Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas)

Coronation Street's Jason Grimshaw - played by 25-year-old Ryan Thomas - looks to have potentially found 'the one' in Tina McIntrye (Michelle Keegan) as the pair fire up a relationship on the cobbles. However, the path of happiness is, as ever, blocked by none other than Tina's ex-boyfriend David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd). So what's to come for Jason and Tina? Is Jason still pining for his estranged wife Sarah? And will we ever see Jason's brother Todd back in Weatherfield? We gave Ryan a call to find out.

What were your first thoughts when you were told that they'd be throwing Jason and Tina together?
"I just thought it was really good for their storylines because I knew it'd bring the Platts and the Grimshaws back together in their usual warring ways. Who could forget the famous fight on the cobbles between Gail and Eileen? I think at some point that'll come again. There's always banter from one side of the Street to the other."

Apart from the obvious, what attracts Jason to Tina?
"I think it's because she's quite full-on with Jason. She made a big effort with him in the beginning, so he just played off that and spiced up his life a bit in the process. He wanted a bit more fun than just sitting there having a pint in The Rovers every day."

It all came a little out of the blue, didn't it?
"Yeah, Jason completely wasn't aware that Tina fancied him. She had to come onto him to make him realise, but as soon as he got the sign, he was in there! It doesn't take him long to get his pants off! I think Jason was playing with the situation a bit as well to see what he could get out of her. When he started getting the right signals, he just thought 'I might as well have a go'. They seem to be very happy at the moment."

Did the fact that Tina went out with David have any impact on Jason's decision to start seeing her?
"I don't think he wants to step on David's toes, no! I think he'd rather have an easy life!"

Do you think Jason and Tina work well together?
Yeah, I do. What we're doing at the moment is really great material and it's nice to see them happy and playing off each other. There's hopefully more of them together."

What's the general feel about where the relationship's going?
"I think it's quite serious. They're really trying to make it work."

Wedding bells on the horizon, then?
"Ohh, there always is in Corrie isn't there?! We've had that many weddings, I can't keep up!"

Is Tina 'the one' for Jason?
"I don't think that's possible in soapland because things always change. I wouldn't like to say she's 'the one' because it could all end in tears when the storyline comes to a head. At the moment, Jason's found someone that he's comfortable with. He's not getting spoken down to, either. The girls that Jason's fallen for in the past, someone's never right. I think in Tina, he's found someone who he can have a comfortable relationship with, where he's not having to worry too much about her. It's effortless for them. It's nice to see."

Do you think Jason still loves Sarah at all?
"I've always said that he'll always hold a flame for Sarah - and he makes little jokes about the situation and you could tell her loved her when he was with Becky - but now, he's really playing it down, almost like he's over her. He's not forgotten her, but he's starting to move on."

Jason can't seem to shake off David, can he?
"No, he'll never shake David off. The storyliners love to see David battering Jason!"

You've been getting naked quite a lot on screen quite recently. Do you think that the producers are quite partial to seeing a bit of flesh?
"I think they want to see a bit more nakedness, yeah! It's all fun and games and Jason's a builder having a bit of a laugh. He doesn't take things too seriously. I don't mind getting naked in the right context. I think he just shows off for Tina, too. She says 'get your pants down', Jason gets his pants down!"

What's it like working with Sue Cleaver?
"She's fab. She's a well-loved character and a well-loved mum. Sue brings all of our scenes to life. She's the rock of our family, too."

Jason has a great dynamic with his brother Todd. Would you like to see Bruno Langley back again?
"I really do hope so. We were just talking about that before. I did mention it to Kim [Crowther] at a meeting to see if there was any chance, but I just don't think the time's right for Todd to be back yet. But eventually, fingers crossed, he'll return."

How's life as a new dad treating you?
"Life being a dad is absolutely fantastic. I love it to bits."

Have you been up to see your brother Adam at Emmerdale yet?
"I haven't yet, but I'm sure I'll get the guided tour at some point. I forget that he's in Emmerdale until I'm asked about it at the moment because he's not even on screen yet! He's really enjoying himself. I was well chuffed for him when I found out."

So its serious then? I thought these 2 were only getting together as she was trying to make some money through doing and selling places.

CORONATION Street is to screen its raunchiest-ever sex scenes that will push the boundaries of decency on primetime TV.

