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A DYNAMITE new Coronation Street plot will show shocking scenes of domestic violence by a woman against
Viewers will see mild-mannered Tyrone Dobbs beaten up by sinister new fiancée Kirsty Soames.
At first the controlling girl cop — played by Natalie Gumede, 27 — will ramp up her psychological abuse and isolate Tyrone from his friends.
Then the mental torture will culminate in an explosive scene where she brutally attacks the easy-going mechanic — played by Alan Halsall.
Last night sources close to the ITV1 soap said show bosses were working with domestic violence charities to handle the subject in a delicate way.One insider said: "This is not a decision we have taken lightly. Female on male domestic abuse is a sensitive area.
"Kirsty will be seen attacking Tyrone and the fallout will be how she feels terrible about it and attempts to show some remorse."
Figures from charity ManKind Initiative, which supports victims, show one in six men will suffer domestic abuse.
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Ty is getting bait and not in a sexy way :p
Oh dear lord, well that said, he deserves a right good kicking up the backside for being so stupid.
Fair City actor Maclean Burke has accused Coronation Street of copying the Irish soap's storylines.
Burke plays Damien Halpin in the RTÉ One soap, and featured as part of a plot that saw him become a victim of domestic abuse from wife Suzanne (Sarah Flood).
Coronation Street will soon start a new storyline that features a similar scenario, with mechanic Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) getting attacked by fiancée Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede).
Burke explained that he is happy Fair City was able to tackle the issue before the ITV1 soap.
"Coronation Street are definitely watching Fair City, that's for sure," he told Herald. "I am really glad they are doing it but it's nice that we did it first."
Comparing the two soaps, he said: "This has happened before. A few years ago we did a story about all the local guys starting a soccer team and like two months later characters in Corrie were doing the same. So it's nice for RTE to see that."
He added that he predicts the storyline on Coronation Street will provide a big talking point among fans in the same way it did with Fair City.
"When we did it on Fair City it was a national thing, it was huge at the time, it really got people talking. Whether they liked it or loathed it, it got people talking and it definitely divided the public.
"It's probably going to be the same with Coronation Street, but the important thing is that they do it right. I did so much homework on what really goes on.
"I went to groups and met men who had been through it themselves, I heard some really horrific stories. I hope the actors in Coronation Street give it the same time and energy we did."
He also revealed that men often praise him for his work on the storyline, saying that it helped them get through similar situations.
"It's crazy the amount of guys that still come up to me and thank me for that story," he said.
"People have told me that the situation was really true to life and it helped them get through it. But there are still some people out there who just don't want to believe it."
BBC One's daytime soap Doctors has also recently explored the issue of domestic violence against men.
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Coronation Street actress Natalie Gumede has revealed that filming her upcoming domestic violence scenes was "harrowing".
Gumede plays Kirsty Soames in the ITV1 soap, and will soon be involved in a plot which sees her attack fiancée Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall).
The actress explained that the scenes were highly challenging and that it was tough to take on the role of Kirsty for the storyline.
"I have been challenged beyond what I thought my limits were as an actor," she wrote on her official blog.
"It has been harrowing to step into Kirsty's shoes of late, and devastating to consider the prospect of one human being so awful to another. I'm very lucky to be able to leave that situation behind at the end of my working day, but some people aren't so fortunate.
"I think this storyline will have people talking once it airs however, which can only be a good thing."
Gumede also thanked fans for voting her onto the shortlist for 'Best Villain' at this year's British Soap Awards.
"I must also say a heartfelt thanks to everyone who voted for me in the 'Best Villain' category, for which a very deserving Andrew Lancel is shortlisted," she added.
The actress said in February that she hoped Kirsty would become the soap's next big villain.
When is she getting the boot? Her acting is more wooden than a dinning table a chairs from Harvey's furniture shop.
Guess once the domestic violence storyline is over, she will leave
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Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede has revealed that viewers will be introduced to her character's parents this summer.
The actress has spent seven months on screen as Kirsty Soames, who is the twisted fiancée of Weatherfield mechanic Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall).
Gumede told Inside Soap: "Kirsty's parents will arrive in a couple of months and her father is a force to be reckoned with!
"Of course, nothing can justify Kirsty's behaviour, so I don't think the viewers will have any sympathy for her. Even so, it may give them more of a clue as to what made her the way she is."
