Also was there really any need for a new thread considering there is a thread for Tina/Michelle already
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Coronation Street's Tina McIntyre will give birth early after she goes into labour in the middle of the Rovers Return.
The barmaid, who is acting as a surrogate for Gary Windass (Mikey North) and Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston), will give birth to a baby boy called Jake, reports the Daily Star.
As Tina (Michelle Keegan) and baby Jake are forced to stay in hospital due to the premature birth, there is speculation back on the cobbles that Tina and Gary have been having an affair.
In reality, Gary has just developed feelings for Tina since she has been carrying his baby. However, his growing obsession with her has not gone unnoticed by several people, including his partner Izzy.
Michelle Keegan recently confirmed that she is leaving Coronation Street.
The 25-year-old was reportedly keen to leave when her contract expires in November, but show bosses persuaded her to stay another six months to May 2014.
Tina McIntyre will leave Gary Windass and Izzy Armstrong devastated when she refuses to hand over their baby.
Tina's decision will send shock waves through Weatherfield and divide several of the street residents, the Daily Star reports.
Tina (Michelle Keegan) is currently carrying a baby for Gary (Mikey North) and Izzy (Cherylee Houston).
However, after Tina gives birth early in the Rovers Return, she decides to keep him for herself.
In scenes to be aired next month Tina tells them the baby - who she decides to name Joe after her dad - is hers and she will never hand him over.
Tina's friend Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) will even offer to come up with the cash to repay Izzy's dad Owen for the money he paid Tina to be a surrogate.
The new mum will face a backlash from the Windass clan and will even be thrown out of her flat, which is paid for by Owen.
Desperate to keep her baby, Tina will threaten court action and supportive Rita reportedly offers to pay her fees.
Maybe she runs away with the baby and that is her exit
Michelle Keegan has revealed that it's Tommy who Tina wants by her side when she goes into labour two months early at the Rovers reopening.
"When she gets into the ambulance she asks for Tommy, and from that point Tommy’s always there," said Michelle.
Tina is terrified as she is rushed to hospital with the baby on its way.
"Going through all this alone has made Tina realise how much she does need Tommy in her life."
Michelle added: "Tommy and Tina have got issues to sort out. From the very beginning there was a lot of drama centred around their relationship and I think now it’s time to rebuild their relationship and just have fun as a young couple."
As Gary and Izzy are at each others throats following the revelation of Gary's shock kiss attempt, Tina has a predicament on her hands. Will she hand over the baby she has carried for seven months to a family at loggerheads?
"If Tina feels it’s the right decision to make then she’ll stand by it and fight for the baby," said Michelle, "I don’t think she’d want the baby to go to an unhappy home..."
Corrie actress Michelle Keegan has spoken about her current surrogacy plot in the soap.
The 25-year-old described Tina McIntyre's surrogacy as "a great storyline to be part of".
In an interview with New magazine, the actress explained: "I hope I've done it justice. I didn't want to get it wrong."
The actress also revealed that she "did a lot of research" into the plot, which sees Tina devastating Gary Windass and Izzy Armstrong when she refuses to hand over her surrogate baby to the couple.
"I did a lot of research into the area and I've learned a lot about why people want to be surrogate mums," said Keegan. "Because, at first, I couldn't understand why they would. It's been really interesting."
Keegan also commented on the news that she will be exiting the show next year, saying that it was "such a difficult decision to leave".
"I've had the most amazing time," she continued. "I know I'll really miss everybody. But this was my first acting job and it really feels like the right time for me to go and try something different.
"In the meantime, there's still a long way to go for Tina and, right now, that's what I have to concentrate on. I am looking forward to everything that's coming up and excited about what Tina's exit storyline will be."
The actress, who won 'Sexiest Female' at the British Soap Awards this weekend for the fifth year in a row, also said that although she doesn't find her sex symbol status embarrassing, she struggles to understand why she warrants the label.
"I just don't get it," said Keegan, who is currently dating former The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright. "Today I'm in a onesie. I don't feel sexy at all."
The actress, who is said to not have any plans to move in with Wright, also admitted that she has "always been broody" and said: "I definitely want to have a baby one day."
Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has revealed that she wants to take on a "darker" role after she exits the ITV soap next year.
The 25-year-old actress, who plays Tina McIntyre, also said that she is unsure as to how her character will be leaving.
She told Sunday World: "I'd like a darker role but have no plans to move to London. But I wouldn't leave the UK either. I couldn't leave my dogs."
Keegan, who won 'Sexiest Soap Star' for the fifth consecutive year at last month's British Soap Awards, said that she wants "to try different things" after she leaves Weatherfield in May 2014.
Keegan admitted that she "would like the door to be left open" for Tina but added: "It's up to the writers at the end of the day, and I know they will come up with something great."
Last week, Tina went into labour two months early in a surrogate storyline that saw her carrying a baby for Gary and Izzy.
"I do love it when Tina has something dramatic going on," added Keegan. "As an actress you much prefer that to just serving someone a drink in The Rovers."
Michelle Keegan has revealed concerns that fans will turn against her Coronation Street character after upcoming episodes.
The actress fears a backlash from viewers after a storyline that has seen her character Tina McIntyre act as a surrogate for Izzy Armstrong and Gary Windass, only to refuse to hand over the baby after the birth.
She told the Daily Star: "There will be some big catfights coming up soon over the baby and I think Tina is going to take the brunt of it.
"I think people will turn on her a little bit, which is gutting for me because I don't like Tina being hated."
Keegan - who researched surrogacy before tackling the storyline - insisted that Tina is not a bad person.
"I don't think of her as a villain. She's just a girl who got emotionally attached to a baby," she said.
"Hopefully she'll get back to her old self soon. That's what I'd like to see happen."
The 25-year-old will leave the soap after six years next summer and has admitted that while she would like her character to "go out with a bang", she wants Tina to exit as a "good person".
Calm down dear, it's not real!
if gary is the dad could he sue for custody?
Coronation Street barmaid Tina McIntyre finally has second thoughts over her decision to keep Gary and Izzy's baby next week.
When a devastated Izzy (Cherylee Houston) announces that she is calling off the fight for 'Joe', Tina is suddenly plagued with doubts over whether she is doing the right thing. But can she really give up the youngster after developing such a strong bond with him?
Here, Michelle Keegan - who plays Tina - previews her character's surprise change of heart.
What are Tina's feelings for baby Joe at this stage?
"Tina is insanely protective over him. She's certainly becoming emotionally attached to him. She feels like her maternal instincts are really starting to kick in now that he's actually been born. Tina also knows how vulnerable the baby is at this stage, so she just feels incredibly motherly towards him.
"Tina has also been told that she can breastfeed the baby. At first it wasn't going great because the baby wasn't taking milk, but then it got better and she started to bond with him even more."
Does Tina feel as though the baby really is hers?
"Tina knows that technically the baby isn't biologically hers, but because she's carried him for so long and given birth to him, she feels such an attachment. By law the baby is also hers too, so she finds it hard to escape that fact."
How big a part did Gary and Izzy's split play in Tina's decision to keep the baby?
"That played a massive part. It influenced her behaviour towards the baby once he was born, because she couldn't escape the knowledge that his biological parents were no longer together. Tina thought the baby would be going to a stable family unit and of course that's no longer the case.
"Tina came from a broken home and she didn't want that to happen to the baby as well. The only reason she went ahead with the surrogacy in the first place was because she thought Izzy and Gary were a solid couple."
How does Tina feel about the reaction she's getting over her decision?
"Everyone around Tina thinks she's in the wrong and is making a mistake - even Tommy. But Tommy is standing by her because he doesn't want to lose her again. In Tina's mind she's doing the right thing for the baby and in her heart it feels right, so she really doesn't care what people are saying at this stage."
Izzy has asked Gary to move back in with her. How does this influence the way Tina is feeling?
"It doesn't affect her straight away, but she does feel daunted by it as they go back to being the unit they once were. It does scare Tina, but she's entirely set on keeping baby Joe."
How does Tina feel when she gets notification of her first court appearance to fight for the baby?
"I think reality hits home at this point when she realises exactly what she's going to have to go through to fight for the baby. She knows she's going to have to go through with it now."
