef Robert will settle into life on the Street by landing a job at the Bistro, but fans will have to tune in to find out whether he manages to win Tracy around after his initial deception.
Gemmill has landed a one-year deal with Coronation Street, ensuring that there is plenty of drama to come for him on the cobbles.
Speaking of his casting, he commented: "I'm excited to be joining such an iconic show. Coronation Street is a great British institution and it will be a huge challenge to meet the expectations of its devoted audience. But it is a challenge I am really looking forward to."
Coronation Street's producer Stuart Blackburn added: "Tristan is a fantastic and classy actor who will bring a real gravitas to the role of Robert Preston. We're all delighted to have him on board and I can't wait to see him striding down those famous cobbles."
Gemmill will start filming at Coronation Street this week and appear on screen from July. He is best known for playing Adam Trueman on Casualty for four years.
Robert tied the knot with Tracy in 1996, but they divorced after Tracy had an affair in 2002. Actor Julian Kay previously portrayed the character.
Corrie insiders revealed the return of Robert in early April, when an actor had yet to be cast in the role.
tammyy2j
10-05-2015, 20:05
I would like to see him with Carla or Leanne
Kissinger
23-05-2015, 19:24
I was watching Corrie then, and I've googled this character, but I still have no idea who he is!
I too have no idea who this is, maybe it was a time when i was bored and skipped some epsiodes!!!
Kissinger
23-05-2015, 19:25
I would like to see him with Carla or Leanne
one thing is for sure, Tristan is a much better actor than Nick and a few others I could name, he was good in London's Burning, so let us hope, he brings a bit of fire to Corra!!
Kissinger
23-05-2015, 19:25
I would like to see him with Carla or Leanne
one thing is for sure, Tristan is a much better actor than Nick and a few others I could name, he was good in London's Burning, so let us hope, he brings a bit of fire to Corra!!
Joni presents Robert with some legal documents that assign everything they own over to her. But when one door closes...
Ken treats Tracy to lunch in the Bistro and they are both impressed by the food. But when Leanne introduces them to the new chef, Tracy is gobsmacked when she comes face to face with Robert!
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Coronation Street returnee Robert Preston will be rocked next week as he discovers the truth about the Victoria Court fire.
Robert pushes his girlfriend Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) into confessing to him after he starts to realise that she may have been involved in causing the blaze.
Everyone on the Street currently blames Carla Connor's negligence for the terrible accident, but Robert shows that he's no fool when he spots tell-tale signs that Tracy was the real culprit.
Evidence of Tracy's guilt becomes clear to Robert when a memorial auction is held at the Bistro in memory of Maddie Heath, who died as a result of the fire.
Tristan Gemmill, who plays Robert, revealed: "When the memorial auction takes place at the Bistro, Robert comes across a drunk Carla. At first he just feels a bit sorry for her, but when he sees Tracy's reaction to Carla's behaviour, it suddenly doesn't seem so clear-cut.
"Tracy is very sympathetic, which isn't the Tracy he knows and he can't work out why she's so upset by Carla's recklessness. He starts to quiz Tracy about Carla's behaviour and why she can't deal with the consequences of the fire. He also quizzes Tracy about her sympathetic reaction, as he can't work out why she's responding to Carla in that way.
"He grills Tracy about her behaviour but she becomes more and more evasive, and suddenly the penny starts to drop for Robert that maybe she had something to do with the fire. He says, 'As long as you tell me the truth I'll support you, but no more lies'. Circumstances come to a head and Tracy has no choice but to tell Robert the truth. He forces her hand, really.
"Tracy tells Robert that she was in the flat and she left a candle burning. The only bit where there's a grey area is when he asks her why she went round there - did she want to harm Carla? Tracy says no, but the audience know Tracy clearly contemplated doing something bad. That's the thing he wrestles with, but if he's to make a go of their relationship, he has to believe her. I guess he wants to believe her."
Once Tracy reveals all, Robert becomes adamant that she should confess to Carla so the troubled businesswoman will stop punishing herself for the recent tragedy.
Gemmill added: "Robert thinks that Carla is going through a whole bunch of pain that could be alleviated if Tracy told the truth. His concern is more a moral concern for Carla's wellbeing - he wants Tracy to tell Carla that it wasn't her fault so she can move on with her life. He wants Tracy to end Carla's suffering.
"Whether it changes Robert's feelings for Tracy is an interesting one and I don't know what will happen down the line. It's the sort of thing that will always be there, but Robert knows the Tracy of old - when she was much younger and before a lot of the really bad stuff happened.
