Its probably a false lead to keep you off the scent.:lol:
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Its probably a false lead to keep you off the scent.:lol:
CIARAN McCarthy is back…and wastes no time turning on the Irish charm in a bid to bed Michelle Connor.
The hunky barman, last seen in Weatherfield nearly five years ago, bumps into his old mate Peter Barlow.
And as the Navy pals catch up, Peter reveals he’s opening up a new gastro-pub with lover Leanne Battersby before offering Ciaran a job.
With nothing to lose, he accepts the offer and decides it’s time to come back to the Street.
And he quickly goes for a pint in his old workplace – to the delight of the locals.
But as our picture shows it’s Michelle he has his eye on.
She moved to Weatherfield a year after Ciaran left and is delighted to meet him. An insider said: “Peter and Leanne bump into Ciaran while visiting a restaurant out of town. Peter can’t believe it.
“A lot has changed since Ciaran was last in the Street. But he’s glad to be back.
“And with someone as hot as Michelle working in The Rovers he’s more than happy with his decision to return. There’s going to be a lot of good stuff coming up involving Ciaran.
“His former fiancée Sunita Alahan has also returned recently so he’ll no doubt be bumping into her too at some point.
“Then there’s the matter of another of his ex-lovers, Tracy Barlow, also coming back.
“You can bet it’s going to be a very interesting time for Ciaran.”
Daily Star
After a five-year break from the role, Boyzone singer Keith Duffy returns to Coronation Street at the beginning of next week as ladies' man and ex-navy serviceman Ciaran McCarthy. The 35-year-old last appeared in July 2005 when Shelley Unwin's mother Bev made a drunken pass at him. Half a decade on and Ciaran's working in a fancy Cheshire restaurant, as Peter and Leanne turn up for lunch in the hope of scoping out the local eatery competition while they prepare to open their new bar. Unbeknown to the pair, however, Ciaran's the head chef and Peter's complaints cause the Irish womaniser to lose his job. How will Peter cope with his wayward mate back in his life? And who'll become the first notch on Ciaran's bedpost? We gave Keith a bell to find out more!
How did the return come about?
"Well when I left back in 2005, it was always the plan at some stage to try and get back on the Street after spending a bit of time at home and whatever. The boys and I got back together in 2007 and I was busy for a few years but when we started going on tour again and played the MEN in Manchester, I sent an invitation over to the cast and crew of Corrie for anyone who wanted to come across to the show. A few of the guys came along and we hooked up at the Lowry Hotel afterwards for a few pints and got talking. A few were saying, 'Would you come back?' and I was like, 'I'd love to come back but I can't see it happening in the future because the band are so busy and one thing and another'."
Were you not ready to return back then?
"Going into 2009 we had a whole new show, a whole new tour and again I sent across an email inviting people if they wanted to come along, and all the while I'd kept in touch with a few people from the press department, and Kieran Roberts who was then the producer and is now the exec producer. On that night we were chatting and I was saying I'd done [Dublin soap The Clinic and Irish soap Fair City] and that I'd got my trade - my apprenticeship if you like - with Coronation Street. If it wasn't for Corrie, I wouldn't have got these other jobs. I said I'd love to return knowing the game a lot better and knowing what I'm doing is a lot better - being a lot more confident with the character. Things just started from there, really."
What happened after that?
"There were a few emails back and forth between me and Kieran Roberts, then Kim Crowther (producer) got in touch with my agent and asked me to fly to Manchester for a meeting regarding nothing, really. At that stage, I hoped it must mean something because I'd told them that the lads in the band were taking some time off - possibly six or seven months - to finish the album. I hate having time off, I much prefer being busy so this was my chance to get back on the Street again. We all agreed and here I am!"
How do we see Ciaran again?
"Peter and Leanne were reading a review of a restaurant in Cheshire that got rave reviews and decide to go over and treat themselves to a lunch meeting to discuss their new wine bar. They're waiting a very long time for their food and Peter goes out to the maître d' and tells him that if he wanted bread and water, he'd have gone to Strangeways. The maître d' apologises and tells him the head chef's a bit of a perfectionist and goes out to the kitchen, pushes him out the door and starts screaming and shouting at him - the chef happens to be Ciaran McCarthy! The maître d' says, 'Don't make me fire you!' and Ciaran says, 'I won't, I resign!' and gets out a bottle of whisky for him and Peter not realising that Peter's on the wagon."
