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But Archie was their baby who sadly did not live long enough to be at the wedding - maybe this way she felt he was
I read on another forum about Kym Marsh posing with her dead baby's ashes in her official wedding day photos. I had a look on google images and, sure enough, there she was posing sadly with the urn. I've never seen anything more distateful :angry: Are there no lengths that woman won't go to for attention??!!! :thumbsdow
Sadly it appears not.
I read on another forum about Kym Marsh posing with her dead baby's ashes in her official wedding day photos. I had a look on google images and, sure enough, there she was posing sadly with the urn. I've never seen anything more distateful :angry: Are there no lengths that woman won't go to for attention??!!! :thumbsdow
Sadly it appears not.
But Archie was their baby who sadly did not live long enough to be at the wedding - maybe this way she felt he was
Oh, I understand her wanting their baby to be there, but to pose for photos with the urn for OK magazine (or whatever magazine they sold their photos to)? Yuck, yuck, yuck...
Oh, I understand her wanting their baby to be there, but to pose for photos with the urn for OK magazine (or whatever magazine they sold their photos to)? Yuck, yuck, yuck...
Yes, I would not have done something like that myself if I had been in that position but maybe it was suggested by the publishers of the magazine and part of the deal
Oh, I understand her wanting their baby to be there, but to pose for photos with the urn for OK magazine (or whatever magazine they sold their photos to)? Yuck, yuck, yuck...
Yes, I would not have done something like that myself if I had been in that position but maybe it was suggested by the publishers of the magazine and part of the deal
Yes, I would not have done something like that myself if I had been in that position but maybe it was suggested by the publishers of the magazine and part of the deal
Yes, you're probably right :), but doesn't that make it even worse in a way? Doing something like that just for the money... :angry:
Yes, you're probably right :), but doesn't that make it even worse in a way? Doing something like that just for the money... :angry:
She is an avid self publicist, hence this thread. She seems to have an opinion on absolutely everything
Yes, you're probably right :), but doesn't that make it even worse in a way? Doing something like that just for the money... :angry:
She is an avid self publicist, hence this thread. She seems to have an opinion on absolutely everything
She is an avid self publicist, hence this thread. She seems to have an opinion on absolutely everything
Who is to blame? Kym because she speaks out, maybe even because she gets asked because she is a celebrity or the various publishers that print and distribute every word she says?
She is an avid self publicist, hence this thread. She seems to have an opinion on absolutely everything
Who is to blame? Kym because she speaks out, maybe even because she gets asked because she is a celebrity or the various publishers that print and distribute every word she says?
She is an avid self publicist, hence this thread. She seems to have an opinion on absolutely everything
She's always come across to me as being unstable and having terrible judgment in her personal life. I tend to look at this actress as not being someone to take seriously and certainly not someone to admire.
She is an avid self publicist, hence this thread. She seems to have an opinion on absolutely everything
She's always come across to me as being unstable and having terrible judgment in her personal life. I tend to look at this actress as not being someone to take seriously and certainly not someone to admire.
Who is to blame? Kym because she speaks out, maybe even because she gets asked because she is a celebrity or the various publishers that print and distribute every word she says?
She is a minor celebrity, a failed singer who turned to acting and used her magazine column to pontificate about everything and everybody. Just a have a read at some of the posts on this three. Words of wisdom or vanity??
Who is to blame? Kym because she speaks out, maybe even because she gets asked because she is a celebrity or the various publishers that print and distribute every word she says?
She is a minor celebrity, a failed singer who turned to acting and used her magazine column to pontificate about everything and everybody. Just a have a read at some of the posts on this three. Words of wisdom or vanity??
They are not words of wisdom, for sure, but the magazines are obviously using her to sell their wares .. or are they?
They are not words of wisdom, for sure, but the magazines are obviously using her to sell their wares .. or are they?
The question is "Who is using who?" :)
They are not words of wisdom, for sure, but the magazines are obviously using her to sell their wares .. or are they?
The question is "Who is using who?" :)
funny she hasn't addressed her affair in any of her columns or interviews
The question is "Who is using who?" :)
That is what I am asking :)
The question is "Who is using who?" :)
That is what I am asking :)
That is what I am asking :)
I've always felt that the public is the culprit for it's their appetite for celeb gossip that keeps tabloids going. Without an audience there would be no product.
That is what I am asking :)
I've always felt that the public is the culprit for it's their appetite for celeb gossip that keeps tabloids going. Without an audience there would be no product.
Fair point although speaking personally, I have never ever bought anything just to read up on a celebrity, not even the ones I like
Fair point although speaking personally, I have never ever bought anything just to read up on a celebrity, not even the ones I like
Unfortunately in this day and age its hard to avoid. She may publish her column in a grubby tabloid but then its picked up by celeb watchers such as DS and then disseminated to everyone.
Fair point although speaking personally, I have never ever bought anything just to read up on a celebrity, not even the ones I like
Unfortunately in this day and age its hard to avoid. She may publish her column in a grubby tabloid but then its picked up by celeb watchers such as DS and then disseminated to everyone.
Fair point although speaking personally, I have never ever bought anything just to read up on a celebrity, not even the ones I like
Unfortunately, you're just one. The thousands who buy keep the monster afloat.
Unfortunately, you're just one. The thousands who buy keep the monster afloat.
two of us... its a start
Unfortunately, you're just one. The thousands who buy keep the monster afloat.
two of us... its a start
two of us... its a start
Hope springs eternal.:lol:
funny she hasn't addressed her affair in any of her columns or interviews
Many people think it was Kym behind Oliver Mellor's recent "exposé" of their affair in a certain rag. It was apparently very gushing about her :sick:
I wouldn't put it past her knowing her reputation for manipulating the media.
owenlee4me
11-02-2014, 14:32
Am i the only one who cannot stand Moaning MIchelle, what is she in the soap for, what a misery, sick of listening to her going on and on and on, what does Steve put up with her for, lets see him get with Andrea have an affair, give MIchelle a reason to moan, or perhaps not, she can go look for Roy!"
Am i the only one who cannot stand Moaning MIchelle, what is she in the soap for, what a misery, sick of listening to her going on and on and on, what does Steve put up with her for, lets see him get with Andrea have an affair, give MIchelle a reason to moan, or perhaps not, she can go look for Roy!"
No, you're definitely not the only one. Michelle treats Steve like dirt and never misses an opportunity to put him down (mind you, neither does anyone else it seems). I don't normally condone affair storylines, but am positively hoping that Steve and Andrea get together so he can (hopefully) have a partner who treats him as an equal.
I was never a big fan of Michelle but at least she used to crack a smile sometimes. The writing for her has really gone downhill :thumbsdow
Andrea does seem like a better bet
deedeemac
12-02-2014, 01:29
Is there a reason in an up coming plot for the writers to have made her so moanie? It does my head in.
Is there a reason in an up coming plot for the writers to have made her so moanie? It does my head in.
Guess Steve and Andrea's relationship will cause her concern ...
Is there a reason in an up coming plot for the writers to have made her so moanie? It does my head in.
Guess Steve and Andrea's relationship will cause her concern ...
Unfortunately having a twitter account opens you up to all sorts of comments
Am i the only one who cannot stand Moaning MIchelle, what is she in the soap for, what a misery, sick of listening to her going on and on and on, what does Steve put up with her for, lets see him get with Andrea have an affair, give MIchelle a reason to moan, or perhaps not, she can go look for Roy!"
Oh, you've got plenty of company. This character has totally deteriorated from when she first came on the show. And so needy of late in connection with Steve! Andrea is mad for him but I still don't see it recipricoated yet, but there's still time!
The cast of corrie must be fed up with how their characters are going. St Tina is breaking all the laws she enforces down the street, Dennis is having an identity crisis, Peter who had some morals has lost them and Fiz what can I say. Todd had a total personality transplant. What i liked about the show was that you knew the characters ......now you don't know them week to week.
Is there a reason in an up coming plot for the writers to have made her so moanie? It does my head in.
They seem to lack consistency in many cases with the nature of the characters and will manipulate them to suit a plotline without taking into consideration continuity of a charcter. For them it often is more about advancing a storyline then taking into consideration how a character would respond given their basic makeup and nature. You know..."personality transplants" as we sometimes refer to them.
Is there a reason in an up coming plot for the writers to have made her so moanie? It does my head in.
They seem to lack consistency in many cases with the nature of the characters and will manipulate them to suit a plotline without taking into consideration continuity of a charcter. For them it often is more about advancing a storyline then taking into consideration how a character would respond given their basic makeup and nature. You know..."personality transplants" as we sometimes refer to them.
sometimes I have read interviews with cast members however who say...X wouldnt react like that, I wanted to think how X would react....etc
so when the SW went to Michelle Keegan and went 'you know Tina is very moral and criticises peoples bad behaviour, well she's going to have an affair with a married man and be a tramp'....did the actress not think to contracdict them?
sometimes I have read interviews with cast members however who say...X wouldnt react like that, I wanted to think how X would react....etc
so when the SW went to Michelle Keegan and went 'you know Tina is very moral and criticises peoples bad behaviour, well she's going to have an affair with a married man and be a tramp'....did the actress not think to contracdict them?
Maybe not if she was hoping to have a great exit story with the door open for a possible return some time later ..... or maybe she thought it was good to prove she can act the 'tramp' too for future roles elsewhere ...
sometimes I have read interviews with cast members however who say...X wouldnt react like that, I wanted to think how X would react....etc
so when the SW went to Michelle Keegan and went 'you know Tina is very moral and criticises peoples bad behaviour, well she's going to have an affair with a married man and be a tramp'....did the actress not think to contracdict them?
Maybe not if she was hoping to have a great exit story with the door open for a possible return some time later ..... or maybe she thought it was good to prove she can act the 'tramp' too for future roles elsewhere ...
Maybe not if she was hoping to have a great exit story with the door open for a possible return some time later ..... or maybe she thought it was good to prove she can act the 'tramp' too for future roles elsewhere ...
hmmmm. do you think there will be much future 'acting'...?
hmmmm. do you think there will be much future 'acting'...?
With her looks, she probably will, even if it is in another soap rather than the big Hollywood career ......
sometimes I have read interviews with cast members however who say...X wouldnt react like that, I wanted to think how X would react....etc
so when the SW went to Michelle Keegan and went 'you know Tina is very moral and criticises peoples bad behaviour, well she's going to have an affair with a married man and be a tramp'....did the actress not think to contracdict them?
The paycheck factor at work!:searchme:
sometimes I have read interviews with cast members however who say...X wouldnt react like that, I wanted to think how X would react....etc
so when the SW went to Michelle Keegan and went 'you know Tina is very moral and criticises peoples bad behaviour, well she's going to have an affair with a married man and be a tramp'....did the actress not think to contracdict them?
Actors are paid to do a job, they have very little control over what their characters do. They just have to act out what's given them, or they'd be in danger of ruining their acting careers. I'm sure some do complain, but it doesn't mean that the writers and producers will take any notice.
Apparently, the actor who played Martin Platt was in the same situation and refused to act out a storyline. His contract wasn't renewed thereafter.
Actors are paid to do a job, they have very little control over what their characters do. They just have to act out what's given them, or they'd be in danger of ruining their acting careers. I'm sure some do complain, but it doesn't mean that the writers and producers will take any notice.
Apparently, the actor who played Martin Platt was in the same situation and refused to act out a storyline. His contract wasn't renewed thereafter.
Certainly true Daz concernng these soap actors. A different story with A lister film actors who often have creative input on the script and even choice of directors. But this is soapland and these actors are limited in terms of control. If they get good and fed up they can leave and take their chances. But with most of them having limited talent the choices for them keep that sort of acton at bay.
Actors are paid to do a job, they have very little control over what their characters do. They just have to act out what's given them, or they'd be in danger of ruining their acting careers. I'm sure some do complain, but it doesn't mean that the writers and producers will take any notice.