And bosses at Britains longest-running soap are bracing themselves for a backlash from loyal viewers.

The explicit storyline, which will be aired before the 9pm watershed for adult scenes, involves saucy Rosie Webster bedding builder Jason Grimshaw.

Viewers will see the smouldering couple tear off each others clothes before writhing semi-naked on the floor, gasping with pleasure.

Rosie, played by Helen Flanagan, 20, has turned up the heat in Weatherfield with a string of raunchy liaisons since she turned to her teens.

But her passionate romp with Jason, played by Ryan Thomas, 26, is believed to be the most explicit scene yet.

A show insider told The People: These episodes will be, without a doubt, the hottest ever shown by any soap.

The crew and cameramen are already bribing each other for places on set when the scenes are filmed.

But as with any scenes like this, we are bracing ourselves for a backlash of complaints.

The sizzling sexual tension between the lusty pair will come to a head after Jason drives wannabe model Rosie to a photo-shoot and gets roped into the action when a male model fails to turn up.

Desperate to stop her big break falling through, Rosie begs her pal to step in, pleading: Please Jason. This is the job that Ive been dreaming about.

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After seeing Rosie in her skimpy lingerie, Jason doesnt need asking twice happily stepping into a pair of micro-briefs that barely cover his modesty.

Sultry Rosie is stunned by the transformation in her friend.

The half-naked pair then pose in a series of provocative positions, both becoming turned on when Rosie is asked to lay on Jasons chest and wrap her arms and leg around his bare torso.

Viewers will see the couple getting more hot and bothered as the photographer encourages Rosie to writhe against Jason while fondling and caressing him.

At one point, aroused Jason bites his lip with embarrassment after Rosie tries to reassure him about the job, whispering: Its not very hard, is it.

But the real action comes after the shoot when the pair return to Rosies empty house and their pent-up frustration gets the better of them.

Leaping on each other, they begin kissing passionately while breathlessly tearing at their clothes.

In his haste to strip, Jason sends a lamp crashing to the floor but is urged on by Rosie who pants: No please dont stop. Ignore it. Its just a bit of old tat that my mum bought on the market.

The semi-naked couple then fall on the sofa and tumble on to the floor in their desperation to grope each others bodies.

As they writhe on the carpet the camera pans away from them leaving Rosies squeals of pleasure to do the talking.

Our source said: Despite the decision to stick to tradition and keep the actual sex scene private, everyone knows this episode is going to provoke a wave of complaints.

Some people are going to feel that the scenes are far too explicit for a programme shown before the watershed time.

But after careful deliberations, the producers decided it was worth the backlash that we might have to deal with. Now everyone is talking about the impact it is going to have when the show is screened in a few months we are expecting it to be explosive.

The controversial storyline to be screened on Friday October 22 will open ITV to fresh accusations it is resorting to salacious material to boost ratings.

But the claims will be no surprise to actress Helen, who has played the part since she was nine. She created a stir in 2007 when student Rosie began an affair with tutor John Stape.

The storyline caused such distress among viewers that it was blamed for triggering an attack on actor Graeme Hawley, 36, earlier this year.

And in 2008, Helen sexed up the street again when her character dressed in knickers and a skimpy corset in a bid to seduce a man twice her age factory boss Tony Gordon played by Gray OBrien, 41.




Months later, scenes of the scantily-clad babe performing a striptease to lure back lover Luke Strong (Craig Kelly, 39) had to be cut because they were too raunchy.

Instead the saucy footage was posted online, showing Rosie {throwing off her coat to reveal yet another sexy basque, stockings and suspenders. Jason Grimshaw has had his flings, too last year he romped with Tina McIntyre, played by Michelle Keegan, 23.

Helen, who was nominated for Sexiest Female at the British Soap Awards this year, has made no secret of her love for Rosies racy antics.

She said: I love Rosies tarty outfits the worse they are, the better because they really help me get into character.

The scene where Rosie stood in the street wearing just a corset and suspenders was fantastic. The corset was from Agent Provocateur and I love their stuff. I didnt feel self-conscious at all.

We all have to learn to love ourselves. I also love Rosie she is a great character.

Oh god what a terrible pairing

Why doesnt she just bed the whole street then!

SEXPOT Rosie Webster is left begging for it when her new hunk chooses to spend a night with a cement-mixer rather than romp with her.