How long are you around for this time?
"A minimum of six months. Enough time to get into some trouble, I'd say!"
Where's Ciaran been?
"All I know is that he's been working as a chef in this restaurant and he's been there for a while. I think he might have gone home to Ireland for a bit and over to the States for a while. He was over with his cousin Mick who owns a cocktail bar in New York and he was over working the cocktail bar for a bit - that bit was in my script along the way - but apart from that I really don't know what he was up to! He was AWOL from the Navy so he could have done a bit of jail time, too."
Who does he have his eye on when he's back?
"[He's] pretty much straight in for Michelle to be fair! It's a dirty job but somebody has to do it! Anything that walks by that's at all attractive or in a skirt he chats up to be honest. He chats up Carla, he chats up Michelle, he's very charming to Liz McDonald who sees it as a come-on - that's a funny scene in itself - Kelly from the factory... no-one is safe!"
Does Ciaran have much to do with Sunita when he's back?
"Yeah - he's been back chatting her up as well. He's under the illusion that herself and Dev are together and obviously he and Dev left on bad terms, so she's on her own in the pub and he goes over and starts chatting her up and charming her again. Sunita was quite up for it because they nearly got married - I think I left her at the altar if I remember rightly."
If you could pick anyone on the Street for him to be involved with, who would it be?
"I don't really mind and I don't think Ciaran McCarthy would mind too much, either - if they're attractive and they like a drink he's happy enough."
DS
Apparently when Peter and Leanne meet Ciaran his boss tells him he is being sacked but Ciaran tells him hes too late because he's resigned.
Yet another contrived storyline to bring an old character back. How coincidental that Peter and Leanne should just happen to pick the place that Ciaran was working, and to be there on the night that he resigns and they just happen to be looking for staff.
Duffy was interviewed on a local radio station today. He dropped hints about Liz, Kelly and Leeanne. Still we will all know soon enough as he is on our screens on Monday night. He has signed up for an initial six months. He also claims that he has improved his acting abilities. I dont suppose the ladies in Corrie will care
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Originally Posted by Perdita
:lol: Who would be your type from Corrie then, which lady takes your fancy
Coronation Street's Kym Marsh and Keith Duffy have been filming romantic scenes for their characters, reports claim.
According to the Daily Star Sunday, the pair will endure a turbulent relationship on-screen as Michelle Connor and Ciaran McCarthy.
A source revealed: "It's been a while since she had a love interest, so who better to change all that than Ciaran?
"When Ciaran first returned to Weatherfield, Michelle was the girl who really caught his eye."
The insider added: "But she's not stupid. Michelle knows he has a roving eye and knows exactly what she is letting herself in for.
"They've got some great stuff coming up but everyone will have to wait and see whether or not he strays."
Duffy is a current member of Boyzone while Marsh first came to fame as a member of Hear'Say.
STREET star Kym Marsh is getting to grips with one of soapland’s hottest hunks – while preparing for her real-life wedding.
The sexy actress, 33, who plays Rovers barmaid Michelle Connor, has been filming steamy scenes with Boyzone singer Keith Duffy, 35.
But when she’s away from the cameras, she’s been busy organising her marriage to ex-Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas, 30.
And while Kym is heading for happiness in her personal life, Michelle could be facing a rocky ride with charmer Ciaran McCarthy.
A Corrie insider told the Daily Star Sunday: “It’s been a while since she had a love interest, so who better to change all that than Ciaran?
“When Ciaran first returned to Weatherfield, Michelle was the girl who really caught his eye.
There was definitely a chemistry between them but after a few flirty scenes together it was decided to wait a while before getting them together.
When Ciaran finally makes his move, Michelle is pretty smitten – and who can blame her.
“But she’s not stupid. Michelle knows he has a roving eye and knows exactly what she is letting herself in for.
The writers are going to have a lot of fun with these two.
They’ve got some great stuff coming up but everyone will have to wait and see whether or not he strays.”
The pair are both nominated at Saturday’s British Soap Awards – for Sexiest Female and Sexiest Male.
Daily Star
Keith Duffy has hinted that his Coronation Street character Ciaran McCarthy strips off in an upcoming storyline.
The 35-year-old explained that Ciaran, who embarks on a relationship with Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh), could serve behind the bar with only his pants on.
He told Inside Soap: "I'm shooting some scenes where Ciaran offers to cook Michelle a meal, and he tells her that if it's not the best food she's ever tasted, he'll work a shift behind the bar wearing just his boxers."