How worried is Tina about Rita giving up her life savings to fund the court battle?
"Rita has always seen Tina as her daughter and Tina knows that. She really appreciates all Rita does for her, but she won't let her spend all of her savings on this."
How does Tina react when Izzy turns up at the hospital and announces that she won't fight her anymore? Does Tina feel like she's won?
"No she doesn't feel like she's won, she's hit by the realisation that she's doing wrong. Izzy decides to give up the fight and sacrifice her own happiness so that the baby won't be pulled backwards and forwards, and that's when Tina realises Izzy is a true mum."
Tina has plenty of time to have a baby of her own in the future, while this could be Izzy and Gary's last chance. How much does that influence Tina's feelings?
"I think Tina is just looking after her own situation at the minute and her bond with Joe. That's the only thing she can focus on. She isn't able to focus on the bigger picture."
How difficult would it be for Tina to give up Joe at this point?
"It would be insanely difficult. She's so attached to him and more than anything she's blinded by her love for him. She thinks she's doing the right thing for everyone."
Could Tina stick around on the street if she decided to give him up?
"In a way she would because she would want to see Joe growing up, but then it would also be so difficult to see him with Izzy and Gary…"
How will Tina cope going back to life without the baby if this happens?
"I think Tina would have no choice but to get back to reality and get on with it, which she is really good at doing."
How is everything going with Tina and Tommy?
"They've always loved each other. The reason they separated wasn't because they didn't love each other but because Tommy couldn't handle the surrogacy. So the feelings haven't changed and they've just picked up where they left off. Tina can't imagine a life without him."
some rumours on twitter and facebook suggest tina will become pregnant by david platt and leave with her own kid next year
Coronation Street's surrogacy plot will finally come to a conclusion over the coming weeks.
Tina McIntyre will eventually decide to do the right thing and hand over baby Jake to his biological parents, the Daily Star reports.
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Tina with baby 'Joe'
Viewers will know that Izzy (Cherylee Houston) and Gary (Mikey North) were left devastated when Tina (Michelle Keegan) decided she couldn't part with the baby she has renamed Joe.
However, when a heartbroken Izzy announces that she is calling off the fight for 'Joe', Tina is suddenly plagued with doubts over whether she is doing the right thing.
After being hit by the realisation that what she is doing is wrong, Tina eventually agrees to give up her rights to the baby and hand him over to his parents.
Izzy's dad Owen throws a party to celebrate and gives a speech in the Rovers in which he thanks Tina for everything she has done.
Coronation Street barmaid Tina McIntyre looks set to hit rock bottom after she gives up baby Jake.
Michelle Keegan, who plays the feisty character, was today (June 24) spotted filming scenes which show Tina knocking back a bottle of vodka in broad daylight on a park bench.
The episode in question, due to air later in the summer, sees Tina using alcohol to numb her pain until Marcus Dent (Charlie Condou) spots her by chance and offers some words of comfort, according to the Daily Mail.
Although storyline details won't be confirmed until nearer the time, it looks likely that Tina has a sad struggle ahead after handing over Jake to his biological parents.
Tina agreed to carry a baby for Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston) and Gary Windass (Mikey North) last year, but recent episodes have seen her refuse to hand the youngster over following his birth.
However, tabloid reports last week revealed that Tina will soon see sense at last, agreeing that Izzy and Gary can have their son after all.
Coronation Street continues tonight (June 24) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.
Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has admitted she hopes there are happier times ahead for her character Tina McIntyre.
Tina returns from holiday next week and is thrown when she realises Jake is out of hospital. Determined to put on a brave face, she pretends she is fine with it all, but is silently struggling.
As Izzy and Gary throw Jake a party, Tracy decides to cruelly wind Tina up about snatching the baby causing her to snap at Tommy and Rita. Tina then heads to the park with a bottle of vodka.
Keegan said to All About Soap: "She's quite an extreme character, and for her this is the only way.
"When she lost her dad, Tina thought she could cope on her own, but she ended up ill. She pushes people away when she's hurting, which is exactly what she does with Tommy and Rita.