Rosie will get it together with Street hunk Jason Grimshaw after the two of them end up doing a sexy photo-shoot modelling underwear.

After getting hot and steamy on set the pair will be left panting for more and end up enjoying a wild sex session.

But Jason (Ryan Thomas, 26) is gutted the next morning when Rosie (Helen Flanagan, 20) acts as though nothing happened.

Desperate to share her bed again, Jason decides to play hard to get in the hope that it will turn her on.

The lad’s cool approach pays dividends when Rosie begins to hint at a repeat performance.

Realising his “can’t be bothered” act is working so well, Jason pushes it further by telling her: “Look, I’d like to do it again but I’m up early in the morning and I’ve got to pick up a cement-mixer from the hire shop before they close.”

In scenes to be screened in late autumn, Rosie, left, is devastated at the prospect of having to play second fiddle to a cement-mixer, and gasps: “I don’t believe this.

“Are you telling me that you’d choose to sort out a cement mixer rather than me?

“OK, if you want me to beg then I will.

“But there’s no way you’re leaving this house until we have more of what we had the other night.”

And as she locks the door, Rosie giggles to a victorious Jason: “Race you upstairs – last one in bed’s a sissy.”

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Why doesnt she just bed the whole street then!

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Give her time and Im sure she will. Although Im sure she would draw the line at Norris

I think these 2 are well matched actually!

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I agree. Dumb and Dumber

As a builder Jason would be well used to working with planks.

She's probably really nice in real life

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thing is, i get the feeling she isn't. she seems desperate for corrie to do these 'sexy' storylines to get herself in the papers and lads' mags, rather than concentrating on being a good actress.

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SEXY Corrie star Helen Flanagan serves up a new dish for Rovers fans - herself in a Lancashire hotspot bikini.

Helen, who plays minx Rosie Webster, is about to start a steamy on-screen affair where we see a lot more than just her Rosie cheeks.

And she has revealed exactly how she gets in the mood for what promise to be the Street's sexiest scenes ever - by fantasising about her real-life footballer boyfriend.

So it sounds like ex-Chelsea star Scott Sinclair, 21, will be on her mind a lot! And these exclusive first pics of her flaunting her curves on a beach in Mallorca show viewers are in for a treat.

In the show she romps with Ryan Thomas, 26, who plays builder Jason Grimshaw, after he's persuaded to help her on a saucy photo-shoot.

Helen, 20, who has Swansea City player Scott's name tattooed on her thigh, said: "I've got three underwear scenes coming up.

"But it's all fun, it's just my character. I am in love off-screen and I will be able to put that into my role.

"If you've had those experiences and can feel those emotions you can convey them into the character."

In the show, saucy Rosie has often shocked viewers with her revealing undies.

Her latest sizzling sex scenes could give elderly Street fans a Corrie-nary.


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Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas has revealed that viewers can expect "all kinds of naughtiness" when his character Jason Grimshaw embarks on a fling with Rosie Webster.

As reported back in August, the Weatherfield duo will sleep together later this month, in what are expected to be the soap's raunchiest ever scenes.

Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday, Thomas explained: "In all the years I've been at Corrie, I've never had a reaction quite like it. Everyone remembers those scenes where Rosie Webster tried to seduce Tony Gordon wearing that basque. Well trust me, what she gets up to with Jason is even hotter.

"There's stripping and all sorts of naughtiness between these two. I've never known a reaction like it. A lot of people who have watched the scenes keep telling me how amazing Jason and Rosie are together."

Pondering the pair's long-term future, he continued: "Rosie is very feisty and poor Jason hasn't been very lucky when it comes to matters of the heart, so it's going to be interesting to see whether or not they'll go the distance. All I know is that the bosses like us together, so it's definitely going to go on for a little while yet."

Helen Flanagan, who plays Rosie, recently said that she was pleased with the forthcoming scenes, describing them as "all fun".

CORRIE'S Rosie Webster and Jason Grimshaw are set to become Weatherfield's answer to Jordan and Alex Reid.
Bimbo Rosie - played by Helen Flanagan - gets together with builder Jason (Ryan Thomas) after they take part in a steamy photoshoot.

She ditches her plans to snare a footballer and become a WAG as she sees their future as a celebrity couple.

A source told TV Biz: "Rosie realises they could make money together. Before long she's telling everyone they'll be the new Jordan and Alex Reid. :rotfl:

"They're perfectly matched intellectually - Jason is as thick as two short planks, while Rosie wasn't nicknamed Dozy at school for nothing."