Duffy added: "I'm looking forward to seeing what the wardrobe department have come up for me."
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:rotfl: Your reaction to the above made me laugh, Perdita.Quote:
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Not very often one gets to see a bit of eye candy for us ladies stripping off :D
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Kym Marsh has revealed that she would like Coronation Street's Michelle Connor to have a relationship with Ciaran McCarthy.
Speaking to Soaplife, she said that Michelle thinks Ciaran (Keith Duffy) is "fab", but is "scared" because she could "easily fall in love with him".
However, Michelle is given up a wake-up call when Ciaran goes for a job interview in Scotland.
"She's gutted," she said. "But doesn't show it. She tells herself that if he's bothering to go for a job interview in Scotland then he can't be that interested in her. That's it. It's over. She was obviously just a bit of fun for him."
Liz attempts to convince the barmaid to tell him how she feels, but a "devastated" Michelle can't bring herself to do it.
"Ciaran would have to give Michelle a very strong indication that he's really keen on having a serious relationship with her," she said.
Marsh added that she hopes the pair will eventually get together, saying: "As long as he wasn't philandering... It would be nice to explore a relationship between them. It would be fun."
In March, Duffy reportedly announced that he would not be renewing his contract with the ITV soap.
If Keith is not renewing his contract what is the point of Ciaran having a relationship with Michelle. Kym is panicking because if she doesn't get a decent storyline she will be axed.
It is just me or does Kym seem to have an opinion on everything? no matter what is happening in Corrie she always has a say on it... she annoys me so much
Its not just you Shiv.Quote:
Originally Posted by Siobhan
Ive noticed that she is always spouting on in the tabloids about everything and anything. Its not as if she is a great actor or anything. I think she just likes toe hear herself speak and see her name in print.
To be fair to Kym, maybe the journalists just keep asking her questions which she answers out of politeness. It may not be her fault that every little thing she says is printed.
I think (correct me if I am wrong here Alan) but didn't she make some comment about Hollyoaks.. why would a journalist ask her about a soap she is not in???Quote:
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I remember that too. She could have been asked because her partner, Jamie Lomas, used to be in Hollyoaks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Siobhan
Maybe.. but it just seems to me she has a comment on everything.... maybe that is why Journalist keeps asking her unrelated question cause they know she will comment on itQuote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
She's just likes to see herself in the media all the time. It doesn't matter if she says anything interesting or not as long as she gets her name in the press.
THIS is the moment Corrie fans have been waiting for - Ciaran McCarthy finally snogs Michelle Connor.
The heat between the chef and the barmaid has been rising for months.
But neither has admitted their feelings.
This changes next week when they lock lips on the ITV1 soap.
Their kiss comes after Michelle, played by Kym Marsh, 34, feels low when son Ryan leaves for university.
And she is secretly devastated that Ciaran (Keith Duffy, 35) is also quitting Manchester for a new job.
As Ryan leaves, Ciaran tries one last time to win Michelle's heart - and she finally gives him a shot.
The Sun
Ciaran has been trying to reel Michelle in for ages.
The hunky barman is used to having his pick of the ladies and Michelle's resistance is making her all the more irresistible.
They've come so close to getting it together, we've all been shouting at the telly, and tonight - with a little bit of help from Michelle's son Ryan - they finally have a snog.
And actress Kym Marsh is as delighted to see Michelle getting some action as everyone else.
She told Inside Soap magazine: "I'm so pleased that Michelle is finally going to get together with Ciaran, because I'd love to see her happy with someone.
"You get very attached to your character when you play them for so long.
"This has been a slow-burn romance for the pair of them - poor Ciaran has had to really work to earn his place in Michelle's heart!"
The 34-year-old actress also revealed Corrie bosses have always meant for Ciaran and Michelle to get together eventually.
She said: "It has always been the plan to get them together when Keith Duffy returned to the show earlier this year. We wanted the audience to feel that they've earned this romance, though."
But Kym pointed out Michelle is wary as she has been hurt before - when Steve McDonald left her for Becky, who is now his wife.
She said: "She's had some rotten luck with blokes over the years, and that's why she's held Ciaran at arm's length.
"Ciaran normally just saunters in and has whoever he wants. I think that's why he likes Michelle so much - Ciaran has really met his match in her!"
