Tyrone and Fiz

Coronation Street's Tyrone Dobbs and Fiz Stape are to fall for each other again, a report has claimed.

Romance will blossom for the old flames as Fiz continues to support Tyrone (Alan Halsall) through his domestic violence ordeal in the coming months, according to The Sun.

Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) recently discovered that Tyrone's fiancée Kirsty Soames has been beating him up, and she will soon play a bigger role in the story by encouraging the mechanic to stand up to his violent partner.

Reports suggest that Tyrone and Fiz start an affair as the plot progresses, but their passion could end in tears if Kirsty (Natalie Gumede) finds out.

Viewers can expect a busy few weeks ahead for all three characters as Kirsty is expected to face police questioning for injuring Fiz at Underworld later this month.

Tyrone, meanwhile, has been tipped to set a date for his wedding to Kirsty, but only as part of a scheme to finally secure parental responsibility of his baby daughter Ruby after being left off her birth certificate.

Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV1.

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I certainly hope not! There's been enough murder on the Street. A happy ending for Ty would be nice.

Coronation Street's Fiz Stape gets a frightening glimpse of what Kirsty Soames is capable of next week when the unstable mum hatches a nasty plot to injure her at Underworld.

As Kirsty (Natalie Gumede) grows increasingly annoyed over Fiz meddling in her relationship with Tyrone Dobbs, she attempts to warn her off by making sure that Fiz's hand gets jammed in her machine at the factory.

Fiz is rattled when she realises what Kirsty has done, but will it be enough for her to take a step back from their feud?

Digital Spy recently caught up with Jennie McAlpine, who plays Fiz, to hear her thoughts on the storyline and what's to come.

Tyrone, Kirsty, Tina and Tommy were initially the main players in the domestic abuse story. Are you glad Fiz is getting more involved now?
"Yeah, it's wonderful to be involved. I think it's fabulous that Corrie are tackling this storyline with Tyrone and Kirsty. Obviously these things do happen in real life, so we're highlighting it here and I think it's been done really well. We've got a clever team and writers putting it all together, and on top of that Alan Halsall and Natalie Gumede have been so brilliant.

"Everyone feels for Tyrone and he's a perfect character to tell this story with, because he's so loved and no-one wants him to be treated like that. And particularly Fiz doesn't want him to be - she's got a bee in her bonnet about it now."

It must be especially nice to film as Fiz and Tyrone have a lot of history together!
"Yeah, it's been great because we've been doing more and more scenes together again. It's really weird because it also reminds me of how long I've been here at Corrie. When I first joined, Fiz and Tyrone were joyriding and nicking cars - that was over 11 years ago now so there is a lot of history there. Tyrone was going out with Maria at the time, but Maria had him on a diet and Fiz tempted him with some chips. That's how I got him!

"It's great that they're exploring that history again. I love doing scenes with the old gang. Fiz really cares about Tyrone and they've got a good friendship. Tyrone has always been lovely to her and now she's desperate to help out her friend.

"She likes justice, our Fiz. That was definitely cemented when she was wrongly sent down for murder! She likes things to be right and once she gets it into her head that she wants to get things sorted, she won't stop."

Fiz usually gets on with people, so is it a nice change when you get a new nemesis like Kirsty?
"It is nice - we've had some really good barneys! When Fiz hates someone, she really hates someone. I've given Sally Webster some slaps, and Rosie too! It's mainly women, which isn't good for the sisterhood!

"I think in Kirsty's case, Fiz is quite justified in her hatred for her. But it's been brilliant - I love a good fight! Fiz is a nice character but if you did a tally of how many slaps she's dished out, I bet it'd be quite a few."

What can you tell us about how the injury storyline begins?
"Well, obviously Kirsty is really jealous whenever Tyrone speaks to anyone else - particularly Fiz, who she knows is his ex-girlfriend. Fiz is trying to do what Tyrone has asked and keep away from them both, but she finds it very difficult and she's worried about him.

"Because Tyrone isn't going out of the house much, Fiz suggests to him that he should go along to a toddler group. But when Kirsty gets wind of the fact that he's going and that Fiz suggested it, she doesn't like it and won't budge."

What happens next?
"Afterwards, Kirsty is plotting what she can do to Fiz to scare her off. Then when Fiz has a dodgy machine at the factory, Mr Donovan asks her to try fixing it herself. Fiz agrees to give it a go, which is not good because obviously she's not a proper professional! She asks Julie to switch it off at the wall while she sorts it out, but then the audience will see that Kirsty switches it back on.

"I've not seen the scene but I've heard it's quite gruesome when Fiz then gets her finger trapped in the machine. You can imagine it would be - a needle going through your finger!

"But Kirsty is the calmest person in the whole factory, because she knows what she's done. She takes control, gets the first aid kit, bandages Fiz up. She takes her to the hospital and Fiz thinks, 'Is this really the mental Kirsty I was arguing with before?'"

What does Kirsty say to Fiz at the hospital that freaks her out so much?
"When they're at the hospital, Fiz can't resist still having a go at Kirsty about Tyrone. That makes Kirsty riled and she says, 'Look, you better shut your mouth or next time it'll be a lot worse than your finger'. So Kirsty doesn't actually say that she's done it, because she's very clever. But it's the look in Kirsty's eye, and Fiz knows that she is responsible.

"After that, it's Fiz's quest to get people to believe her. She decides to tell everyone, but nobody seems to listen to her. She's got no proof, you see. Plus, everyone saw that Kirsty was really nice and looked after Fiz, so it's not really adding up. So Kirsty is very clever - she's a manipulative person and she's set it up perfectly.