"He knows the real person beneath. Maybe he thinks he can save her from herself. I think he's also attracted to the danger, the air of unpredictability - maybe there's a bit of that in himself. I think it will take him a bit of time to decide if they have a future. It will definitely influence the course of their relationship."
Coronation Street airs Tracy's confession to Robert on Wednesday, September 2 at 7.30pm on ITV.
mad if he thinks she will confess to Carla
Robert Preston puts himself in the firing line with Tracy Barlow in next week’s Coronation Street
Tracy has already had her nose put out of joint by her boyfriend’s closeness with Leanne, and things get worse next week, But the Corrie killer appears to have got the wrong end of the stick because Robert is only supporting Leanne over her clash with Simon Barlow.
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Robert Preston [TRISTAN GEMMILL] admits to Tracy Barlow [KATE FORD] how he accompanied Simon to his counselling, he’s surprised how calmly she takes the news. Determined to get through to the troubled teen, Robert gives Simon a pep talk and persuades him to attend another counselilng session. Simon agrees on condition Robert goes with him, which he agrees. But Tracy’s gutted when Robert sends her a text cancelling their drink and then spots him leaving in a cab with Leanne and Simon. When Robert admits to Tracy how he accompanied Simon to his counselling, he’s surprised how calmly she takes the news, unaware she’s been secretly seeing her ex Rob Donovan in prison.
As the week draws to a close it seems Robert’s help hasn’t worked as in a strop, Simon tells Leanne he’s had enough of counselling and it’s a waste of time.
Must be odd when both of your men are caled robert
Coronation Street killer Rob Donovan set to face off against Robert Preston in a battle for Tracy Barlow's heart
He was famously dragged off by the police in a dramatic and unexpected turn on his wedding day.
But it appears that Rob Donovan isn't too keen on letting Tracy Barlow go, as the murderer is set to face-off against another of her exes, Robert Preston, in a war for Tracy's heart.
However Robert (Tristan Gemmill) -Tracy's first husband - is dead set on keeping the spark that he and the Street firebrand alive, and heads off to confront Rob (Marc Baylis) in prison.
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A tale of two Robs: it appears that Rob Donovan isn't too keen on letting Tracy Barlow go, as the murderer is set to face-off against another of her exes, Robert Preston, in a war for Tracy's heart
Squaring off against each other across a table in the prison visitor's room, the two men appear to be at firm odds as Robert tries to warn Rob off of Tracy.
Making the journey to meet his girlfriend/ex-wife's former flame, Robert is determined to put a stop to Rob's control over Ken Barlow's most troublesome child.
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However Rob - Carla's younger brother and Tina McIntyre's murderer - has a nasty surprise in store for his love rival.
Sat alone in his prison clothing, Rob appears to be feeling quite smug as he reveals to the chef that Tracy has been secretly visiting him in prison.
Bagging a Barlow: However Robert (Tristan Gemmill) -Tracy's first husband - is dead set on keeping the spark that he and the Street firebrand alive, and heads off to confront Rob (Marc Baylis) in prison
However the ante is upped when Robert tells the former wheeler and dealer that he is going to propose to Tracy on Christmas day.
Dropping his bombshell, and promptly leaving, Robert leaves Rob alone to ponder what there mercurial Tracy might do next.
Speaking about his return to the Cobbles, Marc said: 'Rob's had a lot of time to think about things over the last year and ponder why he ended up where he is. He's got a sternness to him, he's a bit colder than he was before.'
He continued: 'Rob's of the attitude that if he's having it so hard for the foreseeable future then why should everyone else have it so easy.
'He feels that he's been hard done by and he just wants a little bit of payback.'
Marc first hit the cobbles in 2011 as Carla's reformed jailbird brother, but following his romance with Tracy the dodgy dealer ended up killing Tina McIntyre - which he then tried to pin on Peter Barlow.
Coronation Street's Tristan Gemmill is hinting at a possible dark side emerging in his character Robert Preston.
Gemmill made his debut on the cobbles as the former schemer last year, taking over the role from Julian Kay.
Robert has thus far kept his emotions in check in his comeback, but Gemmill is teasing that his relationship with Tracy Barlow could lead to his darker side emerging.
"He's admitted to Leanne that he's had anger issues in the past and occasionally you do see a flash of something," Gemmill said.
"Maybe he's got more of a history, a few secrets locked away. At the moment he's in control of everything but there's a hint that if his back was against the wall then maybe he could do darker things."