Apparently, the actor who played Martin Platt was in the same situation and refused to act out a storyline. His contract wasn't renewed thereafter.
Certainly true Daz concernng these soap actors. A different story with A lister film actors who often have creative input on the script and even choice of directors. But this is soapland and these actors are limited in terms of control. If they get good and fed up they can leave and take their chances. But with most of them having limited talent the choices for them keep that sort of acton at bay.
Certainly true Daz concernng these soap actors. A different story with A lister film actors who often have creative input on the script and even choice of directors. But this is soapland and these actors are limited in terms of control. If they get good and fed up they can leave and take their chances. But with most of them having limited talent the choices for them keep that sort of acton at bay.
Yes, A-list stars are a whole other story :)
Actors are paid to do a job, they have very little control over what their characters do. They just have to act out what's given them, or they'd be in danger of ruining their acting careers. I'm sure some do complain, but it doesn't mean that the writers and producers will take any notice.
Apparently, the actor who played Martin Platt was in the same situation and refused to act out a storyline. His contract wasn't renewed thereafter.
Ashley and Claire Peacock too got the marching orders after asking for better storylines .. all were written out ..
Actors are paid to do a job, they have very little control over what their characters do. They just have to act out what's given them, or they'd be in danger of ruining their acting careers. I'm sure some do complain, but it doesn't mean that the writers and producers will take any notice.
Apparently, the actor who played Martin Platt was in the same situation and refused to act out a storyline. His contract wasn't renewed thereafter.
Ashley and Claire Peacock too got the marching orders after asking for better storylines .. all were written out ..
Ashley and Claire Peacock too got the marching orders after asking for better storylines .. all were written out ..
That's right, I'd forgotten about them. Just proves that soap stars have little or no power over their storylines, and can be punished for complaining.
They're also directed as to how their lines should be acted out. I always think of this when people complain about Steve McDonald, who's been a complete buffoon for years now. That may not be the direction Simon Gregson would choose to take the character.
But the writers need to understand we want the familiarity of characters. This is all a recent change and pre stuart blackburn you knew how people would react to situations thrown their way.
Familiarity breeds contempt ... and in some situations some people can react very much different to how you would expect them to from previous times ..
Familiarity breeds contempt ... and in some situations some people can react very much different to how you would expect them to from previous times ..
True, but I think a better balance needs to be struck between keeping characters consistent without being totally predictable. At the moment, characters are being totally changed to suit overblown and ill thought-out plots and this is what people are complaining about. At the same time, we don't want characters to be completely predicable because that would be boring (and also not true to life).
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has reportedly signed a new contract with the ITV soap.
The new deal means that the actress will stay in her role as barmaid Michelle Connor for at least another year, reports The Sun on Sunday.
Marsh - who has starred in the soap since 2006 - is said to have been offered a pay rise and promised that dramatic storylines are on their way for her character.
The deal comes shortly after Marsh's co-star Paula Lane renewed her contract with the long-running programme earlier this year, while Les Dennis has also recently been announced as joining Coronation Street as criminal Michael Rogers.
Meanwhile, several key characters are to bow out of the show this year including Chris Gascoyne, Sue Johnston, Philip Lowrie, Charlie Condou and Michelle Keegan.
Keegan revealed last year that her character Tina McIntyre would be killed off in May.
Viewers have seen the barmaid embroiled in an affair with Gascoyne's character Peter Barlow, who will become a suspect in Tina's murder. Gascoyne is expected to exit the soap in late 2014.
Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a557910/coronation-street-kym-marsh-signs-new-one-year-contract.html#ixzz2w84IechZ
owenlee4me
16-03-2014, 17:13
Oh not more of moany Michelle for at least a year? she is always always twisting her face, it would be better having Sue Johnston staying and Kym Marsh leaving, at least she can act and you know which eye to follow, how is it, no one else can not see Michelle's "boss" eye, bet she wore specs as a Kid!!!
As for the rumour she is to have a affair with Peter Barlow, how desperate are the women on the street to be interested in a smoking, alcoholic bookie and a womaniser, what is his attraction? or is it hidden in his pants!!!!!!!!!!!
owenlee4me
16-03-2014, 17:13
Oh not more of moany Michelle for at least a year? she is always always twisting her face, it would be better having Sue Johnston staying and Kym Marsh leaving, at least she can act and you know which eye to follow, how is it, no one else can not see Michelle's "boss" eye, bet she wore specs as a Kid!!!
As for the rumour she is to have a affair with Peter Barlow, how desperate are the women on the street to be interested in a smoking, alcoholic bookie and a womaniser, what is his attraction? or is it hidden in his pants!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh not more of moany Michelle for at least a year? she is always always twisting her face, it would be better having Sue Johnston staying and Kym Marsh leaving, at least she can act and you know which eye to follow, how is it, no one else can not see Michelle's "boss" eye, bet she wore specs as a Kid!!!
As for the rumour she is to have a affair with Peter Barlow, how desperate are the women on the street to be interested in a smoking, alcoholic bookie and a womaniser, what is his attraction? or is it hidden in his pants!!!!!!!!!!!
michelle already sampled peter and tina is now sampling him
Oh not more of moany Michelle for at least a year? she is always always twisting her face, it would be better having Sue Johnston staying and Kym Marsh leaving, at least she can act and you know which eye to follow, how is it, no one else can not see Michelle's "boss" eye, bet she wore specs as a Kid!!!
As for the rumour she is to have a affair with Peter Barlow, how desperate are the women on the street to be interested in a smoking, alcoholic bookie and a womaniser, what is his attraction? or is it hidden in his pants!!!!!!!!!!!
michelle already sampled peter and tina is now sampling him
kym has signed a new contract
owenlee4me
17-03-2014, 16:48
read somewhere, MIchelle is to have an affair with Peter?
Coronation Street's Michelle Connor will make a big decision about her future with Steve McDonald over the festive season after he rejects her once again.
Still struggling in the wake of their split, Michelle is given hope by Steve's change in mood on Christmas Day and leans in to kiss him. However, she is left mortified when he rejects her, prompting her to consider moving on from her former partner for good.
Here, Kym Marsh - who plays Michelle - discusses her character's latest heartbreak and teases her new romance in the New Year.
How does Michelle cope with Steve's behaviour over Christmas?
"Michelle really doesn't know where she stands with Steve and his behaviour during the run up to Christmas and on Christmas Day really hurts her. Steve decides to throw all of his efforts into making it the best Christmas ever for Amy - I think it's one way of channelling his emotions - and so he decides to throw a big party for the family and invites Michelle.
"At this point, Michelle is confused and is still struggling with the fact that they've split because she still doesn't feel as though she knows why. Then when he asks her to go upstairs with him, she thinks this is an invitation and really hopes that this is a sign of him wanting them to rekindle things. As they are throwing fake snow for Amy out of the window, Michelle gets all nostalgic and goes in for a kiss but when he knocks her back she comes crashing down again. She's hurt and humiliated by his behaviour towards her and she's really not coping well at all."
Does she realise that it's a mental health problem at this stage? Does she know how deep his problems run?
"Gosh no, she has no idea. Michelle has no idea that he's got a mental health problem because obviously he hasn't told her and in her eyes he's just been pushing her further and further away. She has absolutely no clue that the reason why he's been pushing her away is because of a deeper rooted problem. Michelle just thinks he doesn't love her anymore; the actual truth - that he has depression - is the furthest thing from her mind."
Michelle is very commonly misreading this situation as a reflection on her. How does that feel for her?
"Michelle thinks this whole thing is about Steve not loving her anymore and not wanting to be with her. She feels completely rejected and confused - she doesn't know why he's moved away from her. I think Michelle is humiliated as well as it's clear for everyone to see how much he's pushing her away. She's absolutely devastated and I think she questions what's gone wrong. She's still in love with Steve so she's really upset."
How has the situation affected her?
"I think she's frustrated by it. Michelle's tried to help him and tried so many times, well before Christmas, to talk to him and try and find out what's going on in his head. But he's a completely closed book and she's falling to pieces with it. I think what Michelle really wants is for Steve to fight for her, to realise what he might lose and decide not to let her go, but he has no fight left in him, and Michelle sees this as a reflection of how he feels about her.
"To Michelle, he's just given up on her and them and she's absolutely crushed by that. I think the moment he rejects her on Christmas Day is a turning point for her - up until that point she's tried and tried again, but when he turns away from her kiss she thinks he couldn't make it any clearer that he doesn't want her anymore."
Has she got wind of the financial problems with Streetcars at this point?
"No, I think that's Eileen, Andrea and Lloyd's discovery and they deal with that. Michelle obviously knew a while back that he had missed a few shifts at the cab office but as it stands she doesn't know anything about the money he's been taking from Streetcars. I think Michelle is just so preoccupied about her own problems with Steve she can't really get past that."
Does Liz share any of her concerns with Michelle?
"Absolutely, yes of course. Liz is privy to all of it because obviously they still share the same home. I think Liz is at a loss as to what to do. Liz is devastated as well that he's pushed Michelle away because Liz knows how much they love each other and it pains her to see both of them in this position. Neither of them can seem to get through to him and get frustrated with him, especially when Liz finds him in his bedroom instead of at Amy's panto, but it's because they don't know the real reason."
Can you tell us what Michelle is saying to Tony when Steve overhears them?
"A lot seems to have happened over Christmas that makes Michelle think she really has to accept that they're over. Obviously she felt so rejected and embarrassed after he rejected her kiss on Christmas Day and then he failed to show up to Amy's panto. She's trying to talk herself into moving on so I think she feels she needs to vocalise it to someone so that it feels real and she can hear herself say it out loud. She tells Tony that she's moving on and that Steve's her past."
Does she mean it? Does Michelle genuinely think they're over?
"She means it when she says to Tony that she has to move on but whether her heart wants to or is ready to is another story. She's saying it to convince herself more than anyone else. In Michelle's mind Steve couldn't make it any clearer that he doesn't want her so she knows she has to move on and move forward with her life. She doesn't know what else she can do, she's tried everything to get him talking and it just hasn't worked. Michelle is trying to be positive and spur herself on, which is what she always does."
Do you think she's ready to move on?
"No, she still loves him and it is too soon, but I can understand why she's doing it. She's licking her wounds, she's been hurt and she's trying to mend her own broken heart. She's been left feeling so rejected and she doesn't know why. She's confused and everyone is spurring her on to do it and move on anyway. But in her heart, it's too soon."
How do you think Michelle would react if she found out what was really going on with Steve?
"She would be absolutely devastated. I think it would make her realise that it isn't her or their relationship that's the problem, it's something far deeper rooted and I think she'd be sad that he wasn't able to talk to her... but she'd obviously do all she could to help him get through it."
Do you think she would stand by him?
"Of course, definitely. It will change the way she sees things. She would realise how much bigger this is than just her. She's never stopped loving him and there'll always be something between them. She'd do everything in her power to help him get through it. Michelle would never dream of leaving him to get through it without her. They both deserve to be happy together and I think with her help, love and support they might have a chance of getting through it together. I'd love to see them settle down."
What's it been like to do such a different storyline with Simon?
"It's been a great journey. Me and Simon are friends off screen and I think that comes across on screen as well. Luckily for us it's worked - we love working together and it seems to have paid off because viewers want them to be together too."
Depression affects so many people, so did you both feel a responsibility to get it right?
"Yes of course, especially for Simon, having to portray the person suffering with depression. But it's been such an important storyline because it's shown how much depression has an effect on not just the person suffering but the people around them and how it affects their relationships with those closest to them. We all wanted to do the best for this story and do it justice. The writers have been really good and it's been so well researched."
Do you want them to get back together?
"Yes, absolutely and the public definitely want them back together. I've had people say that they're heartbroken that they've broken up. But I think they will come out of this the other side."
We've heard Michelle is going to get a new love interest...