The sizzling scenes are due to be screened on the ITV soap later this month - but not everyone's happy.

The source added: "Jason's mum Eileen rightly has Rosie down as a superficial airhead, while Rosie's mum Sally didn't scrimp to send her to private school for nothing."



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Alex Reid has admitted that he has mixed feelings over rumours that he will be mentioned in a forthcoming Coronation Street storyline.

Earlier this month, it was reported that Weatherfield's Rosie Webster will soon start telling everyone that she and Jason Grimshaw could be "the new Jordan and Alex Reid" as she aims to become one half of a celebrity couple.

However, writing in his Star magazine column, Reid confessed that he is not fully happy with the comparison after the article in question stated that "Jason is as thick as two short planks, while Rosie wasn't nicknamed Dozy at school for nothing".

The cage fighter said: "I hear Jason Grimshaw and Rosie Webster are being billed as the new 'Jordan and Alex' on the show.

"On the one hand, it is flattering that we are used as a cultural reference point and that people are talking about us. But on the other, I don't like being described as a 'thicko' - who would? I hate this perception that all cage fighters are brain-dead morons."

He added: "I also think it must be weird for my dad. He is a big fan of Corrie, and - while he is proud of me - things like this will also hurt him."

Reid had a soap career of his own back in 2001 when he played the role of footballer Jason Cunliffe on Hollyoaks.

I think Rosie and Jason are the perfect comparison for Alex and Jordan.

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Loved her pink top last night. God only knows how it stayed up. but I had to laugh at her logic on how to get the decorating done cheap. All else fails get your bits out. Go Girl Power.

I have to say that I thought her pink top was quite nice too. It left very little to the imagination.

I agree....Phew!

More please...:)

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Or LESS even!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RACY Rosie Webster proved too hot to handle for some Corrie viewers on Monday.

They complained to TV watchdog Ofcom that the top worn by Helen Flanagan, 20, was too saucy to be shown before the 9pm watershed. :searchme:

One parent complained: “She was dressed like a tart. It was totally inappropriate for that time of night.” :eek:

Ofcom have had complaints about the 8.30pm episode, but sources claim it is unlikely they will take the matter further.

But Corrie had better brace themselves for a new rumpus as Rosie and builder Jason Grimshaw strip off for a lingerie ad.

Poor Jason (Ryan Thomas, 26) is roped in after giving Rosie a lift to the space-themed photoshoot with the slogan “In space no-one can hear you scream”.

And they become an item after getting turned on in front of the camera. They can’t keep their hands off each other and end up getting frisky in his builder’s van.

A show spokeswoman said: “Rosie then sees her and Jason as Weatherfield’s answer to Katie and Peter.

“She hasn’t quite managed to hit the big time on her own so sees an opportunity to create a new Rosie and Jason brand.”

Meanwhile, last orders have been called for Liz McDonald. Actress Beverley Callard, 53, is quitting the soap as the bubbly Rovers landlady, but she is not being killed off.

Bev wants to do more TV projects and is set to marry partner Jon McEwan. The star had a five-year break from the show in the 90s, and took time off with depression after a breakdown last year.

Last night Bev said: “I’m looking forward to seeing what life has to offer beyond Liz’s famous miniskirts!”

Producer Phil Collinson said: “We all wish her well and hope to see Liz return some time in the future.”

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Some people really need to get a life :rolleyes:

Oh come on get a life. Yes that top was too tight and didn't leave a lot to the imagination but that was the whole point. Rosie is supposed to dress like that. and to be honest she was dressed no differently on Monday night to what most young females dress like in the real world.

And for those of you who missed last nights episode

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Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has admitted that her first on-screen kiss with Ryan Thomas was "weird".

The actress, who plays Rosie Webster in the ITV1 soap, revealed that she sees Thomas (Jason Grimshaw) as a brother, but soon got used to their characters' relationship.

Speaking of her new storyline, she told The Mirror: "Trust the writers to give it to me! I didn't have time to worry about it - or hit the gym! Ryan and I are like brother and sister so the first kiss was weird, but once we got that out of the way it was fine.

"It wasn't as passionate as it looked as Ryan was in agony from an infected tooth. But I'm glad Rosie has got a boyfriend - it shows she has a heart."