"When it comes down to it, nobody will believe Fiz - and particularly Tyrone doesn't. If he doesn't believe her nobody will, because he knows what Kirsty is like."

Will this have the desired effect and cause Fiz to back off from Tyrone?
"Do you know what, Fiz is not really that easily scared. Yes she is rattled, and Kirsty rattles her even more in a couple of weeks after that. But I think if you'd want anyone in your corner, it'd be Fiz. She's not that scared of Kirsty. I've had lots more scenes with Natalie since then, put it that way!"

We know you can't say too much, but we've heard you might be busy storyline-wise at Christmas this year…
"Yes, I can tell you that - I am. Christmas is exciting, it's really good. And then there's more after Christmas at New Year. New Year is very eventful!"

Is Corrie pulling out all the stops for Christmas this year then?
"I think so, and it'll have everything you'd want to watch. You need to be able to watch a little bit of someone being miserable on Christmas Day, I think. When Corrie comes on, it'll be the evening and most people across the country will have tried with their best intentions to have a lovely Christmas, but there's probably been an argument in most households. Probably over something frivolous, but it will have got heated!

"There'll be a lot of fights across the country by the time Corrie is on, so it'll be nice for people to see a bit of angst. But there's also a bit of happiness and it'll make people smile."

Will Fiz have more scenes with the wider Armstrong-Windass clan coming up?
"Yeah, it's lovely. You'll see that we're all together at Christmas - we have a little get-together. Fiz gets a little bit tipsy, so I can tell you that as an exclusive! (Laughs.)

"They're lovely those scenes with the extended family, because that is most people's family in the world today - people coming from all sorts of places, with loads of different kids. I love that there's always someone in that house and Anna's always got the kettle on. They're brilliant scenes."

Do you think Fiz and Tyrone are meant to be together?
"A lot of people are saying that to me. I'm getting a lot of comments that they should be together and that it should be the next step. People say they're made for each other and they've both had terrible partners. But Kirsty would batter me!"

Now that Alison King is back filming, is it nice to have Carla back in the factory again?
"It is lovely to have Ali back, yeah. I think you need a woman running the factory. Michelle has been very good at keeping things in order, but she's not quite as ruthless as Carla when it comes to keeping things under control. When it comes to Rob, us factory girls can wrap these bossy men around our little finger. We're scared of Carla, but we're not scared of Rob, really!"

Emmerdale producer Stuart Blackburn will be taking over from Phil Collinson in the New Year. How do you feel about getting a new boss?
"It's always weird when anyone leaves here, and obviously Phil has been such a big part of the show with the 50th anniversary and everything else that he's done. He'll be missed and he's made a brilliant contribution to Corrie.

"But there always has to be a change eventually, and I think that'll be nice. I've known Stuart for a while because he's worked at Corrie before, and we're very close with Emmerdale anyway. We always try and get together every now and again with Emmerdale, and we were so impressed with their recent live episode. It's nice that Stuart's had input into Corrie before - he knows how the thing works."

Shobna Gulati has also announced that she's bowing out. Will you be sad to see her go?
"I will, but Shobna is going to be here for a while yet. Her departure is a long time off, so I'm sure she's got time to get up to much more mischief! We'll miss her but she'll go on and be fabulous.

"It's weird because Shobna is someone who I've known for years. All these people become your mates, and I'm still sat here in my dressing room waving them off! But I love it here and I like watching my old mates on new programmes too."

Away from Corrie, are you still opening up your own restaurant this year?
"I am indeedy! It's going very well. The restaurant is called Annie's Restaurant because it's near St Ann's Square in Manchester. We're opening at the beginning of December and we've got a few Christmas parties booked in already.

"We'll have to have a Corrie get-together there, because they'll do anything for a free drink! We're really looking forward to it. Obviously I'm mad busy here at Corrie, so my partner Chris is the brains. I say I'm the silent partner, but Chris told me, 'Jennie if you're a silent partner, I'd hate to hear a noisy one!'"

Coronation Street's Fiz Stape gets a frightening glimpse of what Kirsty Soames is capable of next week when the unstable mum hatches a nasty plot to injure her at Underworld.

As Kirsty (Natalie Gumede) grows increasingly annoyed over Fiz meddling in her relationship with Tyrone Dobbs, she attempts to warn her off by making sure that Fiz's hand gets jammed in her machine at the factory.

Fiz is rattled when she realises what Kirsty has done, but will it be enough for her to take a step back from their feud?

Digital Spy recently caught up with Jennie McAlpine, who plays Fiz, to hear her thoughts on the storyline and what's to come.

Tyrone, Kirsty, Tina and Tommy were initially the main players in the domestic abuse story. Are you glad Fiz is getting more involved now?
"Yeah, it's wonderful to be involved. I think it's fabulous that Corrie are tackling this storyline with Tyrone and Kirsty. Obviously these things do happen in real life, so we're highlighting it here and I think it's been done really well. We've got a clever team and writers putting it all together, and on top of that Alan Halsall and Natalie Gumede have been so brilliant.

"Everyone feels for Tyrone and he's a perfect character to tell this story with, because he's so loved and no-one wants him to be treated like that. And particularly Fiz doesn't want him to be - she's got a bee in her bonnet about it now."

It must be especially nice to film as Fiz and Tyrone have a lot of history together!
"Yeah, it's been great because we've been doing more and more scenes together again. It's really weird because it also reminds me of how long I've been here at Corrie. When I first joined, Fiz and Tyrone were joyriding and nicking cars - that was over 11 years ago now so there is a lot of history there. Tyrone was going out with Maria at the time, but Maria had him on a diet and Fiz tempted him with some chips. That's how I got him!