"Yes, she kind of doesn't want to move on but she thinks there's no hope for her and Steve. When a nice man comes along everyone encourages her to go for it, but how ready she'll be is another story..."
owenlee4me
09-12-2014, 17:25
Sorry I just cannot stand Michelle, she is such a misery has no fun or sparkle, I dont' blame STeve dumping her, and no wonder he's depressed suffering her put downs and negativity.
Michelle may be attractive (even with her straying eye!!) but she needs to lighten up:wall:
Kym Marsh has spoken about Coronation Street's forthcoming mini-bus crash storyline.
The actress, who plays Michelle Connor on the ITV show, discussed how the "challenging" story links in to Steve McDonald's depression.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Marsh said about the storyline: "We have actually spent a lot of time on that and we were all quite exhausted by the time we finished filming it, but it's amazing. It's a great storyline and a challenging one.
"It is linked to Steve and Michelle and Steve's depression as well, so there's more to come from that. It's very dramatic. I actually stayed behind to watch the stunt and it was brilliant."
Discussing Michelle's recent split from Steve, she said: "She's just so confused by him at the moment. Nobody knows that he's suffering from depression, so he's just behaving so oddly and of course they've split up now. She just thinks it's her.
"I think [Steve's] in massive denial. He's been in to see a doctor, the doctor's told him he's got depression but he's not actually doing anything about it. He's certainly not talking to anyone around him about what's wrong. I think he's trying to kid himself in a way that he doesn't need any help."
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Marsh went on to discuss depression and the Coronation Street storyline about it, saying: "I think it's a bit of a taboo subject all the time - through men and women, but I think men in particular. Women tend to talk about their emotions a bit more freely, whereas men tend to see things like that as slightly more of a weakness.
I think when we first found out we were doing this story with Steve, both Simon and I were a bit like, 'Is Steve the right character to do this?' But the more we thought about it, the more we thought, 'He is absolutely the one who should be doing it'.
"He's such a jovial character and so upbeat all the time and joking. It's showing people that if somebody like Steve McDonald can have depression, it can happen to anybody at any time."
Speaking about her personal experiences, she added: "I've suffered a couple of times. Depression is something that remains with you. You do get better obviously and there are times where you do end up revisiting it - well I certainly have.
"The last time I had it was when I lost my little boy in 2009. It was really weird, because at the time you don't realise that that's happening to you. You feel that what you're doing is completely normal and it actually isn't and it takes people to point things out to you.
"I went and discussed things with a doctor and got help that way and had a bit of counselling. It also really helped me to have my family and friends around me and rely on them."
Marsh recently spoke at length to anyone who would listen about her Coronation Street character, saying Michelle 'needs to move on'.
parkerman
23-12-2014, 11:47
Marsh recently spoke at length to anyone who would listen......
So that was nobody then.
parkerman
23-12-2014, 11:47
..................
I am still not convinced by this depression storyline
So that was nobody then.
Glad you liked my little edit
TaintedLove
23-12-2014, 17:23
I`m sure all of Kyms boyfriends/husbands suffered depression living with her. She`s so high maintenance it wouldn`t surprise me.
I am still not convinced by this depression storyline
I don't mind Steve, it's Michelle that's the main problem for me. I'm beginning to think that the writers' intention with this storyline is to make us feel sorry for the unlikable Michelle, not poor Steve. :thumbsdow
maidmarian
24-12-2014, 02:34
I don't mind Steve, it's Michelle that's the main problem for me. I'm beginning to think that the writers' intention with this storyline is to make us feel sorry for the unlikable Michelle, not poor Steve. :thumbsdow
I agree and am.beginning to think its a
natural charateristic( that she cant dusguise)
not the poor acting of a part.
When she was in the prog
about new Pop groups and trying to
come over as lovely sincere hard-working
single mum- it jarred and didnt ring true!
She apppeared to me as a very self-important
person even then.
Still rumour has it she has some fans-
not met one personally yet- but each to their
own.!!
maidmarian
24-12-2014, 02:34
I don't mind Steve, it's Michelle that's the main problem for me. I'm beginning to think that the writers' intention with this storyline is to make us feel sorry for the unlikable Michelle, not poor Steve. :thumbsdow
I agree and am.beginning to think its a
natural charateristic( that she cant dusguise)
not the poor acting of a part.
When she was in the prog
about new Pop groups and trying to
come over as lovely sincere hard-working
single mum- it jarred and didnt ring true!
She apppeared to me as a very self-important
person even then.
Still rumour has it she has some fans-
not met one personally yet- but each to their
own.!!
I remember her in that programme too. You are right about how she came across..
So love is in the air again for michelle and steve. I liked Hamish
Michelle and Steve getting married in spring. I am sure that pleases you all
maidmarian
16-01-2015, 22:17
Michelle and Steve getting married in spring. I am sure that pleases you all
I thought Mr B had said in one of his
interviews that the weddings ( kirks
and Steves) wouldnt go smoothly!
So heres hoping til the very last
minute.!!
maidmarian
16-01-2015, 22:17
Michelle and Steve getting married in spring. I am sure that pleases you all
I thought Mr B had said in one of his
interviews that the weddings ( kirks
and Steves) wouldnt go smoothly!
So heres hoping til the very last
minute.!!
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has said that her character Michelle Connor will clash with Liz McDonald over the best course of action for Steve.
With Michelle now focused solely on helping Steve (Simon Gregson) to get better following their reconciliation, she faces opposition from his mum Liz as it becomes apparent that they have very different approaches.
While Liz adopts a "tough love" approach with her son, Michelle thinks they should tread more carefully around him, worried about his vulnerable state.
Marsh said: "They both obviously want to help Steve but because both of them are so worried about him and love him so much - they both want to help him in their own way.
"Understandably they clash as they're both so concerned about him. They both have different approaches - Liz is more of the tough love approach and tries to get Steve up and doing things, whereas Michelle is much more trying the softly-softly approach."
Marsh added: "Liz doesn't think it's the best way because Michelle is so protective of Steve and doesn't want to hurt or upset him. After everything that's happened with the crash, Michelle thinks they should go easy on him."
Despite the disagreement, Marsh believes that the pair will be able to put their differences aside eventually in order to work together to help Steve.
"They do both realise that they shouldn't be arguing and that they are both so worried and have so much going on", she said.
"They realise that whatever approach they both want to take, ultimately they both want the same thing because they both want the best for Steve."
Coronation Street's Kym Marsh has said she'd love Michelle and Steve to have an iconic relationship like Jack and Vera.
Speaking on This Morning, the soap star said that she has "so much fun" working with Simon Gregson, who plays Steve.
"I'd love to see [Steve and Michelle be like Jack and Vera]," she said. "My happiest times that I've been on the Street have been when I'm working alongside Simon Gregson.
"We've had so much fun together and it's been weird when they've split us up and put Michelle with someone else. I don't like that."
The actress also shared that she doesn't have the same taste in wedding dresses as her character.
Marsh said: "I went and helped get the wedding dress because obviously I know my character inside and out, so I went along to help choose the dress.
"It's not something I would [pick], it's probably a bit bigger than something I would choose but it's very much what she would choose."
Marsh also joked about where the characters will hold their wedding reception, saying that people "can probably work out" the venue.
She said: "I think it's not going to be anything grand so I think we can probably work out where the reception is going to be."
parkerman
24-05-2015, 08:00
Jack & Vera? Is she looking for a 30 year contract?
maidmarian
24-05-2015, 09:18
Jack & Vera? Is she looking for a 30 year contract?
Oh ! You think she meant the Duckworths?
I assumed she meant 2 of the pigeons!
maidmarian
24-05-2015, 09:18
Dupl
How can she compare their relationship to Jack and Vera's!
maidmarian
25-05-2015, 01:14
How can she compare their relationship to Jack and Vera's!
Because she lives in a totally un - self-aware
bubble!!
maidmarian
25-05-2015, 01:14
Dupl
her or simon see michelle and steve as ross and rachel from friends :p
maidmarian
25-05-2015, 22:33
her or simon see michelle and steve as ross and rachel from friends :p
I suppose it must be her that thinks that.
I would hope Simon would be more
realistic and think its just part of the job
til he gets a better storyline.
K M does seem desperate to foster the
illusion they are an ideal couple.
I wonder why !!
maidmarian
25-05-2015, 22:33
Dupl
I suppose it must be her that thinks that.
I would hope Simon would be more
realistic and think its just part of the job
til he gets a better storyline.
K M does seem desperate to foster the
illusion they are an ideal couple.
I wonder why !!
I don't think Simon Gregson has a big enough ego to compare himself to Jack Duckworth. He seems like a very down to earth guy who doesn't do many interviews or even attend award ceremonies.
The less said about Kym Marsh's ego the better! http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-rolleye-smileys-842.gif (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/facebook-smileys.html)
(I do actually think that Simon Gregson has it in him to be the next Jack Duckworth but Michelle's no Vera.)
maidmarian
26-05-2015, 01:01
(I do actually think that Simon Gregson has it in him to be the next Jack Duckworth but Michelle's no Vera.)
Yes - definitely
maidmarian
26-05-2015, 01:01
(I do actually think that Simon Gregson has it in him to be the next Jack Duckworth but Michelle's no Vera.)
Yes - definitely
tammyy2j
26-05-2015, 01:04
I think Steve has become a legend in his own right now and his best partner has been Becky
LostVoodoo
26-05-2015, 18:53
I think Steve has become a legend in his own right now and his best partner has been Becky
He's had two partners that have been absolute gold - Karen and Becky - which makes Michelle look so dull in comparison
LostVoodoo
26-05-2015, 18:53
I think Steve has become a legend in his own right now and his best partner has been Becky
He's had two partners that have been absolute gold - Karen and Becky - which makes Michelle look so dull in comparison
parkerman
26-05-2015, 23:55
Karen was real class. They don't make soap actors like Suranne any more.
Agree noone beats Karen
becky was good too for him as again Katherine too a great actress like suranne
Agree noone beats Karen
becky was good too for him as again Katherine too a great actress like suranne
parkerman
28-06-2015, 20:13
http://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/break-up-forces-kym-marsh-to-sell-house/?pub_id=44&w_id=&pd_id=&link_id=206032&r_link_id=206032
She seems to get through her men at a rate of knots...
parkerman
28-06-2015, 20:13
...................................
Coronation Street's Kym Marsh has jumped to the defence of her new co-star Sarah Harding after Harding received negative reviews for her performance.
Former Girls Aloud singer Harding is currently appearing as Joni Preston in a four-episode arc on the ITV soap.
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Sarah Harding as Joni
Marsh said in an interview with OK! Magazine: "I feel for her as it's hard for anyone to come into a long-running TV show with such well-loved characters.
"Sarah's first scene was with Rita in The Kabin and of course she's going to be compared with actors like that."
She added: "Don't forget, she was probably nervous too. I know I was when I came into the show."
Kissinger
04-08-2015, 11:39
becky was good too for him as again Katherine too a great actress like suranne
maybe these singers should stick to what their "best" at, get damn good character actresses for ACTING!!
I would rather watch an actress acting, than a singer acting--
maybe these singers should stick to what their "best" at, get damn good character actresses for ACTING!!
I would rather watch an actress acting, than a singer acting--
There's a very long tradition of singers becoming actors. I don't care what their previous career was as long as they can actually act, and they got the part fairly (ie not stunt casting for PR purposes). Unfortunately, that wasn't the case with Sarah Harding, but I think Kym Marsh is an OK actress. I don't like her character Michelle - but that's another story!
parkerman
04-08-2015, 18:53
There's a very long tradition of singers becoming actors.
Would that include Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, John Leyton, David Essex......?:D:p:cheer:
Would that include Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, John Leyton, David Essex......?:D:p:cheer:
:p
I'm not quite sure how serious your list is since Frank Sinatra was a credible actor and Oscar winner (and there are lots of others, ie Barbara Streisand, Jennifer Hudson, Will Smith (all Oscar winners) and Mark Wahlberg (Oscar nominated) off the top of my head). Rappers also quite often pop up in US TV shows, and some of them are decent enough.