In spite of their troubled past, could there still be hope for Robert and Tracy?
"He's deeply hurt by what's happened, he was about to propose to her when he heard she'd been with an old flame," the actor explained. "He's angry about that but deep down Tracy's the one that he loves and that doesn't go away so quickly.
"He's got that anger but he can't get rid of the emotion of where that comes from. He tries to block that out by focussing on his work and trying to get a share of the business."
maidmarian
06-01-2016, 08:56
Coronation Street's Tristan Gemmill is hinting at a possible dark side emerging in his character Robert Preston.
Gemmill made his debut on the cobbles as the former schemer last year, taking over the role from Julian Kay.
Robert has thus far kept his emotions in check in his comeback, but Gemmill is teasing that his relationship with Tracy Barlow could lead to his darker side emerging.
"He's admitted to Leanne that he's had anger issues in the past and occasionally you do see a flash of something," Gemmill said.
"Maybe he's got more of a history, a few secrets locked away. At the moment he's in control of everything but there's a hint that if his back was against the wall then maybe he could do darker things."
In spite of their troubled past, could there still be hope for Robert and Tracy?
"He's deeply hurt by what's happened, he was about to propose to her when he heard she'd been with an old flame," the actor explained. "He's angry about that but deep down Tracy's the one that he loves and that doesn't go away so quickly.
"He's got that anger but he can't get rid of the emotion of where that comes from. He tries to block that out by focussing on his work and trying to get a share of the business."
Ive always thought that theres something
in the past that Robert wants to pay Tracy back
for. Not sure what -but did post so when
story started.
Dont know why but hes always seemed to
have revengeful side??! To me !
Every seemingly nice character in soaps declares that they have a darker side to them....whatever that means :p
maidmarian
06-01-2016, 11:19
:)
Every seemingly nice character in soaps declares that they have a darker side to them....whatever that means :p
I know its one of the "cliche" personality
types.
But Robert was only in Corrie for a few
episodes years ago- I remember him
talking to Ken most. It was never really
shown/ explain what happened between
Robert & Tracy when they broke up.
So SWs can retcon anything. Also sort
of part actor plays well. Mainly because
it reminds of a man of friend got involved
with years ago and that was......
We will have to wait and see if the soap
cliche comes true for once?:)
tammyy2j
06-01-2016, 23:23
Every seemingly nice character in soaps declares that they have a darker side to them....whatever that means :p
Why isn't dark Robert back with Tracy by now :p
Coronation Street spoiler – Robert Preston’s ultimatum for Tracy Barlow
Tracy Barlow finds herself on the back foot in next week’s Coronation Street when she’s issued an ultimatum by Robert Preston.
The scheming local is dumped by Robert after he finds out about how she has been blackmailing Carla Connor after discovering he slept with her.
A miserable Tracy reveals to Carla that as Robert’s dumped her there’s now nothing to stop her from revealing the truth to Nick Tilsley.
Panicking Carla persuades Robert that Tracy only acted the way she did out of love for him and that he shouldn’t throw away what they’ve got.
With her words ringing in his ears Robert calls at No.1 and agrees to give Tracy another chance but on condition she stops waging a hate campaign against Carla and never tells Nick about their indiscretion.
Will Tracy be able to give up her vendetta against one of her biggest rivals on the cobbles?
Tristan Gemmill, who plays Robert, says he’s not sure the couple have much of a future, he said: “He’s seen how destructive she can be and he’s taken a moral position on that.
“Her behaviour and his moral stance don’t run a parallel course and at some point they’re going to collide and he won’t be able to find a way to forgive her any more. Maybe this could be the moment.”
Tristan Gemmill, who plays Robert, says he’s not sure the couple have much of a future, he said: “He’s seen how destructive she can be and he’s taken a moral position on that.
“Her behaviour and his moral stance don’t run a parallel course and at some point they’re going to collide and he won’t be able to find a way to forgive her any more. Maybe this could be the moment.”
I really hope so! :angry:
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I really hope so! :angry:
I hope so too but also want Robert to stay on Corrie :D
I hope so too but also want Robert to stay on Corrie :D
Yes, I like him too - especially when he shouts at Tracy. :D
I'd like him to break up with her and get with Leanne. That'd really upset her... :thumbsup:
does he still live at barlows
Thats a ooint where does he live?
is there more to come from his cut hand, he also knows what david was planning
tammyy2j
01-11-2016, 11:55
He cannot drive now so does he live near the Bistro?
Coronation Street's Robert Preston lets a potential new relationship slip through his fingers in the New Year – and there are no prizes for guessing why.
