Eileen Grimshaw

Grim news for Eileen
We always suspected Eileen Grimshaw was teetering on the edge of sanity, and now the Coronation Street cab controller is set to lose her marbles - and her son - as she desperately tries to keep the child she thought was her granddaughter. Viewers will recall that little Holly was dumped on her by the baby's mum Emma, who claimed the nine-month-old was the result of a drunken one-night stand with Eileen's son Jason.

But there's a shock in store when yo-yo-knickered Emma reveals Holly was really fathered by murdered builder Charlie Stubbs. Despite this revelation, Eileen goes to court in a bid to keep Holly, ignoring her son when he tells her: "It's not right to keep her - she belongs to someone else. This thing is making you ill in the head."

A disgruntled Jason packs his bags and moves in with girlfriend Sarah, leaving Eileen to plunge into a pit of despair. "Viewers will worry Eileen could do something stupid to Holly and herself," a source said. Crikey… let's hope not.

Finally the fantastic Eileen has been given a storyline.

Poor Eileen let's hope she gets some happiness out of this story and get's to keep little Holly.

I agree i love Eileen its good shes getting some screan time.

Awww Im glad she is getting a bigger storyline, sounds quite interesting.

I think she will do this storyline justice she is a brilliant actress

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Originally Posted by Chloe O'Brien

Poor Eileen let's hope she gets some happiness out of this story and get's to keep little Holly.

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I can't see that happening. I do think this storyline was a bit stupid to be honest. Eileen was so quick for Jason to face up to his responsibilities, even though he never saw the woman, that he supposedly got pregnant. Everything was just taking some random woman's word for it.

It was good, but quite unrealistic how it was played out.

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Poor Eileen let's hope she gets some happiness out of this story and get's to keep little Holly.

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I can't see that happening. I do think this storyline was a bit stupid to be honest. Eileen was so quick for Jason to face up to his responsibilities, even though he never saw the woman, that he supposedly got pregnant. Everything was just taking some random woman's word for it.

It was good, but quite unrealistic how it was played out.

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I thought it was quiet realistic on how Eileen believed that Jason did have a one night stand with a girl and got her pregnant. Eileen is a brilliant assest to the street and she deserve better storylines than just sitting in the cab office or standing in the rovers.

Come on Eileen! Maybe she'll do a (Dexy's Midnight) Runner with the kid....

I'm glad Eileen is getting a good storyline, she has been wasted quite a lot when being on the show. I hope she gets to keep Holly in the end. :)

I read in Soaplife that she runs off with the baby. She can't really go to court over it without Jason, and even if he was supporting her, he isn't the dad. Eileen tries to cling on, telling Jason to have a DNA test, but he won't because he knows Holly isn't his. Jason leaves when he gives Eileen the ultimatum that he goes or Holly does, but Eileen won't let her go.

Sounds like a good story line, I hope it ends well.

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Eileen Grimshaw – I think I've billed her in the past as one of the most underused characters in soap. What are your thoughts? Do you have any plans for her?
"Yeah, we've got quite a big story that we'll be playing with her over the coming months where we meet her dad. It'll connect her to Rita and Julie… I'm not going to tell you any more than that! Sue is absolutely fantastic though, I agree."

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So had Rita an affair with her dad? Was it Len?

Whose Julie?

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Eileen Grimshaw – I think I've billed her in the past as one of the most underused characters in soap. What are your thoughts? Do you have any plans for her?
"Yeah, we've got quite a big story that we'll be playing with her over the coming months where we meet her dad. It'll connect her to Rita and Julie… I'm not going to tell you any more than that! Sue is absolutely fantastic though, I agree."

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So had Rita an affair with her dad? Was it Len?

Whose Julie?

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Julie is Kirk's girlfriend who now works in Underworld, the blonde lady. I guess she could be Eileen's sister. Not sure about a connection to Rita yet.