I don't see the problem as people change careers all the time. Stunt casting of famous people who're terrible actors is another matter! Let's hope Corrie have learned their lesson... :nono:
parkerman
04-08-2015, 21:38
:p
I'm not quite sure how serious your list is since Frank Sinatra was a credible actor and Oscar winner.
Yes, that's kind of what I was getting at. Also, John Leyton turned out to be a much better actor than singer!
Yes, that's kind of what I was getting at.
Got you! :thumbsup:
Corrie's Kym Marsh signs new contract? *
It is being reported that Kym Marsh is on the brink of signing a ‘mega-deal’ that will propel her to the No 1 star of Coronation Street, following the departure of Alison King.
A show source told The Sun: ‘She will take over from Alison as Corrie’s best all round performer being involved in the top storylines all the time. Losing Alison has been a devastating body blow deep down to the inner sanctum because not only was she a tremendous actress but Carla was seen as having everything for a soap role, sexiness, funny, ruthless, a boozer and depressive at the same time but all the time must watch TV.
‘There is no doubt that Kym can step into her shows no problem – and the bosses are chuffed to bits.’
However a source for the show, as well as Kym Marsh’s spokesperson, have both denied the claims. The ITV source said that the rumour is ‘totally untrue’ explaining that as Kym’s contract ends in July, no negotiations have yet taken place surrounding her next one.
Michelle is partnered with Steve McDonald and played an important role in his depression storyline. Meanwhile, departing factory boss Carla’s stories have included being trapped in a fire, developing a gambling addiction and being the victim of rape.
It was also reported that new deals have been offered to Tina O Brien (Sarah), Melanie Hill (Cathy) and Faye Brookes (Kate) to keep them in the show, although there is no confirmation surrounding these either.
In coming storylines, viewers will see Carla exit as well as Jason Grimshaw, played by Ryan Thomas. Meanwhile, David Neilson (Roy), Les Dennis (Michael), Oliver Farnworth (Andy) and Brooke Vincent (Sophie) have taken breaks from the cobbles.
Sally Ann Matthews, however, recently reprised her role as Jenny Bradley, while villainous builder Phelan also made a comeback. Viewers will soon see love interests arrive for Leanne Tilsley and Zeedan Nazir who are among newcomers over the next few weeks.
New producer Kate Oates is not due to start her role at the soap until early Spring.
I prefer her keeping a very low profile rather than being in the spotlight all the time ....
Ruffed_lemur
29-01-2016, 19:10
No way is Michelle as good as Carla!
jane danson deserves a new better deal top actress on the show, even kate ford is better than kym
Kym Marsh has opened up about all things Corrie, her appearance on Popstars and THAT weight jibe from Nigel Lythgoe.
During a lengthy and at times emotional interview on Ireland's The Late Late Show, Marsh told Ryan Tubridy that it was hard to transition from Hear'Say to acting, because people don't take you seriously.
"Obviously I'm from a music background and it's not easy to break in to another industry when you're known for something else.
"But it's really hard to get someone to take you seriously especially when you've come from a reality show - and the one we were in was the first of it's kind, and everyone said 'It's Hearsay, they're so cheesy.'
"So it was kind of hard for me. But they took a chance on me and I'm so glad they did because it gave me the opportunity to show what I can do. And you're not in a show for ten years if you're no good."
She also spoke about 'hiding' her children during her appearance on PopStars, something which people still go on about now.
She said: "You had to fill out this form and give details, age, where you live. They never asked me if I had children - so it wasn't a question that was ever asked.
"I'd experienced a lot of discrimination early before PopStars - lots would say 'She's got kids, she won't be reliable.' But the question was never asked so I never said.
"Then later down the line I told them and that was fine. Then they didn't confront me until much further down the line and confronted me for the tv show. But it was 'Well actually I told you ages ago.'"
Host Ryan Tubridy then asked her about Nigel Lythgoe's comments on her weight. The Popstars judge famously said: "Christmas is over and the goose has gotten fat."
Marsh said that while we're used to reality judges saying shocking things, no-one had really experienced that before Popstars.
"Our show was very much about making the band," she said. "And obviously we didn't know what was gonna happen. I was 24 years old away from my children and family, then to be filmed with someone saying you're fat when clearly I wasn't, was really harsh.
"I begged them not to put it out because I felt humiliated. I asked them not to and they said: "We're making a tv show."
Apparently Lythgoe did apologise to her, but "in the middle of the night when there were no cameras around".
"It had a huge effect on me as someone who suffered from an eating disorder at a young age," she continued. "I was size 12 at the time. It made me really unconfident and insecure about myself and the way that I looked. It didn't help."
Marsh also spoke about the loss of her son Archie at 22 weeks, explaining that it still hurts and you never get over it.
Marsh's appearance on The Late Late Show follows one on Good Morning Britain in which she was lost for words during a fitness tracker giveaway.
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has revealed that she recently came seriously close to leaving her role on the soap.
She’s celebrating her tenth anniversary on the iconic cobbles playing barmaid Michelle Connor, but was actually considering LEAVING the soap to mark her decade on the show – as close mate Alison King, who played sister-in-law Carla Connor, had decided to leave too.
Michelle told the Sun On Sunday: “I thought about it for a long time. It was obviously a huge decision.
“My contract was expiring in June, and so the time to leave would have been now. Plus, of course, I didn’t know if they wanted to keep me either.”
The actress eventually decided to stay on the soap – as she enjoys her role so much and her a huge group of friends – and her contract was renewed by bosses.
Though she’s not sure how long she’ll stay on the soap – no star can ever be sure that their character isn’t going to meet a sticky end – Michelle is now secure in the knowledge that she’s going to be on the cobbles for some time yet.
She said: “For the foreseeable future, I’m not going anywhere.”
Fans will be pleased to hear that.
Reminiscing on her ten-year anniversary on Corrie, Kym also revealed that she can remember exactly what she was doing when she received the happy news that she’d got a role in the long-running soap – she was at home making spaghetti bolognaise for her kids (which was then abandoned for a meal out to celebrate her amazing new job).
And she admitted she can't understand how people film sex scenes - when she struggles to flirt in front of the cameras.
her storyline is as daft and bad as maria's one
her storyline is as daft and bad as maria's one
That's a bit harsh! Nothing Michelle's done can compare to Maria's downright embarrassing turn as a lion... :p
It looks like there could be heartbreak ahead for Michelle Connor on Coronation Street, as she prepares to leave Weatherfield after making a shocking discovery about husband Steve McDonald.
The pair will reportedly run into further problems over the coming weeks, but Steve (Simon Gregson) could put the final nail in the coffin when he joins some Tinder-style dating apps.
Tim Metcalfe is said to be responsible for all the trouble by installing apps on Steve's phone, in a bid to help his friend through his marital rough patch.
But Michelle will not be in a forgiving mood when she finds out and will sensationally call time on their relationship, The Mirror reports.
A furious Michelle (Kym Marsh) will tell Steve their marriage is over, before announcing that she is taking up a singing job on a cruise ship.
Fans will have to tune in to see if Michelle is actually bowing out of Weatherfield for good, or whether Steve can change her mind.
Michelle is of course hiding her own indiscretion from Steve, after she recently got passionate with her ex-boyfriend Will whilst her husband was overseas.
Upcoming scenes will see Michelle's secret come under threat when her stepdaughter Amy gets wind of the situation and threatens to expose it to Steve.
Digital Spy
I can´t see this happening, sadly :(
sex tape leaked for sale, could all be hearsay :p
Coronation Street's lining up another baby plot as Michelle Connor will learn she's pregnant over the next few weeks.
Upcoming scenes will see Michelle tell her husband Steve McDonald that she wants them to try for a baby of their own. Despite some initial hesitance from Steve, he eventually agrees and before long, they are discovering that Michelle is pregnant.
But The Mirror reports that Michelle's pregnancy won't be straightforward, and could have huge repercussions for both them and others on the street.
Viewers will know that Leanne Battersby is also expecting a baby, following a one-night stand with a mystery man last week.
Speaking about Michelle's baby dreams, Kym Marsh said recently: "It is basically Leanne being pregnant which prompts it. She realises that as she is 40 she is getting close to the point where it might not be possible.
"She doesn't feel like she is needed as a mum by Ryan and she is still young. It is a bit of a wake-up call for her really.
"There is certainly an element of her thinking it will help her and Steve cement their relationship, but she does have a genuine desire to have a baby."
Digital Spy
:sick:
tammyy2j
20-07-2016, 16:33
^ So this pretty much guarantees that Steve is Leanne's baby daddy too
Daily mirror says viewers saw leanne have a night of passion with steve mc donald. No we did not!
She cant be bothered with her other kids so this storyline does not make sense
Daily mirror says viewers saw leanne have a night of passion with steve mc donald. No we did not!
Sharon Marshall said on This Morning that if you watched closely, there was a big clue ...I missed it :(
parkerman
21-07-2016, 09:18
Sharon Marshall said on This Morning that if you watched closely, there was a big clue ...I missed it :(
Me too.
Don't worry Coronation Street fans, Kym Marsh hasn't got any plans to follow in Paula Lane and Alison King's footsteps and leave the ITV soap.
Not worried at all, quite the opposite :ninja:
Talking to CelebsNow, the star confirmed she's "not going anywhere just yet" given that she has just signed a new contract.
"It's something that everyone toys with now and again, but it isn't something borne out of other people's decisions. It would be a mistake to leave prompted by someone else," Marsh explained.
"This is an amazing job - I'm in a very lucky position and in a great role and, you know, it's not as easy as it seems out there. So to leave something so stable and say, 'I'm off!' isn't for me. It sounds cliched, but it's like a family."
Marsh has played fan favourite Michelle Connor for more than ten years and last week, viewers saw Michelle drop a baby bombshell and push her husband Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) to make a choice over her baby dream.
Little does she know, he's already got a little one on the way after he found out that Leanne Battersby is expecting his baby. And Marsh doesn't think her character will take the news well when she finds out.
"She isn't the most forgiving person, is she? I really think she's going to go ballistic. I don't know how she's going to get over it. She'll be devastated," Marsh noted.
Digital Spy
Don't worry Coronation Street fans, Kym Marsh hasn't got any plans to follow in Paula Lane and Alison King's footsteps and leave the ITV soap.
Unfortunately, it seems the least liked Corrie actors are the ones most likely to stay put. :(
Yes Miss Marsh it is an amazing job , I'm amazed you've still got it. Where is this big fan base. Judging by the tone of this interview it seems Miss Marsh was trying to justify her existence on Corrie.
Yes Miss Marsh it is an amazing job , I'm amazed you've still got it. Where is this big fan base. Judging by the tone of this interview it seems Miss Marsh was trying to justify her existence on Corrie.
I'm really hoping the Leanne pregnancy is the beginning of the end of Steve and Michelle. We've been sold the pair as an iconic couple in the mould of Jack and Vera for some years now but I don't know any Corrie fan who's remotely convinced.
During Steve's depression storyline he had a lovely scene (in a park I think) where he confided in Leanne. Their chemistry was palpable in that scene, and I'm wondering if possibly Kate Oates has decided they'd make a better couple than Steve and Michelle? I know the spoilers have Leanne falling for Nick again, but is it possible that Steve and Leanne as a couple is the end game of this baby storyline? At the moment I'm hoping that's the plan.
I'm really hoping the Leanne pregnancy is the beginning of the end of Steve and Michelle. We've been sold the pair as an iconic couple in the mould of Jack and Vera for some years now but I don't know any Corrie fan who's remotely convinced..
Too true
During Steve's depression storyline he had a lovely scene (in a park I think) where he confided in Leanne. Their chemistry was palpable in that scene, and I'm wondering if possibly Kate Oates has decided they'd make a better couple than Steve and Michelle? I know the spoilers have Leanne falling for Nick again, but is it possible that Steve and Leanne as a couple is the end game of this baby storyline? At the moment I'm hoping that's the plan.