"It's great that they're exploring that history again. I love doing scenes with the old gang. Fiz really cares about Tyrone and they've got a good friendship. Tyrone has always been lovely to her and now she's desperate to help out her friend.

"She likes justice, our Fiz. That was definitely cemented when she was wrongly sent down for murder! She likes things to be right and once she gets it into her head that she wants to get things sorted, she won't stop."

Fiz usually gets on with people, so is it a nice change when you get a new nemesis like Kirsty?
"It is nice - we've had some really good barneys! When Fiz hates someone, she really hates someone. I've given Sally Webster some slaps, and Rosie too! It's mainly women, which isn't good for the sisterhood!

"I think in Kirsty's case, Fiz is quite justified in her hatred for her. But it's been brilliant - I love a good fight! Fiz is a nice character but if you did a tally of how many slaps she's dished out, I bet it'd be quite a few."

What can you tell us about how the injury storyline begins?
"Well, obviously Kirsty is really jealous whenever Tyrone speaks to anyone else - particularly Fiz, who she knows is his ex-girlfriend. Fiz is trying to do what Tyrone has asked and keep away from them both, but she finds it very difficult and she's worried about him.

"Because Tyrone isn't going out of the house much, Fiz suggests to him that he should go along to a toddler group. But when Kirsty gets wind of the fact that he's going and that Fiz suggested it, she doesn't like it and won't budge."

What happens next?
"Afterwards, Kirsty is plotting what she can do to Fiz to scare her off. Then when Fiz has a dodgy machine at the factory, Mr Donovan asks her to try fixing it herself. Fiz agrees to give it a go, which is not good because obviously she's not a proper professional! She asks Julie to switch it off at the wall while she sorts it out, but then the audience will see that Kirsty switches it back on.

"I've not seen the scene but I've heard it's quite gruesome when Fiz then gets her finger trapped in the machine. You can imagine it would be - a needle going through your finger!

"But Kirsty is the calmest person in the whole factory, because she knows what she's done. She takes control, gets the first aid kit, bandages Fiz up. She takes her to the hospital and Fiz thinks, 'Is this really the mental Kirsty I was arguing with before?'"

What does Kirsty say to Fiz at the hospital that freaks her out so much?
"When they're at the hospital, Fiz can't resist still having a go at Kirsty about Tyrone. That makes Kirsty riled and she says, 'Look, you better shut your mouth or next time it'll be a lot worse than your finger'. So Kirsty doesn't actually say that she's done it, because she's very clever. But it's the look in Kirsty's eye, and Fiz knows that she is responsible.

"After that, it's Fiz's quest to get people to believe her. She decides to tell everyone, but nobody seems to listen to her. She's got no proof, you see. Plus, everyone saw that Kirsty was really nice and looked after Fiz, so it's not really adding up. So Kirsty is very clever - she's a manipulative person and she's set it up perfectly.

"When it comes down to it, nobody will believe Fiz - and particularly Tyrone doesn't. If he doesn't believe her nobody will, because he knows what Kirsty is like."

Will this have the desired effect and cause Fiz to back off from Tyrone?
"Do you know what, Fiz is not really that easily scared. Yes she is rattled, and Kirsty rattles her even more in a couple of weeks after that. But I think if you'd want anyone in your corner, it'd be Fiz. She's not that scared of Kirsty. I've had lots more scenes with Natalie since then, put it that way!"

We know you can't say too much, but we've heard you might be busy storyline-wise at Christmas this year…
"Yes, I can tell you that - I am. Christmas is exciting, it's really good. And then there's more after Christmas at New Year. New Year is very eventful!"

Is Corrie pulling out all the stops for Christmas this year then?
"I think so, and it'll have everything you'd want to watch. You need to be able to watch a little bit of someone being miserable on Christmas Day, I think. When Corrie comes on, it'll be the evening and most people across the country will have tried with their best intentions to have a lovely Christmas, but there's probably been an argument in most households. Probably over something frivolous, but it will have got heated!

"There'll be a lot of fights across the country by the time Corrie is on, so it'll be nice for people to see a bit of angst. But there's also a bit of happiness and it'll make people smile."

Will Fiz have more scenes with the wider Armstrong-Windass clan coming up?
"Yeah, it's lovely. You'll see that we're all together at Christmas - we have a little get-together. Fiz gets a little bit tipsy, so I can tell you that as an exclusive! (Laughs.)

"They're lovely those scenes with the extended family, because that is most people's family in the world today - people coming from all sorts of places, with loads of different kids. I love that there's always someone in that house and Anna's always got the kettle on. They're brilliant scenes."

Do you think Fiz and Tyrone are meant to be together?
"A lot of people are saying that to me. I'm getting a lot of comments that they should be together and that it should be the next step. People say they're made for each other and they've both had terrible partners. But Kirsty would batter me!"

Now that Alison King is back filming, is it nice to have Carla back in the factory again?
"It is lovely to have Ali back, yeah. I think you need a woman running the factory. Michelle has been very good at keeping things in order, but she's not quite as ruthless as Carla when it comes to keeping things under control. When it comes to Rob, us factory girls can wrap these bossy men around our little finger. We're scared of Carla, but we're not scared of Rob, really!"

Emmerdale producer Stuart Blackburn will be taking over from Phil Collinson in the New Year. How do you feel about getting a new boss?
"It's always weird when anyone leaves here, and obviously Phil has been such a big part of the show with the 50th anniversary and everything else that he's done. He'll be missed and he's made a brilliant contribution to Corrie.