"She feels isolated and thinks no one else knows what she is going through. This is her lowest point."
However, despite Tina's recent struggles, Keegan hints that there could be happier times ahead for her alter ego.
Keegan said: "I think the episode in the park makes her look at Gary and Izzy in a different light: she accepts they are Jake's parents.
"Tina comes to realise that it will be better for both of them, and her, if she agrees to see Jake on a regular basis rather than trying to block them out.
"I'm hoping there are happier times ahead."
Coronation Street barmaid Tina McIntyre has been tipped to have a shock fling with Peter Barlow at Christmas.
The pair will grow close later this year after Tina and her current boyfriend Tommy Duckworth split for good, according to The Sun today (September 3).
As actor Chris Fountain has been sacked from Coronation Street, an upcoming episode will see the street's residents learn that his character Tommy has left Weatherfield following a huge argument with Tina.
Afterwards, Tina (Michelle Keegan) will reportedly get involved with Peter - despite his relationship with factory boss Carla Connor (Alison King).
The surprise love triangle plot is expected to be filmed over the next few weeks and come to a head at Christmas.
Chris Gascoyne, who plays Peter, recently warned that his character's life could soon spiral out of control again - even with his wedding to Carla on the way.
He told TV Times: "Peter is not very happy. He's just existing, but he doesn't tell Carla how he feels. He's lost the bookies and doesn't know what he's doing in the factory.
"Everyone is talking behind his back, he feels he's losing control of his life and Carla is in charge of the wedding - she's even paying for the ring!
"It's Peter doing the same old thing. Whenever things are going well, he presses the self-destruct button."
Yawn. It's been done before and I thought it'd be more of a popular storyline if Peter tried to get Leanne back again.
Hope she gets a happy ending in the end like going to reunite with Tommy off screen, as this can't end well.
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is peter not a tad too old for her and have they ever had even a scene together?
Coronation Street producer Stuart Blackburn has confirmed reports of a shocking fling for Tina McIntyre and Peter Barlow.
Earlier this month, it was revealed that Tina will have an affair with Peter after she splits from current boyfriend Tommy Duckworth later this year.
The surprise relationship will no doubt cause fireworks on the cobbles if Peter's fiancée Carla Connor ever discovers what he is up to.
Blackburn told Inside Soap: "Tina's had a hideous old year with the surrogacy drama and losing Tommy - but she's no saint. She's capable of making mistakes and falling in love with the wrong person.
"She'll start a feud with Tracy and Rob, before falling into Peter's arms. Unfortunately for Tina, she'll find herself in a place where both Tracy and Carla have reasons to hate her!"
On Peter and Carla's future, he commented: "When I took over, they'd come back from America - but I kept reading weeks of scripts where they didn't have much to do. I wanted to address that as soon as we could.
"We see Peter and Carla as being like Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. They'll make it to the altar later this year, that I can say. But whether they end up together for life or not, I don't think there is a damn thing either could do to the other that would fundamentally stop them loving each other! It's just that love isn't always enough."
Blackburn also revealed which characters will be taking centre stage at Christmas this year.
Asked how he will make sure Coronation Street beats EastEnders in the festive ratings battle, he replied: "Simply by having fantastic drama. It's Hayley's last ever Christmas, but her best ever. Gail will try to get the Platts and Prices to heal old rifts, and it'll be explosive for Carla, Peter and Tina as well."
Coronation Street's Liz McDonald will become suspicious of Tina McIntyre and Peter Barlow after the pair embark on a secret affair.
Earlier this month, it was revealed that Tina will have an affair with Peter after she splits from current boyfriend Tommy Duckworth later this year.
Tina (Michelle Keegan) will catch Peter's eye after she helps his son Simon out.
Simon is being bullied by Faye Windass and her friends, who are posting videos of her torment online. Carla is too busy planning their wedding to help with the situation, causing tension between her and Peter.
When Liz (Bev Callard) spots their romance, she warns Tina that she will face the fury of Carla if they get caught, the Daily Star reports.
However, Tina is quick to dismiss her fling with Peter, insisting they are only friends because of Simon.
