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Fortunately with my political views being slightly to the right of Ghengis Khan there is little chance of me reading the Daily Mirror. A lot to do with the former editor Piers Moron and his jackanory style of editingQuote:
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Fortunately with my political views being slightly to the right of Ghengis Khan there is little chance of me reading the Daily Mirror. A lot to do with the former editor Piers Moron and his jackanory style of editingQuote:
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It would do you good, Alan. Read the truth!Quote:
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It would do you good, Alan. Read the truth!Quote:
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I remember Piers version of the truth. Faked photographs of British squaddies beating up Iraqis. Then of course there was the share dealing fiasco that he was involved in. We could of course go back to that fat old crook Cap'n Bob M.C.
That said, the right wing press in the UK is no better.
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I remember Piers version of the truth. Faked photographs of British squaddies beating up Iraqis. Then of course there was the share dealing fiasco that he was involved in. We could of course go back to that fat old crook Cap'n Bob M.C.
That said, the right wing press in the UK is no better.
Coronation Street's Michelle Connor receives a nasty shock next week as she discovers that her wayward son Ryan has been experimenting with drugs.
Michelle catches Ryan (Sol Heras) red-handed in the toilets at The Rovers following a tip-off from David Platt, and is devastated to see how low he has stooped. Ryan later insists that the incident was just a one-off, but will Michelle be fooled?
Digital Spy recently caught up with Kym Marsh, who plays Michelle, to hear more about the storyline.
Are you glad to see Ryan back on the cobbles?
"Oh, I'm absolutely delighted that they've brought Ryan back - it's fantastic. It's another side to Michelle's life that's been missing for a little while now, so to have him come back is brilliant. He obviously brings a fair share of problems back with him, which has been enjoyable to play."
Has Sol been settling in well?
"He's settled in brilliantly. Obviously he was nervous on his first week, as everybody always is, but he's doing really well. It's got to be difficult coming in to play a character who has already been established by another actor.
"But I think it made things easier that Ben Thompson, who played Ryan before, had been gone for two years. That left room for Sol to put his own characteristics into the character, which Ryan may have picked up along the way. That's worked out well, because Ryan's personality has changed so much since we last saw him."
Have you been showing Sol the ropes during his early days on the show?
"Well, when you come here it can be quite confusing, as you have to check what days you're working, how many episodes you're in and what your call times are, so I did try to help him as much as I could with that side of things.
"I gave Sol a call to congratulate him once I knew he'd been cast as Ryan, and said that I'd be there if he needed anything. Everybody else here has been helpful with him, too - the guys in the office are so good at that kind of thing, so you're left with no confusion."
How does Michelle react when she discovers that Ryan has a drugs problem?
"She's devastated, angry and hurt. When Ryan went away to university, he was someone who always confided in her and she felt so close to him, because they'd grown up together in a way. Michelle was a very young mum and they've always been so close. It's like a slap in the face for Michelle to realise how much he's changed."
Have you enjoyed tackling such a topical subject matter?
"It's been a really tricky storyline, but it has been brilliant to do. I've filmed a lot of scenes recently where I've been raging! It can be quite hard to come down from that when you go home, but it's been really enjoyable too. I'm fortunate to be a part of this storyline, and hopefully we'll do it justice. It's a serious issue, so hopefully we'll have hit the nail on the head with it."
How have you prepared for the storyline?
"Well, the writers are always very, very good when it comes to research, so when something is written on the page, you can bet your life that they'll have gone through it with a fine tooth comb. That's the main thing, but obviously being a parent myself, I'm also able to imagine how that might be and how I would feel in this situation.
"Luckily, I don't have those issues - my son is almost 18 now and it's not his personality to be heading down that road, thankfully. But that doesn't stop you from being able to put yourself in that position as a parent, because I'd be devastated to be in Michelle's situation in real life."
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Does Ryan apologise to Michelle when his drug habit is exposed?
"No, he fails to see his problem in the beginning - he doesn't see it as a big deal and he probably doesn't feel like he has anything to apologise for at that stage. So we're going through all the different stages - the lying, the denial and all the rest of it. It's going to be a journey for all the characters involved."
The situation also leads to some reignited chemistry between Michelle and Steve. Could that go anywhere?
"You never know - in Corrie it can go anywhere, can't it? Michelle has already been with Steve before, so if they were to get back together, we don't know how long that would be for and whether it would be plain sailing - because it never usually is! So who knows?
"For now, I think Steve is just doing his best to support Michelle throughout this situation with Ryan. He's absolutely there for her no matter what she needs, and he's trying to reassure her. He's her shoulder to cry on, really."
How is Michelle coping at the factory without Carla around?
"Life at the factory is plain sailing for Michelle at the moment - she enjoys being there and she enjoys working with Rob. I love that side of Michelle, because we have a lot of fun filming in the factory.