Robert (Tristan Gemmill) has clearly been developing feelings for Michelle Connor over the past few weeks, which didn't go unnoticed by Zeedan Nazir in a recent episode.
Although Robert fiercely denied having any romantic interest in Michelle (Kym Marsh), he's certainly doing a pretty good impression of a guy with a major crush on her next month.
The latest twists and turns unfold when Steph Britton's friend Peggy (Shanice Stewart Jones) pays a visit to the cobbles and takes an instant liking to Robert, especially when she hears that he's single.
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Steph Britton catches up with her friend Peggy in Coronation Street
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Playing matchmaker, Steph (Tisha Merry) quickly sets up a date between Robert and Peggy – unaware that she could actually be setting her friend up for a major fall.
The warning signs are certainly there when Steph finds Robert enjoying a cosy chat with Michelle at the Bistro at the exact time he should be romancing Peggy in The Rovers.
Robert dutifully sets off to meet Peggy, but it's clear that his heart isn't in it and he eventually confesses to her that he's in love with someone else.
Of course, a disappointed Peggy later passes on this juicy gossip to Steph at The Rovers and their conversation is overheard by Michelle.
Will Michelle put two and two together and realise that she's the mystery 'love' that Robert was talking about?
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Coronation Street's Steph Britton hears about Peggy's date with Robert Preston
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Coronation Street's Steph Britton hears about Peggy's date with Robert Preston
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Coronation Street airs these scenes on Friday, January 6 at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.
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tammyy2j
26-12-2016, 00:38
What present did he give Michelle and does she or Steve not find it odd and strange him to give her a present?
What present did he give Michelle and does she or Steve not find it odd and strange him to give her a present?
I don't know about Michelle and Steve but I certainly found it odd. I can't remember what he gave her though.
tammyy2j
26-12-2016, 00:49
I don't know about Michelle and Steve but I certainly found it odd. I can't remember what he gave her though.
It looked like a white box with maybe jewelry inside, he also was pushy to see Steve's present to her again why no one asked him why as it was none of his business
As I said in another thread I hate this two second ago pushed together strong bond friendships Michelle/Robert, Michelle/Leanne and Eva/Maria etc., :thumbsdow
As I said in another thread I hate this two second ago pushed together strong bond friendships Michelle/Robert, Michelle/Leanne and Eva/Maria etc., :thumbsdow
I agree, they're very contrived. It's poor storytelling.
I thought it was some specially made sweets
tammyy2j
24-01-2017, 13:22
Did he take Michelle back to his place, was that the red building they sat outside after walking all night :p
Did he take Michelle back to his place, was that the red building they sat outside after walking all night :p
I thought he was broke one minute, Michelle invited him to stay at the Rovers .. next minute he is moving into Victoria Court?
tammyy2j
24-01-2017, 14:07
I thought he was broke one minute, Michelle invited him to stay at the Rovers .. next minute he is moving into Victoria Court?
Is he living in Nick and Johnny's flat block, what was the red building they sat at?
Is he living in Nick and Johnny's flat block, what was the red building they sat at?
I thought it was somewhere in town, they sat down on the steps for a rest??
tammyy2j
24-01-2017, 14:43
I thought it was somewhere in town, they sat down on the steps for a rest??
I thought the red building was where Robert lived maybe a B&B, I didn't know he moved to Victoria Court :o last I remember he was sleeping in Bistro
I thought the red building was where Robert lived maybe a B&B, I didn't know he moved to Victoria Court :o last I remember he was sleeping in Bistro
I just remembered that there was a sign by the door .. did Michelle not want to walk to the Chapel of Rest? It did look like an official building ...
I thought they just sat anywhere as they were wondering around
where was the viaduct he found her
where was the viaduct he found her
I seem to remember a viaduct when the tram crash happened ... not sure if it is the same part of viaduct where Michelle was sat though
tammyy2j
25-01-2017, 23:33
I just remembered that there was a sign by the door .. did Michelle not want to walk to the Chapel of Rest? It did look like an official building ...
I think you are correct and they stayed there
well tonight established he lives at victoria court
Coronation Street's Robert Preston will prove he's not one to be messed with as he brutally attacks drug dealer Rich in shock scenes later this summer.
Robert has been rocked by Rich's recent arrival in Weatherfield – worried that his presence could jeopardise his newfound happiness with Michelle Connor.
Viewers will continue to see the connection between the two men explored in next week's episodes as Rich starts to blackmail Robert over his shady past.
