Ciaran McCarthy (Keith Duffy)

[Perdita]

Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has revealed that romance could be on the cards for her character Michelle Connor and Weatherfield returnee Ciaran McCarthy.

The actress told The Mirror that the womanising Irishman, played by Keith Duffy, will be seen taking a shine to Michelle when he arrives back on the cobbles in February.

Marsh commented: "Michelle hasn't had much luck with her love life. Steve, Peter and Luke all ended up hurting her, so it'd be nice to see her settle down with someone who makes her happy.

"I haven't met Keith yet, but I've heard that Michelle catches Ciaran's eye, so there could be something developing there."

She added: "Michelle is a great character to play. There was a time when she came across as a bit prudish, but she's becoming a bit more sparky and feisty again. She's got her pizzazz back."

In August this year, actor Kenny Doughty signed up for a six-episode stint as builder Jake, another new love interest for Michelle. It was recently announced that he will return for another episode at the end of the year.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3...ove-twist.html

[Hannelene]

There must be another character Ciaran could be linked to then Michelle!

[alan45]

Hopefully if Michelle teams up with Kieran then that will be the end of Jake the Builder

[Hannelene]

I find Jake a little odd something about him creeps me out.

[Perdita]

Keith Duffy was back on the Corrie set with Chris Gascoyne yesterday as they filmed Peter and Ciaran rekindling their old friendship.

For those of you who can’t remember, Ciaran and Peter were old navy mates who lost touch when Ciaran was arrested for going AWOL.

Ciaran will return to our screens in February when Peter and Leanne find him in a Manchester restaurant and offer him a job as a chef in their new bar.

Ciaran’s return to the Street will surely have a few female hearts fluttering. Will Michelle take a shine to the Irish rogue or perhaps he'll stir old feelings in his ex-girlfriend Sunita?

http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronations...thduffyisback/

[Perdita]

Here's a fresh batch of Coronation Street pics snapped only yesterday on location in Manchester.

As you can see, Keith Duffy - who plays Ciaran McCarthy in the ITV soap - has been filming in full chef garb with Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow) and Jane Danson (Leanne Battersby).


http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3...-mccarthy.html

[Perdita]

Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has revealed details of a possible love rivals plot for her character and Carla Connor.

The 33-year-old actress, who plays barmaid Michelle Connor on the ITV1 soap, said that she expects the pair to end up feuding over Ciaran McCarthy (Keith Duffy) or Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) next year.

Marsh is quoted by PA as saying: "There's a rivalry between them both, and there'll be some fella involved somewhere down the line, probably Keith Duffy or Chris Gascoyne."

Asked whether Carla (Alison King) will take a shine to womaniser Ciaran, she replied: "She may do, but I think he's going to have his eye on Carla more likely."

Marsh had previously announced that a romance was likely to develop between Michelle and Weatherfield returnee Ciaran. Meanwhile, the unlucky-in-love character has had a fling with Peter in the past.

On Michelle's romance troubles, the soap star added: "I say I'd like her to settle down but I don't really, not as an actress. It wouldn't be good as an actress if she was happy, it's much more fun the way she is."

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3...-triangle.html

[Dazzle]

The 33-year-old actress, who plays barmaid Michelle Connor on the ITV1 soap, said that she expects the pair to end up feuding over Ciaran McCarthy (Keith Duffy) or Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) next

Is that a hint that Peter and Leanne are going to break up?

[lizann]

I like Peter with Leanne so i hope its not him

Michelle/Ciaran/Carla triangle i just cant see

[Dazzle]

I like Peter with Leanne so i hope its not him

I agree, they work well together.