"There's a lot of light and shade going on in this storyline - it's not all going to be bleak for Michelle, as there's a lot of comedy aspects that run through other parts of her life. Michelle gets some relief at the factory and is able to get her head into work."
Would you say there's a chemistry between Michelle and Rob, too?
"There is a little bit of chemistry between them, but I don't know if that would ever go anywhere or what that situation is. But there is definitely a spark there between them. I think we'll have to wait and see with that one!"
Have you also enjoyed working with Marc Baylis, who plays Rob?
"Marc is fab. From the second he walked onto set, he fitted in like part of the furniture. It's funny, because we obviously see a lot of people come and go at Corrie over the years, and you can tell instantly who's going to stay.
"Marc and Sol have both been dropped right into the deep end when it comes to storylines. Sometimes I think that's better, because you don't have time to think - you've just got to get on with it. It already feels like we've known Marc forever and he's so easy to work with. He's already like an annoying brother to me!"
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Is it strange not having Alison King around on set at the moment?
"Oh yeah, we miss her so much. She's such a great person and she's nothing like Carla. She's completely bonkers in the best possible way, and she's one of my best friends. I get on so well with her, so I'm missing her loads."
Keith Duffy recently said that he'd be interested in returning as Ciaran at some point. Would you like to see him back?
"Definitely. I was gutted when Keith left, because the writers had such good ideas for our characters. I think the plan was always to keep them together, because they were going to have a very tempestuous relationship and it was always going to be like that.
"Keith left because he has a lot of family commitments, which is understandable, but it was a shame because we'd only really begun with our storylines and then he was going. So I'd love to see him come back. Whether they'd put us together again is another matter - it depends where Michelle is by then. But I'm sure him returning would stir things up."
The papers also said recently that you'd landed a new three-year contract with Corrie. Is it true that you've signed up for that long?
"Well, I have just signed another contract which will take me up until at least next June, but after that, we'll just have to wait and see. No-one ever really knows how long they're going to stay for past a year, because that's the contract that you sign. But I'm definitely here for another year!"
Coronation Street's Michelle Connor receives a nasty shock next week as she discovers that her wayward son Ryan has been experimenting with drugs.
Michelle catches Ryan (Sol Heras) red-handed in the toilets at The Rovers following a tip-off from David Platt, and is devastated to see how low he has stooped. Ryan later insists that the incident was just a one-off, but will Michelle be fooled?
Digital Spy recently caught up with Kym Marsh, who plays Michelle, to hear more about the storyline.
Are you glad to see Ryan back on the cobbles?
"Oh, I'm absolutely delighted that they've brought Ryan back - it's fantastic. It's another side to Michelle's life that's been missing for a little while now, so to have him come back is brilliant. He obviously brings a fair share of problems back with him, which has been enjoyable to play."
Has Sol been settling in well?
"He's settled in brilliantly. Obviously he was nervous on his first week, as everybody always is, but he's doing really well. It's got to be difficult coming in to play a character who has already been established by another actor.
"But I think it made things easier that Ben Thompson, who played Ryan before, had been gone for two years. That left room for Sol to put his own characteristics into the character, which Ryan may have picked up along the way. That's worked out well, because Ryan's personality has changed so much since we last saw him."
Have you been showing Sol the ropes during his early days on the show?
"Well, when you come here it can be quite confusing, as you have to check what days you're working, how many episodes you're in and what your call times are, so I did try to help him as much as I could with that side of things.
"I gave Sol a call to congratulate him once I knew he'd been cast as Ryan, and said that I'd be there if he needed anything. Everybody else here has been helpful with him, too - the guys in the office are so good at that kind of thing, so you're left with no confusion."
How does Michelle react when she discovers that Ryan has a drugs problem?
"She's devastated, angry and hurt. When Ryan went away to university, he was someone who always confided in her and she felt so close to him, because they'd grown up together in a way. Michelle was a very young mum and they've always been so close. It's like a slap in the face for Michelle to realise how much he's changed."
Have you enjoyed tackling such a topical subject matter?
"It's been a really tricky storyline, but it has been brilliant to do. I've filmed a lot of scenes recently where I've been raging! It can be quite hard to come down from that when you go home, but it's been really enjoyable too. I'm fortunate to be a part of this storyline, and hopefully we'll do it justice. It's a serious issue, so hopefully we'll have hit the nail on the head with it."
How have you prepared for the storyline?
"Well, the writers are always very, very good when it comes to research, so when something is written on the page, you can bet your life that they'll have gone through it with a fine tooth comb. That's the main thing, but obviously being a parent myself, I'm also able to imagine how that might be and how I would feel in this situation.
"Luckily, I don't have those issues - my son is almost 18 now and it's not his personality to be heading down that road, thankfully. But that doesn't stop you from being able to put yourself in that position as a parent, because I'd be devastated to be in Michelle's situation in real life."