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Robert and Rich fight in Coronation Street
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Rich will demand that Robert launders money through the Bistro in exchange for his silence, but it looks like the threats will eventually cause Robert to snap.
These explosive new pictures show Robert ambushing Rich on his doorstep, before beating him up and leaving him for dead in his garden.
Tristan Gemmill and Fraser Ayres – who play Robert and Rich respectively – have been filming the dramatic scenes this week, but fans will have to tune in to see whether Robert will be left with a death on his conscience...
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Robert and Rich fight in Coronation Street
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Michelle Connor is about to get a big shock as she realises there is plenty to learn about her new partner Robert Preston in Coronation Street. But as she discovers the truth about his dark and shady past after a stabbing occurs in the Bistro, will she stand by her man?
Robert’s former ‘friend’, Rich, has been threatening to expose his secrets to Michelle unless he helps him launder money through the premises but when Robert refuses to bow to his blackmail, he lashes out with a broken bottle and Chesney Brown ends up injured in the melee.
As Chesney is rushed to hospital, Robert admits to Michelle that Rich has been threatening him but what else is he about to reveal about what has gone on in years gone by? Michelle is left reeling by the confession but she seems set to support the man she loves as she hugs him while he fights back the tears.
In the wake of the accident, Robert is gutted by how his first day as sole owner of the bistro has ended and he contacts Rich to say that he is prepared to do one deal for him. Luring Rich to a car park, he tells him that he wants to buy some coke.
But is he genuinely wanting to do a deal with Rich or does he have a risky plan in mind that could land him in serious danger?
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I bet Robert was high in the chain of drug barrens
Coronation Street's Robert Preston has confessed his dark past to Michelle Connor – but she still doesn't know the half of it.
Robert was left horrified in Monday night's double bill (July 3) as his dodgy old acquaintance Rich accidentally stabbed Chesney Brown during a terrifying showdown at the Bistro.
Rich lost it after Robert refused to help him out by laundering drugs money through the Bistro, and it was Chesney who paid the price when he got caught in the crossfire in dramatic scenes.
As Rich fled from the scene of the crime and Chesney was rushed to hospital, an under-pressure Robert was left to face questions from police and from his suspicious girlfriend Michelle.
Coming clean about Rich's identity during a moment alone, Robert told Michelle: "He's a dealer. He used to be my dealer. Coke mostly, when we were in kitchens together, working all hours. That was a long time ago.
"He's here because he thinks I'm still the same as I was back then. He's mixed up in something. He asked me to launder money through the Bistro. I said no, of course."
Michelle wanted to know why Robert hadn't made the police aware of this – and the reason is that there's even more to the dark story which he fears Rich could still expose.
Earlier on in Monday's episodes, Rich had made reference to a mysterious person called "Catherine", and while we didn't find out who she was, it was clear that she was central to Robert's biggest secret.
Who is Catherine and what happened to her? We'll find out on Wednesday, when Robert reluctantly tells Michelle everything...
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tammyy2j
04-07-2017, 14:33
Sarah Harding played his ex wife not sure what her name was and her nose does look like she could have taken some cocaine :D
Sarah Harding played his ex wife not sure what her name was and her nose does look like she could have taken some cocaine :D
Jonie Preston, I think, was her name .. not sure if she was involved/will be involved in this storyline
if rumours are true sarah busy with danny dyer
is catherine alive and targetting robert and michelle not rich
Would be an interesting twist. Anyway restuarants have insurance so why did not Robert go through insurance so Chesney could have got proper compensation. Thta is what insurance is for.
Coronation Street star Tristan Gemmill has ditched the hair dye, and nobody's more impressed than his co-star Kym Marsh.
Having only just dazzled us with his posh accent, the 50-year-old Robert Preston actor unveiled a new silver fox hairdo at the TV Choice Awards earlier this month. Needless to say, his new look is getting rave reviews from fans and on-screen love Kym.
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In her latest OK! Magazine column, Kym credited her co-star with embracing the ageing process in an industry that often unfairly values youth over all else.
"We've become really close since working together so it was good to catch up as we've both been off for a lot of the summer," Kym wrote. "He's ditched the dye and I love his new hair!
"It's liberating that he's decided against dyeing his hair again, especially in our industry where there's pressure to look a certain way. His silver locks will have to be referenced on the show, but that's him now, the grey's here to stay!"
Life seems much happier for the pair off-screen, since they've been embroiled in the Michelle Connor stalking storyline over the last several weeks in the ITV soap.
