Michelle Collins and John Michie join as Stella and Karl

[tammyy2j]

It might be good if Les and Janice was still around for this storyline

I always thought Leanne used say her mother was dead

[alan45]

Michelle Collins acting and pathetic accent are getting worse. How long will it take the PTB at Corrie to get shot of her. Tonight she kept changing her accent between Macunian and Cockerney. As for her daughter she is totally pathetic.

[alan45]

Coronation Street star Jane Danson has revealed that she is thrilled to be working closely with Michelle Collins on the set of the soap.

Next week's episodes of the Weatherfield drama feature a big plot twist as Danson's alter ego Leanne Barlow discovers that Rovers newcomer Stella Price is her biological mother.

Collins's character Stella, who made her debut on screen earlier this month, is forced to come clean with Leanne as the show favourite celebrates her 30th birthday at the pub.

Speaking about having Collins as her on-screen mum, Danson told All About Soap: "It's really interesting to work with someone when you know their stuff so well. I'm looking forward to getting stuck into the really meaty scenes, because these are two extremely feisty characters.

"A lot of people have said we've got similar face shapes and we have the same mannerisms too, so it'll be interesting to see if viewers pick up on the resemblance."

Coronation Street's shock Stella and Leanne twist first emerged in early May but was only officially confirmed by show bosses this week.

[LizzyBizzy]

I might be in a minority of one, but I'm not overly bothered by the quality of Michelle Collins's accent. So far, I'm willing to give her character the benefit of the doubt.

[lizann]

I might be in a minority of one, but I'm not overly bothered by the quality of Michelle Collins's accent. So far, I'm willing to give her character the benefit of the doubt.

I dont mind her character not liking her daughter Evie though

[Perdita]

CORRIE actress Kym Marsh has defended co-star Michelle Collins after fans criticised the new arrival's attempts at a northern accent.
Ex-EastEnder Michelle, 50, joined the cast this month as Stella Price, the new manager of the Rovers Return.

Kym, 35, currently on maternity leave, told new! magazine: "I think viewers find it hard to accept because she was such a big character in EastEnders."

The actress, who plays barmaid Michelle Connor, added: "People should give her a chance. She's only just joined Corrie."

Street producer Phil Collinson has defended Michelle, saying: "I think her accent's great." Then all is good



Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...#ixzz1QXpIXqKP

[alan45]

Who give two flying figs what her so called co-star Ms Marsh thinks.

[Siobhan]

Who give two flying figs what her so called co-star Ms Marsh thinks.

Ms Kym Marsh has announced that she has farted... nothing to do with any soap or anything at all it is just she hadn't spoken out about anything is 10 mins and was getting locked jaw from lack of opinion

[alan45]

John Michie has said that he is having "great fun" playing Coronation Street's Karl Munro.

The Scottish actor made his debut as "sexy charmer" Karl earlier this month. As the partner of new Rovers Return manager Stella Price - played by Michelle Collins - he moved into the pub with her and her daughter Eva (Catherine Tyldesley).

Michie told ITV's This Morning: "My character is a bit of a Jack The Lad. But it's great fun, it's a great show. Everyone is incredibly friendly - it's amazing how warm... it's a big warm happy family up there in Coronation Street.

"There are lots of characters, loads of people; after Taggart, I'm used to just working with just us four and a few guest actors, and going to different locations every day, but now I'm in the same place every day - which I'm getting to quite enjoy!"

However, Michie confessed that he is still adjusting to acting while having to serve Corrie locals from behind the bar.

"I've had quite a few jobs as a barman in the past, but its just getting the lines in-between serving the drinks - that's the thing," he quipped, admitting that he was used to playing characters "on the other side of the bar".

Meanwhile, Michie also hinted that there could be more episodes of ITV crime drama Taggart to come - despite the show having reportedly been axed after 28 years.

"I know STV are going to try and fund it differently and try and bring it back," he said. "And there could be a Christmas special or something like that. I'm sure we've not seen the end of it just yet. I hope not."


Lets hope they start filming Taggart very soon and EE brings Cindy back to life

[LizzyBizzy]

I like both the Stella and Karl characters. Unfortunately for the actors, I think they're too closely associated with former roles. I truly hope they're given a fair chance, and that internet keyboard warriors, and let's not forget there are plenty of people out there who aren't keyboard warriors, don't succeed in persuading the producers to axe the characters.