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Does Ryan apologise to Michelle when his drug habit is exposed?
"No, he fails to see his problem in the beginning - he doesn't see it as a big deal and he probably doesn't feel like he has anything to apologise for at that stage. So we're going through all the different stages - the lying, the denial and all the rest of it. It's going to be a journey for all the characters involved."
The situation also leads to some reignited chemistry between Michelle and Steve. Could that go anywhere?
"You never know - in Corrie it can go anywhere, can't it? Michelle has already been with Steve before, so if they were to get back together, we don't know how long that would be for and whether it would be plain sailing - because it never usually is! So who knows?
"For now, I think Steve is just doing his best to support Michelle throughout this situation with Ryan. He's absolutely there for her no matter what she needs, and he's trying to reassure her. He's her shoulder to cry on, really."
How is Michelle coping at the factory without Carla around?
"Life at the factory is plain sailing for Michelle at the moment - she enjoys being there and she enjoys working with Rob. I love that side of Michelle, because we have a lot of fun filming in the factory.
"There's a lot of light and shade going on in this storyline - it's not all going to be bleak for Michelle, as there's a lot of comedy aspects that run through other parts of her life. Michelle gets some relief at the factory and is able to get her head into work."
Would you say there's a chemistry between Michelle and Rob, too?
"There is a little bit of chemistry between them, but I don't know if that would ever go anywhere or what that situation is. But there is definitely a spark there between them. I think we'll have to wait and see with that one!"
Have you also enjoyed working with Marc Baylis, who plays Rob?
"Marc is fab. From the second he walked onto set, he fitted in like part of the furniture. It's funny, because we obviously see a lot of people come and go at Corrie over the years, and you can tell instantly who's going to stay.
"Marc and Sol have both been dropped right into the deep end when it comes to storylines. Sometimes I think that's better, because you don't have time to think - you've just got to get on with it. It already feels like we've known Marc forever and he's so easy to work with. He's already like an annoying brother to me!"
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Is it strange not having Alison King around on set at the moment?
"Oh yeah, we miss her so much. She's such a great person and she's nothing like Carla. She's completely bonkers in the best possible way, and she's one of my best friends. I get on so well with her, so I'm missing her loads."
Keith Duffy recently said that he'd be interested in returning as Ciaran at some point. Would you like to see him back?
"Definitely. I was gutted when Keith left, because the writers had such good ideas for our characters. I think the plan was always to keep them together, because they were going to have a very tempestuous relationship and it was always going to be like that.
"Keith left because he has a lot of family commitments, which is understandable, but it was a shame because we'd only really begun with our storylines and then he was going. So I'd love to see him come back. Whether they'd put us together again is another matter - it depends where Michelle is by then. But I'm sure him returning would stir things up."
The papers also said recently that you'd landed a new three-year contract with Corrie. Is it true that you've signed up for that long?
"Well, I have just signed another contract which will take me up until at least next June, but after that, we'll just have to wait and see. No-one ever really knows how long they're going to stay for past a year, because that's the contract that you sign. But I'm definitely here for another year!"
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has admitted that she hopes her character Michelle Connor never marries.
The Weatherfield actress believes that her character's turbulent love life is crucial to her popularity.
"I don't think I'd like to have a wedding," she told this week's TV Times. "I like Michelle on her own; it's more interesting."
Michelle, who was previously engaged to Ciaran McCarthy (Keith Duffy), soon rekindles her romance with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), with whom she once lived in the Rovers Return.
"It is nice to work with Simon again," Marsh added. "We were chuffed when we found out because we enjoyed working together."
Speaking to Digital Spy last month, the star renewed her call for the return of ex-fiancé Ciaran, and hinted at a "spark" between Michelle and newcomer Rob (Marc Baylis).
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has accepted a caution after her rubbish was found illegally dumped.
The actress, who plays Weatherfield's Michelle Connor, had been due to appear before magistrates today (August 8) after a number of her soap scripts were recently found among bags of abandoned refuse.
However, Manchester City Magistrates Court this afternoon heard that Salford City Council - which was bringing the prosecution against the 36-year-old - had decided to withdraw the charges.
The decision was made after Marsh accepted the caution and agreed to pay the council's clean-up costs, the Manchester Evening News reports.
Marsh insists that she did not dump the scripts personally, but fell victim to a conman who she paid to dispose of rubbish following renovation work at her home.
Paul Scott, prosecuting the case on behalf of the council, told the court: ''In light of new evidence and information, the city council has reviewed this case following detailed representations made by the defendant.
''After careful consideration, it is believed it would not be in the public interest to continue with the prosecution. The defendant has admitted her guilt to this charge by accepting a simple caution."
He added: "It is unlikely the offence will be repeated and we have asked for the matter to be withdrawn."
Meanwhile, a Coronation Street spokesperson said: "Kym's relieved the prosecution has been withdrawn and she's now able to draw a line under this matter.