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Originally Posted by Perdita
Nor me either. Keith Duffy I dont mind but Kym Marsh AAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has backed Michelle Connor's new romance with womaniser Ciaran McCarthy, describing the pair's scenes as "great fun".
The actress's alter ego put her heart on the line last month when she finally gave into her feelings for Ciaran, played by Boyzone singer Keith Duffy.
Speaking to the Daily Star about her Weatherfield character, Marsh commented: "Michelle's much racier than I am. She doesn't need sexing up any more - she's far too feisty as it is, thank you very much!
"Keith is her new love interest, which is fun, and we have a lot in common as I was in a pop band too.
"It's nice to see this side of Michelle. She's comical and sexy. It's great fun to play. I'm usually laughing my head off at any sexy scenes."
Michelle has recently taken on the position of trainee assistant manager at Underworld after quitting The Rovers in protest at how Ciaran was being treated by landlady Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard).
Is it just me or is anyone else fed up to the teeth with Kym Marsh spouting off at every opportunity.
:confused:Coronation Street's Kym Marsh has admitted that she does not like filming intimate scenes for the soap.
Marsh's character Michelle Connor is currently romantically involved with Ciaran McCarthy (Keith Duffy), but the actress confessed that certain scenes can be embarrassing to shoot.
"Keith is a lovely guy to work with, but I always feel uncomfortable when I do kissing scenes," she said. "It doesn't matter who they are with, whether they are good-looking or not, whether it's a boy or a girl.
"I go red even thinking about it and I get so embarrassed when I'm doing them that I end up giggling nervously. I don't know how people can act out full-on sex scenes."
Marsh also confirmed that she has no immediate plans to return to her singing career.
"I wouldn't say I would never sing professionally again, but I certainly don't have any plans to," she said. "I liked singing, but I didn't like all the politics and nonsense that went with it."
I thought she said it was all good fun? :confused:
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has admitted that she would be disappointed if her character's current romance ran smoothly.
The actress's alter ego Michelle Connor recently found love with barman Ciaran McCarthy after the Weatherfield duo had denied their feelings for months.
Discussing the storyline, Marsh is quoted by PA as saying: "It was a long process, but it was fun playing that 'will they, won't they' bit.
"I like playing the bit before the relationship, where they're chasing each other. When you get into a relationship things tend to be stale on screen. A soap couple doesn't tend to stay together long.
"We haven't had any obstacles yet but this is soapland, anything can happen. I'd like there to be some, definitely. It would be rubbish if we were just happy ever after. Michelle's best when she has things thrown at her."
Marsh recently said that fans have seen the "comical and sexy" side to Michelle in her recent scenes.
What fans ???????
Herself and her motherQuote:
Originally Posted by alan45
Keith Duffy has confirmed that he expects to return to filming at Coronation Street in September.
The actor recently took a break from his role as Ciaran McCarthy on the ITV1 soap in order to tour with Boyzone. On screen, viewers saw Ciaran leave Weatherfield with girlfriend Michelle Connor after landing a job on a cruise.
Kym Marsh, who plays Michelle, is currently on maternity leave after giving birth to a baby girl named Polly last month.
Speaking on Loose Women about his Corrie future, Duffy revealed: "I'm back up in Manchester, please God if they give me a job back, in September - the 15th of September.
"Kym Marsh, who's obviously Ciaran's partner on the screen, is off on maternity leave with her lovely little baby Polly at the moment. I think the two of us will return together."
Boyzone completed their latest tour last month.
DS
CORONATION Street stars Kym Marsh and Keith Duffy will arrive back on the cobbles next month... and are planning the soap wedding of the year.
The singers – who play Michelle Connor and *Ciaran McCarthy – have been away since January, with ex-Hear’Say star Michelle, 35, going on *maternity leave and Keith, 36, touring with Boyzone.
Viewers saw their *characters leave on a cruise, leaving their future in the balance.
But a show source said: “Michelle and Ciaran are two of our most popular characters.
“They will return from their cruise and tell the Street they are planning a huge wedding.
“But this is Corrie and the course of true love *never runs smooth, so anything could happen before they say ‘I do’.”
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/...#ixzz1VcJIN0B0
Thanks for the warning. time to turn of Corrie. Who is this source Kym's Mother? Michelle and Ciaran aren't two of the shows popular characters who is she trying to kid.
Michelle gets with Steve again I sure I seen that in a soap magazine
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