"But there always has to be a change eventually, and I think that'll be nice. I've known Stuart for a while because he's worked at Corrie before, and we're very close with Emmerdale anyway. We always try and get together every now and again with Emmerdale, and we were so impressed with their recent live episode. It's nice that Stuart's had input into Corrie before - he knows how the thing works."

Shobna Gulati has also announced that she's bowing out. Will you be sad to see her go?
"I will, but Shobna is going to be here for a while yet. Her departure is a long time off, so I'm sure she's got time to get up to much more mischief! We'll miss her but she'll go on and be fabulous.

"It's weird because Shobna is someone who I've known for years. All these people become your mates, and I'm still sat here in my dressing room waving them off! But I love it here and I like watching my old mates on new programmes too."

Away from Corrie, are you still opening up your own restaurant this year?
"I am indeedy! It's going very well. The restaurant is called Annie's Restaurant because it's near St Ann's Square in Manchester. We're opening at the beginning of December and we've got a few Christmas parties booked in already.

"We'll have to have a Corrie get-together there, because they'll do anything for a free drink! We're really looking forward to it. Obviously I'm mad busy here at Corrie, so my partner Chris is the brains. I say I'm the silent partner, but Chris told me, 'Jennie if you're a silent partner, I'd hate to hear a noisy one!'"

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I think Fiz could probably handle herself against Kirsty,that would be one fight I'd like to see.

Fiz could handle herself but she now has a criminal record that Kirsty can use against her and she has Hope to think about. This will give Kirsty the upper-hand for a while but she will get her comeuppance sooner rather than later we hope.

Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine has revealed that her character Fiz Stape's forthcoming affair with Tyrone Dobbs isn't just a fling.

Fiz embarks on a secret relationship with Tyrone (Alan Halsall) later this month as she continues to support him through his domestic violence ordeal.

Although Tyrone is still involved with his abusive fiancée Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede), Fiz knows that he is planning to leave her as soon as he has secured parental rights over his baby daughter Ruby.

McAlpine told Radio Times of the upcoming scenes: "Because of the unique situation that Tyrone and Fiz find themselves in, I hope that viewers will not see them as cheating on Kirsty.

"We have to remember that Tyrone doesn't want to be with Kirsty anymore and is only living this lie to gain parental rights to his daughter. Fiz and Ty have grown really close in recent months and they really are soul mates, so it is a serious relationship for them both.

"I would hope that, having been through all this turmoil, there will be a happy outcome for them both. They just need to get Kirsty out of the equation."

McAlpine added that Fiz is taking a big risk with her actions, especially as Kirsty has already targeted her once before by deliberately injuring her at Underworld.

The actress said: "Yes, I think she is playing with fire. She loves Tyrone but she's trying to be with a man who's actually not available at the moment and Fiz is under no illusion of just what Kirsty is capable of, yet she keeps coming back for more.

"I suppose if Kirsty was capable of murder, Fiz would be her number one target. But I'm not sure that she would go that far and I don't want to mention it in case it gives the writers any ideas."

Coronation Street continues on Friday (December 7) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.

Coronation Street has never shied away from controversial or violent storylines, and a current plot involving Tyrone Dobbs being a victim of domestic abuse is no different.
In scenes due to be screened in the New Year, viewers will see the loveable mechanic try to make a hasty exit from his violent partner, ex-policewoman Kirsty Soames.
However, before he and his lover Fiz McAlpine can escape Wetherfield with Tyrone's daughter Ruby, they are caught by police.

You're nicked, son: Tyrone Dobbs is escorted to a police car after being found hiding in Wales

In a chilling twist, Kirsty has alerted some of her old work colleagues that Tyrone has snatched their daughter, Ruby, and he is arrested and charged with kidnapping charges.
He had hoped to whisk the child away to France where they could start a new life with his former flame and secret lover, frizzy haired Fiz.


The pair are desperate to get out of Wetherfield and away from vicious Kirsty, whose inability to control her temper has seen Tyrone living in fear.

Viewers have seen the troubled policewoman launch a campaign of violence against the big-hearted mechanic, and will be rooting for him that he finally escapes her clutches - and her fists.

The couple begin their escape by heading to a remote cottage in Wales where they can fully plan their French exodus.

However, the police are on high alert and storm their bolthole in the dead of night.

In stills from the forthcoming episode, which will be screened next month, Tyrone can be seen being held by the collar of his coat and frogmarched towards a panda car by a burly policeman.

Poor Tyrone wanted to escape his violent fiance and start a new life with Fiz in France

Manipulative Kirsty recently told Tyrone that Ruby, who he is staying home to raise while she works in a factory, is not his child.

She has even left the father's name on the birth certificate blank, and refuses to comply with a DNA test so he can not find out one way or the other if he is Ruby's dad.

This means that he has no legal right to take her anywhere, and he can be punished under the full power of the law.

Similarly, Kirsty's jealousy about her partner's friendship with Fiz has caused much of the couple's problems, and the spiteful ex-copper even sabotaged a sewing machine in a bid to maim her love rival.

Corrie star Jennie McAlpine has revealed more details of Fiz and Tyrone's upcoming runaway storyline.

The couple try to flee Weatherfield with Tyrone's baby daughter Ruby in early February, fearing it is their only chance of a happy future following Kirsty Soames's twisted schemes.

Tyrone comes up with the idea after Kirsty falsely accuses him of domestic violence, and Fiz ultimately decides to go along with his plans.