"Kym paid someone in good faith to remove the rubbish but realises now she should have asked to see a licence. Kym was horrified to discover her rubbish had been illegally dumped and has offered to pay for the cost of the clean-up that resulted."
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has accepted a caution after her rubbish was found illegally dumped.
The actress, who plays Weatherfield's Michelle Connor, had been due to appear before magistrates today (August 8) after a number of her soap scripts were recently found among bags of abandoned refuse.
However, Manchester City Magistrates Court this afternoon heard that Salford City Council - which was bringing the prosecution against the 36-year-old - had decided to withdraw the charges.
The decision was made after Marsh accepted the caution and agreed to pay the council's clean-up costs, the Manchester Evening News reports.
Marsh insists that she did not dump the scripts personally, but fell victim to a conman who she paid to dispose of rubbish following renovation work at her home.
Paul Scott, prosecuting the case on behalf of the council, told the court: ''In light of new evidence and information, the city council has reviewed this case following detailed representations made by the defendant.
''After careful consideration, it is believed it would not be in the public interest to continue with the prosecution. The defendant has admitted her guilt to this charge by accepting a simple caution."
He added: "It is unlikely the offence will be repeated and we have asked for the matter to be withdrawn."
Meanwhile, a Coronation Street spokesperson said: "Kym's relieved the prosecution has been withdrawn and she's now able to draw a line under this matter.
"Kym paid someone in good faith to remove the rubbish but realises now she should have asked to see a licence. Kym was horrified to discover her rubbish had been illegally dumped and has offered to pay for the cost of the clean-up that resulted."
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has confirmed that she is taking husband Jamie Lomas's surname following their recent wedding.
The pair tied the knot at Nunsmere Hall Hotel in Cheshire last month after being engaged for over two years.
Writing on Twitter today (October 3), Kym told fans: "So I've decided to change my name officially to Kym Lomas. Won't be on the credits for Corrie for a few weeks as we film 6 weeks ahead."
The actress's soap character Michelle Connor has more tough times ahead in the coming weeks as she will soon hear that her son Ryan is expecting a baby with scheming Tracy Barlow.
To make matters worse, Ryan will also be involved in dramatic car accident scenes airing later this month.
Kym and Jamie first became an item in 2008.
Coronation Street star Kym Lomas has revealed that her character Michelle Connor will be "devastated" when a scheming Steve McDonald dumps her in a forthcoming storyline.
Steve (Simon Gregson) ends his relationship with Michelle next week, but only as part of an elaborate plan as he thinks he can play his twisted ex Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) at her own game.
The Weatherfield cabbie believes that Tracy will dump Michelle's son Ryan (Sol Heras) if she no longer sees Michelle as a threat, putting an end to her latest manipulation.
However, Steve risks his entire future with Michelle by refusing to confide in her about what he is up to.
Lomas told Soaplife: "She's devastated. There's been a lot of stress on their relationship recently. They've had the ongoing problems with Tracy, Ryan's been difficult to deal with, and Michelle's just been really stressed out. She's at a very low emotional ebb and Steve dumping her is the last straw.
"He tells Michelle it's because all they do is argue and fight. Michelle's stunned. Let's face it, Tracy's only dating Ryan to annoy Michelle because she's now with Steve and Tracy wants him back. Michelle thinks Steve's now giving Tracy what she wants - that Tracy has won."
When Steve finally reveals to Michelle that the shock dumping was fake, it's uncertain whether she will accept him back.
Lomas added: "She's really angry and annoyed when Steve reveals the thinking behind his plan. She thinks he's an idiot for not telling her what he was doing.
"He begs her to forgive him, but at first she really doesn't want anything to do with him. Michelle's not the most forgiving person, so he has a lot of work to do to make amends. It's grovelling time for Steve - yet again."
Coronation Street continues tonight (October 10) at 7.30pm on ITV1.
CORRIE’S Kym Lomas was left red-faced after she accidentally directed friends and fans to internet PORN.
Her Twitter gaffe left people clicking on to a smutty adult site specialising in mums when they thought they were having a look at a happy snap posted by Kym of her mother Pauline.
Kym, who plays factory boss Michelle Connor in the ITV soap, couldn’t believe it when people started to point out what she’d done.
She tweeted: “What are you talking about!” before someone informed her she had accidentally typed a dot before a message to her mum and Twitter had mistaken it for a link to a website.
“It’s a rudey rudey site,” one follower told her and others also latched on to the clanger.
It was pointed out to Kym that it was the message to her mum that caused the “naughty” problem.
A girl told her: “Am I the only one who finds it hilarious that @msm4rsh has accidentally tweeted a link to a porn website? Imao! Bless you Kym! xx” The actress commented: “How could I have done that and why would anyone want to point that mistake out to everybody” before removing the tweet.