Julie could, of course, be a secret love child Eileen had when she was 14 and had to give up for adoption and her dad has told her that the baby has died. She does not get on with her dad, that is why he has not been seen on Corrie. What do you think? Good storyline or what? :p

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Originally Posted by Perdita

Julie could, of course, be a secret love child Eileen had when she was 14 and had to give up for adoption and her dad has told her that the baby has died. She does not get on with her dad, that is why he has not been seen on Corrie. What do you think? Good storyline or what? :p

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Sounds familiar has it been used before :hmm:

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Julie could, of course, be a secret love child Eileen had when she was 14 and had to give up for adoption and her dad has told her that the baby has died. She does not get on with her dad, that is why he has not been seen on Corrie. What do you think? Good storyline or what? :p

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Sounds familiar has it been used before :hmm:

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:eek: Familiar? Never, I have only just thought about it :lol:

Sharon Marshall revealed that Eileen is going to pull, he is a regular on the street and in tonights episodes, but would not say who it is. Sadly, it is probably not going to last :(

I think its Owen Armstrong but Liz takes him off her

Would you consider him a regular already? Could be, I guess though.

Maybe Bill or he is with Molly's Auntie

Bill is who I was thinking of, I am not sure whether he and Pam are just friends now or whether there is more to their relationship, not really seen much of them lately, have we? Bound to change once the Molly and baby story kicks off

I always kinda holded out hope for Eileen and Steve someday :p

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Sharon Marshall revealed that Eileen is going to pull, he is a regular on the street and in tonights episodes, but would not say who it is. Sadly, it is probably not going to last :(

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Does she get with him tonight or he is in tonight's episode?

Is it Lewis :p

From how I understood it is that the story will come soon, not necessarily start tonight, but any of the regular male characters in tonight's episode could be it, I take it that he is single, not married :eek:

Bill seems the likely candidate so

i reckon its the new builder. owen is it? seems just right for her actually.

Yeah, the builder is called Owen

I know I`m in the minority, but I love Bill Webster. I wish the producers would consider bringing his daughter Debbie back. She was a great character in the 80`s.

If there`s a catfight between Eileen and Liz for Owens affections, Eileen will win hands down.

I think Bill is a great character too and would welcome Debbie back too :)

maybe its eileen and lloyd. they do get on great

Coronation Street's Eileen Grimshaw will be having arguments with a Weatherfield newcomer next month, according to reports.

Inside Soap says that Eileen (Sue Cleaver) is due to clash with a "fiery" new character called Lesley, who appears on our screens in October.

No further details of the character are known just yet, but Lesley will be played by actress Judy Holt, who is best known for her role as Elaine Fishwick in At Home With The Braithwaites.

Holt recently appeared in Hollyoaks, playing the judge in Gilly Roach's rape trial. She also has a previous Coronation Street credit for a small role back in 1991.

We already know that there's love on the horizon for Eileen in October as she is wooed by firefighter Paul (Tony Hirst). Could Lesley play a role in this storyline, or will it be a different plot altogether?

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has promised that there are "interesting" twists ahead as her character's new romance storyline gets under way.

Eileen Grimshaw is about to embark on a relationship with Weatherfield firefighter Paul after he rescues her when she gets her head stuck in some railings on the roof of Underworld.

Coronation Street bosses have teased that Paul has "a bit of a secret" which could affect his chances with Eileen in the coming weeks.

Cleaver has now hinted at what is in store by telling ITV.com that the forthcoming surprise has never been seen on a soap :eek:
"Eileen and Paul are going to get on well, they are going to have a relationship, but as usual on this street, it will not be plain sailing," the actress explained.

"There'll be some issues to get to grips with and get over, that I think are going to make really interesting viewing. It's not something that's been done before, I think, on soap - so keep watching!"

Paul, played by former Hollyoaks actor Tony Hirst, first appeared on the cobbles last December in the tram crash episodes.

Coronation Street's Eileen Grimshaw has been tipped to feature in "emotional" scenes as her new romance storyline begins.

Eileen is about to find love on screen with Weatherfield firefighter Paul, as first announced by show bosses in the summer. Paul, who was previously seen in last year's tram crash episodes, rescues the factory worker when she gets her head stuck in some railings on the roof of Underworld.

Coronation Street chiefs have also confirmed that Paul (Tony Hirst) is hiding something and The Mirror today claims that his secret is "massive" and will lead to "heart-rending and harrowing scenes".

