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Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley has admitted that she feared being axed from the soap.
The actress has played Eva Price since 2011, but her on-screen family are now beginning to leave the show, including John Michie, who played Karl Munro, and Michelle Collins, who bows out as Stella in a few months.
Eva's grandmother Gloria, played by Sue Johnston, is also due to leave soon.
"I did have a mini panic they were going to get rid of me too but I've been reassured several times that my character is going nowhere, which is great to hear," Tyldesley told the Daily Star.
"I'm really sad they're all leaving. I was sad to lose John and I'm very close to Michelle and Sue. I'm going to miss them a hell of a lot.
'I'm contracted until May and beyond by the looks of things. At the moment I can't imagine leaving. I'm really happy and they keep giving me really good storylines."
She added: "They've just put Eva and Jason together, which is really sweet. They're a good match for each other. I'm hoping they're going to give me and Ryan some good stuff."
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Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley has confirmed that her character Eva Price will return to The Rovers Return as a barmaid.
Eva previously worked in the pub from 2011 to 2013 before taking up a position at the Underworld factory.
Discussing her character's return behind the bar, Tyldesley told The Sun's Fabulous magazine: "I feel that Eva belongs in The Rovers. She's perfect for that type of environment."
The actress also addressed speculation regarding her salary. It was reported last month that Tyldesley had signed on for another year on a deal that would see her earn more than £100,000.
Tyldesley clarified: "I wish that was true, but no, it's not!
"But the fact that they've signed me again makes me feel honoured that they've got that faith in me."
Last September, Tyldesley shared with ITV's Loose Women that she loves filming the soap, and hopes to stick around for a long time.
"I'm still completely in love with it," she said at the time. "I adore it. I'm so happy.
"You're discovering new things all the time. A lot of the time we are left to our own devices, and then other times the writers give us amazing pointers. It's such a journey. It's so nice to be playing a character for such a long time. I'm loving it."
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ah for god's sake why sean, michelle and liz are grand behind the bar and get the likes of leanne and beth in there too
i predict eva to get with tony (jason's da)
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He came in looking as if he genuinely wanted to have time with his son and make amends but he seems to be showing his bad side a lot now
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Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley has said that she is enjoying seeing a different side to her character Eva Price.
Viewers have seen Eva experience happier times over the last year since embarking on a relationship with Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas). She previously had failed relationships with both Nick Tilsley and Rob Donovan.
Speaking about the change in her character on Lorraine today (July 30), Tyldesley said: "It's nice to see. We are definitely seeing a more vulnerable side to her because she has found happiness and she's finally with a guy she can trust.
"She has had so many trust issues in the past going right back from when her dad walked out on her as a child. It has given her a lot of issues.
"She's really settled now with Jason and she's very happy in the Rovers so we are seeing a different side to her which is really nice."
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Eva goes back to Jason's place
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Eva and Jason in Coronation Street
Despite Eva's new-found happiness, Tyldesley admitted that she does miss her on-screen family members Michelle Collins and Sue Johnston, who both left the show earlier this year.
She said: "I was chatting to Sue yesterday. I miss them very much. You become so close. Obviously when they are playing your mum and your grandma, you see them more than your real mum and real grandma so it's weird without them there but we do keep in touch."
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Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley and her partner Tom Pitfield are expecting their first child together.
Tyldesley has revealed that she is expected to give birth in March 2015, reports Hello magazine.
"'It's like everything has gone fast forward, but it's not remotely scary," Tyldesley said of falling in love with Pitfield, who works as a fitness trainer.
She added: "If you'd told me that before my next birthday, I was going to meet someone as amazing as Tom, the person I want to spend the rest of my life with, that we were going to be planning for our first baby - I would not have believed you in a million years... It's crazy."
Tyldesley went on to say that her pregnancy "just feels 100% right".
"[That] is very different for me because I am the world's most indecisive person," she said. "I will ask everybody's opinion on everything, whereas I am totally sure about this."
Tyldesley plays Eva Price on Coronation Street. Her co-stars Paula Lane and Jennie McAlpine have also recently announced their pregnancies.
hmmm Will she and Jason become parents or will they hide her bump??
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she is not with him too long no? anyway congrats to them
be good to see her and jason as parents
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she is not with him too long no? anyway congrats to them
be good to see her and jason as parents
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Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley has warned that scheming Todd Grimshaw should be wary of her character Eva Price once she knows the truth about his manipulation.
Trouble starts to brew for Eva's relationship with Jason Grimshaw next week after Todd manipulates him into believing something is going on between Eva and Tony.
Although Eva and Tony are simply looking at flats for her and Jason, Todd orchestrates a situation for them to be caught out, hoping to destroy his sibling's relationship for good.
Tyldesley said: "It becomes clear that Todd is heading in the direction of insinuating there is something more than friendship going on between Eva and Tony.
"Eva confides in Todd because she trusts him. It doesn't even cross her mind that he could be remotely devious and cause trouble for her. Why would he?
"Eva has no idea about his nasty streak or his evil capabilities. To her, Todd is her friend and she's always liked him. She's completely naive to that wooden spoon of his!"
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Jason wants to know what Eva and Tony are up to
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Jason wants to know what Eva and Tony are up to
She added:"I wouldn't want to cross Eva. She may be dizzy occasionally, but she's feisty and will absolutely give as good as she gets.
"I think if Eva ever gets to the bottom of things, Todd is in a lot of trouble. Watch this space!"
Coronation Street airs these scenes on Friday, January 30 at 7.30pm on ITV.
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Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley has given birth to her first child.
The actress and her fiancé Thomas Pitfield have welcomed a baby boy named Alfie James.
The couple both tweeted about their new arrival earlier today (March 18), with Tyldesley describing the experience as a dream come true.
Pitfield added that Tyldesley has made him "the happiest man in the world" by delivering their child.
We made a wish and you came true. Welcome Alfie James Pitfield. We love you beyond words @TP_PTfitness #Besotted
— Catherine Tyldesley (@Cath_Tyldesley) March 18, 2015
Welcome to the world Son. Alfie James Pitfield. @Cath_Tyldesley you made the happiest man in the world. Thank you x
— Thomas Pitfield (@TP_PTfitness) March 18, 2015
Tyldesley - who plays Eva Price on the ITV soap - announced her pregnancy last August, adding that it felt "100% right".
Just days later, the couple announced their engagement.
Tyldesley made her final on-screen appearance on Coronation Street last month, as Eva split with boyfriend Jason Grimshaw and left Weatherfield for France.
Congratulations to them, welcome Alfie :D
