DAvid and Kylie!!!

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has said that his character David Platt will end up at odds with wife Kylie due to his desire to extend their family.

David surprises Kylie (Paula Lane) in upcoming episodes by suggesting that they should try for a baby of their own, having proved himself as a good father figure to his stepson Max.

Although Kylie eventually agrees to the idea, it's clear that she is far from keen - which is likely to spark new disputes between the Weatherfield couple.

Shepherd told itv.com of the storyline: "David's always wanted kids. He didn't have a great father figure himself, so he wants to put that right. He loves Max to bits, but he thinks a child of their own would really complete the family. He thinks it would really bond him and Kylie together and make them a proper family unit."

The actor continued: "He's not thinking rationally. Kylie is and suggests they need more stability first and to be more established in their careers, but David isn't thinking like that - he wants a baby and he wants one now. He doesn't see any need to wait, it's all he can think about."

Feeling pressured by David's dreams, Kylie continues to take the contraceptive pill while they are 'trying for a baby'.

Asked how David would react if he discovered the truth, Shepherd replied: "He'd be annoyed, he'd be devastated, he'd feel a little bit betrayed and lied to, but I hope he'd try to see why she did it and talk to her. I hope they'd be able to sort it out."

On whether the pair's marriage is strong enough to survive their differences, the actor said: "Yeah I hope so, I think they've got a really good relationship. They're very similar, but when they argue they do clash and they go at it hammer and tongs. I think they really do care a lot about each other though, it's definitely love."

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Coronation Street's David Platt leaves his wife Kylie stunned in the coming days as he becomes fixated on the idea of extending their family.

Feeling that everything is going well with Kylie (Paula Lane) and little Max, David suggests that it's the right time for them to have a baby of their own. However, with a career-minded Kylie not so keen, are the couple heading for a rocky patch?

Digital Spy recently caught up with Jack P Shepherd, who plays David, to hear his thoughts on the storyline.

Why does David decide that he wants a baby?
"I think David just feels that a baby would complete his relationship with Kylie, really. He's always wanted kids, ever since spending time with Bethany when he was younger and developing a bond with Max more recently. Now he wants his own child.

"David still loves Max, but he wants to complete the family so that he and Kylie can have that shared bond. If they have a child together, it will add to what they already have."

Why isn't Kylie so keen on the idea?
"It's not really anything against David, I think it's mainly just because she's been let down by men in the past. She's probably frightened that if David gets bored in two years' time, she'll be a single mum with two kids out on her own.

"Plus, Kylie has just got this job at the Bistro, so she's on a steady ladder to a good career and wants to get her head down. I think Kylie is being realistic, to be honest. She'd like to wait until they can afford a property of their own further down the line. But David just wants everything too fast!"

Kylie agrees to the idea, but we hear that she continues taking the contraceptive pill in secret…
"I think that's because Kylie feels forced into it. David just keeps going on and on about babies, and he won't let it go! Kylie sees how excited he is for it, so she says they'll do it and give it a go. She agrees to try, but secretly she has other ideas."

What does Gail make of the situation?
"Gail doesn't really want them to have a baby, but she knows it's not her position to get involved. As soon as the word 'baby' crops up with David, he can just throw out the card that Gail made sure his other kid with Tina was aborted. So Gail takes a step back on this occasion. She's not really best pleased about it, but she doesn't really say anything for once."

How does Kylie try to put David off the idea of children?
"Well, Chesney and Katy need someone to look after baby Hope and Joseph at short notice, so Kylie cunningly volunteers her and David. Suddenly, Kylie gets a call and she's got to go into the Bistro, so she rushes off and leaves David with Hope, Joseph and Max.

"Kylie thinks all hell is going to break loose and David will have second thoughts over babies. But David actually does a bang-up job, so Chesney and Katy come in and they're really happy that he succeeded and there were no deaths or anything! (Laughs.)

"The situation just reinforces it even more that David wants a baby with Kylie. He tells Kylie it was a doddle and they should definitely have kids together!"

Are you surprised that David has become such a good father figure to Max?
"I am, especially considering that he didn't really have one himself growing up. I think the writers like that bond between David and Max, particularly given that they're not related biologically. So I think this was the whole reason the writers decided that it's time for David to have a baby of his own."

Corrie bosses have promised a big Christmas and 2013 for David and Kylie. Are you excited by what's in store?
"Definitely - they're using us more and more with little Max and we're our own little family now. It's funny that everyone still calls the whole family 'the Platts', when there's actually only me and Paula who are Platts. There's Nick Tilsley and Gail McIntyre, so it's nice that everyone recognises them as Platts as well!

