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owenlee4me
29-03-2015, 17:39
Samia Ghadie has announced that she is pregnant with her second child.
The Coronation Street actress revealed the news via her Twitter account.
It will be Ghadie's second child, but her first with partner Sylvain Longchambon, who has retweeted the news.
The pair met when they were partnered on Dancing on Ice in 2012.
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Samia Ghadie and Sylvain Longchambon attend a dinner in honour of actor, Bill Tarmey
Samia Ghadie and Sylvan Longchambon
Ghadie already has a daughter Freya with her ex-husband, property developer Matthew Smith.
She previously spoke about wanting to have a child with Longchambon in 2013, saying: "In the future it would be nice to have more children as Sylvain is great with kids."
I wonder if they write the pregnancy into the storyline with Luke or if we see more baggy clothes and big handbags :p
And Cushions to hug
Do we have to have a Maria return? I dread what exit line and return they come up with!
kill maria off give liam to kirk or carla
Do we have to have a Maria return? I dread what exit line and return they come up with!
kill maria off give liam to kirk or carla
owenlee4me
29-03-2015, 18:02
Do we have to have a Maria return? I dread what exit line and return they come up with!
why bother with her return? don't think she will be a miss, her part is stretched at best
owenlee4me
29-03-2015, 18:02
Do we have to have a Maria return? I dread what exit line and return they come up with!
why bother with her return? don't think she will be a miss, her part is stretched at best
For some reason they will bring her back as they don't understand how the characters are seen by the viewers.
Coronation Street star Samia Ghadie has teased upcoming drama for her character Maria Connor's relationship with Luke Britton.
Maria's romance with Luke has gone from strength to strength this year, but Ghadie has teased that could all be about to change.
Speaking in her OK column, the actress said: "I've been pretty busy at Corrie the last couple of weeks doing lots of scenes with Dean Fagan who plays Luke - Maria's current love interest.
"Things have been going pretty well between our characters for a while so I think Maria is due a bit of drama.
"I think the writers agree too judging by our recent scripts. It's been fun to film though. I hope you enjoy watching it when it airs in a few weeks."
Ghadie also revealed that the cast have been given top secret scripts for the live episode that is due to air in September. She previously confirmed that she wouldn't be taking part due to being on maternity leave at the time.
She said: "The live episode is looming ever closer too. As I said, unfortunately I can't take part this time but as we film approx six weeks ahead of transmission, filming is beginning next week for the block of episodes surrounding it.
"The cast have been given all the scripts, apart from the actual hour long episode of the live as that is under lock and key, so even we don't know exactly what's happening!
"All we do know is that there will be life changing events for some of our most loved characters - I can't tell you which ones though!"
i hate all the talk of top secret for live episodes obviously as they film before and after of live scenes so know what is happening
maria is a character who has too far long stayed brings nothing to the show
i hate all the talk of top secret for live episodes obviously as they film before and after of live scenes so know what is happening
maria is a character who has too far long stayed brings nothing to the show
Coronation Street actress Samia Ghadie and her fiancé Sylvain Longchambon have become parents to a baby boy.
Yves Joseph Longchambon was born by caesarean section on Thursday (September 24) and weighed 8lb 9oz.
The couple told OK! they named their son after Longchambon's brother and Ghadie's late father.
The pair met after being partnered together on Dancing on Ice in 2012, and announced their engagement earlier this year.
Samia Ghadie and Sylvain Longchambon attend a dinner in honour of actor, Bill Tarmey
Ghadie has a 7-year-old daughter Freya from her previous marriage to property developer Matthew Smith.
She previously spoke about wanting to have a child with Longchambon in 2013, saying: "In the future it would be nice to have more children as Sylvain is great with kids."
Congratulations to them :)
Corrie star Samia Ghadie has revealed when viewers should expect Maria back on the cobbles.
The actress is currently on maternity leave, and gave birth to a baby boy named Yves in September.
She wrote in a blog on OK! Online that she hopes to go back to work in February.
"I had a chat witih my bosses at Corrie last week regarding my return date," Ghadie said. "As the storylines are planned four months in advance, they needed an idea of when I'll be ready to start working again.
"We have agreed that towards the end of February is a good time for us, meaning I'll be back on screen around April.
"That gives me a few more precious months at home with baby before I'm back on the cobbles, and from what I hear, there will be some big changes ahead for Maria when she returns from Cyprus! Exciting!"
so she stays in Cyprus looking after her mum for nearly six months?
that's some fall!!
Mum might not get better so soon and with a bit of luck, Maria will stay with her for even longer :D
Extract from an interview with Samia Ghadie (Maria Connor)
Returning to Coronation Street
Now January is here I am on count down to returning to work. I go back to Corrie towards the end of next month and it feels like my maternity leave has flown by! I must admit though, I can't wait for you all to see what Maria has been upto when she returns from Cyprus. I think you might be shocked – I was when I heard!
OK.CO.UK
Now what could shock us??? Will it involve Luke? :hmm:
Now what could shock us??? Will it involve Luke? :hmm:
Maybe she comes back married after a whirlwind romance? Perhaps she's decided to open her own donkey sanctuary in Weatherfield? Maybe she's been left horribly disfigured after some disastrous plastic surgery? :D
Maybe she comes back married after a whirlwind romance? Perhaps she's decided to open her own donkey sanctuary in Weatherfield? Maybe she's been left horribly disfigured after some plastic surgery went horribly wrong? :D
Hahahhaa I can imagine the marriage bit and the donkey sanctuary ... no way would she have gone for plastic surgery that has gone wrong ... :D
Hahahhaa I can imagine the marriage bit and the donkey sanctuary ... no way would she have gone for plastic surgery that has gone wrong ... :D
I personally think the donkey sanctuary's the least likely option. Where the heck would she put them? The Red Rec? :D
I personally think the donkey sanctuary's the least likely option. Where the heck would she put them? The Red Rec? :D
Her parents had dog kennels somewhere ... maybe they could be converted to accommodate donkeys :D
Her parents had dog kennels somewhere ... maybe they could be converted to accommodate donkeys :D
Perfect! :D
comes back with a girlfriend who is an ass :p
Maybe she brings back a new man-and is pregnant. Maybe not as she has been ringng luke a lot. Maybe she has come into money. Anyway whatever it is she is BORING please don't gve her more air time
Maybe she brings back a new man-and is pregnant. Maybe not as she has been ringng luke a lot. Maybe she has come into money. Anyway whatever it is she is BORING please don't gve her more air time
Never have taken to the character and I think it is because I am not keen on the actress (sorry Samia :o) Whatever storyline she had, I found her irritating or boring, certainly a character I have never missed when she was away
Samia Ghadie has revealed a few details about her Corrie character Maria Connor's return to the cobbles, saying that she will have "surprise news".
Writing in her column for OK!, Ghadie posted a picture of upcoming scripts for her planned April return to Coronation Street following maternity leave.
"Maria has been a busy girl while she has been away at the Donkey sanctuary in Cyprus! It's not long before everyone learns of her surprise news," the actress wrote.
"I won't spoil what that surprise is but the scripts made me laugh out loud!"
She added: "I am really looking forward to catching up with everyone at work, a part of me is a bit nervous though, I've not acted for 6 months so I'll have to get back into the swing of things quickly."
Ghadie gave birth to a baby boy, Yves, back in September.
As far as i am concerned she has never acted
It looks like Maria will be having much more of a starring role on Coronation Street in months to come. :crying:
Samia Ghadie said new producer Kate Oates has some big plans for her character, who hasn't had a whole lot to do over the past few years.
The actress told OK Magazine: "I had a meeting with Kate (our new producer) last week to discuss where we both think my character Maria, should be heading.
"Kate shared a few exciting ideas and storylines so I'm really excited about that!
"My character has been a bit quiet over the last couple of years which has been fine as it's been great having a bit more time at home, but after hearing what is in store for me at work, I feel ready for some fresh challenges."
The actress returned to filming in February after her maternity leave. She had a baby boy, Yves, back in September.
Digital Spy
bad move this by kate oates for me
Oh no this is a terrible sign
:eek: Coronation Street star Samia Ghadie has teased an exciting storyline coming up for her character Maria Connor.
Maria has experienced quieter times since returning to Weatherfield earlier this year following a stint abroad, but that could all be about to change.
Although Maria is currently happily engaged to boyfriend Luke Britton, Ghadie has teased that there could be trouble in paradise.
"I've started a new storyline at Corrie recently," Ghadie said in her OK! online blog. "It's been really exciting opening the new scripts and reading what's coming! http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/sad/smileys-sad-438858.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
"Since Maria and Luke got engaged, things have been quite smooth for them so it's just been a matter of time before something or someone is going to change that.
"I love it when there's a bit of drama for my character and this new storyline has different threads to it involving quite a few people. There's trouble ahead in more ways than one!"
