Katherine Kelly (Becky) quits Coronation Street

[Perdita]

Coronation Street's Becky McDonald could be set to go on the run.

The bolshie barmaid - played by Katherine Kelly - is wracked with guilt after stealing money from the corner shop during the tram crash disaster, and believes the only way to stop herself from facing a life behind bars once again is to flee the cobbles.

Simon Gregson - who plays Becky's hapless husband Steve in the ITV1 soap - explained: "Steve reckons it's just a ridiculous solution.

"Whenever Becky gets into any sort of trouble, she wants to run away from it - and Steve thinks that's very childish and stupid. Becky's behaviour is going from bad to worse!"

However, sneaky Steve is equally desperate to keep the shameful truth under wraps, as he believes it could ruin his friendship and solid business relationship with corner shop owner Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin).

Simon added to Inside Soap magazine: "Steve's certain that if Dev knew Becky took the cash, he'd go to the police. But if he thought that Steve did it, then Steve is pretty sure their friendship would mean that Dev might not report him.

"Dev would drop him like a hot potato, though."

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[dawniey]

Exciting year for the Mcdonalds

[Perdita]

Katherine Kelly has revealed that she gets a "buzz" from playing her Coronation Street character Becky McDonald.

The 31-year-old, whose acting career was previously focused on theatre, said that she likes the unpredictability of her role.

When she first arrived on the Street in 2006, Becky came straight from prison.

She told the PA: "I definitely get a buzz from playing the most extreme characters I can.

"Becky is like seven characters in one. She is totally unrecognisable from when she started and yet she has still got that same base note of feral."

Kelly insisted that her time spent on the soap has been "rewarding".

She added: "One minute I feel like I am in some sort of farce with Roy Cropper in the cafe like the odd couple, the young girl and the old man who can't understand each other, and then next moment Becky is in some drugs/crime film and she's smashing up shop windows and diving over bars to try to throttle boyfriends.

"Then another time she is a step-mum to Amy and it is like she is in some kind of chick flick. It has been the most rewarding job."

DS

[Perdita]

Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly has revealed that she will stay on the soap if there are sufficient storylines for her character.

The actress, who plays Becky McDonald in the ITV1 show, is currently in talks to renew her contract - which runs out in September, The People reports.

Speaking of her future in Weatherfield, she said: "It *depends on what stories they have for Becky. It's always about the roles for me. If the stories are there, I will stay. But I'll know when it feels right to go.

"I always said if they found me a Jack Duckworth I might not go. I guess they have found me a Jack in Steve McDonald, but I will go at some point."

Kelly has previously played down rumours that she is considering quitting the soap.

DS

[WolvoExPunk]

I wonder how she will exit? She's really screwed up with Liz finding out about her exploits. I enjoyed the way Liz made her squirm on Friday. The other week, Steve read her the riot act, saying every crisis is down to her stupidity and lack of forethought. Becky first appeared as a homeless girl, sleeping in a dorway. Maybe she could go back to that sitiuation. Her selfishness and stupidity should certainly get her there. But before she does, she needs to give Kylie a well-deserved stomping.

[Dazzle]

But before she does, she needs to give Kylie a well-deserved stomping.

I couldn't agree more

[Chloe O'brien]

I hope she doesn't leave. Becky and Steve are one of the best couples in soapland.

[alan45]

Poor Becky

[Dazzle]

Poor Becky

She just had to go and prove Liz right

[alan45]

http://www.youtube.com/user/tommyrec.../0/xmAt-UAqs9c

Maybe this is why she is leaving