As reported earlier this year, Kirsty will soon hit Tyrone during an argument as Coronation Street tackles the issue of domestic violence against men.
"The writing so far has been fantastic - things are set to get very dark indeed between Tyrone and Kirsty," Gumede confirmed. "It's nerve-wracking and daunting to play, but I do think it's a story that needs to be told."
Gumede is up for the 'Best Newcomer' prize at this year's British Soap Awards, which take place in London later this month.
Coronation Street's Natalie Gumede has confessed she doesn't like her character Kirsty Soames .
The actress plays the Weatherfield policewoman who has begun abusing fiance Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall), and the 27-year-old told Inside Soap magazine that while she tries to make viewers see she is not all bad, she struggles to see it herself.
Natalie said: "I think it's important to bring warmth to Kirsty because people have to understand why Tyrone's in love with her.
"But if Kirsty were real, I wouldn't want to be friends with her!"
The soap star also revealed she has been getting hot and bothered wearing her fake baby bump since Kirsty got pregnant.
She said: "To be honest, the baby bump isn't my favourite thing. It's like an all-in-one bodysuit with a cushion sewn in. And now that the studios are getting warmer, it's not the most comfortable thing to wear.
"Working with a baby will be another new challenge for me!
Coronation Street launches its domestic violence storyline next month as Kirsty Soames viciously lashes out at her fiancé Tyrone Dobbs.
As first revealed in March, the ITV1 soap will be tackling the issue of domestic abuse against men as the hard-hitting plot plays out in the coming weeks.
Viewers have already seen Kirsty (Natalie Gumede) isolating Tyrone (Alan Halsall) from some of his closest friends over the past few months. However, the storyline gathers pace when the couple attempt to team up against bad boy Terry Duckworth (Nigel Pivaro).
Kirsty is convinced that Terry must have used dodgy means to get his new lap-dancing club approved by the council, so she and Tyrone head to the Town Hall to investigate.
Flashing her police badge, Kirsty quickly manages to talk their way into the building. The pair then search through the planning and licensing office, where they uncover evidence indicating that Councillor Peake accepted a bribe from Terry.
While this damaging discovery is enough to leave Terry's plans in tatters, Kirsty's smug behaviour doesn't last for long as she is suspended for her illegal search of the Town Hall.
Convinced that this is the end of her police career, Kirsty is devastated and soon starts taking her frustrations out on Tyrone.
Keen to make things better for his partner, Tyrone later reveals that he's spoken to Carla, who's agreed to give Kirsty a packing job at the factory. However, a furious Kirsty immediately rejects the suggestion - insisting that the job would be beneath her.
When Tyrone suggests that Kirsty is overreacting, her anger finally boils over as she hits him hard with a kitchen utensil in a frightening rage. As Tyrone rushes out of the house, he's shocked and disturbed by Kirsty's actions…
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Coronation Street launches a dark storyline for Tyrone Dobbs next week as his controlling fiancée Kirsty Soames viciously lashes out at him in a rage.
Kirsty (Natalie Gumede) is left distraught in the coming days as her investigation into Terry Duckworth's dodgy dealings leads to her being suspended from the police force.
Although Kirsty has discovered that Terry (Nigel Pivaro) bribed a councillor to approve his lap-dancing club, she's in trouble for breaking the rules herself by conducting an illegal search of the Town Hall.
Later, Kirsty takes her fury out on Tyrone - especially when he reveals that he's convinced Carla Connor to give her a packing job at the factory. Losing her temper, Kirsty hits her partner hard with a kitchen utensil, which leaves him struggling to comprehend her actions.
Here, Alan Halsall - who plays Tyrone - chats about taking on the challenging story.
How does Tyrone feel about Kirsty's investigation into Terry's dodgy dealings?
"Tyrone encourages Kirsty to do her job, albeit not in the right way. He just wants to bring down Terry - it's as simple as that. But when they're caught searching the Town Hall for evidence, Tyrone's scared to death. Kirsty thinks she's got it all under control, but he's just terrified - it's not normally what he would do and he is completely out of his comfort zone."
Is Tyrone surprised when Kirsty is suspended for the illegal search of the Town Hall?