"There is more to come at Christmas, and as I'm talking to you, we're just getting the scripts out now for it. I'm looking forward to seeing it, but it's all supposed to be huge, apparently!"

Do you ever find yourself missing David's evil side?
"Yeah, all the time! I get quite a lot of tweets from people asking me when he's going to turn bad again, and the answer to that is that I don't know! The writers can't just turn him bad for no reason. Over the history of David's character, he's always been on a steady path when he's in a relationship. Whether it's been Tina or Kylie, a girlfriend has always kept him on the straight and narrow.

"That's actually the main problem if he splits up with a girl, because his main focus has been on them and there's nothing left for him afterwards! For him to go bad, I think something would have to jeopardise his relationship."

Do you prefer playing comedy or drama with David?
"I don't really have a preference, as I like all the scenes. I have a good time when it's comedy, but then again myself and Paula have just filmed some good drama scenes the other day. It was good to get our teeth into that after a lot of light-hearted humour at the salon, but I love that comedy as well because it's really good."

Do you think Nick would ever betray David by getting together with Kylie?
"I don't know, who's to say in the soap world? But I think Nick is just trying to be a decent older brother to David by helping out Kylie, especially giving her a job at the Bistro when she didn't seem happy in the salon. I think that's as far as it will go with those two."

We'll also soon see scheming Lewis Archer move in with the Platts! How does David react to that?
"He's not best pleased. David comes home one day to find that Lewis is on the couch and Gail is massaging his back! It all kicks off because David think it's not right. Lewis is just a nuisance - he's an annoying little brat! There's a bit of the old David that creeps in, because he's trying to wind Lewis up."

Do you think David needs a new enemy?
"Well, it's always nice to have a bit of an enemy on the street. I had a bit with Gary Windass, but now we're best mates. I also had a bit with Ryan Connor too, but they're getting friendly too. That's what happens in soap, you forgive and you forget. Maybe the writers could come up with a few stories where Ryan tries it on with Kylie again."

With the news that Stuart Blackburn is taking over as Corrie's producer, how are you and the rest of the cast feeling about a new boss joining?
"We're absolutely terrified! (Laughs.) It's always the same, with people asking, 'Have you heard? New boss, what's he like?' But I remember Stuart when he was here as story editor on Corrie, so I can't speak for the rest of the cast but thankfully I've got a good relationship with him!"

Coronation Street star Paula Lane has warned that her character Kylie Platt may choose career ambitions over becoming a mother again.

Last week, viewers saw Kylie agree to give husband David (Jack P Shepherd) a child of his own, but upcoming episodes show that she is deceiving him by continuing to take contraceptive pills.

Speaking to Inside Soap, Lane explained that Kylie's new job at the Bistro with David's half-brother Nick (Ben Price) has made her reconsider what she currently wants from life.

Lane commented: "The problem is that Kylie has always leant on David, but now she's got a career of her own, that's all changed. She's more independent, so he probably feels like she doesn't need him as much.

"Perhaps David is now looking towards fatherhood because all of Kylie's attention is focused on work instead of him."

She continued: "I'd love Kylie to make a huge success of the Bistro. She has all these quirky ideas that really shine through. Nick is amazed by what she's capable of, so who knows?

"If David gave her an ultimatum, she'd be inclined to choose her career over being a mum again - but only in the hope that he'd change his mind and agree to wait until she's ready to have a baby."

As Kylie is eventually honest with David about not wanting a baby yet, Lane added that she hopes the couple can settle their differences.

She said: "I think they're capable of getting through a lot. People are often against them and think their marriage won't last. There's been a lot of doubt about them as a couple, but they've never doubted themselves."

Coronation Street airs an hour-long episode tonight (November 28) from 7.30pm on ITV1.


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She will probably become pregnant and not know if it is David or Nick's baby

Coronation Street's Kylie will cheat on husband David on Christmas Day, it has been confirmed.

Weatherfield actress Paula Lane revealed that her alter ego will sleep with a mystery man following a number of heated rows with David (Jack P Shepherd).

"She falls into bed with another man because the one person who for the past two years has been her rock, who she's given herself to and built up a great marriage with, has completely let her down," the star told the Radio Times.

"She feels that she's bettered herself, maybe there's a bit of new confidence there, and she wonders if it's David who's been dragging her down. I think it's also about wanting to be needed and desired by someone who finds her amusing and interesting.

