I wouldn't count your chickens just yet Voodoo. Ms Marsh won't stop until she has got her man a role on the cobbles. She'll be able to keep an eye on his wondering eye, unless they split up before then.Quote:
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I wouldn't count your chickens just yet Voodoo. Ms Marsh won't stop until she has got her man a role on the cobbles. She'll be able to keep an eye on his wondering eye, unless they split up before then.Quote:
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Coronation Street's Kym Marsh has addressed reports linking fiancé Jamie Lomas to the soap.
Lomas was said to be in the running to play Carla Connor's long-lost brother Rob, speculation that Marsh seemed to confirm in an interview with Digital Spy.
However, the Michelle Connor actress told Soaplife: "It was one big massive rumour. Jamie's not really into joining another soap right now.
"He fancies doing something different, which is one of the reasons he left Hollyoaks. It's nice for him that there was such a buzz about it though."
Lomas, 32, starred in the Channel 4 teen soap as Warren Fox between 2006 and 2011.
Coronation Street bosses earlier this month unveiled Marc Baylis in the role of Carla's brother.
The couple's relationship was recently tested when Lomas was accused of cheating on the former Hear'Say singer.
Coronation Street newcomer Marc Baylis has been pictured at the soap's set for the first time.
The actor, who was recently cast as Carla Connor's long-lost brother Rob Donovan, was seen leaving Granada Studios with new co-star Kym Marsh (Michelle) after filming earlier today (May 29).
Baylis and Marsh posed for a picture together after being spotted by photographers.
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Coronation Street chiefs officially unveiled Baylis as Rob earlier this month. The 34-year-old has previously appeared in Law and Order: UK, The Bill, Misfits and Sirens.
As announced on May 17, show bosses are also bringing back the character of Ryan Connor, now played by Sol Heras.
Rob and Ryan will be shaking up life on the cobbles from July.
^ Does he get with Michelle so?
I imagine so, and Maria no doubt. Glad they chose Marc and not Jamie Lomas for the role, much better looking :wub:Quote:
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It's no secret that newcomer Rob Donovan and returnee Ryan Connor will be shaking up life on Coronation Street from July, and a couple of new spoilers have emerged today about their early storylines.
The summer soap preview in this week's TV Times reveals that Carla's brother Rob, played by Marc Baylis, turns up on the cobbles just as the factory boss is having a big bust-up with Peter.
Rob immediately gets involved by jumping to Carla's defence as she rows with her partner, leaving Peter stunned when he discovers the identity of the new arrival.
As we reported a while ago, Rob will be helping to look after Underworld while Carla takes her break from Weatherfield.
It has also now been revealed that Rob hires Eva Price as a machinist for the factory, which will no doubt lead to their rumoured romance storyline. It's unclear whether this will be a permanent arrangement, but it could be a good opportunity to see Eva interacting with some new characters.
The big story for Ryan's return will be his drugs problem, but viewers will also see him causing trouble from the very beginning as he accidentally starts a fire at Number 13 in some of his first scenes. We're guessing it will just be a small fire, but perhaps this is how the house's owner Steve gets back involved in Michelle's life with the recent news that the pair could be reuniting.
Look out for Rob's arrival on July 9 and Ryan's return on July 18.
Other notable snippets from the new TV Times issue, which is out today, include the news that Maria and Jason's friends will be trying to get them together in July, and that Kirsty's next furious outburst will be overheard by the neighbours...
Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley has praised the soap's new recruit Marc Baylis, hailing him as "brilliant" to work with.
The pair are currently thought to be filming a number of scenes together, as their characters Eva Price and Rob Donovan have been tipped for an upcoming romance storyline.
Rob is the long-lost brother of businesswoman Carla Connor, who arrives in Weatherfield following a stint in jail. Baylis's casting as Rob was announced last month, while his first scenes will air on July 9.
Tyldesley told Digital Spy of the upcoming storyline: "I don't want to give away too much, but Rob is going to be the fresh meat on the street and Eva is certainly attracted to him, because he does have charm and power.
"There's definitely something about him - he's very, very charming!"
She continued: "I actually did the screen tests when they were casting for Rob. Marc stood out for me, and I did let the casting panel know that. There's just something about him - there was a way that he went about creating the character that absolutely clicked.
"Marc is brilliant to work with - he's such a good laugh and we get on really well, which has made things a lot easier. When you're doing intimate scenes or you've got to pair up with somebody, it does help when you get on with them in real life. It's been great and it's working really well."
In the meantime, Coronation Street fans see heartbreak for Eva this week as her ex-boyfriend Nick Tilsley and half-sister Leanne decide to reunite.