Referring to the show's upcoming 50th birthday celebrations, she added: "I've grown up on the cobbles - I started when I was nine - so the 50th anniversary is going to be emotional! It's such a legendary time to be in Coronation Street. I don't know whether Rosie will be in Corrie for 50 years though!"

Flanagan also talked about Sally Whittaker, who plays her on-screen mum, and her battle with cancer. She said: "Filming the scenes when she really did have breast cancer in real life were so emotional and difficult.

"Sally's not just my screen mum but like my real mum. It sounds a bit weird but she's like an angel to me."

Following their lingerie shoot a heated romance between Rosie Webster and Jason Grimshaw - and turns them into Weatherfield's answer to Katie Price and Peter Andre.
Hunky builder Jason (Ryan Thomas) is roped into stripping off after giving Rosie (Helen Flanagan) a lift to the saucy shoot.
The male model booked for the job doesn't show up so the photographer gets him in as a replacement - with a little help from Rosie.
And things soon start to get steamy for the camera as Jason poses in next to nothing.
This picture shows what the ad might look like - using Kings of Silk, a customer of the Street's Underworld - as the lingerie brand, which has the slogan: In Space No One Can Hear You Scream!
When the job is over the pair drive back to Coronation Street in Jason's van - and it doesn't take long for them to get passionate for real.
After they hook up Rosie plans to make the most of their image as Weatherfield's hottest new couple.
A Corrie spokesman said: "Rosie does see her and Jason as Weatherfield's answer to Katie and Peter. She hasn't quite managed to hit the big time on her own so she sees an opportunity to create a new Rosie and Jason brand."
The pair will appear in the Coronation Street spin-off DVD A Knight's Tale, which is out next month.


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Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan has backed the decision to pair up Rosie Webster and Jason Grimshaw in the soap's latest romance storyline.

Last week, Flanagan's character gave into temptation and slept with Jason (Ryan Thomas) after they unexpectedly teamed up for a steamy underwear photoshoot.

Speaking to The Bolton News about the plot, Flanagan commented: "I'm so happy they've put us together because we work well together and, of course, Ryan's a good friend.

"I think it's a really good storyline because my character has never really had a boyfriend since Craig when she was 16. It's really nice for a guy to take Rosie seriously and not treat her badly."

She added: "It's kind of maturing for the character."

Flanagan and Thomas recently predicted that Rosie and Jason's fling could develop into a full-blown love story.

CORRIE'S Helen Flanagan says she would love to see her character Rosie Webster wed boyfriend Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas).
Helen, 20, told Inside Soap mag, out tomorrow: "It would be amazing. Can you imagine what a bridezilla she'd be? The world would revolve around her."

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Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) is disgusted when Rosie Webster (Helen Flanagan) borrows baby Jack for a mother and baby photoshoot and then she and Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) bring home the wrong baby...

Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas has said that he wants "fun" times ahead on the cobbles for his character Jason Grimshaw.

Jason will be left heartbroken later this week as his girlfriend Rosie Webster dumps him to take part in a reality TV show in London. The plot twist is Helen Flanagan's exit storyline as she recently decided to leave the soap.

Speaking to Lorraine about what could be next for Jason, Thomas explained: "I know the direction it's going. I'm not allowed to say too much about it, but I know that they're putting me with [different] people and I don't know what's going to happen there. But that should be exciting for him.

"I just want Jason to have a bit of fun. He's been tied to that relationship and he always seems to get into relationships too quickly."

Thomas also confirmed that he will miss Flanagan following her recent departure from the programme.

"In real life, she is the funniest person ever," he commented. "We will [miss her], yeah. Obviously a lot of people come and go over the years, but when you work so closely with someone… She's a massive character and she will be missed.

"They've kept the door wide open for Helen. People like to spread their wings, go out there and see what the real world is about, because we're a big bubble in that show. We wish Helen all the best."

Coronation Street airs Rosie's exit episodes on Friday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.

Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas has revealed that his character Jason Grimshaw is about to get a new love interest.

The builder *recently enjoyed a fling with Rovers Return landlady Stella Price (Michelle Collins), but is currently single after the pair split.

Asked who Jason's ideal woman would be, Thomas told the Sunday Mirror: "I'd pick Deirdre. I love Annie (Kirkbride) and we have a right good laugh. I think that would be quite funny.