A pal said: “Kym didn’t see the funny side of it being highlighted to everyone. If anything it will make her type a bit more carefully in the future!”
CORRIE’S Kym Lomas was left red-faced after she accidentally directed friends and fans to internet PORN.
Her Twitter gaffe left people clicking on to a smutty adult site specialising in mums when they thought they were having a look at a happy snap posted by Kym of her mother Pauline.
Kym, who plays factory boss Michelle Connor in the ITV soap, couldn’t believe it when people started to point out what she’d done.
She tweeted: “What are you talking about!” before someone informed her she had accidentally typed a dot before a message to her mum and Twitter had mistaken it for a link to a website.
“It’s a rudey rudey site,” one follower told her and others also latched on to the clanger.
It was pointed out to Kym that it was the message to her mum that caused the “naughty” problem.
A girl told her: “Am I the only one who finds it hilarious that @msm4rsh has accidentally tweeted a link to a porn website? Imao! Bless you Kym! xx” The actress commented: “How could I have done that and why would anyone want to point that mistake out to everybody” before removing the tweet.
A pal said: “Kym didn’t see the funny side of it being highlighted to everyone. If anything it will make her type a bit more carefully in the future!”
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CORONATION Street star Kym Marsh is staying on the cobbles — after landing a fat pay rise.
The six-figure one-year deal makes Kym, 36 — who plays knicker factory boss Michelle Connor — one of the soap’s highest paid stars.
An ITV source said: “The producer was determined to get Kym to stay on the show. He’s a big fan and has some big storylines planned for her in the next 12 months. It’s a huge coup to have her for another year. We are absolutely delighted.”
There were fears the actress might follow her husband — ex-Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas, 32 — to Los Angeles where he has been on a two-month trip hunting for work.
It was his second visit this year to audition for big screen roles but pals said his search has once again proved fruitless.
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W T F!!!!!!!!
I think her big new storyline will involve Stella and they will be involved in a number of double-hander episodes.
Sorry to put you off your Sunday lunch, alan...Just joking.
I think her big new storyline will involve Stella and they will be involved in a number of double-hander episodes.
Sorry to put you off your Sunday lunch, alan...Just joking.
Daily Star Sunday newspaper today saying that Michelle Connor is set to become the new Rovers landlady
Coronation Street's Kym Lomas has revealed that she would love Keith Duffy to return to the soap.
Duffy left the ITV soap in 2011 after two spells playing Ciaran McCarthy. He first appeared in 2002 as Peter Barlow's friend before leaving three years later. He then returned to the role in 2010.
Lomas has confessed that the whole cast miss the Boyzone star, reports The Herald.
She said: "I miss Keith. We all do. It was like someone had died when he went."
She admitted that she was particularly close to Duffy due to the amount of screen time they shared. Her character Michelle dated Ciaran during his last period on the soap.
"Obviously because we did so many scenes together we grew very close. He is a great laugh and a real larger-than-life character," the 36-year-old said.
"We do stay in touch - texting and all that. And I really want to come back to Ireland when he's in a play.
"I'm hoping he'll see the light and come back to us. But he can't just expect to run back into Michelle's arms - that's not going to happen," she added.
Duffy has spent time performing with Boyzone since his on-screen departure. They are scheduled to embark on a new tour later this year.
Coronation Street next airs on Monday (April 15) at 7.30pm on ITV.
Kym Lomas has signed a new contract that will keep her in the show for at least another year.
Lomas, who plays Michelle Connor in the soap, has revealed that she would love to stay for longer and be an icon.
Speaking to the Daily Star, she said: "I'm really happy, I've just signed for another 12 months and that takes me to my eighth year. I'd love to stay and try to become a Corrie icon."
Lomas has also revealed more about her new business venture, which she has launched with her husband, ex-Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas.
Their agency will hire out their celebrity pals for appearances at corporate and nightclub events.
Speaking about the new venture, Lomas said: "I've set up our own VIP agency. It launches soon.
"It's public appearances and whatnot. We're excited about it because it's fingers in different pies.
"Jamie is away in LA but when he's back he wants to focus on different things as well as the acting game – the same as me really."
That should make Alan's day :lol:
Kym Lomas has dismissed rumours that she is to star in a Snoop Dogg video, quipping that she wishes it was true.
It was reported earlier today (June 11) that Snoop approached the Coronation Street actress to appear in one of his videos.
The rapper - currently performing as Snoop Lion - is famously thought to be a fan of the ITV soap, and it was claimed that he had asked mutual friend David Gest to request an appearance from Lomas in one of his videos.
Lomas recently stated that she would like Keith Duffy back on the soap as Ciaran McCarthy
Coronation Street star Kym Lomas has admitted that she doesn't want another love split for her character Michelle Connor.
Michelle is currently settled with boyfriend Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), but there could be tougher times ahead for the couple later this year.
