Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley)

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Catherine Tyldesley has revealed that she is very close to Coronation Street on-screen mum Michelle Collins.

Collins and Tyldesley joined the show in June 2011 as landlady Stella Price and daughter Eva Price and have had a fractured relationship following Stella's reunion with Leanne Barlow, who she gave up for adoption as a teenager.

Tyldesley told Inside Soap that she and former EastEnders actress Collins are like family off-screen.

"Michelle is an absolute darling. Right from the off, she became like my second mum," she said.

"She's great for advice, because she's been in the business a long time, and knows what she's doing. We're always having a gossip about boys and dresses - that sort of thing."

Tyldesley also admitted that she had a string of less-than-glamorous jobs before landing a part in ITV1's flagship soap.

She explained: "I recently worked out that I've had 26 jobs between acting gigs. I was a waitress for five years on and off, and working in pest control too - my least favourite job ever! I've also worked in some really rough pubs, like something out of Shameless."

She added: "I feel a lot safer in the Rovers than I did in them!"

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She added: "I feel a lot safer in the Rovers than I did in them!"

This confirms she is a vacuous airhead if she doesnt realise that the Rovers is not a real pub but the set in a soap.

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She added: "I feel a lot safer in the Rovers than I did in them!"

This confirms she is a vacuous airhead if she doesnt realise that the Rovers is not a real pub but the set in a soap.

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Catherine Tyldesley will be staying on Coronation Street after signing a new one-year contract.

Tyldesley, who plays Eva Price, has reportedly been given a six-figure salary to keep her on the soap.

Insiders claim that show bosses offered a package worth £100,000 a year to secure her continuing presence.

A source close to the actress told the Daily Star: "She's had an absolute ball playing Eva and is thrilled to be able to commit to the show for another year. She was very close to the end of her contract and wasn't sure if it was going to be renewed so it was a nice surprise.

"It was a no-brainer for her when they offered her the deal and she can't wait to see what is in store for Eva this year."

New producer Stuart Blackburn is said to be eager to hold on to the show's stars after big names such as Helen Flanagan left last year.

The source continued: "Eva has proved to be one of Corrie's most popular characters since her arrival last year.

"Catherine has done a great job with her and the script writers felt they had barely scratched the surface with what Eva has to offer.

"Losing the likes of Sacha Parkinson, who played Sian, and Helen Flanagan has been a big blow to the show and producers didn't want Catherine going anywhere.

"Stuart's made it clear he wants the brightest talent at Corrie to remain there."


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Thanks for ruining my Sunday.

This woman is a talentless airhead. I had hoped to see the back of her, Stella and Karl by now

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Corrie's feisty factory worker Eva Price faces another big dilemma in the coming days as Weatherfield newcomer Eric Babbage invites her to travel the world with him.

Although Eric (Timothy West) is engaged to Eva's grandmother Gloria (Sue Johnston), their relationship cools after he starts to see her true colours. But how will Eva react when Eric turns his attentions to her instead?

Digital Spy recently caught up with Catherine Tyldesley, who plays Eva, to hear more about the storyline and what's ahead for her character.

What was your reaction when you heard that Eva would have this storyline with a much older man?
"Pre-Weatherfield, Eva had always gone for older guys - not quite this old, but she does have a history of it! I was still quite surprised, though, because the age gap between Eva and Eric is so big. There's also the fact that Eric is her gran's fiancé!

"But when I read the scripts, I saw that it never actually goes to a romantic level between Eva and Eric - they are purely just friends. Eric takes a real shine to Eva and invites her to go away with him, but in the end she doesn't accept, which I was really pleased about.

"Eric has a lot of money and he's offering the sugar daddy lifestyle. Eva is a material girl, but she also has a heart and a conscience, so I was glad that she doesn't go through with it. She is fond of Eric, but she knows that going away with him wouldn't be the right thing to do."

Is Eva torn for a while, though?
"Don't get me wrong, she is tempted! Eva is at a point in her life where she doesn't feel that there's anything for her in Weatherfield at the moment. She hates her job, she's not got a boyfriend, and she made a royal mess of Leanne and Nick's Christmas wedding.

"I think Eva is depressed at the moment, so Eric's offer is appealing. It's nice to think that she could be gallivanting off to the other side of the world getting some sun, but she knows in her heart that it's not right."

What do Stella and Gloria make of the situation?
"Initially they're not aware of it at all. Then Stella walks in on a heated conversation between Eric and Eva. When Stella finds out what's going on, she just thinks that Eva has lost the plot! That makes Eva rebel. She says, 'I wasn't going to go, but now I might!' That winds Stella up even more.

"But the good thing is that 90% of the time, Eva listens to Stella as she is the voice of reason. She does take on board everything that her mum says."

How did you find working with Timothy West?
"I absolutely loved it! He was such a gent and a lovely, lovely guy. What an honour to work with such an amazing actor - you only have to look at his CV to see how much he's done. It's the same with Sue Johnston. You watch these actors and you learn so much from them, as they're so brilliant. I feel like I learn so much from Sue every day."