Gemmill arrived on the cobbles as Robert Preston back in 2015, having taken over the role from '90s and early 2000s cast member Julian Kay.
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TaintedLove
12-09-2017, 16:51
Says the woman who used Dulux black gloss paint for her hair in the past. And she still dyes it. What a hypocrite.
Robert Peston is to be diagnosed with testicular cancer in upcoming storyline according to online rumours
Coronation Street's Robert Preston will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in an upcoming storyline.
Robert, played by Tristan Gemmill, will receive the worrying news later in the autumn – sparking a major new plot for him and his partner Michelle Connor.
The Bistro boss will be left with a major decision to make when he's told that he needs an operation to remove one of his testicles as part of his treatment, according to The Sun.
It's thought that an anxious Robert will have some doubts about the potentially life-saving surgery, leaving Michelle (Kym Marsh) with a tough battle on her hands to convince him that it's his best option.
A Coronation Street spokesperson told Digital Spy: "We don't comment on storyline speculation."
According to statistics on the NHS website, around 2,200 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer each year in the UK.
It tends to mostly affect men between 15 and 49 years of age and is one of the most treatable types of cancer.
Robert is currently in prison after brutally attacking his dangerous old acquaintance Rich Collis when he thought that Rich was terrorising Michelle.
Michelle has since discovered that her old flame Will Chatterton was the real culprit, but he was also arrested and charged after finally being caught out earlier this week.
Digital Spy
More Michelle involved :crying:
its the Robert and Michelle show
parkerman
29-09-2017, 16:21
Can't wait for Hear'Say to reform and for them to undertake a two year world tour....
Can't wait for Hear'Say to reform and for them to undertake a two year world tour....
With possbile extension of another year or two ...
Can't wait for Hear'Say to reform and for them to undertake a two year world tour....
if it only it were that pure and simple :p head shaven for storyline grows back grey
I want Carla to return with a child but I assume Michelle and Johnny have been in contact or visiting her so would have said if she had one
if the cancer leaves robert that he cant have kids maybe carla returns with his child now that would be a kicker for michelle
tammyy2j
23-11-2017, 12:24
I think this cancer storyline is good but too soon after the Will storyline with Robert just out of prison plus more crying Michelle again :thumbsdow
poor robert, before michelle, he was cancer free, dark haired and debt free now all changed :p
olivia1896
12-12-2017, 04:34
poor robert, before michelle, he was cancer free, dark haired and debt free now all changed :p
I do find it funny how Robert had less drama in his life when he was with Tracy
Coronation Street has confirmed a forthcoming steroid abuse storyline for Robert Preston.
Tristan Gemmill, who plays the Bistro owner in the ITV soap, has revealed that Robert will start using steroids as he trains for a charity boxing match and takes his exercise regime too far by turning to the performance-enhancing drugs.
It comes after the character's fight with testicular cancer, as soap bosses continue to shine a spotlight on male mental health struggles.
"It's an interesting storyline from a psychological point of view," Tristan told Radio Times.
"It's not outlandish to think that an alpha-male bloke like Robert who's recently had testicular cancer will feel pretty shaken by an episode like that.
"He's trying to seize the day and make the most of the reprieve he's been given, but he ends up overdoing the exercising. That's why he gets into these muddy waters."
He added: "It feels topical for Coronation Street to be covering an issue like this.
"Especially when we see everything that's going on in the wider world about what established male behaviour has been in the past and what it perhaps should be aspiring towards in the future.
"We're trying to hold a mirror up to what's gong on and I think the producers have timed it pretty well."
Digital Spy
tammyy2j
13-03-2018, 15:12
I wonder will this storyline also be made all about Michelle and rushed just like his cancer storyline
I wonder will this storyline also be made all about Michelle and rushed just like his cancer storyline
She will be heavily involved for sure :angry:
adam and billy on pain pills, bethany on diet pills and now robbie on steroids, whose the street dealer :p
LizzyBizzy
13-03-2018, 22:42
FWIW, my only experience of taking steroids was during treatment for breast cancer. Whilst nowhere near as awful as chemotherapy, if I hadn't had chemotherapy, I'd probably have classed steroids as pretty damn awful, and feel sympathy for anyone who becomes hooked on them. Suspect there may be different types of steroids though.
he has a heart attack from the steroids
Coronation Street's Robert Preston tipped for surprise baby storyline with Kate and Rana
Coronation Street could see a surprising baby storyline for Robert Preston as he considers being a sperm donor for Kate Connor and Rana Nazir.