"Yeah, Tyrone can't really get his head around it. He thinks, 'You found the bad guys, the police should be happy with you'. I don't think he quite understands that it all has to be done legitimately through the police force. So, I think he's a bit dumbfounded at the time. Although he is thrilled that Terry may have been brought to justice."
How does Tyrone feel when Kirsty starts blaming him for the situation?
"I think Tyrone's just taken aback, really. Kirsty got the job done, but then for her to turn it round and say it was Tyrone when it was of her own doing, he is a bit freaked out by it."
Why does he think getting Kirsty a packing job at the factory is a good idea?
"Well, god bless him, his heart is in the right place. He thinks a job's a job, and if she's got a job to be doing in the meantime while this police thing blows over, then that'll be good for her. He thinks he's doing the right thing but obviously in Kirsty's eyes he has done the exact opposite. She's gone from this calling in life as a police officer to stuffing knickers in a box. It's not a step up the ladder as far as she's concerned."
What happens when Tyrone tells Kirsty that she's overreacting?
"That is the point when we see Kirsty just snap. For him to say to Kirsty that she is overreacting is just the boiling point that finally tips her over the edge.
"Tyrone is badly hurt - she hits him at a good force with a kitchen utensil. He has really bad cut lips, but I think it's more the shock of what she does that takes him back to his childhood and bad memories of growing up with his mum, so it's not a nice place for him to be."
Will this open his eyes to Kirsty's true colours?
"It might open his eyes a little, but because it's just a one-off incident and a moment of rage, I don't think he looks into it too much. He puts it down to a one-off moment of rage that he can't quite actually believe.
"There is definitive love in that relationship, which means that he can get past those things. However, the fact that she has hit him round the face and marked him is the first step of him just slightly thinking that he doesn't want this to continue and be the path that their lives take."
Does Tyrone try to make excuses for Kirsty?
"Absolutely. As soon as anyone asks him about it, he covers up and says that a box fell out of the attic and onto his face. Kevin asks him and David Platt mentions something, but Tyrone's embarrassed for himself that this is the situation he is dealing with at home. He wants his relationship to work with Kirsty for both of them and the baby."
What happens next?
"It takes a while - even for Tyrone who is very forgiving - to say that he's not enjoyed the past few days and wants to put it behind them. There's love in the relationship, they're having a baby and it's everything Tyrone has always wanted, so he does still see a future for the two of them."
How would Tyrone react if Kirsty hit him again in the future?
"I don't think he'd handle it too well. In the recent case, he clammed up and he didn't want to speak to anyone about it - he bottled up his emotions which could be bad for him. He will have to deal with it at some point. I think that he definitely would want her to get help or get help together."
We've heard this story will continue for a while, so have you prepared for it by researching the issue of domestic violence against men?
"I've read case studies and to read them was quite unbelievable. They were real life accounts and it's amazing the kind of people it can happen to. One man I read about is a doorman of a nightclub, who throws people out of clubs for a living. He was going home and dealing with domestic violence, so it just shows that it can happen to anyone.
"I think that it's a subject that happens more than people talk about, its kind of taboo. I hope I do this issue justice and raise awareness."
Coronation Street actress Natalie Gumede has described filming her domestic violence scenes as "daunting" and "draining".
Gumede plays Kirsty Soames in the ITV1 soap, and will soon be involved in a plot which sees her attack fiancé Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall).
The star explained that she has found the storyline the biggest "challenge" of her career so far.
"When I auditioned for the role I knew Kirsty would be a dark character who causes a bit of trouble," she told the Daily Record. "I knew domestic violence was on the cards but I didn't know to what extent or when it would come up.
"As an actor it is great to have a challenge like I have, but it is very daunting because it is not something you can comprehend. Unless you have been in a situation like Tyrone and Kirsty are, I don't think you can have any understanding of it, even with research."
Gumede revealed that she studied various domestic violence cases with Halsall in order to prepare for the storyline.
"There isn't much from the female abuser's point of view to read up on, it was really a case of thinking about it from the victim's point of view," she said.
"I had the same feeling reading real-life victims' stories as I did the script, that kind of heavy heart feeling. I tried to imagine how far the abuser must have gone. It had to be something that Alan and I played with.
"We have had some case studies from the male perspective, but what we have had to go on hasn't been that detailed."