Coronation Street newcomer Marc Baylis has warned that there is an "edgy" and "dangerous" side to his character Rob Donovan.
Rob, who is the brother of businesswoman Carla Connor, arrives in Weatherfield next week following a stint in jail.
Baylis told itv.com of Rob's personality: "The way I'm playing him is neither black nor white. He is a hard worker and family is very important to him, although he does have a very edgy side to him. When pushed or angered, I think he can be quite dangerous.
"He has done a lot of courses to better himself in prison, but he has also met a lot of people who could help him out if he needed it. However, I think at the moment he is trying to stay on the straight and narrow as he tries to prove himself to Carla."
Revealing how Rob ended up in prison, the actor continued: "It was more of a one-off. Rob was the driver in a post office robbery - he was trying to gather £5,000 to pay off his mother's debts to a drug dealer.
"He felt Carla should have been there, because Rob thinks she would have had the money to help them out. He feels she disassociated herself from the rest of the family by abandoning them."
As Digital Spy revealed a few weeks ago, Rob later gets on better terms with Carla (Alison King), agreeing to take care of Underworld during her four-month break from Weatherfield.
Baylis added: "He is disappointed that she is leaving, as he really wants to re-establish a relationship with his sister. He finds it hard to understand her reasons for leaving at first, but he trusts his sister's judgement and he is happy to take over Underworld while she is away.
"Rob sees this as the perfect opportunity to prove himself, and enjoys working with Michelle. He respects his sister and is there to support her."
Coronation Street airs Rob's first scenes next Monday (July 9) on ITV1.
Coronation Street's Marc Baylis has revealed that his 88-year-old nan inspired him to audition for the soap.
Baylis, who plays ex-convict Rob Donovan, told The Sun that he promised his nan he'd get a role on the show last year.
"I told my nan about a year ago that I would get a part in Corrie," the 34-year-old actor explained. "I asked her what show she would most like to see me in and she said Coronation Street. So I said I would try my best."
"It was a whimsical promise and I never expected it to be a part like this one," he added.
"If I'd got a small scene walking into the Rovers or down the street, she would still have been happy. But obviously that conversation sowed the seeds. She was one of the first people I told when I got the part. Although when I told her she said she quite likes Emmerdale now!"
Baylis will appear on screen next week, as his wayward character intervenes during a fight between sister Carla Connor and Peter Barlow. The actor admitted that he battled nerves when filming his opening scenes.
"Obviously nerves come into play - it's the same with anyone starting a new job but I couldn't go in thinking, 'Oh my goodness, I'm pinning Peter Barlow up against the wall'. It was all about keeping focused," he explained.
"But that doesn't mean to say that at times when I'm in between scenes I don't go, 'Oh, I'm in Coronation Street!'" he added. "I got that feeling the first time I walked into the Rovers, but you've just got to adjust to it as quickly as you can."
Baylis graduated from theatre school in 2000 and despite small parts in Hollyoaks, Doctors and EastEnders, he spent time working in call centres and managing a health bar as he struggled on the breadline.
"12 years of very hard work have led to Coronation Street," he said. "This is a dream job, I'm extremely proud to have it, and long may it last!"
Coronation Street newcomer Rob Donovan shakes up his own love life next week by dumping feisty Eva Price - and making a play for her mother Stella!
As reported at the weekend, Rob is furious with Eva in the coming days after she vengefully sabotages an Underworld order to cause trouble for Karl Munro, shortly after he has been hired at the factory.
While Rob's initial anger may be understandable, what exactly is his game when he later starts flirting with a shocked Stella?
Digital Spy recently chatted to Marc Baylis, who plays Rob, to hear more about the storyline and how he's settling in on the cobbles.
How have you found your time at Coronation Street so far?
"I'm absolutely loving it, and it's really started coming into its own over the past few weeks. There's obviously a settling in period when you join the show, but we got that out of the way really quickly, as the whole gang here have just been brilliant.
"Also, as there's been a big workload with the way Rob has been brought into the show, I've not really had much time to think about it! It's just a case of getting on with the job and doing the best we can to get the character up and running. It's all very good at the moment."
So far, there are things we know about Rob, but it feels like there's also some things we don't. How do you describe him to people?
"I think you're absolutely right that it does seem like a lot is being held back with the character at the moment. I'm really liking that, as it's good to have a bit of mystery in place - I'm trying to keep that alive as much as possible.