Rumours suggest that Robert (Tristan Gemmill) is approached by the couple (Faye Brookes and Bhavna Limbachia) after he's left upset by the fact that Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) doesn't want any more children.
Kate and Rana want a child of their own and try to convince Robert to be their donor. Robert is said to agree on the condition that he gets to remain anonymous, reports The Sun.
It's unclear at this stage whether or not Robert, Kate, and Rana go through with this plan, though we're pretty excited to find out.
Next week will see Kate and Rana's proposal storyline kick off, as Kate makes romantic plans for when Rana returns from her six-week cruise.
Rana has been away with her mother, but recently-released spoilers indicate that they will eventually become engaged.
However, their engagement hits a roadblock as they appear to have different ideas for the future.
"Rana and Kate have been through so much and faced so many hurdles already that I hope the end goal to be together can be realised," said Limbachia, who plays Rana.
"They've fought this far, so I think they'll be willing to fight all the way."
tammyy2j
21-11-2018, 15:44
Can Robert father kids after the cancer?
I think after Ruairi, it is too soon for Michelle plus she has her two sons Ryan and Ali fighting
parkerman
21-11-2018, 17:25
They also need to think about the poor kid. Would you want Michelle for a mother!?
Can Robert father kids after the cancer?
I think after Ruairi, it is too soon for Michelle plus she has her two sons Ryan and Ali fighting
Michelle has only one son ...I wish they would bring back the parents of Ali, who raised him, they did a better job than Michelle did for Ryan ..testicular cancer can mean infertility but not necessarily so Robert might still be able to have kids ..
They also need to think about the poor kid. Would you want Michelle for a mother!?
kate another loopy screamer connor just as bad
he is planning a hateful revenge campaign against carla as he thinks she wants him away from michelle
tyler's mammy vicky looks to get some loving from robert next
He has quit..
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a27288894/coronation-street-tristan-gemmill-leaving-robert-preston-role/
I thought they said he was leaving in communications anyway
had he a date or interview in the hotel and how is he back driving?
Just when it looked like Coronation Street's Robert Preston (Tristan Gemmill) and Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) were getting closer again, something comes along to mess it all up.
We know that Robert is having a surprise fling with Vicky Jefferies (Kerri Quinn), but now it looks like that storyline is going to head to somewhere far more dramatic.
The Sun states that Robert and Michelle will throw a secret wedding under the guise of it being his 50th birthday, but Vicky will turn up and tell him she is carrying his baby. :rolleyes::wall:
This will put Robert in a rock and a hard place situation: does he try to pursue happiness with Michelle, or does he leave for a woman he doesn't really know all that well to be a father?
We know that Robert is leaving the soap (Tristan kicked off the slate of exit announcements) and we came up with multiple theories about how he might go.
This baby storyline could be the reason, but there are plenty of other ways it could happen...
Digital Spy
parkerman
17-06-2019, 09:27
:eek:
https://metro.co.uk/2019/06/15/coronation-street-spoilers-furious-tyler-to-kill-robert-preston-in-shock-exit-storyline-9734775/
:eek:
https://metro.co.uk/2019/06/15/coronation-street-spoilers-furious-tyler-to-kill-robert-preston-in-shock-exit-storyline-9734775/
Whenver there is a ? at the end of the headline it means it is a teaser not a spoiler .. so hopefully not going to happen, could not cope with a snivelling Michelle before Kym takes a break .... :nono:
tammyy2j
09-07-2019, 21:54
Whenver there is a ? at the end of the headline it means it is a teaser not a spoiler .. so hopefully not going to happen, could not cope with a snivelling Michelle before Kym takes a break .... :nono:
Duncan in The Metro is notorious for misleading articles
I would prefer Robert to leave happy with either Michelle or Vicky and his child
he has a car crash, dies in hospital, who finishes him off, ali again? both vicky and michelle as next of kin fiances shows up
parkerman
19-09-2019, 00:16
he has a car crash, dies in hospital, who finishes him off, ali again? both vicky and michelle as next of kin fiances shows up
Fiances are not next of kin.
Fiances are not next of kin.
tracy as ex wife or girls aloud sarah missus?
parkerman
19-09-2019, 08:20
tracy as ex wife or girls aloud sarah missus?