She added that she found one scene in which she strikes her co-star with a kitchen utensil particularly difficult.
"After an intense scene it is hard to shake off the feeling, it really is draining. The first abusive scene left me feeling quite shaken, even though I didn't physically hit Alan, it was all camera tricks, the place I had to emotionally go to was quite ugly.
"I didn't know that was in me so I felt quite shaken up for several hours. I couldn't go home with that feeling, I had to leave it at work and stay behind for a while. I was left physically shaking when I came out of the studio.
"The trust between me and Alan is so important to do such physical and verbally abusive scenes. I've been so lucky with him. He's so generous with what he does and so giving and patient, there's never a doubt we couldn't push the boundaries further. Alan plays Tyrone with such strength."
Gumede also explained that she is currently unaware how the domestic violence plot will play out, and what may happen to character.
She said: "Where it goes, I honestly don't know. I have the understanding there is no immediate conclusion and the domestic violence between Tyrone and Kirsty, I believe, goes on for some time.
"I don't know when or if there is an end point. I am just going to keep taking every day as it comes and seeing what surprises I get."
The storyline is set to begin airing on Coronation Street later this week on ITV1.
Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede has confirmed that show bosses are planning to delve deeper into the background of her twisted character Kirsty Soames.
The actress revealed that the upcoming arrival of Kirsty's father may help to show the police officer's behaviour in a new light.
Kirsty is about to take centre stage in a dark domestic violence storyline as she lashes out at her kind-hearted fiancé Tyrone Dobbs.
Gumede, writing in her itv.com blog, commented: "The tragedy of Kirsty - and perhaps a lot of people with a personality disorder like hers - is that she has so much going for her, and could be a nice person if she wasn't so damaged by her past.
"She has already explained that her jealousy issues stem from the betrayal of her boyfriend having an affair with her best friend, and in upcoming episodes we will see the arrival of Kirsty's parents.
"There is a very clear correlation between her father's behaviour towards her, and her behaviour towards Tyrone - therein the circle of abuse continues."
Gumede added that she is keen for Kirsty and Tyrone's storyline to have a positive impact in the weeks ahead.
She said: "Our safety is a basic human right, and one that we take for granted unless that human right is breached. Alan and I are able to leave Kirsty and Tyrone on set at the end of the day, but this storyline will hopefully raise awareness for those who aren't so lucky."
Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede has revealed that Kirsty Soames "hates herself" for abusing fiancé Tyrone Dobbs.
Speaking to The Sun, the actress revealed that her troubled alter ego tries to leave the car mechanic after hitting him again.
Gumede teased: "Tyrone's planning a surprise birthday party for Kirsty, despite the fact she doesn't want any fuss
"Kirsty's done everything she can to get away from them (her parents), particularly her father. That's why they've never been introduced to Tyrone (Alan Halsall). She's suffered an abusive relationship with her dad.
"Her behaviour towards Tyrone is a lot like her father's, going through the cycle of apologising and then doing it again. Seeing him again is a proper heart-in-mouth moment.
"He runs out of the house and the next day Kirsty decides to leave. She hates herself for hitting Tyrone and knows it's for the best."
The pair are set to have a heart-to-heart over their childhoods, with viewers left to wonder whether they have a future together.
CORRIE’S Kirsty Soames will walk out on fiancé Tyrone Dobbs after she becomes overwhelmed with guilt over her violent attack on him. After she smacked him in the mouth, she swore she’d never hurt the hapless mechanic again – but it’s a promise she can’t keep.
Natalie Gumede, who plays Kirsty, told Inside Soap magazine, out tomorrow, “Tyrone’s planning a surprise birthday party for Kirsty, despite the fact she doesn’t want any fuss.”
He invites her parents along as a nice surpise – but Kirsty’s mum and dad have no idea that she’s engaged and pregnant.
Natalie said: “Kirsty’s done everything she can to get away from them, particularly her father. That’s why they’ve never been introduced to Tyrone. She’s suffered an abusive relationship with her dad.
“Her behaviour towards Tyrone is a lot like her father’s, going through the cycle of apologising and then doing it again. Seeing him again is a proper heart-in-mouth moment.”
Angry at Tyrone, Kirsty sees red and when Tyrone sticks up for himself she snaps and lashes out.