Coronation Street continues on Sunday, June 19 at 7.30pm on ITV.
samia like kym marsh thinks too highly of their unpopular unliked characters
Caz is going to try and cause trouble for maria i think
Coronation Street is lining up a big new plot for Maria Connor, which will see her break off her engagement to Luke Britton after a one-night stand with Aidan.
Luke proposed to Maria earlier this year, but their romance is set to come crashing down when she gives in to temptation with Aidan - who is currently in a relationship with Eva Price.
The scandalous new plot was confirmed at a Coronation Street press event today (July 22), in which new producer Kate Oates has been discussing her plans for the first time.
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Eva can no longer hold her tongue
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Speaking about the plot that will take hold in August, Oates said: "Aidan regrets it but Maria doesn't so much. She decides that if things were different, Aidan would be someone she was interested in, which is slightly inconvenient for poor Luke, who I think is the most tolerant man in Weatherfield.
"So Maria does the decent thing and ends it with him but this terrifies poor Aidan who is worried she might now come after him. He worries that he has slept with a crazy lady. Maria finds that mildly insulting, so what we see is a wedge there between her and Aidan.
"Eva is blissfully unaware but what we are going to see is her and Aidan's relationship go from something that was very passionate to him completely removing himself from her."
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Caz Hammond causes tension between Luke Britton and Maria Connor in Coronation Street
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Oates also teased that Caz Hammond could cause problems for Maria as the long-running storyline develops.
"There is a dilemma in Maria's life and that comes in the form of Caz," Oates said. "She is complicated and she brings those complications to Maria's life.
"For me, that story is about testing Maria and putting her at jeopardy, but it is actually a chapter in this long-running storyline we are going to see between Aidan, Maria and Eva.
"They are the people she will turn to because Eva is a great friend and Aidan is a great support, but it means that Maria has broken that very important rule about sleeping with your friend's boyfriend.
Samia Ghadie, who plays Maria, has previously hinted at an exciting new story for her character, but further details have been kept under wraps until now.
Digital Spy
:sick::wall:
parkerman
23-07-2016, 08:23
:sick::wall:
Indeed, Perdy!
If this is an example of Kate Oakes "new" style. We could be in for a rough time!!!
Indeed, Perdy!
If this is an example of Kate Oakes "new" style. We could be in for a rough time!!! No doubt in my mind :(
I am just so disappointed that all soaps seem to make their characters have one-night stands, ending in pregnancies as none of the females of child bearing age ever take contraception or couples don´t practice safe sex, apart from Jacob and Gabbi in Emmerdale recently, but that was probably a guest scriptwriter who does not know how to write for soaps :p
tammyy2j
24-07-2016, 00:12
Aidan would be better with Alya and Maria better back with her parents in Cyprus
tammyy2j
06-08-2016, 00:18
Samia said in her latest OK mag column that this week she is filming the saddest scenes she has in all her time there as they say goodbye to a cast member, any ideas?
Samia said in her latest OK mag column that this week she is filming the saddest scenes she has in all her time there as they say goodbye to a cast member, any ideas?
Intriguing! It sounds like it could be someone Samia works closely with. Isn't there supposed to be a "legend" being killed off as part of the stunt that's happening in the autumn (which involves David)? I seriously doubt they would kill him off even if Jack was leaving though. How about Audrey? :eek:
Samia Ghadie has revealed that her upcoming storyline with Shayne Ward will have far-reaching consequences - and will be closely followed by something extremely emotional.
In scenes airing next week, close pals Maria (Ghadie) and Aidan (Ward) play with fire by cheating on their current partners Luke Britton (Dean Fagan) and Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley), sparking a storyline that's been tipped to run for several months.
And in a blog post for OK!, the Coronation Street star has revealed that the storyline is just the prelude to some extremely sad storylines, noting that one character will be making an emotional exit from the street when all's said and done - and Samie's already tearing up over it.
"It's been great fun filming, but this week I've been recording some of THE saddest scenes I've ever done in my 17 years at Corrie," Samia explained in the post.
"When I first read the scripts I was in tears so getting to film them has just sent me off.
"You may need your tissues when they air. And we say a sad goodbye to a well loved member of the cast."
Spoilers about Maria and Aidan's upcoming storyline were revealed last week, which included the revelation that the newly-engaged Maria will call time on her relationship with Luke after hooking up with Aidan.
"Basically, Maria and Aidan make a pretty big mistake by sleeping together after they've both had a few drinks in her flat," she said.
"As you know, they both have partners and as they are family (by marriage!), things are going to get pretty awkward afterwards. Maria calls things off with Luke and from then on, her life is thrown up into the air.
"What happens next is quite unexpected and it's safe to say things are changing big time for unlucky Maria."
It's not yet known which cast member is going to leave but if Samie is crying about it, it's bound to be a biggie.
Digital Spy
Could it be Michael ? Les Dennis is leaving ...
caz will more likely be leaving does luke too, michael dying as his exit would not affect maria would it?
I hope its not Audrey! Maria s character being involved could only mean her
caz will more likely be leaving does luke too, michael dying as his exit would not affect maria would it?
She never said it had anything to do with her character .. just a cast member and she might feel close to all of them
She never said it had anything to do with her character .. just a cast member and she might feel close to all of them
You could well be right, but the way Samia talks about the saddest scenes she's ever done sounds like she's closely involved in the filming - which makes me think it's someone to whom Maria's close.
The well known cast member quote implies that person could be a long term character.
lets not forget samia like kym over exaggerates about storylines, their characters and importance to the show
be great if either one or both were exiting
lets not forget samia like kym over exaggerates about storylines, their characters and importance to the show
be great if either one or both were exiting
Maybe it's Kirk! Or even Liam! A child dying would definitely qualify as very sad. :(
olivia1896
07-08-2016, 21:25
if anything ever happened to kirk i'd be absolutly heartbroken
Hopefully it is Caz, who seems to have formed an attachment to Maria .... totally useless character now, imo, served her purpose, get rid
Hopefully it is Caz, who seems to have formed an attachment to Maria .... totally useless character now, imo, server her purpose, get rid
Caz is a disposable character but she doesn't fit in with what Samia has said in my opinion. Since she's going to become obsessed with Maria and presumably behave in a very sinister manner, would her death really be that sad?
Whatever happens, this storyline is likely to be a let down now after all the speculation. :p
olivia1896
08-08-2016, 00:24
She said it's a corrie legend
olivia1896
08-08-2016, 00:25
Luke deserves someone who will treat him better than how maria has been
She said it's a corrie legend
ozzie or eccles or could it be emily, killed overseas
She said it's a corrie legend
ozzie or eccles or could it be emily, killed overseas
ozzie or eccles or could it be emily, killed overseas
It's Ozzy! I'm not joking now, I think you've hit the nail on the head. Animals dying in soaps are always heartbreaking, and the dog who plays Ozzy is almost certainly well loved by the cast. Plus it's unusual for Corrie that the secret hasn't been leaked if it's a person.
I think the "legend" comment was made about the stunt involving David Platt that's coming up soon. That might not be connected to what Samia has been talking about.
There was a time i liked Maria when she first came onto our screens and was a simple girl who loved dogs. It was really nice when Tyrone proposed to her, now she just annoys me! Especially the way she talks.
tammyy2j
09-08-2016, 14:47
It's Ozzy! I'm not joking now, I think you've hit the nail on the head. Animals dying in soaps are always heartbreaking, and the dog who plays Ozzy is almost certainly well loved by the cast. Plus it's unusual for Corrie that the secret hasn't been leaked if it's a person.
I think the "legend" comment was made about the stunt involving David Platt that's coming up soon. That might not be connected to what Samia has been talking about.
When was Ozzy last mentioned or shown on screen?
When was Ozzy last mentioned or shown on screen?
A couple of months ago I think.
You might be right .. it is Ozzy who apparently will die :(
The next major death in Coronation Street has been looming. It's going to be brutal.
The tabloids have been hinting for weeks that Corrie is lining up a death for one of the show's most beloved characters, leaving fans guessing as to who will actually be killed off.
That character, according to The Sun, will be Maria Connor's (Samia Ghadie) loyal companion and lovable black Labrador Ozzy - although the exact circumstances remain unclear.
Ghadie recently dropped a hint that the upcoming death scenes will be the most emotional she's filmed during her 15 years on the cobbles.
"It's been great fun filming, but this week I've been recording some of THE saddest scenes I've ever done in my 17 years at Corrie," Samia hinted.
"When I first read the scripts I was in tears so getting to film them has just sent me off. You may need your tissues when they air."
When asked about an imminent demise for Ozzy, a Corrie spokesperson told Digital Spy: "We don't comment on press stories relating to potential storylines."
Poor Ozzy was originally given to Maria by her husband Liam Connor nine years ago - before Liam met his own tragic end in a horrific car crash.
This latest heartbreaking twist comes in the aftermath of Weatherfield gathering to say goodbye to Kylie Platt following her fatal stabbing last month.