"She isn't thinking straight at that point. It comes out of the blue and it's spontaneous and animalistic. It's all about the passion - they both want this at that time and they're not thinking about the consequences."

However, the 26-year-old said that Kylie will suffer immediate guilt over her festive fling, adding: "It's pure regret, that feeling of, 'Oh no, what have we done?'.



"But the person in question is very good at talking her round saying, 'Let's forget it ever happened'. But Kylie feels so guilty. It's going to be hard for her to move on from this.

"As soon as she sees David after the one-night stand, she knows that he's the person she wants to be with and that she's made a massive mistake. It was just a bit of comfort when she needed it, there was nothing more to it than that."

The marital cracks emerged when Kylie told David she would rather concentrate on her career than have a child with him.

Coronation Street's Kylie will cheat on husband David on Christmas Day, it has been confirmed.

Weatherfield actress Paula Lane revealed that her alter ego will sleep with a mystery man following a number of heated rows with David (Jack P Shepherd).

"She falls into bed with another man because the one person who for the past two years has been her rock, who she's given herself to and built up a great marriage with, has completely let her down," the star told the Radio Times.

"She feels that she's bettered herself, maybe there's a bit of new confidence there, and she wonders if it's David who's been dragging her down. I think it's also about wanting to be needed and desired by someone who finds her amusing and interesting.

"She isn't thinking straight at that point. It comes out of the blue and it's spontaneous and animalistic. It's all about the passion - they both want this at that time and they're not thinking about the consequences."

However, the 26-year-old said that Kylie will suffer immediate guilt over her festive fling, adding: "It's pure regret, that feeling of, 'Oh no, what have we done?'.



"But the person in question is very good at talking her round saying, 'Let's forget it ever happened'. But Kylie feels so guilty. It's going to be hard for her to move on from this.

"As soon as she sees David after the one-night stand, she knows that he's the person she wants to be with and that she's made a massive mistake. It was just a bit of comfort when she needed it, there was nothing more to it than that."

The marital cracks emerged when Kylie told David she would rather concentrate on her career than have a child with him.

Coronation Street kicks off a huge new storyline for Kylie Platt this Christmas as she cheats on husband David after their marriage hits the rocks.

Kylie's relationship with David (Jack P Shepherd) has come under severe strain in recent weeks, and things are only set to get worse between the pair over the festive season.

Heartbroken and alone after another big argument, Kylie falls into the arms of another man and has a one-night stand. However, her guilt is overwhelming when she wakes up the next morning…

Digital Spy recently caught up with Paula Lane, who plays Kylie, to hear more about the upcoming Christmas storyline.

How do you feel about getting a big Christmas plot?
"It's really exciting. You can't really ask for a better gift than to be given a big storyline at Christmas. I've really enjoyed filming it and although I've felt quite tired with so many scenes to do, it's been an absolute pleasure. I can't wait to see it go out."

Will you be watching Corrie on Christmas Day then?
"Oh, I'll definitely be watching it. I always watch my episodes back as it's good to be able to evaluate your own work. I'll definitely be ready and eager for it to come on at 7.30pm on Christmas Day!"

Why do you think things have gone so wrong for Kylie and David?
"I just think it's a lack of communication, really. They're both trying to inject things into the marriage that the other person doesn't want. Kylie has got this new job at the Bistro and she's trying to better herself, whereas David is going down a very different path by wanting a baby and hoping to expand the family.

"At the moment it's seeming like they want different things and they're just not gelling. This all comes to a head around Christmas time."

When she's rowing with David, does Kylie see this as a huge crisis or just something that will blow over?
"Well, David seems to be going out and getting drunk after their rows, but that's the way they often react during arguments so I think Kylie expects that of him. She doesn't feel that it's out of character for David, because that's what they've always been like.

"Kylie isn't so happy that all of these arguments are happening at Christmas, as it doesn't set the best example for Max. So Kylie certainly knows that the marriage isn't perfect at this moment in time."

Do you think the viewers are going to pick a side in these rows between Kylie and David?
"I think they'll see it from both points of view. Kylie is showing great character by wanting to better herself and sticking to a job that she feels she's good at. But at the same time, it would be lovely for them to have a new addition to the family.

"I think the viewers will agree with Kylie's practical side - they haven't got enough room in the house, and they don't have the funds to support another addition to the family. I think the viewers might be more likely to be on Kylie's side. Well, I hope so anyway!"