Natalie added: “He runs out of the house and the next day Kirsty decides to leave. She hates herself for hitting Tyrone and knows it’s for the best.”
It’s not known whether the couple’s relationship will survive the abuse as this explosive storyline unfolds.
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It's no secret that Kirsty Soames's parents will be making an appearance on Coronation Street next week, and we've had a few people asking us if there are any more details on the pair.
For now at least, it looks like the couple are only appearing in one episode, but as seen in the spoilers, they turn up next Thursday (May 24) after Tyrone invites them to a surprise birthday party that he has organised for his pregnant fiancée.
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Kirsty's father Edwin Soames is played by former Heartbeat actor David Lonsdale (pictured above), who also portrayed Corrie's Peter Barlow in 1986. Additionally, eagle-eyed fans saw Lonsdale pop up in Weatherfield for a brief appearance as a minor character in early 2011.
Kirsty's mum, meanwhile, is Alison Soames - played by actress Dawn Hope.
Without wanting to spoil too much, both seem friendly enough at first - but former policeman Ed soon shows a nasty side when he learns that Kirsty is pregnant and has been suspended from her job.
Both Kirsty and Alison appear fearful of Ed, which is explored further when Kirsty later opens up to Tyrone about her troubled past…
BSA 'Best Newcomer' winner Natalie Gumede, who plays Kirsty, recently had a chat to Digital Spy about the storyline and her character's latest violence towards Tyrone, so keep an eye out for it on the site in a few days' time.
Don't forget that if you have any burning soap queries, you can submit them via our Soap Scoop Q&A form below and we'll try our best to answer as many as we can!
Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has revealed that his real-life marriage couldn't be more different to his on-screen relationship.
The actor plays Tyrone Dobbs, who has become the victim of domestic violence at the hands of girlfriend Kirsty (Natalie Gumede).
In real life he has been married to former Corrie co-star and Wild at Heart actress Lucy-Jo Hudson for three years.
"We are not at all like *Tyrone and Kirsty. We get on so well and our relationship is very calm - we've only had one argument and that wasn't much of a fight," Halsall told The Mirror.
"I'm pretty laid-back and I'm not somebody who rows - I'd *rather sit and chat - and Lucy is very placid. We're really in love. Anyway, God bless a woman trying to *control me. I can't even control myself!"
Halsall added: "I would never want to be in the situation Tyrone is in. I don't know how I would *react if I was. It's difficult to even comprehend. But I can still understand why men stay - if you are genuinely in love with someone you can forgive a lot more than if you're not."
Kirsty attacks Tyrone for the second time *next Thursday after he invites her parents to her surprise 30th birthday party.
"Natalie got a bit nervous about filming it, but it's only smashing my head into a door so it didn't hurt too much - there's nothing in there anyway," Halsall joked. "I had a bit of a sore shoulder in the morning, though - she's really strong!
"God bless him, he is a doormat - everyone walks over him and everyone probably will for the rest of his life. But he'll still be that loving guy who'll forgive and wear his heart on his sleeve and I think people like that about him."
Halsall added that he would like to emulate Bill Tarmey, who played Jack Duckworth, by staying in Coronation Street for 30 years.
Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede has revealed the full details of her character Kirsty Soames's troubled past.
The ITV1 soap delves into Kirsty's background in the next few episodes as viewers are introduced to her parents Edwin and Alison, who have a strained relationship with their daughter.
Kirsty is currently at the centre of a dark domestic violence storyline which sees her lashing out at fiancé Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall).
Gumede told Digital Spy of her alter ego's early years: "Kirsty had an abusive childhood. Her father hit her on a regular basis up until her 18th birthday, when she left home. The inference is that she's had very little contact with her family since then.
"Kirsty has tried to forge a life for herself away from her family, which she's managed to do quite well until recently. But you can definitely see the link and the correlation between her relationship with her father and her relationship with Tyrone."
Tonight's (May 24) Coronation Street episode sees Kirsty turn violent with Tyrone for a second time. Gumede added that Kirsty is shocked to realise that she could be following in the footsteps of her father.
She said: "Kirsty has spent so many years defending herself, and also defending her mother against her father, as he was violent towards both of them.
"Kirsty has been a victim of this and I don't think she believed she had a violent nature herself. So when it rears its ugly head, it's a real shock to her afterwards. She feels like she can't live with herself."