"There will be an emotional rollercoaster for Eileen, Paul, and someone who is very close to him," a source told the newspaper. "People will be reaching for their hankies in what will be terrific TV.

"It will be what Corrie does best, tugging at the heart strings as people strive to find true love."

Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen, is thought to have signed a new contract with the soap which will keep her on screen for at least another 12 months.

A Coronation Street spokesperson said: "Eileen has always been one of our most popular characters and this big storyline will take her well into the New Year."

Cleaver sparked speculation about the new plotline yesterday when she teased that the forthcoming twist has never been seen on a soap before.

"Eileen and Paul are going to get on well, they are going to have a relationship, but as usual on this street, it will not be plain sailing," she explained.

"There'll be some issues to get to grips with and get over, that I think are going to make really interesting viewing. It's not something that's been done before, I think, on soap - so keep watching!"

Coronation Street continues on Thursday at 8.30pm on ITV1.

I'm intrigued now

Is he dying?

Coronation Street star Charlie Condou has revealed that his character Marcus Dent will uncover the secret of Eileen Grimshaw's new love interest.

Eileen gets a pleasant surprise on her 50th birthday in tonight's double bill of the soap as she receives romantic attention from Weatherfield firefighter Paul (Tony Hirst). The pair meet after Eileen gets her head stuck in some railings on Underworld's roof and needs to be rescued.

Coronation Street bosses have confirmed that Paul is hiding something and his secret will kick off a big new storyline for Eileen.

Condou told This Morning of tonight's scenes: "[Eileen] gets her head stuck in the railings at work. She doesn't want to be celebrating her 50th birthday, but the girls at the factory put up a banner.

"She's trying to take the banner down and she gets her head stuck. The fireman comes to rescue her and asks her out!"

Discussing the twist ahead featuring Paul, Condou continued: "It's my character that discovers his secret! So I get stuck between a rock and a hard place - I don't know whether I should tell her or not."

Earlier this week, it was reported that the upcoming storyline will be "an emotional rollercoaster" for Eileen, Paul "and someone who is very close to him".

Meanwhile, Sue Cleaver - who plays Eileen - recently said: "Eileen and Paul are going to get on well, they are going to have a relationship, but as usual on this street, it will not be plain sailing.

"There'll be some issues to get to grips with and get over, that I think are going to make really interesting viewing. It's not something that's been done before, I think, on soap - so keep watching!"

Coronation Street continues tonight at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.

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Coronation Street star Charlie Condou has revealed that his character Marcus Dent will uncover the secret of Eileen Grimshaw's new love interest.

Eileen gets a pleasant surprise on her 50th birthday in tonight's double bill of the soap as she receives romantic attention from Weatherfield firefighter Paul (Tony Hirst). The pair meet after Eileen gets her head stuck in some railings on Underworld's roof and needs to be rescued.

Coronation Street bosses have confirmed that Paul is hiding something and his secret will kick off a big new storyline for Eileen.

Condou told This Morning of tonight's scenes: "[Eileen] gets her head stuck in the railings at work. She doesn't want to be celebrating her 50th birthday, but the girls at the factory put up a banner.

"She's trying to take the banner down and she gets her head stuck. The fireman comes to rescue her and asks her out!"

Discussing the twist ahead featuring Paul, Condou continued: "It's my character that discovers his secret! So I get stuck between a rock and a hard place - I don't know whether I should tell her or not."

Earlier this week, it was reported that the upcoming storyline will be "an emotional rollercoaster" for Eileen, Paul "and someone who is very close to him".

Meanwhile, Sue Cleaver - who plays Eileen - recently said: "Eileen and Paul are going to get on well, they are going to have a relationship, but as usual on this street, it will not be plain sailing.

"There'll be some issues to get to grips with and get over, that I think are going to make really interesting viewing. It's not something that's been done before, I think, on soap - so keep watching!"

Coronation Street continues tonight at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.

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Marcus is a nurse so it must be health related so perhaps cancer or aids and he is dying

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Marcus is a nurse so it must be health related so perhaps cancer or aids and he is dying

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It's not something that's been done before, I think, on soap -

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so that rules out cancer and aids

Marcus is a midwife so unless Paul the firefighter was Pauline the mother Marcus is unlikely to have had any dealings with him