McAlpine, who plays Fiz, told TV Times: "She's in love with Tyrone and knows he's the innocent party here. When he says he wants to take Ruby, Fiz tells him, 'I think that's a bad idea but I'll come with you'.

"It's because she can't live without him."

She continued: "Kirsty turns his closest neighbours against him. People he regarded as his friends start saying, 'We thought we knew him but obviously we didn't'. When Sally Webster takes Kirsty's side, it destroys him."

While viewers will have to wait and see how far Fiz and Tyrone get with their attempt to escape Weatherfield, McAlpine tipped the pair to stay strong and united.

She said: "These two are destined to be together. They're the perfect match, or at least they would be if they were both free. Then they would just get married. However, Kirsty is the spanner in the works. As long as she's around, things are never going to go well for them."

Coronation Street continues on Wednesday (January 23) at 7pm on ITV.

Corrie Jennie McAlpine has admitted that she would be surprised to see a happy ending for her character Fiz Stape's new romance.

Fiz has fallen for Tyrone Dobbs in recent months, but the pair currently have most of the street against them thanks to the twisted lies of Tyrone's ex-fiancée Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede).

In an interview with TV Times, McAlpine explained that settling down as a happy family may not be on the cards for Fiz and Tyrone in the long-term.

"That would be lovely, but you can never settle in this job," the actress commented. "You've got to have a bit of conflict - that's what people tune in for. I think viewers are behind Fiz and Tyrone, but I can only see a rocky outcome.

"It's funny because everyone loves Tyrone, so if Fiz hurts him, they'll want to kill me! He'd better not upset Fiz, either, or there'll be trouble!"

She continued: "I think there might be a lot of crying on the horizon. They've got too many obstacles to overcome - and not just Kirsty. What if Cilla came back? And Chesney's not impressed either. Then there's Tyrone's mother. The list is endless!"

Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone, added that his character's desperate desire for custody of his baby daughter Ruby could also prove problematic.

Tyrone tries to flee Weatherfield with Ruby next week, but his antics only make the situation worse.

Halsall said: "It would be nice for [Tyrone and Fiz] to have some stability. They've both got children and crave that settled family life. There's a genuine love there, but there's a huge stumbling block in their way. At the moment, Tyrone's priority is not Fiz - it's Ruby. She's his driving force."

Coronation Street continues tomorrow (February 1) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.

Coronation Street's Fiz Stape will feel awful leaving her family when she goes on the run.

This Friday (February 8), Fiz and soulmate Tyrone Dobbs will make a last-minute dash from Weatherfield with their respective children Hope and Ruby.

Jennie McAlpine, who plays the unlucky-in-love resident, told itv.com: "Fiz is a very sensible person with her own child so she feels terrible deceiving her family. The way she does it is that she does it quickly like pulling a plaster off.

"She just goes home, packs and says, 'If we are doing it, we are doing it tonight'. She tells Chesney she is just moving into Tina's flat with Tyrone."

Kevin Webster makes amends for his affair with Tyrone's late wife Molly by helping him with his escape plan.

The car mechanic leaves the back door open as Ruby is being looked after at the Websters' while Kirsty enjoys an evening at the Rovers.

McAlpine recently predicted that Tyrone and Fiz's relationship can only lead to "a rocky outcome".

Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine has predicted a 'Free Deidre'-style campaign for Tyrone Dobbs.

The British public started a campaign to free the wrongly imprisoned Deirdre Rachid for fraud back in 1998, involving even the then Prime Minister Tony Blair.

If the innocent Tyrone (Alan Halsall) is found guilty of domestic violence against Kirsty, McAlpine believes Corrie fans may devise a similar scheme to get the much-loved character out of jail.

She told What's on TV: "It's one of those great stories where the viewer also knows he's innocent. Maybe there will be a 'Free Tyrone' campaign!"

McAlpine also spoke of Tyrone's honour in clearing Fiz of any wrongdoing after the pair are found having abducted Ruby.

"Tyrone tells the police Fiz had nothing to do with the abduction, even though she did agree to go along with it. But that's Tyrone through and through, he's selfless. The police let Fiz go but keep Tyrone."

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Oh no!

Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine has revealed that she "hasn't got time for babies or marriage".

The 28-year-old star, who plays Fiz Stape in the soap, spoke to the Daily Record about her future with boyfriend of eight years Chris Farr.

She said: "I haven't got time - for babies or marriage. I don't like being the centre of attention so a big wedding isn't for me."

In the interview, McAlpine also spoke about the pair's joint venture - a restaurant in Manchester called Annies.

She described being co-owners of the establishment as "more of a commitment" to each other than tying the knot, adding: "It's been our dream since we met."

McAlpine and Farr got together in 2005 when they were introduced by mutual friend Antony Cotton - Sean Tully in Coronation Street.

On her current storyline with Alan Halsall, McAlpine spoke about Fiz and Tyrone going on the run to Wales with her daughter Hope and Tyrone's baby Ruby.

Subsequently, Ruby's mum Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede) publicly appeals for the return of her abducted child, leading to Tyrone's arrest.

McAlpine said: "It's like the Weatherfield One with Deirdre in the '90s. The audience knows that Tyrone is in the right, but the whole thing is a mess."

She also added that fans have "been great" about the tough storyline.

During the interview, McAlpine also revealed that her father had banned her from taking part in ITV reality series Dancing on Ice due to her clumsy disposition.

However, she showed support for friend and co-star Samia Ghadie, stating she was "dead chuffed" with Ghadie's performances on the show so far.

Coronation Street has filmed two different endings to Tyrone Dobbs's upcoming domestic violence trial.