Coronation Street continues tonight at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Coronation Street producer Phil Collinson has hinted that Tyrone Dobbs's situation will get worse over the summer months.
Tyrone (Alan Halsall) is currently at the centre of a domestic violence storyline as his fiancée Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede) has lost her temper and lashed out at him on two separate occasions.
Last week, viewers saw Kirsty prepare to leave Tyrone as she feared that he would not forgive her latest outburst. However, the couple reconciled when Kirsty opened up over her troubled past with abusive father Ed.
Collinson told PA: "Natalie the Weatherfield basher has got a big story coming up this summer. Let's just say Tyrone's going to be well bruised."
Meanwhile, Coronation Street's team are celebrating today after the ITV1 serial took home the 'Best Soap or Continuing Drama' prize at last night's (May 27) BAFTA Television Awards.
Reflecting on the victory, Collinson added: "It's always a surprise because you don't allow yourself to think you've won or you'd just go home disappointed."
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays on ITV1.
Natalie Gumede has said that many Coronation Street fans pity her aggressive alter ego Kirsty Soames.
The actress, whose character has attacked fiancé Tyrone on two occasions, claims that viewers feel "sorry" for her because of her troubled past.
She told the Lancashire Telegraph: "It has been really interesting how people have said they felt sorry for her.
"We all know right from wrong, but there are reasons behind what people do and things are not as simple as they appear."
Gumede last week revealed the extent of ex-police officer Kirsty's family woes to Digital Spy, divulging that her violent father - recently introduced on screen - beat her until she was 18 and still hurts her mother.
Of Kirsty's relationship with Tyrone, she went on: "There are times with this relationship between Kirsty and Tyrone where it could be great. They do really love each other, interjected with this awful aspect of Kirsty's personality."
Praising the ongoing storyline, Gumede added: "What Coronation Street has done really well is build the storyline which has been bubbling away for several months. To say her actions are justified is wrong, but the clues have been there as to why Kirsty has behaved like she has."
Producer Phil Collinson has confirmed that Kirsty will continue to leave Tyrone "well bruised" in the coming months.
I do think that Tyrone should ask Kirsty to get some medical help. He can't go on like this, and she should prove she's sorry by doing something about it.
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Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede has revealed that she is "terrified" about filming her upcoming birth scenes.
The actress's character Kirsty Soames is currently pregnant with partner Tyrone Duckworth (Alan Halsall)'s baby, with Gumede set to film the birth episode in a few weeks' time.
Gumede explained that the artificial baby bump makes filming difficult, especially in the warm sunshine.
"There is a small part of me which doesn't mind that the thermometer levels are miserable for June, as Kirsty is now heavily pregnant - so I am heavily padded up!!," she wrote in her latest blog.
"Two very tightly fitting bodysuits, each with big cushions sewn in, worn one on top of the other, does not make for comfortable wearing when the sun is out!"
The actress stated that the upcoming scenes will provide a further "challenge" in her career.
"It also serves as a reminder that we will soon be welcoming a baby into no. 9, which will present a new challenge for me as an actor.
"I'm going to make the most of the next few weeks which are quiet for me before the inevitable build up to the 'birth scene' - terrified isn't the word!!"
Gumede and Halsall's characters have been involved in an ongoing domestic abuse storyline in recent months, with Kirsty repeatedly attacking Tyrone.
The actress recently said that she was surprised by the amount of sympathy from fans for Kirsty.
Coronation Street's Alan Halsall has suggested that his character Tyrone's abuse storyline could continue for "years".
Pregnant ex-police officer Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede) has been savagely beating boyfriend Tyrone in the past few months.
Speaking to STV.com, Halsall teased: "It's been great to be involved in such a big Corrie storyline as that's what we do, we touch on real life issues. I hope there'll be a lot more drama to come.
"All the case studies we've read have gone on for years and years of people being abused at home, and I hope we can do it justice and that people enjoy the storyline."
Next week, Tyrone retaliates against Kirsty's violence, leaving her with a cut forehead which is later discovered by Deirdre.
Kirsty later decides to leave Tyrone due to her anger problems, but Tyrone struggles in Weatherfield without her.