So Leanne is not looking after Si :nono:
tina's lips are huge
I think she has had Botox jabs. I wish she had'nt as she does not need to
Coronation Street's Tina McIntyre will vandalise Barlow's Buys when a feud with Tracy gets out of control.
Tracy makes an enemy out of Tina (Michelle Keegan) when she ruthlessly rips off Dennis in the shop after he sells Rita's engagement ring behind her back.
Kate Ford, who plays Tracy, explained on Coronation Street's official website: "Tracy gets really excited when she sees the ring because it's obviously a decent piece of jewellery. She puts a heavy mark-up on it, so when Dennis comes to buy it back he's forced to pay a fair whack.
"Tracy can't stand Tina and Tina isn't exactly being very nice to Tracy either. They both give back as good as they get. Tina keeps turning up at the shop to stir things up and that is really winding Tracy up."
However, Tracy is left shocked when a furious Tina throws a brick through the shop window, causing Tracy to fight back and tell Rita about her jewellery.
Ford said: "Tracy is shocked when Tina throws a brick through the window of Barlow's Buys. I don't even think she would do that! To smash the window and not care who knows is quite brazen.
"Tracy tells Rita all about it in the pub. I don't think Tracy would have ever actually told Rita about the ring if Tina hadn't have provoked her. She doesn't regret it though, although she does realise how much this annoys Rob."
It was recently revealed that Tina is to have a shock fling with Peter in the lead up to his wedding.
Coronation Street's Tina McIntyre will vandalise Barlow's Buys when a feud with Tracy gets out of control.
Tracy makes an enemy out of Tina (Michelle Keegan) when she ruthlessly rips off Dennis in the shop after he sells Rita's engagement ring behind her back.
Kate Ford, who plays Tracy, explained on Coronation Street's official website: "Tracy gets really excited when she sees the ring because it's obviously a decent piece of jewellery. She puts a heavy mark-up on it, so when Dennis comes to buy it back he's forced to pay a fair whack.
"Tracy can't stand Tina and Tina isn't exactly being very nice to Tracy either. They both give back as good as they get. Tina keeps turning up at the shop to stir things up and that is really winding Tracy up."
However, Tracy is left shocked when a furious Tina throws a brick through the shop window, causing Tracy to fight back and tell Rita about her jewellery.
Ford said: "Tracy is shocked when Tina throws a brick through the window of Barlow's Buys. I don't even think she would do that! To smash the window and not care who knows is quite brazen.
"Tracy tells Rita all about it in the pub. I don't think Tracy would have ever actually told Rita about the ring if Tina hadn't have provoked her. She doesn't regret it though, although she does realise how much this annoys Rob."
It was recently revealed that Tina is to have a shock fling with Peter in the lead up to his wedding.
I know sorry got that wrong. Obviously do not use these treatments myself
Coronation Street bosses have played down claims that Tina McIntyre will be killed off next year.
A report in The Sun today (October 17) claims that Tina will meet a grisly end in a shock 'whodunit' storyline in 2014.
Michelle Keegan, who plays Tina, will leave the show next year and the show's story team are currently making plans for her exit plot.
However, a Coronation Street spokesperson told Digital Spy this morning that a final decision has yet to be made over Tina's fate.
The representative said: "'Michelle will be on screen until early summer 2014 and many ideas for Tina's departure are currently being discussed - nothing has been finalised."
The rumoured storyline would allegedly see a 'Who killed Tina?' mystery kick off on the cobbles.
Fans know that the Rovers barmaid is already due to make enemies of Tracy Barlow and Carla Connor in the coming weeks.
Keegan has played Tina since 2008 but is leaving the soap to pursue other projects.
they wont kill her off she is too popular
She is not popular as the character Tina. She is popular as Michelle Keegan. Two different things. Her character will not be missed. Only problem is she is not a very good actress unlike some people who have had success after corrie. Very limiting what she can do. It's strange enough with her clearly expensive fixed teeth and now collagen lips. Hardly able to work on downton abbey with all the work she's had done. Remember when Ivy Tilley had some work done the producers went mad. Corrie needs to be a bit more realistic and believable.