Digital Spy
poor liam and kirk not maria, does caz poison the dog
poor liam and kirk not maria, does caz poison the dog
I am thinking she will have something to do with his demise, not necessarily deliberately but I can imagine it will be her fault :(
Ozzi? :cartman:
The woofers done a deal with neighbours to become the next Bouncer for more money than corrie pay him :)
I hope Ozzy doesn't die a horrible death! As an animal lover I'll have to give that episode a miss. :(
I hope Ozzy doesn't die a horrible death! As an animal lover I'll have to give that episode a miss. :(
I don´t think we will see anything horrible but will be heartbreaking just the same :(
I don´t think we will see anything horrible but will be heartbreaking just the same :(
samia's acting will be heartbreaking to watch as so bad
I don´t think we will see anything horrible but will be heartbreaking just the same :(
samia's acting will be heartbreaking to watch as so bad
samia's acting will be heartbreaking to watch as so bad
Yes, I agree with you there :crying:
olivia1896
10-08-2016, 21:37
especially when she was crying over kylie
samia's acting will be heartbreaking to watch as so bad
I don't get all the hate for Maria here! I think she's OK and that there's plenty worse acting to be found in Corrie at the moment.
Maybe I'm nostalgic because the Tony Gordon storyline - in which Maria played a very big part - is one of my very favourites. Plus I found Maria's stillbirth heartbreaking (though it obviously wasn't in the same league as EE's recent stillbirth, which was an acting tour de force by Rakhee Thakrar).
I find Maria a perfectly acceptable and even - dare I say - likeable character when she's given something decent to do - but obviously I'm in a very small minority here. :crying: :p :moonie:
I don't get all the hate for Maria here! I think she's OK and that there's plenty worse acting to be found in Corrie at the moment.
Maybe I'm nostalgic because the Tony Gordon storyline - in which Maria played a very big part - is one of my very favourites. Plus I found Maria's stillbirth heartbreaking (though it obviously wasn't in the same league as EE's recent stillbirth, which was an acting tour de force by Rakhee Thakrar).
I find Maria a perfectly acceptable and even - dare I say - likeable character when she's given something decent to do - but obviously I'm in a very small minority here. :crying: :p :moonie:
I must admit I have never taken to the character because of Samias´s acting, sorry Samia and your fans, the attempted "rape" by Tony Gordon was farcical and totally agree about the stillbirth in comparison to EE´s. Maria is a character I always prefer to be with her parents in Cyprus rather than back on Coronation Street :o
I must admit I have never taken to the character because of Samias´s acting, sorry Samia and your fans, the attempted "rape" by Tony Gordon was farcical and totally agree about the stillbirth in comparison to EE´s. Maria is a character I always prefer to be with her parents in Cyprus rather than back on Coronation Street :o
Do you mean Frank Foster? I agree that was a stupid scene and in no way did it come across that Frank was the serious threat we later knew him to be, but surely writing and direction were mostly at fault there?
tammyy2j
11-08-2016, 11:09
Do you mean Frank Foster? I agree that was a stupid scene and in no way did it come across that Frank was the serious threat we later knew him to be, but surely writing and direction were mostly at fault there?
Did Samia not hype it up in the media also the attempted rape by Frank?
Did Samia not hype it up in the media also the attempted rape by Frank?
Yes, she sure did in my opinion ... but then she tends to do that with any storyline she is involved with, regardless of how much part she is taking .. again, just my opinion :o
Yes, she sure did in my opinion ... but then she tends to do that with any storyline she is involved with, regardless of how much part she is taking .. again, just my opinion :o
I agree about the hype (although I can't remember exactly who said what). I remember we were all expecting something shocking from that scene and it was a real anti-climax. It was an assault and it would have been very upsetting to be on the receiving end of it, but it definitely didn't live up (or should I say live down?) to the hype.
As for what Samia says about her storylines, I'm not defending that for an instant. :D
I think its the way she talks that annoys me more. But not as much as Sineads does!
tammyy2j
17-08-2016, 15:53
What happened with her husband who was gay?
What happened with her husband who was gay?
I have been wondering abut him too .. what happened to Pablo? She mentioned him the other day .. I presume he went to London (??) to be with the love of his life ...
tammyy2j
17-08-2016, 16:16
I have been wondering abut him too .. what happened to Pablo? She mentioned him the other day .. I presume he went to London (??) to be with the love of his life ...
She is still legally married to him
No follow up visits by immigration like with Tina's friend with Graham
She is still legally married to him
No follow up visits by immigration like with Tina's friend with Graham
Maybe it has to do with the fact they were married when they came to Weatherfield? Graeme Proctor´s wife-to-be was in Britain on a visa which was running out and he married her so she could stay ..
That was a stupid storyline and unnecessary unless something does happen with it later
her acting was awful, it has got worse
So she will be caught by the home office for having a fake marriage. She has lost her dog plus her bank account will be wiped out. That explains it her damsel in distress routine seems to appeal to Aidan.
So she will be caught by the home office for having a fake marriage. She has lost her dog plus her bank account will be wiped out. That explains it her damsel in distress routine seems to appeal to Aidan.
The fake marriage is a pretty serious offence isn't it?
Maria's damsel in distress routine certainly appeals to Caz. :D
tammyy2j
01-10-2016, 00:29
So she will be caught by the home office for having a fake marriage. She has lost her dog plus her bank account will be wiped out. That explains it her damsel in distress routine seems to appeal to Aidan.
It is hard to feel sympathy for Maria and I think pairing her with Aidan could ruin him too
Aidan started off well but his character is getting more and more unlikable.
Not clear on Internet what the consequences are for fake marriage. One of my friends was accused of a fake marriage and her husband was deported. Nothing happened to her. Anyway it was not fake and he never got to live with his two boys.
Not clear on Internet what the consequences are for fake marriage. One of my friends was accused of a fake marriage and her husband was deported. Nothing happened to her. Anyway it was not fake and he never got to live with his two boys.
That's a very sad story. :(
Aidan started off well but his character is getting more and more unlikable.
I agree, plus I find him completely lacking in personality or charisma and his acting to be mediocre. Not really a good combination for a character who's supposed to be a catch and who holds the historically important role of factory boss.
I agree, plus I find him completely lacking in personality or charisma and his acting to be mediocre. Not really a good combination for a character who's supposed to be a catch and who holds the historically important role of factory boss.
i thought johnny is boss now carla gone
I agree, plus I find him completely lacking in personality or charisma and his acting to be mediocre. Not really a good combination for a character who's supposed to be a catch and who holds the historically important role of factory boss.
i thought johnny is boss now carla gone
i thought johnny is boss now carla gone
I'm not sure of the finer details so I should have said he's one of the factory bosses.
It's all a bit confusing as it was johnnys money that Aidan stole to invest in the business. By rights it's Johnnys and Aidan should be behind bars. How on earth did he manage to steal it anyway. They never explained that.
It's all a bit confusing as it was johnnys money that Aidan stole to invest in the business. By rights it's Johnnys and Aidan should be behind bars. How on earth did he manage to steal it anyway. They never explained that.
Did he not clear a business account?
Johnny referred to it as his retirement money so not sure. Anyway why did it take him so long to notice it missing?
Johnny referred to it as his retirement money so not sure. Anyway why did it take him so long to notice it missing?
My memory is hazy but I've a feeling Johnny gave the money to Aidan temporarily as some kind of tax evasion thing.
Following on from my previous post, since Aidan didn't steal the money, he bought the share in Underworld quite legally meaning Johnny had no recourse to cancel the deal and get his money back. Johnny has probably been made a partner now too but it's impossible to know the exact details since Corrie never gives any detail if they can possibly help it!
carla has kept her share afaik
maria is a such a dull character that no storyline makes her interesting unless she is killed off :p
carla has kept her share afaik
maria is a such a dull character that no storyline makes her interesting unless she is killed off :p
I always thought they kept her because of her looks.
parkerman
02-10-2016, 11:41
I always thought they kept her because of her looks.
Really!? Well, as far as I'm concerned, they can unkeep her if that's their reason!
Maria's actually a fairly well liked character off this forum. I'm certainly not the only Corrie fan who likes her and who's glad she's getting some storylines at last! :p
She is pretty boring, you have to admit.
She is pretty boring, you have to admit.
She's not the most scintillating of characters, but in my opinion there's many far more boring characters than Maria in Corrie at the moment. She hasn't had any decent storylines for a long time which doesn't help.
I used to think she was good back when she was involved with Liam and then later Tony Gordon and also during her stillbirth storyline. I haven't seen anything (other than lack of storylines) since then to change my mind.
Put it this way: for me Maria is a middle of the road character who's had some very good moments in the past. She's not in the top tier of characters/actors in Corrie, but neither is she someone who I'd axe given half the chance (and there's quite a few of those).
Even with decent storylines, she just does not deliver them as far as I am concerned ... maybe the production team know her limitations and therefore don´t give her anything too demanding ...
parkerman
02-10-2016, 17:13
I don't really care very much one way or the other about Maria I have to say. But I can remember when she and Carla were involved in the story over Liam together that I just felt how weak she was both as an actor and as a character. Both Alison and Carla knocked spots off her (if you see what I mean) and I certainly knew who I'd want if I was Liam!