Describing Tyrone's mindset, Halsall added: "I think Tyrone's all over the place and is confused why it's happening. He thinks it's a lot to do with the baby and Kirsty's emotions being all over the place and things like that."
I think it's interesting that with this storyline they've featured Kirsty's anger issues and problems with her father rather than just 'she hits him cos she's evil and power-crazed', which is essentially how most domestic violence storylines play out. I wonder if it's because she's a woman? I suppose the storyline is considered unusual because she is a woman and it's usually only portrayed as being the other way round. Npot really making a bit point here, just passing comment...
Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede has revealed that more people will find out about her character's violent ways in upcoming episodes.
The actress's unstable alter ego Kirsty Soames has lashed out at fiancé Tyrone Dobbs on a number of occasions in recent months, as the ITV1 soap tackles the issue of domestic violence against men.
Kirsty dumps Tyrone and departs the cobbles in tonight's (August 6) double bill, deciding that he is better off without her. However, the pregnant factory worker is not bowing out for good and will be back on screen towards the end of the month.
Gumede, discussing where the story is heading next, told Take It Easy: "I think there will still be a rough ride after the baby arrives. There needs to be a consequence for her actions - the audience will crave it.
"More and more people will find out what's going on, and they will want to see some sort of justice."
Asked whether she is happy to stay on Coronation Street, Gumede replied: "Ultimately I would like a varied career, but I'm having a wonderful time on the show. I feel very lucky to be employed by Coronation Street, it is a wonderful break for me.
"It is a fantastic platform to showcase what I can do and the things I didn't think I could do. I'm certainly not putting a time scale on how long I should be here. You just have to enjoy each moment as it comes."
Last week, viewers saw Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) learn of Tyrone's ordeal as she spotted his latest injuries.
Coronation Street continues tonight at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.
Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede has revealed that more people will find out about her character's violent ways in upcoming episodes.
The actress's unstable alter ego Kirsty Soames has lashed out at fiancé Tyrone Dobbs on a number of occasions in recent months, as the ITV1 soap tackles the issue of domestic violence against men.
Kirsty dumps Tyrone and departs the cobbles in tonight's (August 6) double bill, deciding that he is better off without her. However, the pregnant factory worker is not bowing out for good and will be back on screen towards the end of the month.
Gumede, discussing where the story is heading next, told Take It Easy: "I think there will still be a rough ride after the baby arrives. There needs to be a consequence for her actions - the audience will crave it.
"More and more people will find out what's going on, and they will want to see some sort of justice."
Asked whether she is happy to stay on Coronation Street, Gumede replied: "Ultimately I would like a varied career, but I'm having a wonderful time on the show. I feel very lucky to be employed by Coronation Street, it is a wonderful break for me.
"It is a fantastic platform to showcase what I can do and the things I didn't think I could do. I'm certainly not putting a time scale on how long I should be here. You just have to enjoy each moment as it comes."
Last week, viewers saw Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) learn of Tyrone's ordeal as she spotted his latest injuries.
Coronation Street continues tonight at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.
Coronation Street's Tyrone Dobbs and Kirsty Soames will face more drama after the birth of their baby, it has been reported.
The couple, played by Alan Halsall and Natalie Gumede, are currently at the centre of a long-running domestic violence storyline. The Daily Star claims that after their baby Ruby is born, Kirsty will be seen struggling to adjust to motherhood.
Viewers of the ITV1 soap will reportedly see Kirsty becoming distressed when her daughter refuses to stop crying. Concerned neighbours hear a commotion as Kirsty starts screaming and smashing up her kitchen, and rush to alert Tyrone at the garage.
Tyrone then debates leaving Weatherfield with the baby, leading Kirsty to apologise and plead for them to stay as she promises that she did not harm their daughter.
Gumede has recently said that more Coronation Street characters will find out about Kirsty's issues with violence over the next few weeks.
Tyrone's friend Tina McIntyre already knows that Kirsty has been attacking him, although he swore her to secrecy in scenes aired last Friday (August 3).
Kirsty was seen leaving the street temporarily during Monday's (August 6) double bill. However, the character will be return towards the end of the month.
EVIL Kirsty Soames stuns her lover Tyrone Dobbs when she tells him he’s not the father of their baby daughter.