"Or Liz McDonald. I'm really pleased Bev (Callard) is coming back. That would cause problems for Steve and I'd love that, to be sat there with his mum on the couch."

On filming scenes with Collins, he added: "I said to her, 'You know what, when I was about 12 I used to really fancy Cindy Beale. If someone would have told me that years later I'd be copping off with you I'd never have believed it'.

"It was like living every teenager's dream, so I really enjoyed the *storyline. She's a great actress and I'd like them to get back together."

Thomas, who has been in Corrie for 13 years, has just signed another 12-month contract with the soap.

Will it be a new character so?

Coronation Star Ryan Thomas has revealed that his character Jason Grimshaw is scared for the safety of his former girlfriend Stella Price.

Viewers will see Karl lose his temper with Jason next week and reveal that it was him who torched his van.

Thomas said: "He is concerned about Stella. The love he had for her has been replaced by a need to protect her.

"He's so suspicious of Karl and worried about Stella's safety. He's being a bit of a spy and trying to puzzle all the pieces together.

"He thinks Stella doesn't really know Karl as much as she thinks she does. Karl's threatening behaviour has just increased his suspicions that he started the Rover's fire, so his concern for Stella is growing."

Jason's suspicions over Karl's involvement in the fire are further increased when he is told that Karl wasn't around much on the Full Monty night.

Thomas said: "It's another part of the puzzle coming together. He's banging his head against a brick wall with Dev because he's just trying to drill his suspicions into him and trying to push the evidence forward.

"With Dev having so much going on after losing his wife and struggling to come to terms with it, Jason's having a bit of a nightmare and feels like he's fighting a losing battle.

"As soon as he gets one little bit of evidence he clings on to it. The more evidence he gets the better his story is and it's more believable."

JASON GRIMSHAW TO SUFFER BRUTAL ATTACK IN SHOCKING NEW PLOT
Coronation Street will air a dark storyline later this year when Jason Grimshaw is brutally attacked by a gang of thugs.
Jason will be left fighting for his life after the vicious beating, which is plotted by twisted Callum Logan.
Callum will vow revenge on Jason after the builder steps in to stop him threatening the Platt family, and viewers will be shocked by the severity of Jason's attack as it becomes evident just how evil Callum can really be.
Show boss Stuart Blackburn previously hinted at the story when he revealed that the Grimshaw brothers would cross paths with Sarah and Callum.
As doctors battle to save a seriously injured Jason, his devastated parents Eileen and Tony will be seen holding a vigil at the hospital as they fear he could die.
The assault is also set to send shockwaves through Weatherfield as residents try to make sense of what happened on their doorstep.
Fans will have to wait and see how the rest of the story plays out but The Sun reports that when Sarah discovers Callum was behind the vicious beating, she will waste no time in telling Tony.

Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas couldn't be happier about the dramatic storyline ahead for his character Jason Grimshaw.

Yesterday, it was revealed that Jason will become the victim of a brutal attack when bad boy Callum Logan (Sean Ward) arranges for him to be beaten up.

The shock incident will take place after Jason starts to challenge the villain, keen to protect the Platt family after Callum becomes more of a menacing presence on the Street.

Thomas confirmed the reports on ITV's This Morning today (July 21), explaining: "It's been great. Sean is really amazing. He's a breath of fresh air - him and Tez, who's come into the show and plays my dad. I've been working with them both a lot and it's enjoyable.

"It's different for Jason's character because he's normally playing the loveable family guy. It's just a change of character for him where he gets to be a little bit more aggressive and protective over his family and people around him. He's got a lot to do with Sarah and Bethany, protecting them and the Platts. There's a lot of fighting going on!"

He jokingly added: "There are great hospital scenes. I came back from Ibiza on the Sunday, I was in work on the Monday and I slept all day in a hospital bed! The director said to me, 'Can you stop snoring?' It was the best bit of acting I've ever done!"

Thomas also said that he is delighted his co-star Catherine Tyldesley is now back on set playing Jason's ex-girlfriend Eva Price. Tyldesley returned to filming last week after a six-month maternity break.

"She's great, it's like she's not been gone," Thomas commented. "She's fitted straight back in, because that's what a character like that does - it's easy for them to come in and start again and pick up where they left off. It's been great working with her."


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Why does Jason step in, cant Nick or David sort out Callum?