I don't really care very much one way or the other about Maria I have to say. But I can remember when she and Carla were involved in the story over Liam together that I just felt how weak she was both as an actor and as a character. Both Alison and Carla knocked spots off her (if you see what I mean) and I certainly knew who I'd want if I was Liam!
I disagree with you there as I always found Carla unattractive because she was so hard-faced - but then as a straight female what would I know? :D
parkerman
02-10-2016, 18:34
I disagree with you there as I always found Carla unattractive because she was so hard-faced - but then as a straight female what would I know? :D
Talking as a straight male, I would put it like this. Maria was like a little girl whereas Carla was a real woman.
Carla definitely had something about her.
Carla definitely had something about her.
She had…….her Dalek voice.:thumbsdow
She had…….her Dalek voice.:thumbsdow
Better that than Maria´s whine
It is hard to feel sympathy for Maria and I think pairing her with Aidan could ruin him too
Umm... I know as I dont see him as eye candy I may be skewed, but Shane isnt exactly a good actor, well I mean I dont think he can act.. I would rate him below a drunk elf at a Santas grotto in the local super market :ninja:
On DS they are obsessed with Marias upper lip hair, it always makes me chuckle, well thats DS for you , full of t deranged posters.. oh wait I post there :wub:
tammyy2j
04-10-2016, 00:40
Umm... I know as I dont see him as eye candy I may be skewed, but Shane isnt exactly a good actor, well I mean I dont think he can act.. I would rate him below a drunk elf at a Santas grotto in the local super market :ninja:
On DS they are obsessed with Marias upper lip hair, it always makes me chuckle, well thats DS for you , full of t deranged posters.. oh wait I post there :wub:
I have been wanting Aidan with Alya since he started at the factory, as they had more potential to me that him and Eva or now him and Maria, plus the bound over their mother's deaths
Umm... I know as I dont see him as eye candy I may be skewed, but Shane isnt exactly a good actor, well I mean I dont think he can act.. I would rate him below a drunk elf at a Santas grotto in the local super market :ninja:
On DS they are obsessed with Marias upper lip hair, it always makes me chuckle, well thats DS for you , full of t deranged posters.. oh wait I post there :wub:
I totally agree about Shayne, but I think we're in the minority. I think he just won best newcomer at the Inside Soap Awards...
Ooh...I read DS occasionally. I'll have to try and work out who you are on there! http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/devil/smileys-devil-042296.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
olivia1896
04-10-2016, 01:12
Umm... I know as I dont see him as eye candy I may be skewed, but Shane isnt exactly a good actor, well I mean I dont think he can act.. I would rate him below a drunk elf at a Santas grotto in the local super market :ninja:
On DS they are obsessed with Marias upper lip hair, it always makes me chuckle, well thats DS for you , full of t deranged posters.. oh wait I post there :wub:
honestly i think the writers know that if they want a new character to be popular they just have to give them the last name connor. hence aiden's popularity.
i did like paul and liam, hated that liam was then put in an affair with carla
i did like paul and liam, hated that liam was then put in an affair with carla
Yes Paul and Liam were both really good characters, particularly Paul. It's a shame neither actors wanted to stay long.
I preferred him in down town abbey
Coronation Street has a Halloween horror lined up for Maria Connor next week as she finds herself accused of a dark crime.
When Maria returns from London to a sinister scene at her flat and Caz is nowhere to be seen, it's not long before her friends and the police become deeply suspicious. Could she really be framed for attacking Caz - or worse?
Here, Samia Ghadie - who plays Maria - reveals all the drama in store as her character finds herself trapped in a living nightmare.
Can you explain the scene that awaits Maria when she returns from London?
"Maria has been in London for a few weeks trying to sort everything out with Pablo. She comes back to the Street on Halloween, which is quite ominous and ironic and she sees Tyrone, who is eager to talk to her about Caz. Maria is like: 'Oh, can it just wait? I'm not even through the door yet!'
"But when she gets into her flat, she realises it looks messy and untidy - not so bad that you think there could have been a burglary, but it does look trashed like it hasn't been taken care of.
"Maria heads off to find Tyrone as she remembers he mentioned Caz and that's when she bumps into Aidan, who takes her in the back of The Rovers to calm down. Maria ends up telling him and Eva the truth about Pablo."
Why doesn't Maria want to report Caz to the police?
"Caz knows that Maria has married Pablo illegally. Obviously he is gay and she has only wed him so he could get a visa. Maria knows that if Caz tells the police this, then she could go to prison."
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Maria Connor finds herself accused of hurting Caz in Coronation Street
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What's Maria's reaction when she finds blood on the walls?
"Well, at first Maria thinks that the mess in her flat is a prank because it is Halloween, so she rings Kirk accusing him of being behind it as a joke. She tells him that it isn't funny and that he should get round immediately to help her clean up. But she realises it wasn't Kirk when he comes round..."
How does Maria react when the police arrive at the flat?
"Maria now knows that Caz has done this, but she is confident that it will be sorted. That's what she says to the police - Caz has done this on purpose. Maria knows that Caz is a little crazy, but at this point I don't think she realises the full extent of how crazy she actually is."
How does she feel to be accused of being involved in Caz's disappearance?
"Maria is mortified because she knows she has done nothing wrong. She also feels so angry because she knows she hasn't touched Caz, so to be accused of being involved in her disappearance makes her feel frustrated."
How does Maria cope under police questioning?
"Maria just tells them the truth when they question her, but the more she protests her innocence, the more frustrated she gets. She is anxious that the police are questioning her as she's not used to that kind of thing. But she's not too worried because she knows she has done nothing wrong and Caz has to turn up sooner or later - or so she thinks."
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Maria Connor is questioned over Caz Hammond's disappearance in Coronation Street
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Maria's history of stalking Tyrone in the past comes out. How does she deal with that?
"Maria is mortified again when the things from her past come out, because she knows that it makes her look bad. She tries to explain to the police that she was in a bad place back then and that she is not the same person now, but she soon realises that the police are not buying it and she feels like they are gunning for her. DS Mackinnon is not very nice to her."
What can you tell us about the blood-stained rug that Fiz and Tyrone find?
"Well Caz has planted that as well! It was Maria's rug, but Caz has planted that on purpose too - she is so clever! And Kate is adamant that Maria is guilty, so Kate has been talking to the police which is really unhelpful.
"Fiz and Tyrone have told the police things too so all these things convince the police that Maria has something to do with it. We will see that Caz has left no stone unturned in setting Maria up, so whichever way she turns she feels cornered."
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Tyrone Dobbs and Fiz Stape make an incriminating discovery in Coronation Street
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Things don't look great for Maria. How do you think she's going to talk her way out of this one?
"I don't know! I actually don't know, I have been reading the scripts and I have been getting frustrated myself thinking: 'I can't believe how bad this is for Maria!' It's just horrible, awful and the one person who is actually there for Maria is Aidan. He is trying to help her get a grip, but she is losing it rapidly as it really is getting out of control."
Can you give us any hints about what's coming up next for Maria?
"It's going to get a lot worse, even more worse than she ever could have imagined. Maria's fears may turn into a reality. It won't be a happy Christmas for her."
Digital Spy
Maria Connor's dark new storyline will take an even more chilling turn on Coronation Street next week.
Just when we thought things couldn't get any worse for poor Maria, they do. And it looks like there really is no way out for her now.
Scenes airing last night (October 31) saw Maria return from London to a sinister scene at her flat. But with Caz nowhere to be seen, it wasn't long before Maria found herself in the firing line as her friends and the police became deeply suspicious.
Although it's clear to fans - and Maria - that she is being cruelly set up, the nightmare will continue next week as further evidence starts to come to light.
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Maria Connor thinks Tyrone Dobbs and Michelle Connor are bitching about her in Coronation Street
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When Maria (Samia Ghadie) turns up for work, she will be distraught to discover that all of her clients have cancelled now word has gone round that she's suspected of murder.
Maria's day only gets worse when she lashes out over all the gossip and unwittingly shoves a pregnant Michelle's stomach on the bar.
Thankfully, Maria does have support from Eva Price (if only she knew what happened with Aidan!), who implores her to confess the truth about her sham marriage to Pablo before the police find out of their own accord.
Taking Eva's advice, Maria confesses to her sham marriage but still continues to insist that she's telling the truth about Caz.
However, Maria is a bag of nerves upon returning home as she enters her flat with trepidation, convinced she is being watched (and she is).
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Maria Connor is being watched via a hidden camera in Coronation Street
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Maria Connor is being watched via a hidden camera in Coronation Street
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But the spooky goings-on continue as she later realises that Caz bought a laptop from a shop only yards from Pablo's flat, proving she followed her to London.
Knowing she needs to prove her innocence, Maria teams up with Aidan to search homeless centres in the hope of finding Caz, convinced she's still alive. But things go from bad to worse when the police point out that the fact Caz knew about her illegal marriage gave Maria a motive to kill her. Will it ever end?