That would be a positive Dazzle. Initially I think Nick would take on board a child from an" anonymous" father, but once Steve as the father became public knowledge, Nick would back away. Peter Barlow on the scene might stir things up of course ?
It was clearly fate that Kym Marsh would end up with Simon Gregson as her on-screen husband in Coronation Street.
Talking to the Mirror, the actress revealed a hilarious secret about her childhood years that perhaps led her to playing Michelle McDonald, who is currently wrapped up in a pregnancy triangle with Steve (Gregson) and Leanne (Jane Danson) in the ITV soap.
"I actually had a poster of Simon on my wall when I was younger, which is so weird. He was a heart-throb in the day! I love Simon, he's gorgeous like a teddy bear, he's lovely," she explained.
Marsh added that he can be difficult to film with, but has developed a technique over the years: "You have to look slightly past him so you can't see his face. We just try to complement each other and make it funnier. We enjoy working together."
And if you think that being pregnant in Corrie might make her want another baby in real life, she says that she's "done my bit for motherhood".
Last week, it was revealed that Steve's baby drama is about to get even more stressful when he is told he has a genetic condition that could affect one or both of his unborn kids. He will apparently tell his wife about it, and she'll confide to none-other than Leanne. Uh-oh.
Digital Spy
her new budding relationship with robert has begun, wait until they are tearing the clothes off each other in the bistro cellar where all the action happens :p
her new budding relationship with robert has begun, wait until they are tearing the clothes off each other in the bistro cellar where all the action happens :p
I thought rather a lot of attention was given to Robert's hand injury - as if it were foreshadowing something. I was half expecting him to drop dead towards the end of the episode. :D
I thought rather a lot of attention was given to Robert's hand injury - as if it were foreshadowing something. I was half expecting him to drop dead towards the end of the episode. :D
looked a deep cut, losing a hand isnt good for a chef so maybe more to come
I thought rather a lot of attention was given to Robert's hand injury - as if it were foreshadowing something. I was half expecting him to drop dead towards the end of the episode. :D
looked a deep cut, losing a hand isnt good for a chef so maybe more to come
Coronation street Kym Marsh clutches her huge baby bump in agony - The Sun
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FGS she can only be about 4 months pregnant
and what you know she with chef robby again, im guessing michelle and leanne will go into labour same time
and what you know she with chef robby again, im guessing michelle and leanne will go into labour same time
Don´t remember her and Robert ´getting close´before she left and came back?
Don´t remember her and Robert ´getting close´before she left and came back?
they close since last week when she offered him a bandage for his hand
she can forgive him but not peter, carla has moved on but michelle cannot
Don´t remember her and Robert ´getting close´before she left and came back?
they close since last week when she offered him a bandage for his hand
she can forgive him but not peter, carla has moved on but michelle cannot
mysangry
29-10-2016, 17:31
Me thinks Michelle will lose the baby, blame Steve for the MD situation, then finds out bout Leanne, and whose arms does she fall into????
Fiver on it anyone?
Me thinks Michelle will lose the baby, blame Steve for the MD situation, then finds out bout Leanne, and whose arms does she fall into????
Fiver on it anyone?
Looks like she will fall into Robert Preston´s arms if the recent storyline is an indication
mysangry
29-10-2016, 17:51
That is exactly who i thought of!!!
Mind he must be a glutton for punishment, she's as fiesty as Tracy, or is it all the women on corri street are just fiesty?
not many seem to be quiet and not wanting to be shouting off their mouth all the time.
I digress, yes will be nice to see Michell in Roberts arms, then Tracy will be ranting again:wall:
It certainly looks like it's being set up that Michelle will fall into Robert's arms when she discovers Leanne's baby's true paternity. I don't know about Michelle losing her baby however because Kym Marsh lost a baby in real life several years ago, so it would be pretty cruel to make her act it out.
As for comparing Michelle to Tracy: yes, Michelle's feisty and annoying, but she's supposed to be a nice person whereas Tracy is truly vile. There's no comparison in my eyes!
mysangry
29-10-2016, 19:01
But maybe the fact Kym had a real life loss of a baby may make the story more realistic? Yea Tracy is vile, and Michelle is not like her in that sense, what I was meaning was her ability to moan, scowl and generally just be a misery?
That is exactly who i thought of!!!
Mind he must be a glutton for punishment, she's as fiesty as Tracy, or is it all the women on corri street are just fiesty?
not many seem to be quiet and not wanting to be shouting off their mouth all the time.
I digress, yes will be nice to see Michelln Roberts arms, then Tracy will be ranting again:wall:
Thought I would be happy but these days, having witnessed so many breakups .. no, Steve and Michelle are boring together but if that is what is meant to be, so be it
i forgot kym own loss must be hard for her but still think her acting is bad
did simon also have a similar loss?
i forgot kym own loss must be hard for her but still think her acting is bad
did simon also have a similar loss?
i forgot kym own loss must be hard for her but still think her acting is bad
did simon also have a similar loss?
Yes he did, I'd forgotten about that. It wasn't very long ago either. :(
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh doesn't think Steve and Michelle will split for good
Good news for fans of Coronation Street couple Steve McDonald and Michelle Connor because Kym Marsh doesn't think a permanent split is on the cards.
The couple are living on borrowed time given that Michelle is currently unaware of the fact that Steve had a one-night stand with Leanne Battersby and she's expecting his baby.
And although Michelle would advise her alter-ego to pack her bags and leave, she believes that there will always be a long-term future for the pair even after the secret is out.
"Something always happens to drive Steve and Michelle apart, but then they come back together again", the actress said in Inside Soap's Yearbook.
"So even if this is the end, I don't think it will be the end. A lot of people are invested in their relationship, including Simon and I, let's hope it's not over."
"Everyone is asking me what's going to happen and if Michelle and Steve will stay together, and my answer is always the same – would you forgive your fella for fathering another woman's child?
"Michelle is not the most forgiving person anyway, and Steve has had so many, many opportunities to tell her.
"I don't think she would have understood before but all this lying has made it much worse. Who knows what will happen? She may have an epiphany. But if I was her mate, I'd tell her to get out – and get out now!"
But even though she thinks Michelle should run for the hills, Kym did admit she would miss her costar Simon Gregson if this were the case.
"I adore working with Steve, and when he was off I realised just how much I missed him," she said.
"He's a genius, as well as a wonderful co-star. He is very generous as an actor. We bounce off each other really well, and we get on so well off-screen too."
I see they're still trying to convince us that Michelle and Steve have sizzling chemistry, and that the couple are beloved by Corrie fans everywhere... :wall:
I see they're still trying to convince us that Michelle and Steve have sizzling chemistry, and that the couple are beloved by Corrie fans everywhere... :wall:
Can´t help feeling that Ms Marsh is trying to convince herself as well
mysangry
11-11-2016, 13:54
Course she is, coz who would she sleep with next? Oh i forgot, Robert!!!
If Steve had told her straight away she would not have planned a baby herself. I think she will lose it not through an abortion and leanne will have hers. How come michelle does not look pregnant...i suppose a huge bump will be in place next week.
If Steve had told her straight away she would not have planned a baby herself. I think she will lose it not through an abortion and leanne will have hers. How come michelle does not look pregnant...i suppose a huge bump will be in place next week. She has a big bump already ...
Coronation Street's Michelle Connor will contemplate suicide in a devastating storyline next year.
Kym Marsh was spotted filming the tough plot out on location in Manchester last night (November 29) alongside co-star Tristan Gemmill, who plays Robert Preston.
The upsetting scenes see Michelle climb to the top of a bridge and consider ending her own life after hitting rock bottom.
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Coronation Street's Robert Preston tries to comfort Michelle Connor after she contemplates suicide
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Fortunately, Michelle is talked down by her new friend Robert and he tries his best to comfort her, but the evening takes another surprising turn when they come close to sharing a kiss.
When the near-moment of infidelity only leaves Michelle feeling worse, Robert remains determined to support her as she breaks down and they end up hugging out in the cold.
Coronation Street's Robert Preston tries to comfort Michelle Connor after she contemplates suicide
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Why Michelle is so distraught is currently a mystery, but Corrie fans know that she's currently at the centre of one of the show's biggest storylines.
Michelle is expecting a baby with her husband Steve McDonald, but is completely unaware that their friend and neighbour Leanne Battersby is also expecting his child.
Could it be Steve's betrayal that pushes Michelle to the edge?
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Coronation Street's Robert Preston tries to comfort Michelle Connor after she contemplates suicide
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Coronation Street's Robert Preston tries to comfort Michelle Connor after she contemplates suicide
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Coronation Street will air these scenes in early 2017.
Digital Spy
Would Michelle try and kill herself even if she was pregnant?
Would Michelle try and kill herself even if she was pregnant?
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2294996/coronation-street-spoilers-kym-marshs-character-michelle-connor-in-shock-suicide-bid-as-dramatic-new-pictures-reveal-emotional-new-year-storyline/
the sun mentions pregnant michelle and affair with robert
Would Michelle try and kill herself even if she was pregnant?
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2294996/coronation-street-spoilers-kym-marshs-character-michelle-connor-in-shock-suicide-bid-as-dramatic-new-pictures-reveal-emotional-new-year-storyline/
the sun mentions pregnant michelle and affair with robert
olivia1896
30-11-2016, 16:37
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2294996/coronation-street-spoilers-kym-marshs-character-michelle-connor-in-shock-suicide-bid-as-dramatic-new-pictures-reveal-emotional-new-year-storyline/
the sun mentions pregnant michelle and affair with robert
I think they accidentally wrote Michelle and robert instead of steve and leanne.
tammyy2j
01-12-2016, 12:05
I think they accidentally wrote Michelle and robert instead of steve and leanne.
On the other thread here it mentions Robert moving into the Rovers to live
Coronation Street has announced that they will explore the heartbreaking subject of late miscarriage in a new storyline as Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) is set to tragically lose her baby at 23 weeks.
The ITV soap has worked closely with Stillbirth and Neonatal death charity Sands on the storyline, while actress Kym has bravely agreed to be involved in the storyline after losing her son Archie at a similar stage in the pregnancy in 2009.
"I thought long and hard before agreeing to take on the challenge of this storyline," Kym said. "It is obviously a cause very close to my heart having lost my beautiful Archie at 21 weeks and 5 days. I discussed it with my family and friends, all of who were very supportive.
"In the end I felt it was an important story to tell in order to raise awareness of something which affects thousands of women every year."
The heartbreaking scenes will explore how the death affects both parents, as well as the extended family, and Kym opened up about revisiting the difficult feelings from her own personal experiences during filming.
"I have had to go to some very dark places in my mind whilst filming these heartbreaking scenes," she said, "but my family, friends and colleagues have been incredible. Losing a child is something that never leaves you so to revisit those feelings as Michelle has been challenging.
"Coronation Street ensured that I had a counsellor on set at all times to go to after filming the scenes but for me the best tonic after a hugely emotional day was to go home to my kids and be reminded of how lucky I am to have them.
"I am very proud of what we have done with this storyline and I hope it helps raise awareness and helps people to talk about their own experiences."
The storyline will begin early next year and will see Michelle and Steve (Simon Gregson) come to terms with the death of their baby Ruairi (pronounced 'Rory') after Michelle goes into early labour.
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Steve tells Michelle the truth in Coronation Street
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Coronation Street has been working with Sands to ensure the story is portrayed truthfully and sensitively, with Bereavement Support and Awareness Specialist Erica Stewart adding that she hopes the soap will be able to raise awareness of a devastating experience and the issues surrounding it.
"Miscarriage, which is the death of a baby in the first 23 weeks of pregnancy, is not rare," Erica said. "Sadly, it affects 200,000 couples each year in the UK, with most pregnancies ending in the first 12 weeks.
"For a TV drama like Coronation Street to cover this devastating experience is a brilliant way of raising awareness of the issues surrounding a baby's death at any gestation. The death of a baby is rarely talked about. Many people shy away from the issue, others have a misconception that this is a thing of the past.