Coronation Street's Tina McIntyre will face a tempting offer from Rob Donovan next week as her feud with Tracy Barlow continues..
After Tina receives a bill for smashing Tracy's shop window, Rob tells her that he will pay for the repairs if she will publicly apologise to Tracy, who can never know of their deal.
Here, Michelle Keegan - who plays Tina - discusses Rob's offer and her character's feud with Tracy.
Is Tina worried about being Tracy's new nemesis? After all, she has been in prison for murder...
"I don't think Tina really takes that into account. Tina's a very loyal person who fights for her own. Obviously Rita is going to be upset with Dennis for selling her ring, that's why she feels like she needs to interject and sort the situation out. I don't think Tina even considers Tracy's past."
What is it about Tracy that really gets under Tina's skin?
"Tracy stands up to Tina and not a lot of people do that. She rivals Tina with the fact that she doesn't back down. I guess they are similar in that way, they are both feisty females, but Tina doesn't like the way Tracy treated Dennis and that's the reason they just don't get on."
Isn't it a bit foolish of Tina to vandalise Tracy and Rob's shop? Does she regret it?
"I do think it was foolish of Tina to throw the brick through the window but Tracy wound her up about her dad. Tina doesn't like people talking about or bad mouthing her family, especially when it comes to her dad.
"She was very close to him before he passed away, and for Tracy not to really know her dad but still bad mouth him is what did it for Tina. She snapped and threw the brick, but it was very foolish and she knows that."
How does Tina react when Tracy delivers a bill for the window that she smashed?
"Straight away Tina says she's not going to pay for it, and it's Rita who finally says she needs to pay. But Rob makes an offer to her and says if Tina backs down and pays Tracy, then he will secretly pay her back. She's very tempted as she hasn't got a lot of money."
So what happens next? Does she pay Tracy?
"The police arrive in the Rovers and Tracy ends up pointing at Tina telling them how she threw a brick through her shop window. It's through gritted teeth that Tina apologises to Tracy and agrees to pay her damages, but she instantly hates herself for giving in to Tracy."
What does she make of Rob? Could she fancy him, do you think?
"I don't think she could fancy him. To be honest, I don't think she's in the right frame of mind to fancy anyone after what's happened with Tommy. I do think there could be a friendship there as she's not really against Rob, it's Tracy she's against."
How does Tina react when she discovers Rob has tricked her into doing this deal with him?
"Tina learns from Rita that Rob tricked her into doing a deal with him, and she's so angry at his manipulation that she readily tells Tracy all about it. She's happy that she can cause an argument between them both."
What is Tracy's reaction?
"Tracy doesn't initially believe her but eventually she realises Rob has made a fool of her and betrayed her and she goes mad at him."
How is the influence of David having an influence on Tina's decision making?
"She blames David for what happened between her and Tommy and she thinks he's the reason why Tommy left. She comes to the conclusion that she doesn't want David in the flat anymore, she wants him out of her life and she doesn't want to know about any problems that David has.
"I think all this has probably played on her mind and maybe she's acting a bit more irrational than usual."
After what happened with Rita when she got mugged, isn't Tina worried about dragging her into this feud?
"I think that's what makes Tina pay up in the end and say sorry. The fact that Rita has started to get involved worries Tina. Last time Tina went on a rampage and got drunk, Rita ended up getting mugged. She blames herself for that and she stills feel a bit guilty."
What's it been like to work with Kate and Marc? Are you enjoying Tina's new feud?
"I really like working with Kate and Marc. It's always good when you get new characters to work with as you obviously get comfortable working with certain people. It's nice to branch out and start new relationships, so yes, it's been lovely. "
Are we going to see a darker side to her as she spirals in these arguments?
"I don't think we will see a darker side to her because she usually has good morals. I don't think she could ever go down that road, but I think we can officially say that feisty Tina is back. She is quite mischievous when she plants the knickers in Rob's car, and she's doing a lot to wind people up at the moment."
Is Tina putting her life in danger by taking on killer Tracy?
"I don't think she's putting her life at risk as I don't think Tracy would go there again after being in prison. However, I don't think Tina understands how dangerous Tracy could be."