Well, the short answer is no as things take an even darker turn. When Maria returns to the salon flat with Aidan after their futile search for Caz, she is horrified to find her scissors covered in blood.
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Maria Connor finds her scissors covered in blood in Coronation Street
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But as the terrified pair ponder what to do now, they are thrown into a panic when the police turn up with a search warrant.
Thinking on his feet, Aidan shoves the scissors in his pocket and makes a rapid exit, quickly disposing of them in the factory bin afterwards. But could his actions have made things worse for Maria? :wall:
Digital Spy
Coronation Street will air these scenes on Monday, November 7, Wednesday, November 8 and Thursday, November 9 on ITV.
Ooooh...I quite like how dark this storyline is getting. http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/devil/smileys-devil-695223.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
Ooooh...I quite like how dark this storyline is getting. http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/devil/smileys-devil-695223.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
Me too :D
Ooooh...I quite like how dark this storyline is getting. http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/devil/smileys-devil-695223.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
not dark enough as i still see maria on screen :p
Ooooh...I quite like how dark this storyline is getting. http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/devil/smileys-devil-695223.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
not dark enough as i still see maria on screen :p
She should be locked up anyway.. She's crazy.
not dark enough as i still see maria on screen :p
I'm rapidly feeling the same way about Aidan. :ninja: :D
I'm rapidly feeling the same way about Aidan. :ninja: :D
i did like him but he has got annoying for me that could be his contact with maria, their scenes
It wasn't so long ago that she argued and fell out with Luke over Caz, giving her a home and sticking up for her . Ha! It's all turned round and bitten her on the bum now !:cheer:
Well this will stop people helping people out if any story could. I think things like this give people daft ideas if they already have a screw loose as well.
Well this will stop people helping people out if any story could. I think things like this give people daft ideas if they already have a screw loose as well.
I often think that when I see violence on TV. However, I also think that the type of people who are inspired by on screen violence and nastiness would probably have committed heinous acts of one kind or another anyway.
I actually felt sorry for Maria tonght
02ablake
05-11-2016, 08:09
I'm really enjoying the Maria and Aidan scenes but actually the whole Caz/Maria storyline is quite intriguing.
I'm really enjoying the Maria and Aidan scenes but actually the whole Caz/Maria storyline is quite intriguing.
I'm not. It is too ridiculous for words and now Caz is supposed to have gone to London. Just when ? She was on the street asking Kirk and Beth when Maria was coming back.
Caz has cut her hand delberately so that she can use her own blood
02ablake
05-11-2016, 10:47
The week before last Caz told Kirk she was going to Birmingham? to see a mate about getting a flat. In reality she followed Maria to London
I'm really enjoying the Maria and Aidan scenes but actually the whole Caz/Maria storyline is quite intriguing.
I dislike Aidan but I think Maria being stalked and set up is a good storyline.
The week before last Caz told Kirk she was going to Birmingham? to see a mate about getting a flat. In reality she followed Maria to London
What did she use for money and just what is she living on ? It wasn't so long ago that she was homeless sleeping on a park bench. Return train fares don't grow on trees.
What did she use for money and just what is she living on ? It wasn't so long ago that she was homeless sleeping on a park bench. Return train fares don't grow on trees.
She's using Maria's credit card that was mentioned last night.
She's using Maria's credit card that was mentioned last night.
This gets more and more bizarre. So she has a pin on this credit card which she would have to wait for in the post. How do you get a credit card in someone else's name . Forge her signature ? . So Is this the credit card that Maria knows nothing about ? I can't keep up.
This gets more and more bizarre. So she has a pin on this credit card which she would have to wait for in the post. How do you get a credit card in someone else's name . Forge her signature ? . So Is this the credit card that Maria knows nothing about ? I can't keep up. Maria applied for it but has never used it .. maybe Caz found the letter with the PIN ?? Or she is forging Maria´s signature ..
This gets more and more bizarre. So she has a pin on this credit card which she would have to wait for in the post. How do you get a credit card in someone else's name . Forge her signature ? . So Is this the credit card that Maria knows nothing about ? I can't keep up.
The inactivated credit card, though very convenient, is one of the more realistic aspects of the storyline. Caz was living at Maria's house and able intercept her post to get hold of the PIN. That's one of the reasons why it's advisable to have your mail redirected when moving house.
All very convenient ! She would need the pin to get money out of the ATM.
The inactivated credit card, though very convenient, is one of the more realistic aspects of the storyline. Caz was living at Maria's house and able intercept her post to get hold of the PIN. That's one of the reasons why it's advisable to have your mail redirected when moving house. Very true but Maria did not move, only went to meet with her "husband" for a week or two ... but Caz very easily could have got hold of the letter with the pin if she was the one to check on the mail, even while Maria was still at home
Very true but Maria did not move, only went to meet with her "husband" for a week or two ... but Caz very easily could have got hold of the letter with the pin if she was the one to check on the mail, even while Maria was still at home
I wasn't meaning to imply that Maria should have redirected her mail. :o It was just an aside because I've moved recently and did it.
we saw caz take maria's new credit card, if the police looked hard enough there has to be some footage of caz using it as she had no money herself and the pin comes separate to the card
we saw caz take maria's new credit card, if the police looked hard enough there has to be some footage of caz using it as she had no money herself and the pin comes separate to the card
Yes but the police in Corrie are incredibly thick...
caz will blackmail aidan i think
caz will blackmail aidan i think
yes caz will see maria and him getting it on and reveal all anonymously to eva
She's going through hell right now, but it's not all doom and gloom for Coronation Street's Maria Connor as she enjoys a festive romance.
Maria (Samia Ghadie) will try and put her feelings for Aidan behind her by hooking up with Adam Barlow this Christmas, according to Inside Soap's Yearbook.
It doesn't take long for Maria to fall into Adam's arms and they are set to become the Cobbles' hottest new couple.
But with Aidan clearly trying to fight off his feelings for her, it remains to be seen whether he can fight back his jealousy when he sees her with another man. And if he can't, could Eva start to become suspicious?
Christmas might only be around the corner, but Maria has several mountains to climb before then as she is arrested for Caz's murder next week.
We know that Caz is alive and well (actually, the second one is debatable!), but with her cleverly covering her tracks, the walls will start to close in on Maria in upcoming scenes.
But hang on a minute, how can she be getting passionate with Adam if she's been arrested for murder? Could this be a sign that Maria isn't locked up for long? Or have prison visits just got a whole lot more interesting?
That one remains to be seen....
Digital Spy
The sooner Caz os out of the show the better. I hate it when people shorten names like this
tammyy2j
15-11-2016, 14:00
So with all she is going through with Caz, Maria still has time to bed hop again :thumbsdow
Does both Maria and Caz have mobile telephones with the same number as it was Caz who texted Aidan
Does both Maria and Caz have mobile telephones with the same number as it was Caz who texted Aidan
It looked like a messaging app rather than a text message to me. I suppose Caz could have set up an account in Maria's name - but how would she know Aidan had the app on his phone? Also, other people usually have to already be in your contacts for them to show up in messaging apps. :searchme:
parkerman
15-11-2016, 20:47
I gave up trying to make any sense of this story several days ago. Trying to find some rational explanation for anything that's going on here is, in my humble opinion, like trying to make sense of Brexit and Donald Trump's victory.
I gave up trying to make any sense of this story several days ago. Trying to find some rational explanation for anything that's going on here is, in my humble opinion, like trying to make sense of Brexit and Donald Trump's victory.
Brexit is to make Britain Great Again .. Trump as president to make USA Great Again ...:D
Storyline ... not going to make Corrie Great Again :(
Brexit is to make Britain Great Again .. Trump as president to make USA Great Again ...:D
Storyline ... not going to make Corrie Great Again :(
Kate Oates probably believed the Maria/Caz storyline would help make Corrie great again - just as those who voted for Brexit and Trump believed about their respective countries. :wall:
I fear they're all going to be sadly disappointed...
tammyy2j
16-11-2016, 12:37
Kate Oates probably believed the Maria/Caz storyline would help make Corrie great again - just as those who voted for Brexit and Trump believed about their respective countries. :wall:
I fear they're all going to be sadly disappointed...
Kate Oates giving Maria a leading storyline like this was a wrong move to me to begin with, the character is boring for a viewer to care and the actress very limited in her acting ability I would even say she has none :p
02ablake
17-11-2016, 07:56
Kate Oates giving Maria a leading storyline like this was a wrong move to me to begin with, the character is boring for a viewer to care and the actress very limited in her acting ability I would even say she has none :p
Well if the character is never given storylines of course she would come across as boring. I for one am enjoying despite several plot holes. I think Samia is very good actress, very believable as Maria. After basically not having any real storyline since the Liam Tony fiasco I'm glad Kate Oates is a fan of the character and finally giving her some great storylines.
tammyy2j
17-11-2016, 11:28
Well if the character is never given storylines of course she would come across as boring. I for one am enjoying despite several plot holes. I think Samia is very good actress, very believable as Maria. After basically not having any real storyline since the Liam Tony fiasco I'm glad Kate Oates is a fan of the character and finally giving her some great storylines.