Cast and crew have been working out on location for the dramatic court scenes, which will air on screen next month.



Tyrone (Alan Halsall) has a tough challenge ahead in the coming weeks as he battles to prove his innocence after his twisted ex-fiancée Kirsty Soames falsely accused him of domestic violence.

Fans will be glad to see that one possible outcome of the storyline involves Kirsty (Natalie Gumede) finally getting her comeuppance, as she is led away in handcuffs for lying to the jury.

Tyrone and his new girlfriend Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) are seen celebrating outside the court as the truth is finally out.


However, another scene has been filmed providing a second possible ending to the trial - as Tyrone is seen wearing the cuffs after being found guilty.

Coronation Street bosses will be keeping quiet about which ending is the real one until the episodes air in March.


Filming two versions protects the secrecy surrounding the storyline, with show chiefs promising various twists and turns throughout the court case.

Viewers will see Tyrone sent to prison later this week as he awaits his trial, while his loved ones on the outside concentrate on the battle to clear his name.

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Coronation Street has filmed two different endings to Tyrone Dobbs's upcoming domestic violence trial.

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Not sure how this works assuming it is Tyrone who is on trial. If he is found not guilty, there could be a prosecution of Kirsty for perjury but I don't see how she would be immediately led away in handcuffs. Perhaps someone with a better grasp of the law might answer this.....

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Coronation Street has filmed two different endings to Tyrone Dobbs's upcoming domestic violence trial.

Fans will be glad to see that one possible outcome of the storyline involves Kirsty (Natalie Gumede) finally getting her comeuppance, as she is led away in handcuffs for lying to the jury.

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Not sure how this works assuming it is Tyrone who is on trial. If he is found not guilty, there could be a prosecution of Kirsty for perjury but I don't see how she would be immediately led away in handcuffs. Perhaps someone with a better grasp of the law might answer this.....

Its soap law as covered by The Lime Juice and Vinegar Act of 1847

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Not sure how this works assuming it is Tyrone who is on trial. If he is found not guilty, there could be a prosecution of Kirsty for perjury but I don't see how she would be immediately led away in handcuffs. Perhaps someone with a better grasp of the law might answer this.....

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If her abuse of Tyrone is revealed, (leading them to also know she has committed perjury), then she could be arrested for the assault maybe?

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Coronation Street has filmed two different endings to Tyrone Dobbs's upcoming domestic violence trial.

Cast and crew have been working out on location for the dramatic court scenes, which will air on screen next month.



Tyrone (Alan Halsall) has a tough challenge ahead in the coming weeks as he battles to prove his innocence after his twisted ex-fiancée Kirsty Soames falsely accused him of domestic violence.

Fans will be glad to see that one possible outcome of the storyline involves Kirsty (Natalie Gumede) finally getting her comeuppance, as she is led away in handcuffs for lying to the jury.

Tyrone and his new girlfriend Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) are seen celebrating outside the court as the truth is finally out.


However, another scene has been filmed providing a second possible ending to the trial - as Tyrone is seen wearing the cuffs after being found guilty.

Coronation Street bosses will be keeping quiet about which ending is the real one until the episodes air in March.


Filming two versions protects the secrecy surrounding the storyline, with show chiefs promising various twists and turns throughout the court case.

Viewers will see Tyrone sent to prison later this week as he awaits his trial, while his loved ones on the outside concentrate on the battle to clear his name.

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just air one of them soon and end this

Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine has revealed marriage could be on the cards for Fiz and Tyrone, even if he ends up in prison.

Tyrone Dobbs faces a tough battle to clear his name next week as he undergoes a week-long trial over his ex-fiancée Kirsty Soames's false abuse allegations.

However, McAlpine has said that prison did not stand in the way of Fiz marrying before.

"Tyrone's been married once to Molly and almost married Kirsty. Fiz got married in prison, so maybe they could," she said to TV Extra.

"It's not going to be easy. I don't know what they're going to do."

McAlpine has also admitted that whilst she believes Fiz has finally chosen the right man in Tyrone, it is always going to be difficult for them.

"Although I think she's chosen the right man this time, a couple of years ago I would have said she's not very good at choosing the right path in life. And even now she's not taking the most straightforward route.

"Tyrone is lovely but there's a lot of baggage hanging over him!"

Coronation Street's trial storyline kicks off next Monday (March 25) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.

Except we know he's not going to prison...

He is in prison already ;)

Jennie McAlpine has said she is honoured that her on-screen relationship has been compared to that of iconic couple Jack and Vera Duckworth.

The actress's alter ego Fiz Stape has finally reinstated her relationship with Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall), who recently faced a trial after being accused of domestic abuse by his former fiancée Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede).

McAlpine has admitted that she finds it ''amazing'' fans have warmed to them so much and seen similarities between the two couples.

''That is such a huge compliment when people say that. Me and Alan learned our jobs watching Liz Dawn and Bill Tarmey, so to be compared to them is the biggest compliment anyone could give us", she said to OK magazine.

''If we can be a fraction as good as them, that's an amazing thing. No one could take Jack and Vera's place, though.''

Fiz and Tyrone previously dated in the ITV soap over a decade ago and McAlpine admitted that she is enjoying filming their on-screen romance again.

''I suppose there are worse things in the world than going to work and kissing Britain's best actor!" she said. "Alan always makes me laugh and we're so used to it now that it doesn't even cross our minds as odd.''

^ Who is comparing them to Jack and Vera exactly?

Coronation Street's Alan Halsall has affirmed comparisons of Tyrone Dobbs's romance with Fiz Stape to that of veteran Corrie characters Jack and Vera Duckworth.