Coronation Street's Jason Grimshaw is viciously beaten after being called out on bogus job by pretty blonde in a set-up by drug dealer Callum Logan
The future is not looking bright for Coronation Street's Jason Grimshaw.
Weatherfield's beloved builder is beaten to a pulp and left fighting for his life when he's called out on a bogus job and beaten up by a bunch of heavies.
In scenes filmed on Monday, Jason (Ryan Thomas) can be seen chatting outside with the pretty blonde who lures him to her home with the promise of work.
him, drug dealer Callum Logan (Sean Ward) has got to her first and it's all one big set-up.
Jason arrives at the flat with his tool box only to discover Callum is there waiting for him. And he's not alone...
Callum is out to hurt Jason after he tried to get him to stop threatening the Platts.
Callum, who is set to embroil Bethany Platt in a drug-deal, then orders a revenge attack on Jason. And he doesn't hold back.
Eileen (Sue Cleaver) and dad Tony (Terence Maynard) are left praying that he'll pull through but what will Jason's hard man dad do when he finds out who's responsible for his son's fragile state?
According to reports, the gang's attack on Jason is 'truly sickening' and will definitely shock viewers.
'But that is exactly what bosses want to achieve,' a show source told the Sun. 'They want to show fans how evil Callum can be when he puts his mind to it.'
and Ryan, Sean and the blonde woman are seen chatting on set. The pair clearly get along well off screen with Sean passing Ryan the book he's been reading between scenes.
Jason is very much able-bodied and all three appear to be in great spirits before the drama unfolds inside the flat.
Jason has been on the Street since 2000 and had a brush with death back in 2007 when David Platt sabotaged some scaffolding, sending Jason plummeting to the ground.
in Ryan's on-screen tale comes as his co-star Craig Charles showed off his DJing skills at Beatyard Festival in Dublin on Sunday night.
The 51-year-old actor, who is best knows at Weatherfield's Lloyd Mullaney, worked up a sweat as he played his favourite funk and soul tunes to the crowd.
Afterwards he took time out to hug all of his fans once he'd wrapped up at 10.30pm.

Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas QUITS the cobbles and plans to head for Hollywood

The actor, who plays builder Jason Grimshaw, has set his sights on a movie career in the USA and will quit the soap next summer

Career builder: Ryan Thomas will head to Hollywood to try to become a film star
Corrie star Ryan Thomas is to quit the show – and has set his sights on a Hollywood movie career.

The actor, who plays builder Jason Grimshaw, joined the ITV soap 15 years ago as a teenager and said he felt it was “time to spread my wings and try other roles”.

He told bosses he had taken the decision to “pursue new challenges”.

Ryan, 31, said: “It has been a great privilege to be in Coronation Street – the cast and crew are among the best in the business. To be a part of it for so long has been an amazing experience.

Teacher of the Year Elaine Wyllie, on stage Ryan Thomas with Carol Vorderman
“The decision to leave was extremely difficult. I’m just excited now to see what exit storyline the writers give Jason.”

Producer Stuart Blackburn paid tribute to the star, whose final scenes will air next summer.

Blackburn said: “Ryan has been an important part of Coronation Street for 15 years.

“We wish him every success when he moves on next year and we appreciate his desire to try new things.

Tony Stewart [TERRENCE MAYNARD] and Jason Grimshaw’s [RYAN THOMAS]Street star: As Jason with on-screen dad Tony (Terrence Maynard)
“In the coming months he’ll be at the heart of a massive story, affecting not just his family but the Websters and the Windasses too which will take us well into 2016.”

Before announcing his decision today, Ryan hinted at the Pride of Britain Awards last week that he was ready to quit.

He said he would love to make a name for himself in the movie capital of the world.

He said: “Going to Hollywood is a dream so I’m going to see what happens.

“We can always dream. I’ve been on the show for 15 years now, I always pinch myself, I’m blessed.”

Ryan would not be the first Corrie star to become a hit in the US.

Matthew Marsden , 42, who played mechanic Chris Collins in the late 1990s, went on to appear in Hollywood films and American TV shows such as Helen of Troy.

Michelle Keegan , who was Tina McIntyre in the Street, also said she wanted to “try something” in the US.

Ryan, who is believed to earn around £90,000 a year for his role in Corrie, was declared bankrupt in 2013 over an unpaid tax bill of up to £40,000.