I think for me any storyline for Maria will be boring and this one with Caz which is to make her get with Aidan inevitably is just dull plus as you said full of holes
02ablake
18-11-2016, 16:40
Katie Oates said from the beginning that the Caz storyline is one chapter in the long running Maria/Aidan and Eva storyline so that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. Maybe you should skip all the Maria scenes then seeing as you don't like character? As you said no matter what her storylines will always be boring for you. As someone who's been a fan of Maria I'm just glad she's finally getting a long running storyline and some screan time. She hasn't had one since the Liam/Tony Saga and that was 7 years ago.
02ablake
18-11-2016, 16:41
I think for me any storyline for Maria will be boring and this one with Caz which is to make her get with Aidan inevitably is just dull plus as you said full of holes
Katie Oates said from the beginning that the Caz storyline is one chapter in the long running Maria/Aidan and Eva storyline so that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. Maybe you should skip all the Maria scenes then seeing as you don't like character? As you said no matter what her storylines will always be boring for you. As someone who's been a fan of Maria I'm just glad she's finally getting a long running storyline and some screan time. She hasn't had one since the Liam/Tony Saga and that was 7 years ago.
02ablake
18-11-2016, 16:41
I think for me any storyline for Maria will be boring and this one with Caz which is to make her get with Aidan inevitably is just dull plus as you said full of holes
Katie Oates said from the beginning that the Caz storyline is one chapter in the long running Maria/Aidan and Eva storyline so that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. Maybe you should skip all the Maria scenes then seeing as you don't like character? As you said no matter what her storylines will always be boring for you. As someone who's been a fan of Maria I'm just glad she's finally getting a long running storyline and some screan time. She hasn't had one since the Liam/Tony Saga and that was 7 years ago.
Katie Oates said from the beginning that the Caz storyline is one chapter in the long running Maria/Aidan and Eva storyline so that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. Maybe you should skip all the Maria scenes then seeing as you don't like character? As you said no matter what her storylines will always be boring for you. As someone who's been a fan of Maria I'm just glad she's finally getting a long running storyline and some screan time. She hasn't had one since the Liam/Tony Saga and that was 7 years ago.
She had a big storyline when she was stalking Ty
02ablake
18-11-2016, 18:26
She had a big storyline when she was stalking Ty
True but that lasted all of 2 weeks then she went on holiday and was magically back to her right frame of mind
02ablake
18-11-2016, 18:26
She had a big storyline when she was stalking Ty
Tru but that lasted all of 2 weeks then she went on holiday and was magically back to he right frame of mind
I'm glad that at least for today I'm not a lonely voice defending Maria here on Soapboards. :D
I agree the character deserves some decent screen time and I also liked her very much during the Liam/Tony saga, but unfortunately I find her current storyline virtually unwatchable. Plus I think putting her with the excrutiatingly dull and and wooden Aidan is a huge mistake.
tammyy2j
19-11-2016, 00:09
Katie Oates said from the beginning that the Caz storyline is one chapter in the long running Maria/Aidan and Eva storyline so that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. Maybe you should skip all the Maria scenes then seeing as you don't like character? As you said no matter what her storylines will always be boring for you. As someone who's been a fan of Maria I'm just glad she's finally getting a long running storyline and some screan time. She hasn't had one since the Liam/Tony Saga and that was 7 years ago.
This storyline revolves around her taking someone else's man again :thumbsdow I guess Maria has fans so enjoy her taking centre stage as I would prefer her well off the stage :p
Everyone does that in corrie not just her
02ablake
19-11-2016, 09:22
This storyline revolves around her taking someone else's man again :thumbsdow I guess Maria has fans so enjoy her taking centre stage as I would prefer her well off the stage :p
Men can't be taken they are not property. This storyline is about her love life as most of the storyline on corrie are. Is it original? No. Am I enjoying it? yes:p
It looks like there will be no eggnog, mistletoe or presents under the tree for Maria Connor (Samia Ghadie) on Coronation Street this Christmas.
As if Maria isn't facing enough trouble being framed for the murder of Caz Hammond (Rhea Bailey), The Sun reports that her sham marriage will soon come back to haunt her as well.
The latest rumours have authorities taking action as Maria only married Argentine friend Pablo to help get him a visa, so he could be reunited with his British boyfriend.
That offence will apparently land Maria behind bars at least through the holidays - although she's likely to be released on good behaviour at some point in the New Year.
This won't be a departure for long-time cast member Samia Ghadie, who is expected to film prison scenes on a semi-regular basis for Coronation Street.
A representative for Corrie declined to confirm or deny these latest rumours when reached by Digital Spy.
Her character Maria is currently facing murder allegations after being framed for the death of Caz, who faked her own death in the ultimate revenge plot by Maria's former lodger and frenemy.
Digital Spy
I thought she is meant to have a new romantic relationship by Christmas? Unless she falls for a prison warden :searchme:
She will be out for a little bit then back again
parkerman
24-11-2016, 10:31
She will be out for a little bit then back again
Yes she'll be out for a little bit then back in again because she'll be in for a little bit and then back out again....er....:confused:
tammyy2j
24-11-2016, 11:20
She will be out for a little bit then back again
Out long enough to sleep with Adam
lets start a campaign to keep this weatherfield one inside for a long time :p
lets start a campaign to keep this weatherfield one inside for a long time :p
:thumbsup::p:D:angel:
Drunken Maria begs Aidan to stay the night with her, telling him she doesn't want to be alone. Will Aidan join her?
In the morning, Maria snuggles down to watch TV with Liam but in her hungover state she falls asleep. Meanwhile Liam heads to the kitchen where he switches on a gas ring... Thankfully, Kirk returns to the flat and immediately notices the smell of gas.
In the Rovers, Kirk tears a strip off Adam, blaming him for plying Maria with drink. But, when Adam makes a disparaging remark about Maria, Aidan loses it and punches him in the face.
Maria takes Aidan back to her flat. As Aidan gazes into her eyes he admits he's fallen in love with her, will Maria reciprocate?
5. Maria's Judgement Day
Everyone gathers at Maria's flat, determined to celebrate Christmas with her before her court appearance.
When Eva finds out how Aidan punched Adam out of allegiance to Maria, she's proud of him and Aidan feels terrible.
Extracting himself from the party, Aidan heads to the factory where he texts Maria to join him. Promising Maria that he's going to finish with Eva, Aidan and Maria kiss passionately... Unaware that Johnny's seen everything! Is the game up?
The next morning, Maria heads to court... Will she be spending Christmas behind bars?
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liam is lucky to have kirk as mommy worried about a bed partner
liam is lucky to have kirk as mommy worried about a bed partner
Maria only went out because Liam made it very clear he didn't want to spend any more time with her. Despite poor writing and years spent rarely showing Maria and Liam together (which I'm glad to say has recently been somewhat rectified), within the Corrie universe she's supposed to be a decent mother.
Also within the Corrie universe: she's no more obsessed with her latest love interest than are most other characters when it suits the plot. Most women in soap are portrayed as needing a man - something the much missed maidmarian and I used to bemoan regularly. :(
Aidan and Adam - both of whom are a pair of sleazebags who've made it very clear to Maria that they were using her for sex - are far more deserving of contempt than she is!
did maria even try make up with liam no instead out drinking and sleeping with adam
did maria even try make up with liam no instead out drinking and sleeping with adam
Yes, she did try repeatedly but Liam wanted to go to the school disco and then be with Kirk because he'd recently been forced to spend all his time with his mum.
With her kid happy and well taken care of, and being single, Maria was entitled to do as she pleased. It's Adam who should be ashamed of himself for taking advantage of someone who was very obviously highly emotional and had been drinking heavily.
I find it very strange that it's nearly always women who are condemned the most for having sex lives and not being perfect.
i just really dislike maria and don't think she deserves so much air time and storylines sorry maria fans
if i was locked away from my child i would wanna spend every minute with them as i could when i was out even if child hated me i keep trying
i just really dislike maria and don't think she deserves so much air time and storylines sorry maria fans
if i was locked away from my child i would wanna spend every minute with them as i could when i was out even if child hated me i keep trying
i just really dislike maria and don't think she deserves so much air time and storylines sorry maria fans
if i was locked away from my child i would wanna spend every minute with them as i could when i was out even if child hated me i keep trying
I am not a fan either but I think Maria has tried her best, taken time off work and was busy doing things with Liam. But any child would prefer to go to a school disco instead of being home with just mum, and Liam had probably been looking forward to the disco as well, surely a couple of hours with his friends does not make Maria a bad mother. Also, would Liam understand what it means for Maria to go to prison at his age?
I wouldn't describe myself as a fan of Maria; I think she's usually OK though she can admittedly be annoying at times. However, I often defend her because I think she gets an unwarranted level of vitriol - especially double-standards about her sex life.