Eric's story is quite a short one, as he passes away suddenly in The Rovers! Were you sad not to work with Timothy more?
"Really sad! The day after Timothy left, myself and Sue were both saying that we missed him. He hadn't been on set for very long, but he just fitted in so well."

Why do you think Eva is so unlucky in love?
"I think it's because she hasn't met the right person. I think she does need somebody older. She can be quite insecure and I think she does look for a father figure to an extent, as her own father left her when she was 4 or 5 years old. That also means that she's always scared that a boyfriend will leave her, too.

"One of the lines that Eva says to Stella is, 'Mum, I've been cheated on more times than I've had my nails done!' That's funny but it's also really sad. Sometimes that's due to self-destruction on Eva's part, but I also think it's because she hasn't met the right guy. So many people have screwed Eva over, so it's made her very wary of men now."


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Eva finds Eric dead in The Rovers.


Could any of her previous relationships on the Street have gone further?
"I think Eva was very well suited to Nick. They made a really good couple, but unfortunately Nick's heart has always been with Leanne. I think she was definitely barking up the right tree there, though! She needs somebody who's quite similar to Nick - someone who's grounded, doing well for himself and a little bit older than her."

Would you like Eva to settle down with someone?
"For me as an actress, I enjoy playing the ups and downs and the heartbreak. It's much more interesting. I think it's going to be a while before Eva settles down!"

Could Eva and Leanne ever be friends?
"I'd like them to be. There's been moments in between their arguments where they've almost got along, but then something else will happen. I'm not sure they'll ever be best friends, but I think they could get along quite well.

"The only time they do seem to unite is through tragedy. When Stella got knocked over a while back, they united then and tried to get through it for their mum. I'm hoping that it won't take another tragedy for them to become friends again!"

When Eva causes trouble, such as at Christmas with the wedding, are you on her side or do you disapprove of what she's doing?
"With the wedding, it's not how I personally would have handled it, but I completely understood where she was coming from. Eva's point of view was that she didn't do it for Leanne, she did it for Nick. She knew that Leanne was treating Nick as second best, while Eva has felt like second best her whole life.

"Eva didn't want to see the man she was still in love with get hurt. She went about it the wrong way, but I do believe wholeheartedly that her intentions were true. It wasn't just a case of her trying to be bitchy to Leanne, she did it for a reason."

Would you like Eva to become a full-on bitchy character, or do you prefer the mix of good and bad?
"I like the balance. Eva can be a bit of a bitch, but I like the fact that she's a bitch with a heart. I think we've got Tracy Barlow who's just a bitch without a heart, so it's nice to have something quite different to that."

There are lots of scenes coming up where Karl is trying to win Stella back. How would Eva feel if he succeeded?
"Eva doesn't like Karl - she never has done and they never got on. She was aware of Karl's past, so that was part of the reason why she never wanted them to be together in the first place.

"I don't think Eva would be happy if Stella was tempted by Karl, as she thinks her mum deserves better. Eva has taken back cheats in the past and she doesn't want to see her mum in the same boat that she's been in herself. Stella is just asking for heartbreak if she takes Karl back, isn't she?"

Is it true that we can expect to see a more sinister side of Karl?
"I think there's definitely scope for it! Karl is a strong character that hasn't been tapped into much yet, so there's definitely that possibility."

Would you like Eva to find out Kylie's baby secret? It has the potential to cause trouble for Nick and Leanne…
"I would love it! I think it's a great storyline, and oh my God, there would be hell to pay! I think that would probably be one of Eva's biggest revenge plots!"

How's it all going on Corrie in general?
"I've been here for nearly two years now, and it's gone so fast! I feel like I've been here for a long time, but in a good way. I'm so happy here and I hope that I'm here for a long time.

"We'll see what happens, but I get really excited every time I get a new batch of scripts through. I've heard that I'm going to continue to be quite busy, which is brilliant."

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Catherine Tydesley has suggested that her Coronation Street character Eva Price should make a move on the local doctor.

The actress told PA that barmaid Eva could make a good match for Dr Matt Carter, played by Oliver Mellor.

Eva has had a run of bad luck with relationships after having her heart broken by Nick Tilsley. In coming episodes, viewers will see her hoping for a relationship with her grandmother Gloria's (Sue Johnston) fiance Eric (Timothy West).

However, her dreams will be dashed when Eric dies suddenly in the Rovers Return.

Tydesley said that she is unsure if any of the men around the cobbles could make Eva happy.

"Maybe Doctor Carter is an option? She needs someone intelligent and a little bit older," she suggested.

The 29-year-old actress also praised veteran actress Johnston, saying she is "amazing" to work with.

"I adore Sue. Its so amazing to work with an actress I've admired for so many years. She has brought a new dynamic to the Rovers, I love the character of Gloria. Sue is one of the nicest people I know. Such a sweetie," she added.

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Catherine Tydesley has suggested that her Coronation Street character Eva Price should make a move on the local doctor..

Personally I think she should just make a move

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Catherine Tydesley has suggested that her Coronation Street character Eva Price should make a move on the local doctor..

Personally I think she should just make a move

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So do I