Show bosses recently confirmed that a crisis faced by Steve and Michelle will lead to the return of Beverley Callard as Liz McDonald in October.
Speaking on ITV's Loose Women about Callard's return, Lomas enthused: "I can't wait. I'm so, so excited. The great thing is that obviously I'll get to work with her because I'm with Steve."
She added: "I'm having such a ball [at Corrie] and I'm so lucky, so fortunate. I love Michelle and Steve together and I hope they keep us together."
In the meantime, Michelle has more dramas on the way this week as she discovers that her son Ryan (Sol Heras) isn't committed to his relationship with teen mum Katy Armstrong (Georgia May Foote).
Lomas explained: "I don't think Michelle was that keen on that relationship in the first place. She felt that Ryan had broken up a family and she wasn't pleased. She knows her son, she knows what he's like. But I think she's more angry now that he's not just being honest with her. He's a naughty, naughty boy!"
Coronation Street star Kym Lomas has admitted that she doesn't want another love split for her character Michelle Connor.
Michelle is currently settled with boyfriend Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), but there could be tougher times ahead for the couple later this year.
Show bosses recently confirmed that a crisis faced by Steve and Michelle will lead to the return of Beverley Callard as Liz McDonald in October.
Speaking on ITV's Loose Women about Callard's return, Lomas enthused: "I can't wait. I'm so, so excited. The great thing is that obviously I'll get to work with her because I'm with Steve."
She added: "I'm having such a ball [at Corrie] and I'm so lucky, so fortunate. I love Michelle and Steve together and I hope they keep us together."
In the meantime, Michelle has more dramas on the way this week as she discovers that her son Ryan (Sol Heras) isn't committed to his relationship with teen mum Katy Armstrong (Georgia May Foote).
Lomas explained: "I don't think Michelle was that keen on that relationship in the first place. She felt that Ryan had broken up a family and she wasn't pleased. She knows her son, she knows what he's like. But I think she's more angry now that he's not just being honest with her. He's a naughty, naughty boy!"
Coronation Street continues tonight (June 17) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.
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CORRIE’S Kym Lomas is fighting to save her second marriage.
Kym, 37 — divorced from actor Jack Ryder — is living apart from EastEnder hubby Jamie 11 months after they wed.
The lovebirds decided to “take time out” from their marriage following a series of spectacular rows.
The pair, who wed last September, still hope to save their troubled romance.
But they are living apart — even when EastEnders star Jamie returns to Manchester from filming his role in London as Jake Stone.
Last night a well-placed source said: “It’s true, they are spending some time apart while they work through their problems.
“They’ve not split up but have been going through a tricky time — arguments and various other things. They have always had a tempestuous relationship and have been through a hell of a lot.
“There isn’t really one big issue at the heart of this, just the usual resentments and arguments which can build up in a marriage.”
News of the couple’s troubles comes after it emerged they have put their marital home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, up for sale.
Initially it had been thought the five-bedroom property, valued at £650,000, was too big for them.
Kym — who plays Corrie factory boss Michelle Connor — wed 33-year-old Jamie last September in a star-studded ceremony at Nunsmere Hall, Cheshire.
Her Weatherfield co-stars Michelle Keegan and Samia Ghadie were among celebrity guests.
But just 11 months later the couple’s marriage has plunged into serious turmoil.
The source added: “Obviously the fact that Jamie went out to Los Angeles a few times to find work hasn’t helped the situation.
“Jamie is not at the marital home — even when he’s back in the North West. They’ve been living apart for about a week.
“They are utilising the fact that Jamie is filming in London to have a bit of space while they try to work through it.
“The marriage is by no means over and they are hoping they can come through this.
“But one thing is certain, there is no one else involved.”
Kym had previously married another EastEnders actor — heartthrob Jack Ryder — in 2002.
But in March 2008, the couple revealed they were separating and in August the following year, announced their divorce.
Kym got engaged to former Hollyoaks hunk Jamie later in the same year.
But they were left heartbroken by the death of their son Archie just minutes after he was born.
The couple also had to overcome a scandal in April 2012 when The Sun revealed how Jamie cavorted on a hotel bed with a pretty brunette.
He kissed mum-of-two Katie Moores, 26, in his suite in Leeds at 4am after a night out.
Katie said Lomas told her he was single despite being engaged.
Photos taken on the night show the actor with his arm around single mum Katie. He shared a kiss with her as they sat drinking and play-fighting
CORRIE’S Kym Lomas is fighting to save her second marriage.
Kym, 37 — divorced from actor Jack Ryder — is living apart from EastEnder hubby Jamie 11 months after they wed.
The lovebirds decided to “take time out” from their marriage following a series of spectacular rows.
The pair, who wed last September, still hope to save their troubled romance.
But they are living apart — even when EastEnders star Jamie returns to Manchester from filming his role in London as Jake Stone.