I'd defend any female character from scathing comments stating that she should keep her knickers on etc - especially when the men involved are behaving worse and are escaping similar condemnation.
her and aidan are boring, adam only wants his jollies from her which she happy obliging
im surprised she hasn't bonked with david yet
her and aidan are boring, adam only wants his jollies from her which she happy obliging
im surprised she hasn't bonked with david yet
tammyy2j
20-12-2016, 23:10
her and aidan are boring, adam only wants his jollies from her which she happy obliging
im surprised she hasn't bonked with david yet
Did she and David kiss before or was that David and Tracy? Was it Maria or Tracy who was with Nick and David around same time?
liam could be dead if it were not for kirk and his nose as hungover maria passed out
liam could be dead if it were not for kirk and his nose as hungover maria passed out
That was pretty bad though she still has a way to go to catch up with Peter burning the flat down around Simon while passed out drunk. :p
All the kids are left on the own on the street while parents are in the pub.
All the kids are left on the own on the street while parents are in the pub. I think viewers are supposed to assume that they are being supervised :)
I think viewers are supposed to assume that they are being supervised :)
By whom ? They are all in the pub and Emily is in Peru.
By whom ? They are all in the pub and Emily is in Peru.
By friends/babysitters who are not residents on the street ..
By friends/babysitters who are not residents on the street ..
Ah well, my view is that they never seem to have any friends outside the street. None are ever mentioned . Fiz , Tyrone and Maria are always in the pub. Who do they get in to babysit. They live and work in the Street and don;t seem to have any relatives or friends outside.
By friends/babysitters who are not residents on the street ..
Ah well, my view is that they never seem to have any friends outside the street. None are ever mentioned . Fiz , Tyrone and Maria are always in the pub. Who do they get in to babysit? They live and work in the Street and don't seem to have any relatives, mothers, fathers or friends outside their small community.
Ah well, my view is that they never seem to have any friends outside the street. None are ever mentioned . Fiz , Tyrone and Maria are always in the pub. Who do they get in to babysit. They live and work in the Street and don;t seem to have any relatives or friends outside.
That's down to bad writing but we are supposed to assume they live ordinary lives off screen, and that includes seeing friends and family away from the street.
The way I look at it is that we are only shown the dramatic highlights of their lives (99% of which occur on the street :p) and the boring bits are left to our imaginations. The same could be said of any work of fiction.
That was pretty bad though she still has a way to go to catch up with Peter burning the flat down around Simon while passed out drunk. :p
as bad a peter is i still like and even root for him, chris natural charisma makes peter likeable for a cheating womanizer and bad dad :p
That was pretty bad though she still has a way to go to catch up with Peter burning the flat down around Simon while passed out drunk. :p
as bad a peter is i still like and even root for him, chris natural charisma makes peter likeable for a cheating womanizer and bad dad :p
as bad a peter is i still like and even root for him, chris natural charisma makes peter likeable for a cheating womanizer and bad dad :p
Yes, I agree that Chris is naturally so likeable that it's almost impossible to hate Peter (though I came close to it during the tawdry Tina affair).
However, my point was that Maria haters jump on every imperfection and vilify her for it in a way that's not done for the other characters. Two parents in recent years in Corrie have almost burnt their kids to death due to outright negligence (Peter and Tracy) and David recently nearly ran over, crushed and burnt Lily to death due to extremely dangerous driving. None of these were vilified as much as Maria (except perhaps for Tracy, but then she's outright evil so actually deserves vilification), who's pretty harmless relative to most soap characters.
Plus, the thing that most gets my goat is disparaging her for sleeping with men when she's single (even if they're single too), and if they're being unfaithful then she's criticised far more heavily for being the other woman than the man is for cheating! Having a sex life does not make her a bad mother and since she's never (until now) that I can recall been shown to neglect or otherwise mistreat Liam and is portrayed as a mostly decent human being (again, relative to most other soap characters), then I assume that she's supposed to be a reasonably good mother. Going out and leaving the kids all the time is par for the course for all soap characters so why is she judged harshly for doing what everyone else does?
Falling asleep (even due to a hangover) when looking after a seven year old isn't a crime, though of course it's definitely not good either. Which of us parents reading this can say we've never fallen asleep or otherwise not paid enough attention when caring for our kids which could have led to catastrophe if we'd been very unlucky? I know I certainly can't!
I don't even like Maria very much at the moment and just wish she and Aidan would disappear frankly but I'll save that for the episode discussion thread. :p
maria choosing to be the other woman in affairs is tedious and just repetitive and does not endear her to viewers at least not to me
maria choosing to be the other woman in affairs is tedious and just repetitive and does not endear her to viewers at least not to me
I'm talking about the double standards applied to her, not whether she's an interesting, likable or moral character.
i think we have to disagree on her views on maria dazzle
her getting extra flack for her behaviour could be as she isn't liked
both aidan and adam are tools, adam returns an asshole with no baldwin charm
i think we have to disagree on her views on maria dazzle
her getting extra flack for her behaviour could be as she isn't liked
both aidan and adam are tools, adam returns an asshole with no baldwin charm
12 months in prison . no doubt she will appeal and get out sooner ... can´t believe we will have a year Maria free ...:p
tammyy2j
24-12-2016, 19:57
Eva is more upset about this than her friend Kylie dying :angry: I really hate these two second thrown together friendships for a storyline
Has Maria left Coronation Street as she is jailed in shock twist?
Coronation Street has stunned fans by jailing Maria Connor for a whole year – right before Christmas! So does this mean that Samia Longchambon has left her role as the luckless stylist? Have no fear, we will be seeing Maria again – but she may well be a changed person.
Many viewers had expected that Maria would get away with her sham marriage to Pablo with a slap on the wrist and return home to spend Christmas Day with Liam but instead, she will be spending the not so festive season in a cell.
She was gutted to be made an example of and has been sent down for a 12 month sentence and Aidan in particular is bound to be left crushed after he fought so hard for Maria’s liberation and even declared his love.
But can Maria forgive him for not showing up at her sentencing?
While Maria is set to languish in prison, this is not an exit storyline for Samia and we will see the character on certain occasions following her sentencing, including in the visiting room.
But when Maria eventually returns to the Street, will we even recognise her?
Samia recently told Metro.co.uk: ‘I was talking to Kate Oates (producer) about that and we were both saying that I think if she does go to prison she wouldn’t come out the same person. I think it’s bound to change her in some way and she’s bound to be affected by what she’s been through so I think yeah it definitely would change her but I’m not sure how.’
It sounds like it could be a while before we find out!
Er, happy Christmas Maria…
Coronation Street spoilers
Coronation Street just revealed Maria Connor's fate in court... and here's what happens next
Coronation Street's Maria Connor has been sentenced to 12 months behind bars in a bombshell Christmas Eve episode.
Maria (Samia Longchambon) headed off to court to hear her fate in the latest visit to Weatherfield, but she was left devastated to receive the news that she'd been dreading.
Maria had already pleaded guilty to arranging a sham marriage so that her friend Pablo could enter the country - and it turned out that the courts took a very dim view of her antics.
Although Maria's guilty plea, her (allegedly) spotless character and lack of financial gain from the scheme was all taken into account, the judge opted to make an example out of her by putting her behind bars for an entire year.
So, has Maria really left Corrie for now? The good news is that she hasn't and we'll still be seeing her on screen over the coming weeks.
Love rat Aidan even pays Maria a visit early next year, giving her a chance to ask why he didn't turn up to support her in court like he'd promised.
Maria will also definitely want some answers on why he's stayed with Eva Price and what this means for their own future. Over to you, Aidan...
The court's decision left Maria's young son Liam heartbroken as he'll now have to spend Christmas apart from his mum, although his uncle Kirk will be trying his best to keep him happy in the meantime.
Plus, if Maria behaves herself behind bars, she should be back among the Weatherfield community in no time...
Coronation Street continues on Christmas Day at 8pm as an hour-long festive special features the exciting return of Toyah Battersby.
I honestly couldn't give a monkeys about Maria. The most insipid, boring character ever.
tammyy2j
26-12-2016, 00:35
If she is going to come out of prison a stronger changed person, she should dump Aidan and concentrate on herself and Liam firstly and then find a man later who is single and good for them both
If she is going to come out of prison a stronger changed person, she should dump Aidan and concentrate on herself and Liam firstly and then find a man later who is single and good for them both
It would be very nice to see a Maria who isn't constantly desperate for a man to cling to.
I wonder what excuse with be created to get her out in a few months. Maybe she is pregnant and has medical complications. Or they successfully campaign to get her out.
This confuses me, Maria was held in prison over the murder of kaz, who wasnt dead and had framed her in a sick evil plan, does that period not count for anything?
Its also such a waste of tax payers money to prison someone when they could be on total lock down in their own home via a tag but still able to do their job and look after their kid.