No. Divorced wives are not next of kin either. They would need to find a sibling or cousins etc.
tammyy2j
19-09-2019, 11:33
Robert has created the mess with his deep lies, he should have been honest with Michelle about Vicky and the baby at the start, they were not together at the time but now he has made it all worse, I did want him to leave happy as a father
We do not know much about Robert's own family only that his friend died from drugs and he was hooked on steroids and gambling which is now "cured"
ali if at the hospital could call michelle
Thought Vicky was going to show up with baby bump as Michelle and Robert were getting wed---seems better to me than him being killed off .. lazy scriptwriting ..
mysangry
25-09-2019, 19:58
Thought Vicky was going to show up with baby bump as Michelle and Robert were getting wed---seems better to me than him being killed off .. lazy scriptwriting ..
yea shame to kill him off, he is well fit, nice to see a man in his "more mature" years who is not past his sell by date, will miss him.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/10176589/corrie-robert-preston-christmas-shootout/
Robert to die Christmas Day in shootout in the Rovers.......
mysangry
22-10-2019, 19:21
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/10176589/corrie-robert-preston-christmas-shootout/
Robert to die Christmas Day in shootout in the Rovers.......
disgusting! Robert is one of the best bits of Corri, but fact he is not going to be seen to die, may mean a Resurrection at some point??
No idea why he's being killed, so many others who won't be missed, right Ali, Ryan?
disgusting! Robert is one of the best bits of Corri, but fact he is not going to be seen to die, may mean a Resurrection at some point??
No idea why he's being killed, so many others who won't be missed, right Ali, Ryan?
michelle she should get it
disgusting! Robert is one of the best bits of Corri, but fact he is not going to be seen to die, may mean a Resurrection at some point??
No idea why he's being killed, so many others who won't be missed, right Ali, Ryan?
Not going to miss Robert myself but would not mind Ali and Ryan leaving too once Michelle departs
tammyy2j
06-11-2019, 12:55
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/10176589/corrie-robert-preston-christmas-shootout/
Robert to die Christmas Day in shootout in the Rovers.......
Derek Milligan decides to get revenge on Gary Windass after their business partnership soured and furiously wields a gun in the Rovers.
But during the firefight, which plays out on December 25, Michelle Connor’s partner Robert Preston, played by Tristan Gemmill, is fatally shot. Another resident is also wounded.
A soap source said: “Derek gets drunk and starts waving a gun around the pub.
"There’s a tense stand-off then a massive fight between the two men and two people are shot, including Robert, who dies on Christmas Day.
“He makes it to hospital but suffers a heart attack and dies off-screen in a bit of snub to Tristan. It’s left to Michelle to tell everyone he’s dead.”
:(
mysangry
06-11-2019, 16:08
Derek Milligan decides to get revenge on Gary Windass after their business partnership soured and furiously wields a gun in the Rovers.
But during the firefight, which plays out on December 25, Michelle Connor’s partner Robert Preston, played by Tristan Gemmill, is fatally shot. Another resident is also wounded.
A soap source said: “Derek gets drunk and starts waving a gun around the pub.
"There’s a tense stand-off then a massive fight between the two men and two people are shot, including Robert, who dies on Christmas Day.
“He makes it to hospital but suffers a heart attack and dies off-screen in a bit of snub to Tristan. It’s left to Michelle to tell everyone he’s dead.”
:(
Still dont' get why Robert is having to leave? least he has some intelligence and appeal, compared to the rest of the men, I mean come on, Steve, Gary, Tim, Peter, Daniel, and certainly not Ryan and Ali, I would happily see any of them shot!!
vicky and michelle should be very guilty what they did to him
Still dont' get why Robert is having to leave? least he has some intelligence and appeal, compared to the rest of the men, I mean come on, Steve, Gary, Tim, Peter, Daniel, and certainly not Ryan and Ali, I would happily see any of them shot!!
The actor wanted to leave so they had to give him an exit .....
mysangry
28-12-2019, 20:52
The actor wanted to leave so they had to give him an exit .....
Such a shame not a bad actor (certainly shows those naff sons of Michelle) not bad to look at and compared to some of the male residents in the street, who are total "eyesores":ninja: and the storylines are terrible
just now, nothing worth watching for:angry:
The actor wanted to leave so they had to give him an exit .....
was it his own decision or the show?
was it his own decision or the show?
The Sun tried to say that it was his own decision to leave, and the show "snubbed" him by killing the character off-screen and have his death announced by Michelle instead.
The Sun tried to say that it was his own decision to leave, and the show "snubbed" him by killing the character off-screen and have his death announced by Michelle instead.
He did not really die off-screen though ....
was he axed to facilitate kym leaving
was he axed to facilitate kym leaving
According to press reports Tristan apparently wanted to leave to head for pastures new but who knows....
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