"My point of view is that we're still at the stage where Rob is making a fresh start in his life. I don't want the audience to forget that he's just out of prison, which means it's the first time that he's been in civilisation for a few years. So he's finding his feet with a whole new life and doing the best that he can. There's a lot more to come from him, too."
Next week, we see Rob start flirting with Stella. What is he up to?
"Well, I'm sure that any hot-blooded male out there would probably agree that she is a hot lady! There's a cheeky glint in her eye that he's latched onto - he definitely finds that attractive.
"It's purely the fact that he does think Stella is very hot. There's no boundaries for Rob where women are concerned. Even though he's been spending a bit of time with Eva, he's up for having a bit of fun elsewhere."
Does Stella reject Rob, or is she tempted?
"It's not an outright refusal - it's just a bit of teasing and a bit of flirting that's going on. I think Rob's pushing that as far as he possibly can, to see how far he can get with the situation!
"Rob also wants to put a bit of a smile on Stella's face, because he knows exactly what's been going on with Karl. It's not necessarily harmless fun, but he's definitely working to cheer her up a bit."
Why is Rob losing interest in Eva?
"He's up for playing the field a bit. Also, when Eva sabotages an order at the factory, he isn't best pleased about it. That's what casts a doubt in his mind and leads to him dumping her."
Eva usually doesn't take rejection very well, so how does she react?
"She's very disappointed, but Rob does let her down as gently as he possibly can, as he's very aware of the heartbreak she's had in the past. He's not so callous as to throw her out to the wolves, but there's also a little bit of cheekiness that you'll see when it airs on screen. That'll reveal a side of Rob which we've not seen yet."
There's been some discussion about Michelle and Rob, too. Do you think they'd ever become a couple?
"My lips are sealed on this situation! Who knows? They go back many, many years so there's a lot of history between the two of them, and it's no surprise that they get on well. I think the question would be whether a relationship for them would be too close to home, but time will tell."
We've also recently seen Ryan Connor in a bit of trouble. Do you think Rob could help him in the future, or will they be enemies on the Street?
"Ryan has been pushing Rob to the limit in a few situations now, and Rob's patience has been running very, very thin, so I think it'll be an amalgamation of the two. With Rob's history, he does understand how easy it is to get into trouble. There is some guidance in play, but Rob also has a short fuse. Anything could happen - especially in a situation where Rob is pushed to the limit."
With Sol Heras taking over as Ryan, was it nice to have a fellow newcomer joining Corrie at a similar time to you?
"Yeah, definitely. It's been a nice bit of support that we've been sharing. Corrie is a very different experience from what we've both had professionally before, so we're both adapting to it together. We've become really good mates and he's a good laugh."
You only had a few episodes with your on-screen sister Alison King (Carla) before she went on her break. Are you looking forward to her return?
"I can't wait - I think there's a lot of unfinished business between the two siblings. That will come to light later in the year when Alison returns. As I've said before in other interviews, Alison was remarkable with the way she helped me to settle in. She's an absolute joy to work with, and I think we've already got some good sibling chemistry in place - in one sense they're rivals, but they also support each other.
"I think it'll be a very interesting time when Carla returns to the street, but there's still a few months' worth of events ahead before that happens, so I'll leave that one open!"
Apart from Sol, who have you particularly made friends with on set?
"To be honest with you, there's no segregation that goes on here. It's not a situation where you'll always be working with the same people, as it's a real ensemble piece and everybody's got each other's backs. There's a great support unit and it's very tight-knit, so I couldn't name names as there's a real community here."
Has Corrie changed your life much, or is it early days in terms of being recognised?
"It's definitely changed my life. I've been all over the country over the past fortnight or so, and irrespective of where I've been, the recognition has already started to kick in. I think the sooner that starts up, the quicker that you can deal with it. It's a new lifestyle and something you have to get used to."
How does Corrie compare to your previous work?
"It's a world apart, really! But any actor will tell you that every job is always so very different from the last one. Here, it's a real mix of age groups that you're working with, and that's one of the joys of the job. It's one of the reasons that I wanted to join the show, as variety is the spice of life.
"It's very hard work, and I fully respect anyone who's worked in a job like this, especially those who've done it for a number of years. It's a constant turnover and incredibly quick, so if you're not on your game, then you're in trouble! I think that's something that often gets overlooked."
Corrie is obviously a big break for actors. Has it felt like a long journey to get to this point in your career?
"Yeah - I graduated from drama school in 2000, so this is my 12th year. It's been a real plethora of different types of work, so I've been very lucky and fortunate, but it's also a result of hard work as you don't get anything for nothing! It's an absolute privilege to now be working on such a big show."