The twisted ex-police officer drops the bombshell on poor Tyrone when he says he’s taking Ruby away from her after a series of violent outbursts.
In scenes to be screened next month, Tyrone (Alan Halsall, 30) tells her: “I won’t stop you seeing Ruby but my mind’s made up.
“There’s no way I’m letting you have custody.”
But Kirsty (Natalie Gumede, 28) hits back: “She’s not your baby.
“While you were busy this morning I was in town registering Ruby’s birth.
“I left the father’s name blank, father unknown.
“You have no legal right over my daughter.”
The news comes as a massive shock to Tyrone as the grease monkey faces losing his daughter.
A show insider said: “For Tyrone, this is worse than the beatings he has taken from Kirsty.
Tyrone has silently endured the violence for months now.
But that’s all about to change when his best pal Tommy Duckworth gives Kirsty a dressing down in front of everyone.
Chris Fountain, 24, who plays Tommy, said: “Tommy instantly jumps to conclusions and assumes Kirsty has burnt him, but actually she hasn’t.
“Later on, Kirsty’s having one of her temper tantrums and Tommy can’t hold back any longer.
“He tells Kirsty that he knows all about what she’s been doing to Tyrone.”
Losing another child cause they are not his will kill poor Tyrone but I do think Kirsty's baby is Tyrone's
I think so too, and hope Kirsty doesn't get away with it if she is lying. Surely Tyrone deserves a child and some happiness?Quote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has admitted that her character Tina McIntyre feels "so guilty" after lashing out at pregnant Kirsty Soames in an upcoming episode.
As revealed yesterday, Kirsty will give birth at the Rovers Return next month after her waters break following a furious argument with Tina.
Although mother and baby are both fine, Tina's treatment of Kirsty (Natalie Gumede) does not go down well among the local residents.
Keegan told Soaplife: "Tina just loses it. [The argument] escalates into a bit of a scuffle, and Kirsty falls back into one of the tables.
"Tina feels incredibly guilty. Marcus has to deliver Kirsty's baby in the pub. It's not what Tina would have wished on anyone. Tommy really wants to be loyal to Tina, but even he tells her it was a stupid thing to do. It happens in a busy pub with everyone watching, and Tina and Tommy become public enemy number one."
Confirming that the latest problems will put a strain on Tina and Tommy's relationship, the actress continued: "They're desperately trying to keep a united front, but the cracks are starting to show. It seems something goes wrong for them every day, and they simply don't have the chance to be a normal couple."
Earlier this week, reports revealed that Tina will offer to become a surrogate mother for Izzy Armstrong and Gary Windass in a bid to solve her own financial problems.
Teasing the story for the first time, Keegan commented: "Tina saw her father Joe suffer badly because of his financial woes. She's in a desperate situation, and you really don't know what you'd do until you found yourself in that situation."
Coronation Street continues on Thursday (August 30) at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has admitted that her character Tina McIntyre feels "so guilty" after lashing out at pregnant Kirsty Soames in an upcoming episode.
As revealed yesterday, Kirsty will give birth at the Rovers Return next month after her waters break following a furious argument with Tina.
Although mother and baby are both fine, Tina's treatment of Kirsty (Natalie Gumede) does not go down well among the local residents.
Keegan told Soaplife: "Tina just loses it. [The argument] escalates into a bit of a scuffle, and Kirsty falls back into one of the tables.
"Tina feels incredibly guilty. Marcus has to deliver Kirsty's baby in the pub. It's not what Tina would have wished on anyone. Tommy really wants to be loyal to Tina, but even he tells her it was a stupid thing to do. It happens in a busy pub with everyone watching, and Tina and Tommy become public enemy number one."
Confirming that the latest problems will put a strain on Tina and Tommy's relationship, the actress continued: "They're desperately trying to keep a united front, but the cracks are starting to show. It seems something goes wrong for them every day, and they simply don't have the chance to be a normal couple."
Earlier this week, reports revealed that Tina will offer to become a surrogate mother for Izzy Armstrong and Gary Windass in a bid to solve her own financial problems.
Teasing the story for the first time, Keegan commented: "Tina saw her father Joe suffer badly because of his financial woes. She's in a desperate situation, and you really don't know what you'd do until you found yourself in that situation."
Coronation Street continues on Thursday (August 30) at 8.30pm on ITV1.