Ciaran McCarthy (Keith Duffy)

[Perdita]

Keith Duffy has hinted that his Coronation Street character Ciaran McCarthy strips off in an upcoming storyline.

The 35-year-old explained that Ciaran, who embarks on a relationship with Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh), could serve behind the bar with only his pants on.

He told Inside Soap: "I'm shooting some scenes where Ciaran offers to cook Michelle a meal, and he tells her that if it's not the best food she's ever tasted, he'll work a shift behind the bar wearing just his boxers."

Duffy added: "I'm looking forward to seeing what the wardrobe department have come up for me."

[Dazzle]

Keith Duffy has hinted that his Coronation Street character Ciaran McCarthy strips off in an upcoming storyline.

Your reaction to the above made me laugh, Perdita.

[Perdita]

Not very often one gets to see a bit of eye candy for us ladies stripping off

[alan45]

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[alan45]

Kym Marsh has revealed that she would like Coronation Street's Michelle Connor to have a relationship with Ciaran McCarthy.

Speaking to Soaplife, she said that Michelle thinks Ciaran (Keith Duffy) is "fab", but is "scared" because she could "easily fall in love with him".

However, Michelle is given up a wake-up call when Ciaran goes for a job interview in Scotland.

"She's gutted," she said. "But doesn't show it. She tells herself that if he's bothering to go for a job interview in Scotland then he can't be that interested in her. That's it. It's over. She was obviously just a bit of fun for him."

Liz attempts to convince the barmaid to tell him how she feels, but a "devastated" Michelle can't bring herself to do it.

"Ciaran would have to give Michelle a very strong indication that he's really keen on having a serious relationship with her," she said.

Marsh added that she hopes the pair will eventually get together, saying: "As long as he wasn't philandering... It would be nice to explore a relationship between them. It would be fun."

In March, Duffy reportedly announced that he would not be renewing his contract with the ITV soap.

[Chloe O'brien]

If Keith is not renewing his contract what is the point of Ciaran having a relationship with Michelle. Kym is panicking because if she doesn't get a decent storyline she will be axed.

[Siobhan]

It is just me or does Kym seem to have an opinion on everything? no matter what is happening in Corrie she always has a say on it... she annoys me so much

[alan45]

It is just me or does Kym seem to have an opinion on everything? no matter what is happening in Corrie she always has a say on it... she annoys me so much

Its not just you Shiv.

Ive noticed that she is always spouting on in the tabloids about everything and anything. Its not as if she is a great actor or anything. I think she just likes toe hear herself speak and see her name in print.

[Dazzle]

To be fair to Kym, maybe the journalists just keep asking her questions which she answers out of politeness. It may not be her fault that every little thing she says is printed.

[Siobhan]

To be fair to Kym, maybe the journalists just keep asking her questions which she answers out of politeness. It may not be her fault that every little thing she says is printed.

I think (correct me if I am wrong here Alan) but didn't she make some comment about Hollyoaks.. why would a journalist ask her about a soap she is not in???