"We hope that with a TV drama as popular as Coronation Street covering this heart breaking experience, it will help to lift the taboo, and raise awareness of all the issues that surround the death of a baby."
Coronation Street is set to air the storyline from January 9, 2017 on ITV.
Digital Spy
This just makes it worse for Michelle when she finds out about Leanne. Liz will be more hyper about her grandson across the road.
Whilst I am not Ms Marsh´s biggest fan, this must be or must have been very difficult to film for her, having had this experience herself in real life :(
mysangry
31-12-2016, 13:52
I don't know if i can stand any more misery in Cora, it's bad enough watching Phelan strutting around, like he owns the place, but now to watch Michelle have a real reason to no smile, Miscarriage is so hard for any parents to go through, and no one ever knows what to say,
this is going to be a very "misery" New Year by by the looks of things, Happy DAys eh
mysangry
31-12-2016, 13:52
I don't know if i can stand any more misery in Cora, it's bad enough watching Phelan strutting around, like he owns the place, but now to watch Michelle have a real reason to no smile, Miscarriage is so hard for any parents to go through, and no one ever knows what to say,
this is going to be a very "misery" New Year by by the looks of things, Happy DAys eh
olivia1896
31-12-2016, 14:39
I swear Steve is cursed when i comes to pregnancy and babies
Knowing Kym Marsh went through a very similar stilllbirth in real life will make this storyline all the worse to watch.
I doubt I will watch it to be honest. It's not long since we saw something very similar in EE and I seriously doubt Corrie could do better. Also, Corrie has been terrible lately and so I'm sure this is just a plot device to cause lots of melodrama and get Steve demanding a relationship with Leanne's baby. I'm feeling seriously annoyed with the show at the moment. :angry:
tammyy2j
01-01-2017, 23:32
This will push her to Robert especially when the truth about Leanne's baby is revealed
her acting is bad for such a big heartbreaking storyline
I thought she was fine . I am not a big fan of hers but i think most people would think she did a good job. I thought the delivery scenes felt real.
tammyy2j
11-01-2017, 22:37
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh delivered the performance of her career on Wednesday night (January 11) as her popular character Michelle Connor tragically lost her baby.
Michelle went into labour just 23 weeks into her pregnancy in heartbreaking scenes, but he was too underdeveloped to survive and sadly died at birth.
As most viewers know, filming this storyline has been particularly poignant for Kym, as she lost her own baby son Archie at a similar stage of pregnancy in 2009.
At a Corrie press screening of the heartbreaking episodes on Wednesday afternoon, Kym spoke movingly and honestly to Digital Spy and other media about why she was keen to take on such a tough acting challenge.
Can you tell us a little bit about your experiences filming this storyline?
"I just want to say that I am very glad that we chose to do this. The decision to do it was left in my hands. Coronation Street's producer Kate Oates approached me very early on about the storyline and said in no uncertain terms that if I didn't want to do it, then I wouldn't have to. She invited me to go home and speak about it with my mum and the children, and that's what I did.
"On doing that, I remember having a long conversation with my mum and she asked me what my gut instinct was. I said: 'My gut instinct is to do this'."
Why did you reach that decision?
"I've always tried to do my bit for charities that fund research or help people discuss, talk and heal around baby loss. So I thought, what better way to raise awareness of this subject and to help people in some way? So that was my reason behind doing it, with the hope that that may happen.
"And also to honour my son, to be quite frank. Because when you lose a baby, it's not something that ever leaves you. It's something you learn to deal with and you learn to accept. Learning to accept what's happened to you only comes from talking.
"I also think this subject has been very taboo for far too long. People should share, because sharing is absolutely imperative to being able to put the pieces of your jigsaw back together somehow. That's what I'm hoping people may gain from this. We all feel quite proud and I'm glad that we've done it."
When it came to filming the scenes, how difficult was it?
"It was quite tricky. I did find it a challenge and it was quite tough, but I was absolutely looked after. We both were, from day one. I had a wonderful psychotherapist who was there for me - on hand 24/7 if I needed him.
"I found that immensely helpful. The crew, cast and bosses were absolutely wonderful. And because of that, we feel that this is very much a team effort. We're very proud of what we've done.
"The crew were also so respectful of the whole thing. You could hear a pin drop when we were filming the scenes. Ordinarily, everyone will mess about between takes. I mean, we're all really professional, but we like to have a laugh and a giggle.
"Don't get me wrong, we did have our moments where we needed to have a laugh. You have to take yourself out of it for a few moments. But they were just brilliant. If we weren't as close a team as we actually are, it might have been more difficult."
How did the rest of the cast react? Were they concerned for you?
"The cast were all really supportive. Everyone's been making sure that we're okay and of course there's concerns, but not to the extent of: 'Are you going to be alright?' They trust that I would be and wouldn't have taken it on otherwise.
"My motivation for doing this was for wanting to do something good and wanting to help other people, honour my son… all valid reasons. And they've been nothing but supportive. As a cast we are very supportive of each other, whatever that storyline might be."
Did you have any personal input into the storyline?
"I was consulted quite a lot throughout. Not necessarily in the script, but consulted a lot throughout the storyline. We sat down and had a very long conversation about it - and I shared my experiences as well. When we talked about doing the storyline, we said: 'If we're going to do it, we're going to do it, really do it - and look at everything that happens'.
"We didn't want it to just be: 'Oh, Michelle's lost her baby and a week later she's okay'. We wanted to very much show the whole journey and what happens. And although Michelle's journey is different to my journey, it's also very similar in some ways. I did have a lot of input in that, because I was allowed to."
Because it's a personal subject, did you find yourself thinking back to your own personal experiences?
"When you're in a room with incubators against the wall, it's hard not to take yourself back there. And for people watching it too - to take themselves back to their experiences, if they have unfortunately been there.
"So of course you do, but the trick is separating yourself from that and being able to remove that at the end of the day. And that's what Bill, the counsellor, was amazing with. He was there on set every day.
"It's difficult not to take it home, although when I get home, my daughter Polly is at the door going: 'What have you bought me, where's me dinner?' Those kinds of things bring you right back to reality."
Did you find it useful to have the counsellor?
"Yes, we spoke to him all the time. He was great and after every scene he'd come up and go 'how are you feeling?' And if I didn't want him, he'd stay away. He was brilliant.
"The very first time I met him, I sat in a room with him and he asked: 'What is it you think you might need from me?' And I said: 'I don't know'. Because, in truth, I didn't know what was in the box until I lifted the lid off.
"It's been eight years since my son died, and I've kind of learnt to accept it and you move on. You never get over it, but you learn to live with it. You live with that every day and it's not something that will ever leave. But diving back in, and being back in the delivery suite and that place, where you've spent years coming out of - I had no idea how it would be.
"It's strangely helped me to realise that, actually, I think I have accepted that it happened to me and I'll never, ever, ever get over it. There's not a day that goes by when I don't think about him. So while I'll never, never get over it, I have accepted that this happened to me. I am able to talk and I am able to reach out to other people that have been through those situations."
How have your own family reacted?
"My mum actually watched these episodes before they came out. My family were allowed to see these episodes, because it's important. Obviously, it doesn't just affect me, it affects my children who are 19 and 21 now. Obviously Polly hasn't seen them, because that would be too much.
"We sat there all together and watched the episodes. My mum lost a baby - between my older brother and sister - and we all knew about that anyway. But back then, they didn't have scans and things like that. Her baby tragically died in the womb and once they realised that, my mum had to deliver her baby and she never even got to see her baby.
"She didn't even know what that baby was - and that must have been horrific, because at that time as well, everything was very different. People tended not to talk about it.
"What was interesting was, although we'd heard my mum's story, after we watched the episode, we were all sat in the room and she just started to talk and talk and talk. She spoke about things that we hadn't heard before and her own feelings, and I just went: 'There you go, that's what this is about'."
Is there any other impact you'd like the story to have?
"Another thing that we've discussed is the terminology, 'late miscarriage'. That was one of the things that really got to me, when they called my son a late miscarriage. It really annoyed me and it angered me. I had just given birth to a baby. I didn't miscarry my baby, I gave birth to him, and why is there no birth certificate?
"The clue is in the name, 'birth certificate'. So why? Because he didn't survive? Because he wasn't 'viable'? What is that? When I'm not here anymore, no-one will know that my baby existed. And that's the thing that upsets a lot of women, where you can't have a birth certificate.
"I've had tweets this week going 'oh I hate that word, late miscarriage'. And I would love for us to not use the term."
How will this tragedy affect Michelle in the episodes to come?
"I think in the coming weeks, you're going to see a different Michelle. She is quite broken at the moment, and so you're probably not going to see much of the old Michelle. You're going to see someone that many people don't recognise.
"And that is actually something that I had - nobody recognised me when I had gone through all of that. It's important to get that across, because she is completely broken. You might start to see glimmers of the old Michelle in the future storylines, but not for a very long time."
I thought she was fine . I am not a big fan of hers but i think most people would think she did a good job. I thought the delivery scenes felt real.
maybe i am being too harsh but given her and simon own tragic losses i was expecting better from them
I thought she was fine . I am not a big fan of hers but i think most people would think she did a good job. I thought the delivery scenes felt real.
maybe i am being too harsh but given her and simon own tragic losses i was expecting better from them
maybe i am being too harsh but given her and simon own tragic losses i was expecting better from them
I thought she was wonderful. I always thought she was a lightweight actress . Not any more . I suspect she will win an oscar .
olivia1896
12-01-2017, 04:40
maybe i am being too harsh but given her and simon own tragic losses i was expecting better from them
We all have a right to our opinions. However it's not okay when people send mean tweets toward the actors. I'm not accusing you of doing so however, I'm just saying it because i've seen some keyboard warriors who need to get a life. Again, not accusing you of doing so!
We all have a right to our opinions. However it's not okay when people send mean tweets toward the actors. I'm not accusing you of doing so however, I'm just saying it because i've seen some keyboard warriors who need to get a life. Again, not accusing you of doing so!
if the mean tweets are about their acting i can see why, some of these soap stars are very talkative in interviews and on social media, also just to clarify i am not a mean tweeter, i wouldn't be rushing to give kym and simon any acting awards
the trolls online getting personal with kym and simon i don't condone yes critic their acting as they are actors
mysangry
12-01-2017, 16:44
Some people are never satisfied, if Michelle had yelled more, she would have been accused of over acting, all i know is, that is crippled me, seeing that tiny little face in her arms and any parent having to go through that and not go home with their precious new born deserves the utmost
understanding and patience for them to come to terms with the loss.
I totally agree, whatever she did there would have been complaints. She is obviously not very popular and people ready to have a go at the first opportunity.
no one is denying the storyline is not sad and heartbreaking which i wouldn't wish on anyone but i felt the acting could have been better perhaps if given to another actress and character, higher calibre
She acted this from the heart and I cannot agree with anyone who says she is a poor actress. She has shown that she is not with this . She did not go OTT with it and although it is childbirth she acted it truthfully and from the heart . What more could anyone ask.?
She acted this from the heart and I cannot agree with anyone who says she is a poor actress. She has shown that she is not with this . She did not go OTT with it and although it is childbirth she acted it truthfully and from the heart . What more could anyone ask.?
we will have to agree to disagree :p
She acted this from the heart and I cannot agree with anyone who says she is a poor actress. She has shown that she is not with this . She did not go OTT with it and although it is childbirth she acted it truthfully and from the heart . What more could anyone ask.?
we will have to agree to disagree :p
She acted this from the heart and I cannot agree with anyone who says she is a poor actress. She has shown that she is not with this . She did not go OTT with it and although it is childbirth she acted it truthfully and from the heart . What more could anyone ask.?