We've heard that David humiliates Kylie at Nick's stag party in the Bistro…
"Yeah, it's horrible actually. Kylie is working at the Bistro that night and when Rob asks where the stripper is for the party, David points at Kylie. It's a really low point and I'm sure the viewers will get to see a lot of Kylie's pain when David brings up her past. She's very shocked that he could do that to her. She's very, very hurt."

Kylie then goes on to have a one-night stand at Christmas…
"She does. I wouldn't say that it's anything that's been plotted or that's been brewing for a long time, it's just something that happens in the heat of the moment."

Does Kylie regret it the next morning?
"Oh, hugely! Kylie is totally guilt-ridden and she's desperate to patch her marriage up and make it work. It's that morning when she realises that her marriage is worth fighting for and she does want David in her life, no matter what it costs her. But this storyline is going to have massive repercussions for her…"

Can Kylie and David patch things up?
"I think they can make it past these troubles. Their marriage has definitely got strong building blocks and the love they've got for each other is massive. I love working with Jack and I think our characters match up really well together - they bounce off each other. I think they can definitely get over this rocky patch."

Until now, Kylie and David were probably one of the only couples on the street who hadn't cheated on each other! Do you think the one-night stand is a shame in that sense?
"I won't lie, I was concerned when I first found out about the storyline because David has always been Kylie's rock. He's been her pillar of strength for a good 18 months now. The one-night stand is out of character for Kylie so at first I thought, 'Where am I going to go with this?'

"When I looked into the circumstances of the storyline and the producers talked me through it more, it did make absolute sense. After that, all of my worries were put to rest and I did look forward to filming it."

Does Kylie attend Nick and Leanne's wedding?
"Yes, Kylie is involved in the wedding at Christmas. Her and David are still both very frosty towards each other, but for the sake of Max, they're trying to make it as peaceful as possible. We're not saying whether the wedding goes ahead or not, but Kylie and David are definitely in attendance.

"The venue for the wedding was Knowsley Hall and it was stunning - absolutely gorgeous. It's nice to get out and about - we always joke that we're like kids on a school trip!

"Given that we were filming out on-location, it's great that we've been able to keep a lot of these storylines under wraps. The soaps carry their biggest storylines at Christmas, and I think the audience don't always want to know exactly what's going to happen. I'm surprised that we've been able to keep it as quiet as we have!"

Kylie always had great comedy in the salon, but are you pleased with her new job at the Bistro?
"Yeah, I am. I've been looking back at the episodes recently and I'm going to change a couple of things. I want to make her a bit more colourful in the Bistro, because she's been wearing black a lot recently. What was great in the salon was that I was able to experiment with her style quite a bit and put her in some wacky costumes. Even though she's smartened herself up a little bit, it'd be great to keep that sense of her character.

"I think the comedy aspect can follow through into the Bistro so I'm really chuffed about that, too. It's nice to have a change of scenery!"

A lot of viewers have picked up on hints that Kylie had quite a dark past. Would you like that to be explored more?
"Possibly - who knows what the writers could come up with? Maybe they could dig Kylie's dad up from the past, as there's not been much mention of him. I think that would be an interesting avenue to explore.

"Anytime Kylie has a breakdown, alarm bells ring because you never know what she's going to do. How she can react to certain situations is quite terrifying, especially for her family. It'd be great to explore that more."

You mentioned that the one-night stand will have big repercussions, so does that mean 2013 is looking like a busy year for Kylie?
"Definitely. I think it'll be my time to earn my stripes in the show. I feel like it's going to be my peak time here, really. We'll have to see how the audience react to that. I just want to do the best job I can and put 100% into it. I feel so committed to this show right now, and I really do want to give it everything."

^ How original another cheater in Corrie

Corrie looks set to revisit David Platt's epilepsy storyline in a few weeks' time.

The Weatherfield hairdresser collapses while out with his stepson Max Turner in upcoming scenes on the ITV soap.

Jack P Shepherd and Harry McDermott, who play David and Max, were spotted filming the surprise moment on location yesterday (March 13), the Daily Mail reports.

David is walking in a local park with Max when he appears to suffer a seizure and falls to the floor.

When David doesn't stir, a quick-thinking Max uses his stepdad's mobile phone to get help.

After being called by Max, David's half-brother Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) arrives on the scene just as David is coming round again.

David was diagnosed with epilepsy in late 2010 after blacking out while driving and knocking down Graeme Proctor (Craig Gazey). He was later put on medication to help control the condition.

Coronation Street continues tonight (March 13) at 7.30pm on ITV.

I had completely and utterly forgotten that storyline took place.