Michelle Connor-McDonald (Kym Marsh)

[Perdita]

Coronation Street stars Kym Marsh and Simon Gregson have been spotted filming some highly emotional scenes on location as they say a final farewell to their baby son Ruairi.

The pair's characters Michelle and Steve were left devastated this week when Michelle gave birth to Ruairi just 23 weeks into her pregnancy, leading to tragedy as he was too underdeveloped to survive.

Upcoming scenes will see Michelle and Steve's marriage continue to fall under strain in the aftermath, but they will unite in their grief as they head to a cliff edge to scatter Ruairi's ashes.

The moving scenes were filmed in Anglesey in North Wales, and both Kym and Simon had moral support on hand in the form of their real-life partners, Matt Baker and Emma Gleave.

Simon Gregson has his partner Emma Gleave on set while filming emotional Coronation Street scenes
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Poignantly, both couples have experienced a similar loss in real life, and their bravery at tackling this story has received high praise from cast and viewers alike.

It's well-known that Kym went through a similar ordeal in 2009 when she lost her son Archie after being pregnant for 21 weeks and five days.

And last week, Simon revealed that his wife Emma had suffered 11 miscarriages, and tragically lost one child at 21 weeks and four days.

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[Perdita]

Coronation Street spoiler – Michelle and Steve to divorce!
Coronation Street bosses are planning a big divorce for Steve and Michelle McDonald after she discovers he’s the father of Leanne Battersby’s baby.
The news will finally reach Michelle, and let’s face it, it wasn’t going to take long seeing as so many people on the street already know.
Michelle is devastated by Steve’s betrayal, and the pain is compounded even more by the fact Leanne’s carrying his son when they have just lost theirs.
Fans will watch as Michelle calls in the lawyers and drops a bombshell on Steve when she reveals she’s going after the Rovers.
A Corrie source told the Sun: “Michelle finally discovers the extent of Steve’s betrayal and, as expected, she doesn’t deal with it lightly.
“She goes totally berserk and declares war on Steve. She brings in the lawyers and tells the love rat she’s going to divorce him.
“She vows she will never forgive him and then she drops the big bombshell. She tells him she’s going to be taking half of everything the couple own, including the pub.
“It sparks a huge row on the Street. Steve is in for several weeks from hell.”

[tammyy2j]

Is Liz also an owner of the pub, got back from Tony?

[Perdita]

Is Liz also an owner of the pub, got back from Tony?

Yes, I think so

[swmc66]

So she can only get a quarter of the pub and a quarter of the cab office.

[olivia1896]

Yes, I think so

Didn't Liz trick Tony into signing his shares over to Steve not herself?

[Perdita]

Didn't Liz trick Tony into signing his shares over to Steve not herself?

I thought that because Steve has a criminal record he can´t be licensee? So Liz and Michelle are but not Steve?

[Perdita]

Finally! Coronation Street's Michelle Connor knows the truth about Steve McDonald's secret baby, after he came clean with a public confession at the Bistro in Friday night's excellent episodes.

Michelle has already punched Leanne, smashed glasses and stormed out of The Rovers, so we're certainly being rewarded for our patience with this big reveal. But surely scorned Michelle is just getting started? Well, if you really want to know, here's 6 juicy spoilers previewing what you can expect from the equally-unmissable aftermath next week.

1. Michelle's divorce demands

Steve and Liz McDonald get locked out of the Rovers Return in Coronation Street
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As the dust settles for Michelle early next week, she decides that she doesn't want to hear any more of Steve's excuses and immediately demands a divorce from him. Playing hardball, she also insists that she's entitled to half of everything.

When a heartbroken Steve vows to contest his wife's demands in a desperate bid to delay things, furious Michelle resorts to Plan B by barricading herself in The Rovers until he changes his mind.

Michelle can also rely on loyal support from Johnny and Kate Connor, who park an Underworld van across the entrance of the pub as part of the cunning plan. We're just surprised they came up with that idea without any help from Jenny Bradley...

2. Michelle's meltdown

17/1 Robert finds Michelle in a terrible state in Coronation Street
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Michelle isn't actually alone when she locks herself in the pub, as there are plenty of customers inside trying to enjoy a quiet drink amid all the chaos. We doubt they'll complain too loudly though, as Michelle suddenly tries to sabotage the business and infuriates Steve by announcing that all drinks are free.

When Eva Price becomes concerned for Michelle's state of mind and tries to intervene, Michelle sees red and throws her out by her hair. Ouch, what's poor Eva ever done to anyone?

In any case, the outburst is enough to make Steve phone the police in a desperate bid to calm the situation. When even that doesn't work, Michelle has free rein to smash up the pub before finally leaving. She certainly knows how to make a point, we'll give her that.

3. Tracy sticks her oar in

Tracy is furious over Ken's plans in Coronation Street
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You simply can't have a big Steve storyline without Tracy having her say - and this time it's not just to deliver a catty one-liner or two.

We've already seen Nick warn Steve that he won't play any part in baby Oliver's life, but Tracy tells her ex-husband that he'll regret not fighting for his son if he backs down so easily.

Taking this on board, Steve breaks the news to Amy that he's split up with Michelle and that he's Oliver's father. Outspoken Amy is disgusted by the revelation, but there's no stopping Steve now and he's adamant that Oliver will be part of his family too.

4. Steve's financial crisis

Steve and Liz McDonald get locked out of the Rovers Return in Coronation Street
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With battle lines being drawn over Oliver thanks to Nick's attitude, an under-pressure Steve heads to the solicitors towards the end of next week to find out what his rights are.

Steve has mixed feelings when he returns home to The Rovers, telling Liz just how expensive the whole custody process is going to be. Can he even afford it? With Michelle's divorce demands to consider too, we have a feeling that Steve needs to start counting the pennies.

5. Tension between Leanne and Nick

Nick realises that Liz knows the truth in Coronation Street
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Amid all the arguing over custody of Oliver, it's Leanne who takes a slightly softer approach with Steve. Although Nick is intent on cutting the McDonalds out altogether, Leanne is at least prepared to speak to Steve and hear him out.

Leanne's understanding attitude doesn't go down too well with Nick as he desperately tries to cling onto the family life that he's built up. With Nick's departure from the cobbles coming sooner or later, are Corrie already planting the seeds for how he goes?

6. Robert just can't stay away from Michelle

Robert Preston confesses his love for Michelle Connor in Coronation Street
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We all saw this one coming, right? It's not just the Connors who are firmly on Team Michelle in the wake of her split from Steve - Robert is also desperate to show that he's there for her.

After a whole week of rows and recriminations, next Friday's episodes see Robert call to see Michelle at the salon flat armed with a bottle of tequila... and a game of Scrabble. Crazy, but it just might work.

Michelle genuinely enjoys Robert's company and her recent troubles seem momentarily forgotten, but will this lead to more? Or is it just a friendship for now? Watch this space.

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[swmc66]

It is a wonder that anyone gets married these days . Especially when they want to take half after being married to you 5 mins. With thedivirce rate how it is everyone should have a pre nup

[lizann]

why did kirk give michelle the keys to maria's flat