For once, I agree and I am not a Kym Marsh fan as a rule. I concur with other statements that she would have received criticism whichever way she played it. I think she played it the way she experienced it when she went through this for real .. and all mothers losing their babies in those circumstances would react differently ... I could feel the pain of both actors and that is good enough for me
we will have to agree to disagree :p
I think you are a lone voice in the wilderness. I have not heard anyone else voice this opinion . At present she is getting praise from everywhere .
I think you are a lone voice in the wilderness. I have not heard anyone else voice this opinion . At present she is getting praise from everywhere .
Acting is subjective so there's never going to be 100% agreement on a performance.
Acting is subjective so there's never going to be 100% agreement on a performance.
Very true. I also think Liz was excellent . Heart rending when she lit that candle.
I think you are a lone voice in the wilderness. I have not heard anyone else voice this opinion . At present she is getting praise from everywhere .
i must be
tammyy2j
12-01-2017, 22:11
Some people are never satisfied, if Michelle had yelled more, she would have been accused of over acting, all i know is, that is crippled me, seeing that tiny little face in her arms and any parent having to go through that and not go home with their precious new born deserves the utmost
understanding and patience for them to come to terms with the loss.
I found the scene of the baby being given to Michelle very upsetting I didn't think that would be shown :(
I found the scene of the baby being given to Michelle very upsetting I didn't think that would be shown :(
I'm very glad I didn't watch because I knew it would be harrowing. I didn't even imagine they'd show the baby at that time of the evening.
I don't even know if I'm going to go back to watching Corrie at this point. I feel quite disgusted that Kym was asked to relive such a trauma. She appears to be glad she did it and I'm very happy it seems to have had no lasting ill effects, but I feel quite strongly that it should never have been suggested to her in the first place (even with the option of declining). There's no way anyone could predict the psychological effect of reliving in detail the death of a child. It feels exploitative to me. :thumbsdow
I found the scene of the baby being given to Michelle very upsetting I didn't think that would be shown :(
It made me feel a bit better, knowing that they both could see him and cuddle him, although I had tears streaming down my face ... to me, it would be worse if they had just taken the baby away and left the parents on their own which I know does happen too :(
I did not want her to lose the baby as i know she is going to feel worse now when she finds out about steve and leanne. She will wonder if steve really cared.
tammyy2j
15-01-2017, 00:10
It made me feel a bit better, knowing that they both could see him and cuddle him, although I had tears streaming down my face ... to me, it would be worse if they had just taken the baby away and left the parents on their own which I know does happen too :(
It could have been implied rather than shown
I know it is a doll they use but it is very real life like I would prefer not to see
Ruffed_lemur
15-01-2017, 23:44
It could have been implied rather than shown
I know it is a doll they use but it is very real life like I would prefer not to see
I know what you mean. They tell people before an episode that, " this contains scenes that some viewers may find upsetting ". You never know quite what to expect though.
Coronation Street stars Kym Marsh and Simon Gregson have been spotted filming some highly emotional scenes on location as they say a final farewell to their baby son Ruairi.
The pair's characters Michelle and Steve were left devastated this week when Michelle gave birth to Ruairi just 23 weeks into her pregnancy, leading to tragedy as he was too underdeveloped to survive.
Upcoming scenes will see Michelle and Steve's marriage continue to fall under strain in the aftermath, but they will unite in their grief as they head to a cliff edge to scatter Ruairi's ashes.
The moving scenes were filmed in Anglesey in North Wales, and both Kym and Simon had moral support on hand in the form of their real-life partners, Matt Baker and Emma Gleave.
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Simon Gregson has his partner Emma Gleave on set while filming emotional Coronation Street scenes
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Poignantly, both couples have experienced a similar loss in real life, and their bravery at tackling this story has received high praise from cast and viewers alike.
It's well-known that Kym went through a similar ordeal in 2009 when she lost her son Archie after being pregnant for 21 weeks and five days.
And last week, Simon revealed that his wife Emma had suffered 11 miscarriages, and tragically lost one child at 21 weeks and four days.
Digital Spy
Coronation Street spoiler – Michelle and Steve to divorce!
Coronation Street bosses are planning a big divorce for Steve and Michelle McDonald after she discovers he’s the father of Leanne Battersby’s baby.
The news will finally reach Michelle, and let’s face it, it wasn’t going to take long seeing as so many people on the street already know.
Michelle is devastated by Steve’s betrayal, and the pain is compounded even more by the fact Leanne’s carrying his son when they have just lost theirs.
Fans will watch as Michelle calls in the lawyers and drops a bombshell on Steve when she reveals she’s going after the Rovers.
A Corrie source told the Sun: “Michelle finally discovers the extent of Steve’s betrayal and, as expected, she doesn’t deal with it lightly.
“She goes totally berserk and declares war on Steve. She brings in the lawyers and tells the love rat she’s going to divorce him.
“She vows she will never forgive him and then she drops the big bombshell. She tells him she’s going to be taking half of everything the couple own, including the pub.
“It sparks a huge row on the Street. Steve is in for several weeks from hell.”
tammyy2j
26-01-2017, 11:41
Is Liz also an owner of the pub, got back from Tony?
Is Liz also an owner of the pub, got back from Tony?
Yes, I think so
So she can only get a quarter of the pub and a quarter of the cab office.
olivia1896
27-01-2017, 03:18
Yes, I think so
Didn't Liz trick Tony into signing his shares over to Steve not herself?
Didn't Liz trick Tony into signing his shares over to Steve not herself?
I thought that because Steve has a criminal record he can´t be licensee? So Liz and Michelle are but not Steve?
Finally! Coronation Street's Michelle Connor knows the truth about Steve McDonald's secret baby, after he came clean with a public confession at the Bistro in Friday night's excellent episodes.
Michelle has already punched Leanne, smashed glasses and stormed out of The Rovers, so we're certainly being rewarded for our patience with this big reveal. But surely scorned Michelle is just getting started? Well, if you really want to know, here's 6 juicy spoilers previewing what you can expect from the equally-unmissable aftermath next week.
1. Michelle's divorce demands
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Steve and Liz McDonald get locked out of the Rovers Return in Coronation Street
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As the dust settles for Michelle early next week, she decides that she doesn't want to hear any more of Steve's excuses and immediately demands a divorce from him. Playing hardball, she also insists that she's entitled to half of everything.
When a heartbroken Steve vows to contest his wife's demands in a desperate bid to delay things, furious Michelle resorts to Plan B by barricading herself in The Rovers until he changes his mind.
Michelle can also rely on loyal support from Johnny and Kate Connor, who park an Underworld van across the entrance of the pub as part of the cunning plan. We're just surprised they came up with that idea without any help from Jenny Bradley...
2. Michelle's meltdown
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17/1 Robert finds Michelle in a terrible state in Coronation Street
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Michelle isn't actually alone when she locks herself in the pub, as there are plenty of customers inside trying to enjoy a quiet drink amid all the chaos. We doubt they'll complain too loudly though, as Michelle suddenly tries to sabotage the business and infuriates Steve by announcing that all drinks are free.
When Eva Price becomes concerned for Michelle's state of mind and tries to intervene, Michelle sees red and throws her out by her hair. Ouch, what's poor Eva ever done to anyone?
In any case, the outburst is enough to make Steve phone the police in a desperate bid to calm the situation. When even that doesn't work, Michelle has free rein to smash up the pub before finally leaving. She certainly knows how to make a point, we'll give her that.
3. Tracy sticks her oar in
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Tracy is furious over Ken's plans in Coronation Street
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You simply can't have a big Steve storyline without Tracy having her say - and this time it's not just to deliver a catty one-liner or two.
We've already seen Nick warn Steve that he won't play any part in baby Oliver's life, but Tracy tells her ex-husband that he'll regret not fighting for his son if he backs down so easily.
Taking this on board, Steve breaks the news to Amy that he's split up with Michelle and that he's Oliver's father. Outspoken Amy is disgusted by the revelation, but there's no stopping Steve now and he's adamant that Oliver will be part of his family too.
4. Steve's financial crisis
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Steve and Liz McDonald get locked out of the Rovers Return in Coronation Street
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With battle lines being drawn over Oliver thanks to Nick's attitude, an under-pressure Steve heads to the solicitors towards the end of next week to find out what his rights are.
Steve has mixed feelings when he returns home to The Rovers, telling Liz just how expensive the whole custody process is going to be. Can he even afford it? With Michelle's divorce demands to consider too, we have a feeling that Steve needs to start counting the pennies.
5. Tension between Leanne and Nick
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Nick realises that Liz knows the truth in Coronation Street
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Amid all the arguing over custody of Oliver, it's Leanne who takes a slightly softer approach with Steve. Although Nick is intent on cutting the McDonalds out altogether, Leanne is at least prepared to speak to Steve and hear him out.
Leanne's understanding attitude doesn't go down too well with Nick as he desperately tries to cling onto the family life that he's built up. With Nick's departure from the cobbles coming sooner or later, are Corrie already planting the seeds for how he goes?
6. Robert just can't stay away from Michelle
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Robert Preston confesses his love for Michelle Connor in Coronation Street
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We all saw this one coming, right? It's not just the Connors who are firmly on Team Michelle in the wake of her split from Steve - Robert is also desperate to show that he's there for her.
After a whole week of rows and recriminations, next Friday's episodes see Robert call to see Michelle at the salon flat armed with a bottle of tequila... and a game of Scrabble. Crazy, but it just might work.
Michelle genuinely enjoys Robert's company and her recent troubles seem momentarily forgotten, but will this lead to more? Or is it just a friendship for now? Watch this space.
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It is a wonder that anyone gets married these days . Especially when they want to take half after being married to you 5 mins. With thedivirce rate how it is everyone should have a pre nup
why did kirk give michelle the keys to maria's flat
I thought that was a bit odd too
olivia1896
28-02-2017, 02:34
I do feel sorry for Michelle, but saying the Oliver should of died and then assaulting Eva took it too far. Eva threaten to press charges
I do feel sorry for Michelle, but saying the Oliver should of died and then assaulting Eva took it too far. Eva threaten to press charges
she is turning into a vengeful wagon, even after losing ruairi i think my sympathy for her will go down
I've lost all sympathy for her .
Michelle the vengeful harpy.. yet again ..shes always bullied Steve and it was always very tedious.
what will her revenge on leanne be, sleep with nick
Corrie’s Kym Marsh ‘receives new contract’ after ‘brilliant’ handling of challenging storylines
No soap character has had a more heartbreaking or difficult past year than Coronation Street’s Michelle Connor.
So it’s no wonder that show bosses have been so impressed with Kym Marsh’s performance as Michelle that they have reportedly handed her a brand new contract that will keep her on the cobbles until at least mid-2018.
‘Over the past year she has been handed some really challenging storylines, and she has handled them all brilliantly,’a source close to the ITV soap has revealed.
‘But it was the miscarriage scenes that really blew them away. What’s more, they had a huge impact on viewers, many of whom got in touch to say how moved they were.’
As Michelle, Kym has had to portray a character dealing with a cheating husband, an impending divorce and then a harrowing miscarriage, which saw Michelle and Steve McDonald losing their baby boy at 24 weeks after her waters broke early.
The scenes, shown in January, saw Michelle and Steve saying goodbye to their boy, who they had named Ruairi.
Speaking to The Sun, the insider added: ‘Over the years Michelle has become a real Street favourite and everyone is pleased that Kym has signed for another year.’
It is thought that the writers are now hoping to plan a ‘series of major storylines for her’.
As Metro.co.uk’s soaps editor Duncan Lindsay wrote, the recent scenes which saw Michelle and Steve lose their baby ‘made a nation weep’ and their performances ‘did the issue justice and then some’.
He also praised Corrie for tackling a storyline – one which was particularly close to Kym as her son Archie was born 18 weeks prematurely in 2010 – that can ‘raise awareness, incite debates and encourage discussion around difficult real life topics’.
You may have seen this one coming, but Coronation Street boss Kate Oates has hinted that she's planning to pair up Michelle Connor and Robert Preston.