Halsall, who portrays Halsall in the ITV soap, was speaking to PA (via Yahoo!) when he said he understood why people saw the similarity in the couples' relationships.

Halsall said: "I know how people put two and two together comparing them to Jack and Vera [Duckworth], because I know Vera was the dominant one in that relationship and I'm sure Fiz will be."

The 30-year-old, who is expecting a baby girl with wife Lucy-Jo Hudson, added that Tyrone and Fiz had "a real history", which for the time being has a happy ending now that Tyrone's partner Kirsty Soames has been exposed as an abuser.

"Fiz can be quite wild, and Tyrone was originally. He was sort of a bad lad and it was Jack and Vera that put him on the straight and narrow, so there's all sort of potential for the writers there in terms of them doing comedy, or things getting a bit wild.

"They have been together on and off at least two or three times already," Halsall continued. "Fiz is a great character and it's brilliant because there's a chemistry there and they've both got the kids with Hope and baby Ruby. We're having a lot of fun, actually."

Speaking about his off-screen relationship with McAlpine, Halsall added: "I love working with Jennie. She's a very, very funny person off set and on set."

Halsall also admitted that he "loves" not knowing what's coming next when it comes to playing Tyrone.

"I just wait for the scripts to come through and see what the character will be doing next," he said. "That's part of the love of the job for me."

shocking storyline in works for them

When Tyrone receives an anonymous text he automatically thinks it's from the newly released Kirsty - little does he know it's actually from Maria!
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When Tyrone shows the text to Maria, she pretends she knows nothing about it and comforts him, secretly knowing it was her that had sent the text.
– Alan Halsall who plays Tyrone
"When it comes to Kirsty, Tyrone will always be fearful." Says Alan.

"She’s a dark part of his past that still haunts him and the thought that she might return and begin her mind games again is terrifying for Tyrone.

"I think Tyrone would be shocked and appalled that his friend would put him through so much. He trusts Maria and I think he would feel completely betrayed."

"Maria’s in a dark place and isn’t thinking straight. She’s deluded when she thinks her and Tyrone would be happy together...

"I think this is going to end very badly for Maria. She’s playing with peoples lives and that’s never going to end well is it?"

Coronation Street's Tyrone Dobbs is terrorised by an unlikely source over the next few weeks, as his ex-girlfriend Maria Connor sends him a number of text messages pretending to be Kirsty Soames.

Shocked that twisted Kirsty could be targeting him again, Tyrone unknowingly gives Maria the reaction she was hoping for when he seeks her support over the worrying situation.

Here, Alan Halsall - who plays Tyrone - reveals how his character copes with the troubling times ahead.

Does Tyrone still have any feelings for Maria?
"Tyrone loves Fiz and for him it's as simple as that - he's completely committed to her. He adores Fiz and they've worked so hard to get to where they are now, so Tyrone loves Fiz and no-one else.

"He does have feelings for Maria, but only as a friend. He's fond of her - she was his girlfriend and he was in love with her, but not anymore."

How does Tyrone feel when Maria tries to kiss him this week? Is he worried about her state of mind?
"I wouldn't say he gets worried, but he does feel uneasy. He's shocked as he wasn't expecting her to try and kiss him, but Maria is so apologetic and mortified when Tyrone pushes her away that he thinks she was just not thinking straight."
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Maria goes to kiss Tyrone

Tyrone also has Kirsty to worry about, doesn't he?
"Yes, Tyrone is terrified now that he's heard that Kirsty has been released from prison. This woman terrorised him and almost ruined his life. Tyrone is scared that she's going to come for Ruby and try to ruin his relationship with Fiz."

How does Tyrone react when a toy for Ruby is pushed through the letterbox and he receives an 'anonymous' text?
"He automatically thinks it's from Kirsty and he's horrified. They barricade themselves in until Maria arrives. When Tyrone shows the text to Maria, she pretends she knows nothing about it and comforts him, secretly knowing it was her that had sent the text."

As the texts continue, what is Tyrone's biggest fear?
"When it comes to Kirsty, Tyrone will always be fearful. She's a dark part of his past that still haunts him and the thought that she might return and begin her mind games again is terrifying for Tyrone."

Tyrone actually confides in Maria about his concerns. Why does he talk to her rather than Fiz?
"Fiz hasn't handled this whole situation very well. She tries to call Kirsty and shouts down the phone at her, but Tyrone thinks that she's causing more damage than good and he doesn't want to worry her further when he receives another text.

"The only other person he can think of turning to is Maria. Obviously that's the wrong choice as it's really Maria behind the texts!"
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Tyrone gets angry with Fiz's behaviour

How would he feel if he found out the truth?
"I think Tyrone would be shocked and appalled that his friend would put him through so much. He trusts Maria, she's his friend and I think he would feel completely betrayed.

"I don't know if Tyrone could forgive Maria for trying to break up his relationship or for pretending to be the one person that she knows he fears more than anything. Trust is a big thing for Tyrone and if he doesn't trust Maria, then I don't think he could ever feel close to her as he does now."

Do you think this is all going to end badly for Maria?
"Maria's in a dark place and isn't thinking straight. She's deluded when she thinks her and Tyrone would be happy together. I think this is going to end very badly for Maria. She's playing with people's lives and that's never going to end well, is it?"

Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine has announced that she is pregnant.

The actress, who plays Fiz Stape in the ITV soap, is expecting her first child with partner Chris Farr.
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Jennie McAlpine and boyfriend Chris Farr

McAlpine shared the news with her Twitter followers this afternoon (May 21), posting: "We have some news to share. Chris and I are expecting an addition to our family. Very happy x."

