Todd Grimshaw

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Originally Posted by Perdita

While it might not be many complaints compared to viewing figures, it is good to see Ofcom taking them seriously and investigating them :)

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It's even better that these complaints were dismissed out of hand and that Ofcom state they "do not discriminate between scenes involving opposite sex and same sex couples".

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Originally Posted by Dazzle

It's even better that these complaints were dismissed out of hand and that Ofcom state they "do not discriminate between scenes involving opposite sex and same sex couples".

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That goes without saying!!!

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Originally Posted by Perdita

That goes without saying!!!

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Apologies if it sounded like I was having a go. I'm having a bad day today and felt a bit cross reading about the complaints about the gay kiss. It was nothing personal! :o

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Originally Posted by Dazzle

Apologies if it sounded like I was having a go. I'm having a bad day today and felt a bit cross reading about the complaints about the gay kiss. It was nothing personal! :o

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No apology needed as I did not take it as being got at but it made me realise I should have expressed my opinion on it rather than assuming others would know my attitude so I need to apologise , sorry :o

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Originally Posted by Perdita

No apology needed as I did not take it as being got at but it made me realise I should have expressed my opinion on it rather than assuming others would know my attitude so I need to apologise , sorry :o

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You don't need to apologise. I for one have known you long enough to be certain you wouldn't be on the side of the complainers. :)

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Originally Posted by Perdita

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coro...ared-by-ofcom/

Coronation Street is in the clear with Ofcom after complaints over Todd Grimshaw's steamy scenes with vicar Billy Mayhew.

Same sex kisses in the soaps are still seemingly an issue with a small minority of viewers, as 67 complaints have been lodged to the broadcasting regulator over Todd and Billy in recent weeks.

A total of 26 complaints were sent in after Todd and Billy finally got together on Friday, July 8 - sealing their union with a passionate kiss in Eileen's kitchen.

Another 41 were sent in after Todd tried to get even closer to Billy as their relationship progressed in the following episodes on July 11.

Ofcom has confirmed its decision over the complaints today (August 1) - there'll be no investigation needed as the scenes (obviously) didn't break any rules.

An Ofcom spokesperson told Digital Spy: \"We considered a number of complaints objecting to two male characters kissing in this episode, but won't be investigating. Our rules do not discriminate between scenes involving opposite sex and same sex couples.

\"Also the scenes were not in any way sexually explicit. For these reasons they were not scheduled inappropriately and did not exceed generally accepted standards.\"

Todd and Billy have been seeing each other in secret over the past few weeks, but Todd's mum Eileen has recently uncovered their relationship.

The drama continues this week as Billy's ex Sean Tully also discovers that he's now with Todd, leading to fireworks and hurt feelings on the Street.

Digital Spy


While it might not be many complaints compared to viewing figures, it is good to see Ofcom taking them seriously and investigating them :)

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I was JUST about to post this article! Thanks for posting it, Perdita. I did say that I've seen many homophobic comments on Corrie's Facebook page, so the complaints sadly don't surprise me. At least the final decision makes me happy.

I'm happy Todd and Billy are moving in together, but I'm gonna be effing furious if Sean tries to break them up! :(

Sean isn't the type who would try to break up anyone... He's too nice. And too nice for billy too. Hopefully he'll find someone who really loves him next.

He'll find somebody eventually, I'm sure. My guess is he'll be upset or maybe even heartbroken but he'll get used to it.

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Originally Posted by mariba

Sean isn't the type who would try to break up anyone... He's too nice. And too nice for billy too. Hopefully he'll find someone who really loves him next.

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The spoiler said Sean is out for revenge. Who else if not Todd is he gonna go after?