Robert has never made any secret of his feelings for Michelle and viewers have recently seen him loyally supporting her following the breakdown of her marriage to Steve McDonald.
Michelle will soon be taking a short trip away from the cobbles when she goes to stay with Carla Connor for a while, but it looks like Robert might finally be in her sights when she returns.
"I rather like Michelle with Robert. He hasn't put a foot wrong - and he's done the right thing by Michelle and not made a move on her," show producer Kate told Soaplife.
"In fact, he's almost apologetic for having feelings for her. I find that kind of unselfishness refreshing in soap. But it won't all be hearts and flowers for this pair.
"Robert's an alpha male and tougher than Steve. Michelle shouldn't expect that his very deep feelings for her will mean she can push him around."
Michelle was recently left devastated when she discovered that Steve has secretly fathered a child with Leanne Battersby, which appears to have destroyed their marriage forever.
Next week's episodes see Michelle make a move on Leanne's fiancé Nick Tilsley in a bid to get revenge on her - but despite her scheming, it seems that Robert will be the man she ultimately ends up with.
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tammyy2j
08-03-2017, 21:23
I thought Robert would stay away from her as her revenge tactics is something Tracy would do whom he dumped
Tracy had it in for Carla for no reason it was all in her head
tammyy2j
08-03-2017, 21:51
Tracy had it in for Carla for no reason it was all in her head
Michelle has "it in for" Leanne, Steve, Nick and baby Oliver but she is hurting and angry
Do not understand why she would be angry with Nick or the innocent little baby
Do not understand why she would be angry with Nick or the innocent little baby
Because he knew that Steve is the father and did not tell her .. the baby is a very painful reminder that she has lost her baby
olivia1896
09-03-2017, 17:15
Do not understand why she would be angry with Nick or the innocent little baby
at first i thought she'd be angry at nick for knowing and not saying anything, BUT then i remembered she didn't tell him when carla cheated with robert so that's karma really
does she buy the pub with help, money from carla
does she buy the pub with help, money from carla
I hope not!!! Next it will be Robert behind the bar .... uggh At least Liz McD has had a long history with the pub ..
let her visit to carla take a long time
Coronation Street's Kym Marsh doesn't expect Michelle Connor and Steve McDonald to reconcile any time soon… although they might not be completely finished with each other.
Michelle masterminded a revenge plot against her husband Steve (Simon Gregson) earlier this year when he revealed that he'd secretly fathered Leanne Battersby's (Jane Danson) young son Oliver.
The pair have kept their distance recently, which Kym Marsh admitted to OK! Magazine was strange since they've been linked so closely on the cobbles for many years.
"I do miss working with Simon, though we do hang out when we get the chance and I think our characters will always have some interaction," she explained.
"I've been with him on screen for ten years, on and off, so it is strange. But like everything, you just have to embrace the new chapter."
Read the full story in this week's OK! Magazine - out today (April 4). When Digital Spy recently caught up with Kym at the TRIC Awards, she hinted at what lies ahead for Michelle now that she's broken away from Steve.
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"[Michelle is] getting her feistiness back," Kym teased. "When she first came into the show - many years ago now - she was very feisty back then.
"She met and fell in love with Steve, and he's over the years taken that away from her. They've been through a lot over the years. He's cheated on her with Becky, and they got back together.
"Now he's cheated on her again with Leanne. Now we've seen Michelle go, 'No more! That's it!' She went a little bit off the rails but I think we're going to see her be a little more settled. Although, she still hasn't lost that fire!"
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Coronation Street's Michelle Connor will face a dilemma over her marriage to Steve McDonald when she returns to Weatherfield next week.
Michelle (Kym Marsh) took some time away from the Cobbles after learning that Steve had secretly fathered Leanne Battersby's young son Oliver and vowed to divorce him.
But Steve will desperately try and fight for his relationship when he comes face to face with Michelle again in upcoming episodes – adamant that they can work through their problems.
However, Steve isn't the first thing on Michelle's mind when she returns from her break – instead choosing to apologise to her supportive friend Robert Preston for the way she treated him before she left.
Michelle will find herself turning to Robert again later on after a difficult meeting with Johnny Connor and his partner Jenny Bradley, where it becomes clear that Johnny could be having second thoughts about their impending wedding.
After Michelle offers her support to Johnny, Jenny is furious, and furiously accuses her of sabotaging her wedding – before sacking her as their wedding planner.
The latest setback devastates Michelle – who no longer has her pub job to fall back on either –and she confides in Robert that she doesn't know what to do with herself any more.
Helpful as ever, Robert is soon forming a plan to get Michelle's life back on track, but she is soon forced to face the problems she left behind when Steve turns up and begs her for a second chance.
Steve desperately tries to tell Michelle how much he loves her and implores her to attend marriage counselling with him that afternoon – leaving her confused and torn.
With Robert offering her a managerial job at the Bistro, Michelle knows she needs to make a decision about her future, and tells Robert the truth about her conversation with Steve.
Burying his own feelings, Robert encourages Michelle to fight for her marriage and do the counselling, but as Steve waits for her, will she decide to give their relationship another go? Or does her heart lie elsewhere?
Corrie producer Kate Oates has previously revealed her plans to make Michelle and Robert a couple – so it looks like Steve could be left high and dry.
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tammyy2j
05-04-2017, 16:52
Is Leanne the Bistro manager or is she on maternity leave?
Is Leanne the Bistro manager or is she on maternity leave?
Must be on maternity leave but this is soapland ....
she came into her marriage with nought and now wants half of all steve's things but they weren't married for long, steve should have pre nups all his marriages, michelle don't deserve anything, i just have no sympathy for her
i don't believe she loves robert
Kym Marsh might have a second straight British Soap Award on her mantelpiece this time next year, if the latest Coronation Street rumblings are true.:crying:
The actress is fresh off a Best Female Dramatic Performance win at the gala for what has been an emotional rollercoaster of a year for Michelle Connor, as she's endured baby loss and Steve McDonald's wandering eye.
With the return of Mr Selfridge and Waterloo Road star Leon Ockenden as Michelle's old flame Will and rumours of a dangerous run-in swirling, Kym Marsh used her weekly OK! Magazine column to set the record straight.
'There was a report about my character, Michelle, being kidnapped, gagged and put in a car boot," she wrote. "I can't talk about any storylines I'm currently filming, but I am sinking my teeth into some dramatic scenes."
The actress added: "I'm thoroughly enjoying myself at work at the moment. They keep challenging me and I've got a busy summer, so stay tuned!"
We're already worried for Michelle! Despite Kym previously denying those tabloid reports about big soap salaries, we're hoping she gets a nice raise if Michelle's next ordeal is half as dramatic as it sounds.
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Read the full story with Kym in this week's OK! Magazine - out today (June 27).
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Do these brand new Coronation Street pictures reveal trouble ahead for Michelle Connor and Robert Preston?
The couple have endured their fair share of drama recently, but the worst could still be to come as these sneaky paparazzi shots show Michelle getting cosy with her old flame Will Chatterton again.
Kym Marsh and Leon Ockenden, who play Michelle and Will, were pictured filming these scenes while out on location.
According to our spies, the upcoming episode sees Will ready to make his move on Michelle when he takes her off for a lunch date.
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Michelle Connor and Will Chatterton get cosy in Coronation Street
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Michelle seems to be enjoying her ex's company as they appear very close again all of a sudden, but she's less than impressed when he abruptly cancels their date to return to work. Charming!
Does this mean that Will has missed his one and only chance, or is Michelle prepared to give him another opportunity to impress her?
As ever, Corrie films its scenes six to eight weeks in advance of them hitting our screens, so these new pictures definitely raise a few questions over upcoming storylines.
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Michelle Connor and Will Chatterton abruptly end their lunch date in Coronation Street
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Does Michelle's lunch date with Will mean that she's split with Robert by this point? We know they have some tough times ahead when a mystery enemy starts targeting them, which could ultimately tear them apart.
Or could it be that Michelle is getting close to Will behind Robert's back? She did the exact same thing when things were rough between her and Steve McDonald last year, so we certainly wouldn't rule out history repeating itself...
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is it rich targetting her and robert or someone else?
tammyy2j
01-08-2017, 16:44
is it rich targetting her and robert or someone else?
I think it is maybe Will
As much as i do not like her character, she again surprises me with her acting ability.
As much as i do not like her character, she again surprises me with her acting ability.
You must have seen something else then to me ...
mysangry
08-08-2017, 12:39
You must have seen something else then to me ...
YEA I AGREE SHE ONLY HAS ONE EXPRESSIONG "MISERY"
Try her with some cheerful acting see what she can manage!!
tammyy2j
08-08-2017, 13:35
You must have seen something else then to me ...
Me too :searchme:
Corrie reveals new Michelle terror as stalker ex Will strikes again
Coronation Street is lining up more terrifying scenes for Michelle Connor as her dangerously obsessed ex and stalker Will gets set to strike again – but how far is he prepared to go this time and will his plan to snare Michelle pay off?
Michelle has been convinced that the campaign of terror against her recently – which including a firebomb to the bistro and a kidnap – are the work of drug dealer Rich but all the while, it has been her former boyfriend Will, stung by her rejection, who has been targeting her.
Oblivious Maria is in a relationship with Will but he is just using her to get closer to Michelle – and to move in and protect her as she gets more and more frightened. Will wants Michelle to think it’s too dangerous to be with Robert Preston and her current boyfriend can’t keep her safe so that he can swoop in and play the hero.
And in coming weeks, a new terrifying experience will hit Michelle in the bistro which will push her even closer to the edge – but will it be Will that she leans on to support her? And will she fall into his sinister trap as he continues to scare her in secret with another chain of nasty events?
It remains to be seen what else he has up his sleeve but one thing’s for sure, until he is caught, he won’t give up.
And if he discovers Michelle will remain loyal to Robert, will he then decide that it will be a case of if he can’t have Michelle then no-one can?
The storyline still has some way to go and Metro.co.uk can confirm that it is building towards yet more terror for Michelle that will leave her in fear for her life.
Fans can watch the scenes in the bistro air early next month.
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parkerman
13-08-2017, 18:02
:sick:
Agreed!:rotfl:
So tired of Michelle and her screeching and wailing. Enough already.
mysangry
22-08-2017, 19:27
Will cannot be around for long (Leon Ockenden) is doing a Theatre Tour and on This Morning 17 August he said he finished a week ago!! They must film well ahead as the it comes to a climax in September.
OH can't wait yawn yawn:moonie:
He has a swimming pool in his basement and i think he does there. I mean what does this guy do . I never see him working or looking busy....so how does he make his money.
He has a swimming pool in his basement and i think he does there. I mean what does this guy do . I never see him working or looking busy....so how does he make his money.
He works in theatre and radio too and is an accomplished pastry chef, been on This Morning a few times cooking
Ooops just realised you mean the character and not the actor ... :o
So tired of Michelle and her screeching and wailing. Enough already.
i am just so tired of michelle. pointless character, has been for long time too
the wine bottle did nothing to her head
Kym Marsh's Michelle Connor could become Pat Phelan's next target on Coronation Street, and if that wasn't enough of a bombshell, Nick Tilsley may also be returning to the soap.
Phelan has already killed off four other characters, none of which played a particularly big role in the series.
But putting Michelle in such danger, one of Corrie's fan favourites, would certainly come as a major shock to viewers.
A report in The Sun says that Michelle will be shot on her wedding day, leaving her fighting for her life. :angry:
It goes on to say that she will be caught in the crossfire when Phelan – previously thought to be dead after being pushed off a cliff by his wife Eileen – returns to crash Michelle and Robert's wedding.
The scenes will apparently be aired after the 9pm watershed – so read into that what you will...
A Coronation Street spokesperson told Digital Spy: "We don't comment on storyline speculation."
Meanwhile, the same report also states that the soap will be bringing back Ben Price, who will reprise his role as Nick Tilsley.
If true, it'll be the first time we've seen the character since last June.
Talk about a big day for rumours...
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