Last night a well-placed source said: “It’s true, they are spending some time apart while they work through their problems.
“They’ve not split up but have been going through a tricky time — arguments and various other things. They have always had a tempestuous relationship and have been through a hell of a lot.
“There isn’t really one big issue at the heart of this, just the usual resentments and arguments which can build up in a marriage.”
News of the couple’s troubles comes after it emerged they have put their marital home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, up for sale.
Initially it had been thought the five-bedroom property, valued at £650,000, was too big for them.
Kym — who plays Corrie factory boss Michelle Connor — wed 33-year-old Jamie last September in a star-studded ceremony at Nunsmere Hall, Cheshire.
Her Weatherfield co-stars Michelle Keegan and Samia Ghadie were among celebrity guests.
But just 11 months later the couple’s marriage has plunged into serious turmoil.
The source added: “Obviously the fact that Jamie went out to Los Angeles a few times to find work hasn’t helped the situation.
“Jamie is not at the marital home — even when he’s back in the North West. They’ve been living apart for about a week.
“They are utilising the fact that Jamie is filming in London to have a bit of space while they try to work through it.
“The marriage is by no means over and they are hoping they can come through this.
“But one thing is certain, there is no one else involved.”
Kym had previously married another EastEnders actor — heartthrob Jack Ryder — in 2002.
But in March 2008, the couple revealed they were separating and in August the following year, announced their divorce.
Kym got engaged to former Hollyoaks hunk Jamie later in the same year.
But they were left heartbroken by the death of their son Archie just minutes after he was born.
The couple also had to overcome a scandal in April 2012 when The Sun revealed how Jamie cavorted on a hotel bed with a pretty brunette.
He kissed mum-of-two Katie Moores, 26, in his suite in Leeds at 4am after a night out.
Katie said Lomas told her he was single despite being engaged.
Photos taken on the night show the actor with his arm around single mum Katie. He shared a kiss with her as they sat drinking and play-fighting
Coronation Street star Kym Lomas is being lined up to become landlady of the Rovers Return.
Show bosses are believed to have tempted 37-year-old Kym, who plays Michelle Connor, with big money and a long-term contract.
She joined the cast in 2006 and is popular with viewers. A friend said: “It has always been a dream for her.
“To land the Rovers job could mean she will be there for ever. Bosses love her, fans love her and she loves Corrie – so it all adds up nicely.”
Current landlady Stella Price, played by Michelle Collins, is set to move out when Michelle’s boyfriend Steve McDonald matches the asking price for the pub.
The move coincides with the return Beverley Callard as Steve’s mum and former Rovers boss Liz McDonald.
But it will be Michelle’s name above the pub door - delighting her fans who will see her quit her job at the factory to start pulling pints.
“Kym adores doing Corrie and we are expecting her to become cemented as an iconic Rovers landlady,” the insider added.
The London-born Michelle, 51, settled in after a bumpy arrival with viewers turned off by her “dodgy” southern accent.
She also regularly agonised about travelling between her home in London and a place in Manchester.
And she had continuing concerns for her teenage daughter Maia who was in the middle of her crucial GCSE’s.
Michelle said: “Stella Price has been a revelation to play. So much has happened to the character since we discovered she was Leanne’s (Jane Danson) real mum.
"From catching Karl (John Michie) with barmaid Sunita (Shobna Gulati) to her near death experience in the Rovers fire – I’ve loved playing Stella and will be very sorry to leave her behind.
“Creatively I need to play other roles and I’ve ambitions as an actress that I’d like to fulfill. I’m also looking forward to spending more time with my daughter Maia.”
Corrie producer Stuart Blackburn said: “We wish Michelle every happiness as she moves on to pastures new.
“Her character has made a tremendous impact and has deservedly earned her the status of a classic Coronation Street matriarch.”
Coronation Street star Kym Lomas is being lined up to become landlady of the Rovers Return.
Show bosses are believed to have tempted 37-year-old Kym, who plays Michelle Connor, with big money and a long-term contract.
She joined the cast in 2006 and is popular with viewers. A friend said: “It has always been a dream for her.
“To land the Rovers job could mean she will be there for ever. Bosses love her, fans love her and she loves Corrie – so it all adds up nicely.”
Current landlady Stella Price, played by Michelle Collins, is set to move out when Michelle’s boyfriend Steve McDonald matches the asking price for the pub.
The move coincides with the return Beverley Callard as Steve’s mum and former Rovers boss Liz McDonald.
But it will be Michelle’s name above the pub door - delighting her fans who will see her quit her job at the factory to start pulling pints.
“Kym adores doing Corrie and we are expecting her to become cemented as an iconic Rovers landlady,” the insider added.
The London-born Michelle, 51, settled in after a bumpy arrival with viewers turned off by her “dodgy” southern accent.
She also regularly agonised about travelling between her home in London and a place in Manchester.