Our laws really are an ass sometimes (yes I know this is a soap) :D:D:D
parkerman
26-12-2016, 09:01
This confuses me, Maria was held in prison over the murder of kaz, who wasnt dead and had framed her in a sick evil plan, does that period not count for anything?
No. That was an entirely different crime.
But it could have been used to lighten her sentence and show she has suffered recently at hands of criminal system
parkerman
27-12-2016, 09:29
But it could have been used to lighten her sentence and show she has suffered recently at hands of criminal system
Why would it? What happened in the other case is completely irrelevant.
Maria Connor to return to Coronation Street with electronic tag just two months after being sent to prison for her sham marriage to Pablo Duarte
Coronation Street’s Maria Connor is set to return to the cobbles just two months after being locked up for her sham marriage to Pablo Duarte.
The long-serving character, played by Samia Longchambon, was meant to be in jail for a year but has been released early with a tag.
A show source said: “Viewers won’t be expecting to see Maria just yet, but she’s back out of prison on good behaviour in no time at all.
“She was meant to be serving a year inside so really should have been off screen for at least six months.
“But producers are bringing her back earlier than planned, and she’ll be back on screens within weeks.”
Maria found herself in trouble with the authorities after Caz Hammond, played by Rhea Bailey, faked her own death and framed her after falling madly in love with the hairdresser.
Facing a murder trial Maria is quizzed by cops and fearing she will be found out anyway, she admits she married gay Argentinian Pablo so he could live in the country.
Maria was jailed for a year for the crime.
Yes she needs a tag as she is very dangerous to society. i am glad our legal and prison service are deploying our public resources wisely.
parkerman
16-02-2017, 09:25
Yes she needs a tag as she is very dangerous to society. i am glad our legal and prison service are deploying our public resources wisely.
It's to track her movements. As soon as she goes anywhere near a Registry Office or a Church they'll be on to her!
They should track her when she is near other peoples partners as well
does she move in with eva and aidan with liam there living
olivia1896
18-02-2017, 06:19
i was quite enjoying her absence
I think i will enjoy it when she sees Toyah
tammyy2j
18-02-2017, 23:16
I think i will enjoy it when she sees Toyah
I think it will be Toyah discover her affair with Aidan
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Coronation Street spoiler: Maria Connor's dramatic return as she is released from prison on tag
Will her early release expose her affair with Aidan?
She was supposed to endure a year long stint inside for arranging a sham marriage, but producers have brought back the Corrie favourite earlier than planned.
Actress Samia Longchambon was spotted wearing a fetching ankle tag as she filmed scenes for Maria's dramatic return.
Glamorous Maria doesn't look like a woman who's just spent two months behind bars as she struts down the street in high heels.
Aidan Connor (Shayne Ward) drives alongside in his blue American muscle car as he tries to get her to jump inside.
After a heated discussion she appears to reluctantly get in to join her former lover.
Sparks are set to fly when Maria returns to the cobbles after just two months away with her affair with Aidan possibly being exposed to poor Eva (Catherine Tyldesley).
Aidan declared his love to Maria before she went to jail on Christmas Eve after pleading guilty to marrying Argentinian friend Pablo so he could enter the country.
She made the confession while being questioned by police when Caz Hammond disappeared and she was framed for murder, with the judge deciding to make an example of her.
Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley recently signed new year long contracts to stay on the show, as producers line up an explosive storyline for the pair.
Will Aidan and Maria rekindle their romance when she returns to the Street?
If i had an electronic taq i would be wearing something that covered it up!
I suspect this was done on purpose to show off the tag in case some don´t understand why she is out of prison much earlier than she should
Couldn't that have been mentioned in the dialogue? I can't imagine that someone as vain as Maria would want that to be shown off.
when did gail become a fan, is it as she also a fellow jail bird
Toyah needs to move on....Maria has to someone else's man
did maria lie about toyah's man raping her for sympathy from toyah who was raped while it was an affair leading to an abortion so maria has not changed
did maria lie about toyah's man raping her for sympathy from toyah who was raped while it was an affair leading to an abortion so maria has not changed
Might not have been at the time but after all these years, scriptwriters might have forgotten
tammyy2j
19-03-2017, 00:12
Toyah needs to move on....Maria has to someone else's man
Toyah will have to hold tight to Peter or has Maria already been there :p
did maria tell david about aidan affair?
did maria tell david about aidan affair?
Yes, she did
tammyy2j
18-04-2017, 16:30
I actually don't mind her in her scenes lately with David :o
I hate any storylines with Maria. I don't think she has had any storyline that shows her in any good light recently
great plan to get back at aidan offering him herself for an affair do they have any other storylines for her or is it just she so poor an actress
great plan to get back at aidan offering him herself for an affair do they have any other storylines for her or is it just she so poor an actress
Is she planning on making sure Eva finds out and just pretending she is ok with an affair?
Is she planning on making sure Eva finds out and just pretending she is ok with an affair?
she thinks aidan will dump eva for her eventually, eva is steak compared to maria as shrimp
tammyy2j
15-08-2017, 16:26
Is Liam missing, between her off with Will, checking on Michelle, watching Eva and Adam and chasing Aiden, who has Liam?
has she passed out gail for dead exs
Coronation Street's Maria Connor will betray her long-time boss Audrey Roberts by secretly setting up a rival business.
Maria makes a sly move when she starts discreetly offering hair appointments in her own flat, deliberately undercutting Audrey's prices to drum up interest.
The storyline begins next week, when Maria starts to become fed up with the way that she's being treated at the local hair salon.
When Beth Sutherland points out that Maria seems to be running the place, it gives her food for thought – especially when Audrey (Sue Nicholls) later announces that she's increasing her rent for the flat.
Maria eventually approaches Audrey with the idea of becoming her official business partner, only to be left disappointed when she turns her down.
Samia Longchambon, who plays Maria, told TV Times: "Maria thinks it's time her hard work was recognised and appreciated. So she asks if she can buy into the salon.
"But Audrey won't entertain the idea and wants to keep it in the family."
This proves to be the final straw for Maria, who later gives Angie Appleton a haircut at the salon flat.
Mischievous Tracy Barlow points out that Maria could make a killing if she decided to carry out the secret hair appointments more often – and Maria unexpectedly agrees that it's a great idea, even though she still works for Audrey.
Before long, Maria has a long list of new customers, which has the potential to cripple Audrey's business. But could Maria soon have another way to get back at Audrey when Claudia Colby (Rula Lenska) returns to the cobbles and makes her a surprising offer?
Digital Spy
Coronation Street is going back to "old-school Corrie" with a new storyline involving Maria Connor.
Maria's plans to open her own salon stepped up a gear following the return of Rula Lenska as Claudia Colby, who offered her a chance to run one of her salons.
After years of working for Audrey Roberts, Maria snaps up the opportunity and with the financial backing of Carla Connor, it all looks like her dream is about to become a reality.
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However, after Carla pulls out, Maria is back to square one.
"Rita overhears Maria saying that she needs a new investor," actress Samia Longchambon who plays her told The Express.
"Rita has come into a bit of money and doesn't know what to do with it, so she sees Maria's salon as a great opportunity.
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Carla and Maria Connor discuss teaming up in Coronation Street
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"Maria is over-the-moon, because she's known Rita for years and Rita is happy to be a sleeping partner, so as far as Maria is concerned Rita isn't going to try to take over. It's the ideal scenario."
She added: "It feels like a proper old-school Corrie storyline, where the women are all bickering. I couldn't ask for more."
Digital Spy
bossy maria holding david hostage, i do think maria and david (not the dog :p) work good together
i thought maria and david would be co bosses, equal partners in the salon
online chatter that she and Ali will have a hot summer... :(
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On screen for another year :(
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On screen for another year :(
Ooops .. double posts suddenly appearing again???
Naive Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) is about to get herself into an awkward situation as she continues her hunt for romance in Coronation Street. After feeling so lonely that she resorted to a foot spa evening with Gail Rodwell (Helen Worth) and Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) – a situation which would be a dream for many – Maria sets up a profile on a dating site. What she doesn’t know is that she already has an admirer waiting in the wings to catch her eye in the form of Ali Neeson (James Burrows). As Liam is taken unwell, Ali cats Maria admiring glances while she waits for her son to be seen in the medical centre; something which doesn’t escape Liam’s notice. After setting up her profile, Maria is stunned by how filthy the responses are to her but when Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) checks her ad, she realises why and Maria is astonished to find out what ‘Netflix and Chill’ actually means. Deleting the app, Maria moans to Ali about her bad luck with romance and her non existant love life and he hints that the person she is looking for could be right under her nose – only for her to miss the less than subtle clue. Will Ali take the bill by the horns and reveal his feelings? Or will he miss his chance of romance with Maria?
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mysangry
22-10-2019, 19:42
I apologise in advance if this spoiler has already shown, but it appears
Maria is going to have Slapper session with Local hoodlam Gary Windass, has she done the whole street now?
Oh forgot she's not been with Geoff yet or Craig???:moonie:
Can this please be moved to the Maria Connor thread, thank you
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