Messages of support immediately began to come in from McAlpine's Coronation Street friends, including Jack P Shepherd (David Platt), Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre) and Tisha Merry (Steph Britton).

@jenniemcalpine knew it! Well done! X

— Jack P Shepherd (@JackPShepherd88) May 21, 2014

@jenniemcalpine arghhhhhhhhhhhhhh JEN!!!!!! SO SO excited for u!! Congratulations! Amazing news!!!!!! xxx

— michelle keegan (@michkeegan) May 21, 2014

@jenniemcalpine yeyyyyyyy!!!! Congrats jen!! xx

— Tisha Drew Merry (@Tisha_Merry) May 21, 2014

McAlpine and Farr have been together since 2005, when they were introduced by McAlpine's Coronation Street co-star Antony Cotton (Sean Tully).

The couple also have their own business as they have co-owned a Manchester restaurant called Annie's for nearly two years.

On screen in Corrie, McAlpine's character Fiz is already mum to a young daughter named Hope, who arrived in the show's 50th anniversary live episode in 2010.


I wonder if they write her pregnancy into a storyline - would be nice for Fiz and Ty to have a baby after the Kirsty and Maria drama :D

Jennie McAlpine (Fizz) has returned to work at Coronation street today, so that means she will be back on screen in around 6-8 weeks

Coronation Street’s Fiz Stape is going to have the shock of her life when she returns to the cobbles - she finds her house being robbed!
Actress Jennie McAlpine has recently returned to work following the birth of her first child, and bosses have thrown her into the thick of the action.
She walks through the front door just as Tracy Barlow’s ex husband Robert Preston is trying to make off with her telly. He raids Tyrone’s house after mechanic Luke Britton gets caught up in a fake t-shirt scam. After Luke realises he’s been conned, he sets about getting his cash back from Robert
But that’s not the end of it when Robert turns up on the cobbles, bursts into Tyrone’s house where Luke is staying and starts taking things. As Tyrone and Luke try to put up a fight, Robert tells them: “See how you like it when someone barges into your place and robs you.”
Just as it looks like things are spiralling out of control Fiz walks through the door.
She shouts: “Hey, who are you? That’s my telly.” Once Robert has left, Fiz storms at Tyrone: “What kind of people have you been mixing with? How do I know they won’t be back putting bricks through the window or worse?”
And when she finds out the dodgy deal is all down to Luke, she sends him packing. Taking charge, she shouts: “You can pack your bags, after what I have just seen you expect me to trust you? I want you out.”

What had she, a boy or girl?

A boy, named Albert I believe

Coronation Street boss Stuart Blackburn has revealed that there will be a bitter-sweet nature to Fiz Stape and Tyrone Dobbs's Christmas storyline.

Fiz's daughter Hope is to be diagnosed with a life-threatening illness on the show, but that won't stop her family having "the best Christmas Day ever".

Coronation Street: Fiz Stape's daughter Hope to be diagnosed with cancer

In emotional scenes to be aired later this year, viewers will learn that the 5-year old has neuroblastoma - a highly aggressive form of cancer.

Speaking about the upcoming Christmas storyline, Blackburn said "the sadness is the fear that it could be Hope's last Christmas".

However, he also went on to say that Hope would have "the best Christmas Day ever".

Elsewhere, the ITV soap has cast an actor with Down's syndrome to play the nephew of Cathy Matthews (Melanie Hill).

Producers found Liam Bairstow at a recent workshop they held for actors with disabilities, and the youngster has already started filming on the ITV soap.

Coronation Street's unlucky couple Tyrone Dobbs and Fiz Stape have hair-raising start to night-out
They're one of Coronation Street's unluckiest couples. And it seems that Tyrone Dobbs' (Alan Halsall) and Fiz Stape's (Jennie McAlpine) bad luck is set to continue after a well-deserved night out is ruined by a hair-raising drive in a pick-up truck.
The pair, who have had a gruelling year supporting Fiz's daughter Hope through a cancer battle, are seen all dolled up and ready to enjoy their evening out.
But things take a turn for the worse when Tyrone's new shoes get jammed under the pedals on the pick-up truck, sending him careering off for him to potentially hit a long queue of traffic.
He manages to break in just the nick of time - but it's sure to put a dampener on the couple's evening.
The two actors were spotted filming on location in Manchester getting into Kevin Webster's (Michael Le Vell) pick-up truck to celebrate the night-out. And while the night starts well, with Fiz smiling at her fiance, their happiness quickly turns to horror after realising Tyrone is losing control of the car.
Fiz looks startled and bites her nails during the scene, while Tyrone tries to take control.
Alan was suited and booted in smart grey attire for filming while Jennie wore a plunging red dress, covered up by a huge red coat to keep her warm during the night shoot.
The Street's hair and make-up team did a great job styling her up for the scenes, with her trademark red curls pulled in half-up half-down style, and her make-up set off by a smokey eye.
Alan, who has recently split up with wife Lucy-Jo Hudson, looked to be putting his heartbreak behind him as he was pictured in high spirits during the shoot.
Tyrone and Fiz have been one of the Street's favourite couples since they got together in 2012 after a harrowing domestic violence plot which involved the mechanic being abused by his partner, Kirsty Soames. :hmm: Really???

And while the duo have enjoyed some happiness - they became engaged in last Christmas Day's episode - their time together has been blighted by Hope's illness and by Tyrone's mounting debts.

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Exactly my thoughts. I am sick of Tyrone complaining of being skint when it was his doing in the first place