And she had continuing concerns for her teenage daughter Maia who was in the middle of her crucial GCSE’s.
Michelle said: “Stella Price has been a revelation to play. So much has happened to the character since we discovered she was Leanne’s (Jane Danson) real mum.
"From catching Karl (John Michie) with barmaid Sunita (Shobna Gulati) to her near death experience in the Rovers fire – I’ve loved playing Stella and will be very sorry to leave her behind.
“Creatively I need to play other roles and I’ve ambitions as an actress that I’d like to fulfill. I’m also looking forward to spending more time with my daughter Maia.”
Corrie producer Stuart Blackburn said: “We wish Michelle every happiness as she moves on to pastures new.
“Her character has made a tremendous impact and has deservedly earned her the status of a classic Coronation Street matriarch.”
Coronation Street's Michelle Connor will be faced with some big surprises over the next few weeks as her partner Steve McDonald is plotting for them to take over the Rovers Return.
Steve (Simon Gregson) is currently making his plans in secret following Stella Price's decision to sell the pub, and his plot will lead to the return of his mother Liz after she helps him with the purchase.
Here, Kym Lomas - who plays Michelle - previews the changes ahead in Michelle's life as Steve drops his bombshells!
Michelle has to say goodbye to Ryan this week. How does she feel about that?
"It's a bit of a bombshell. She's very upset about his decision to go, especially as he's decided to go to Ibiza. She's very worried about what sort of lifestyle he'll be living out there, as she thinks he's going to be partying all the time and be led astray, which is not what Ryan needs.
"Michelle is right to worry because he's easily led and slightly wayward. But then there has to come a point where she releases him from her apron strings and let him do his own thing."
Does she feel as though things are slipping through her fingers?
"Well yes, she does. Ryan's gone and she's no longer in the factory. Michelle feels lost, really."
When Steve starts acting suspiciously, does Michelle think he might be planning a proposal?
"I don't think she has any idea really. She knows he's up to something, but I don't think Michelle suspects he'll propose because they've been there once before. She's just confused really - she can't put her finger on what it is!"
Steve eventually drops the bombshell that he's bought The Rovers for her. How does she feel about that?
"Well he doesn't tell her for ages because he thinks it's going to be a great thing, what with Ryan gone and Michelle out of the factory. Steve spies this opportunity and thinks it would be a great idea to buy this for Michelle as a gift, and then she'll feel much better about herself.
"He does this all as a secret so when Michelle finds out, she's absolutely fuming that he's made such a big decision without consulting her first. Buying a pub is quite a big decision to make really, isn't it?"
Once she's back behind the bar, does she feel happy again?
"Well Michelle has taken up a job behind the bar with Stella before she finds out that Steve has bought the place. She's a bit fed up that she's pulling pints again, but at least she's doing something that she feels she's good at and that people appreciate her for. But when she finds out about Steve's purchase, she does go a bit mad.
"Michelle didn't really have the best time last time they were there, so she has bad memories of the place really. But then she does come round to the idea and is pleased that her and Steve are now co-owners of The Rovers and she has some purpose. She feels as though she's come home."
Michelle's dad Barry turns up unannounced without her mum. Why is that?
"Well, when Michelle's dad arrives, she still doesn't know about the pub. Steve's still trying to get all the details sorted before he tells her. So Ryan's just left and suddenly her dad turns up.
"Michelle is obviously confused as to why her mum isn't with him, but Barry gives her some story about her being on a spa break. Michelle smells a rat and knows something isn't right. She's left confused by all of that and is determined to get to the bottom of it."
When she does unravel the mystery, Michelle discovers that her parents are getting a divorce, doesn't she?
"Yes, Michelle learns that her mum has said she wants a divorce, but at this stage Michelle doesn't understand why as no reason has been given. She's so upset about it and knows there must be some reason why this decision has suddenly been made. Once again, Michelle is determined to find out what's going on."
How is Michelle going to feel about Liz returning?
"Well, she's going to be absolutely fuming because it'll be something else Steve has kept from her! She does feel as though her life is being decided for her and as though Steve is pushing her around. However, I do think Michelle and Liz will quickly resume their friendship and will form a united front. I imagine a lot of comedy is to come out of them ganging up on Steve!"
Are you looking forward to working with Bev and Simon as a trio once again?
"Well, I work a lot with Simon anyway but the dynamic in The Rovers is going to be brilliant with Bev coming back. The pub is really at the heart of the show and I think we can expect a lot of humour to come out of it."
were Michele's parents not catholics - or have I made that up - if so Divorce??!!
Catholics in Ireland are allowed to divorce - a friend of mine did
I got divorced in Ireland. It came to pass in 1990 and there was a queue a mile long hahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
I got divorced in Ireland. It came to pass in 1990 and there was a queue a mile long hahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
The state recognises it but probably the Church doesn't unless of course you are famous