Perdita
11-09-2008, 06:27
CORONATION Street favourite Liam Connor is all set to become a dad — but will be murdered before wife Maria can give him the news.
The tragedy devastates long-suffering hairdresser Maria (Samia Smith), who finally believed she was poised for a happy future with the ex-factory owner.
She tied the knot with Liam (Rob James-Collier) after she first fell pregnant at the start of their romance early last year.
But shortly after the wedding, Maria miscarried while worrying about Liam’s illicit love for sister-in-law Carla (Alison King).
United by grief, the pair decide to give their marriage another chance and try for a baby — but Liam is destined never to know they succeed.
A top soap source said: “Losing the baby made them realise how much they love each other and they’re ready to play happy families and start again.
“So when Maria discovers she’s pregnant, she’s delighted and can’t wait to tell Liam.”
But his ill-fated night of passion with Carla comes back to haunt them. Her vengeful fiancé Tony Gordon (Gray O’Brien) learns about the fling and plots the ultimate cold-blooded revenge.
Our source revealed: “It’s going to be really hard for Maria. Not only is she denied the chance to tell Liam he’s going to be a dad, but she also discovers the extent of Carla and Liam’s love.”
Evil Tony is clearly the one who wants Liam dead.
But fans will be left with a “howdunnit” — wondering exactly how he has managed to kill the hunk.
A spokeswoman confirmed: “Viewers will be on the edge of their seats.”
Actor Rob, 31 — who has twice won sexiest male soap star at the British Soap Awards — is leaving The Street after joining in 2006.
The tragedy devastates long-suffering hairdresser Maria (Samia Smith), who finally believed she was poised for a happy future with the ex-factory owner.
She tied the knot with Liam (Rob James-Collier) after she first fell pregnant at the start of their romance early last year.
But shortly after the wedding, Maria miscarried while worrying about Liam’s illicit love for sister-in-law Carla (Alison King).
United by grief, the pair decide to give their marriage another chance and try for a baby — but Liam is destined never to know they succeed.
A top soap source said: “Losing the baby made them realise how much they love each other and they’re ready to play happy families and start again.
“So when Maria discovers she’s pregnant, she’s delighted and can’t wait to tell Liam.”
But his ill-fated night of passion with Carla comes back to haunt them. Her vengeful fiancé Tony Gordon (Gray O’Brien) learns about the fling and plots the ultimate cold-blooded revenge.
Our source revealed: “It’s going to be really hard for Maria. Not only is she denied the chance to tell Liam he’s going to be a dad, but she also discovers the extent of Carla and Liam’s love.”
Evil Tony is clearly the one who wants Liam dead.
But fans will be left with a “howdunnit” — wondering exactly how he has managed to kill the hunk.
A spokeswoman confirmed: “Viewers will be on the edge of their seats.”
Actor Rob, 31 — who has twice won sexiest male soap star at the British Soap Awards — is leaving The Street after joining in 2006.