Tyrone Dobbs and Kirsty Soames

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Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has revealed that his alter ego Tyrone Dobbs will eventually fall back into the arms of girlfriend Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede).

During scenes airing next Monday, Tyrone ends his relationship with Kirsty after he overhears her threatening Tina (Michelle Keegan).

Speaking to Soaplife, Halsall explained: "He's in love with her and he can't quite believe his luck because she's a really good-looking girl. He's ignored what Tina's been saying because he's happy with his life and with Kirsty. Love's completely blinded him. Kirsty's trying to control his life, but he doesn't see it at all.

"And he realises everything Tina said is true and that he got Kirsty all wrong. He's devastated. At that moment, he still loves her, but he knows he can't go on with someone he can't trust. After what happened with Molly, trust is important to him. He tells Kirsty it's over between them."

However, Halsall said that Tyrone and Kirsty will reunite soon, when it is discovered she is pregnant.

The actor said of the twist: "A doctor stops Tyrone as he's about to leave and tells him Kirsty's pregnancy is fine... It's a complete bolt out of the blue for Tyrone. It changes everything. He feels as if all of his dreams have come true. His one ambition in life is to settle down and be a family man.

"He has no reason to think Kirsty's cheated on him. He's thrilled at the prospect of becoming a dad. When Kirsty shows him the scan pictures it brings back a lot of memories, but also gives him a glimpse into the future.

"When he finds out she's pregnant he feels he has to do the right thing. But he also genuinely believes they have a future together; he wants to settle down with her."

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Coronation Street's Alan Halsall reveals to Soaplife how Tyrone's desperation to be a dad could wreck his life!

Tyrone is well on the way to believing Kirsty is The One - until her jealousy of Tina gets out of control. "He catches her threatening Tina and it's a real dagger in his heart. He's upset he could be so wrong about a woman again," says Alan. But if he thinks he can just walk away from the relationship, he’s in for another shock when Kirsty plays her trump card...

How deep are Ty's feelings for Kirsty before he sees her true colours?
"He's in love with her and he can't quite believe his luck because she's a really good-looking girl. He's ignored what Tina’s been saying because he's happy with his life and with Kirsty. Love's completely blinded him. Kirsty's trying to control his life, but he doesn't see it at all."

Then he catches Kirsty threatening Tina...
"And he realises everything Tina said is true and that he got Kirsty all wrong. He's devastated. At that moment, he still loves her, but he knows he can't go on with someone he can't trust. After what happened with Molly, trust is important to him. He tells Kirsty it's over between them."

And she chases him in a police car!
"Tyrone's feeling sorry for himself, so Tina drags him out for a curry and Kirsty spots them together and assumes they're on a date. She turns proper psycho and chases them in the police car. Tina refuses to pull over and Kirsty crashes right into the back of them when they stop at a red light!"

Is Kirsty badly hurt?
"She's taken to hospital and Tyrone can't bear not to go to see if she's OK. Although they've split up his feelings for her haven't just disappeared."

And then a massive bombshell is dropped on Tyrone...
"A doctor stops Tyrone as he's about to leave and tells him Kirsty's pregnancy is fine... It's a complete bolt out of the blue for Tyrone. It changes everything. He feels as if all of his dreams have come true. His one ambition in life is to settle down and be a family man."

Is Tyrone sure the baby is his?
"He has no reason to think Kirsty's cheated on him. He's thrilled at the prospect of becoming a dad. When Kirsty shows him the scan pictures it brings back a lot of memories, but also gives him a glimpse into the future."

Does Tyrone get back with Kirsty just because of the baby?
"When he finds out she's pregnant he feels he has to do the right thing. But he also genuinely believes they have a future together; he wants to settle down with her."

Do the fans like Ty's romance?
"They've said that it's nice to see Tyrone with someone new and getting on with his life again...But then they don't know what's about to happen!

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Coronation Street's Tyrone Dobbs will pop the question to girlfriend Kirsty Soames as their romance storyline continues, a report has claimed.

Tyrone, played by Alan Halsall, declares his love for Kirsty and asks her to marry him in scenes which air next month, according to the Daily Star.


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More drama reportedly plays out for the couple when Tyrone's friends Tommy Duckworth (Chris Fountain) and Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) fear that Kirsty is cheating on him - as they have spotted her behaving strangely and hugging another man.

However, it is thought that when the pair share their suspicions with a shocked Tyrone, they are left looking foolish. The mystery man in question is revealed to be Kirsty's car dealer cousin - who has been helping her to arrange a surprise Valentine's Day present for Tyrone.

Desperate to get his relationship back on track, Tyrone is quoted as saying: "I'm really sorry, Kirsty. I shouldn't have listened to them. I love you. Please will you marry me?"

Coronation Street fans will also see Tyrone discover that Kirsty is pregnant next week as their storyline hots up.

[Chloe O'brien]

is she really pregnant and is it Ty's baby or has she done what Natasha did and borrowed someone's scan picture.

[thestud2k7]

is she really pregnant and is it Ty's baby or has she done what Natasha did and borrowed someone's scan picture.

ooh good point, who knows

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Coronation Street's Kirsty Soames has proved to be one of the most intriguing new arrivals in soapland over the past few months as her presence at Number 9 has shaken up life for Tyrone, Tina and Tommy.

Kirsty's romance with Tyrone (Alan Halsall) has brought some happiness back to the mechanic's life in recent weeks, but the story couldn't be more different for Tina (Michelle Keegan) - who has found herself bearing the brunt of the police officer's jealousy and control issues.

Tyrone finally sees Kirsty's true colours this week but just as it looks like their relationship is over, there's a twist in store as the couple discover that they're expecting a baby together…

Here, Natalie Gumede - who plays Kirsty - chats to Digital Spy about what's ahead for her character.

After a few months at Coronation Street, how are you finding it so far?
"I'm absolutely loving it. I knew that I'd enjoy it, but I just didn't realise how much! Obviously it's a great break for me, and I've never worked with such a great set of people in all honesty. It's just brilliant to come to work every day and do the thing that you love."

Kirsty seems to have provoked a lot of discussion in the past few weeks! Are you pleased that she's making such an impact on viewers?
"I'm so pleased that people are talking about her. Obviously in the first few months, it was a slow introduction and you weren't quite sure where she was coming from or what she'd turn out to be. At first, she just seemed like the new girl on the street with a slight attitude problem. Now it's getting slightly more sinister and I'm really pleased that it's making people react quite strongly - but hopefully for the right reasons!"

As Kirsty is such a complex character, how do you describe her to people?
"I've heard people say that she's psychotic, but I prefer to think that she's just troubled or perhaps slightly damaged. We're yet to find out why, but obviously there's been something in her past which has made her very jealous and have quite a few control issues. So I'm looking forward to playing that out and discovering why she is the way she is."

How genuine are her feelings for Tyrone?
"That's the thing - I think Kirsty is extremely genuine when it comes to her feelings for Tyrone. She's absolutely in love with him and I don't think there's any hidden agenda on that front. From the first time they met, they were very much kindred spirits - but obviously problems are creeping in now with her personality. Kirsty's problem is with everyone else around Tyrone, but how she feels about him is definitely the real thing."

A lot of people are expecting Kirsty to be the next big villain for Corrie. Could that be the case?
"I'm not sure about a villain, because I don't know what's coming up in all honesty. But there's definitely a dark side to her. It depends on how much they play with that - but I'm yet to find out myself."

We've seen Kirsty trying to cause trouble for Tina on a few occasions now. What's going through her mind when she's doing all these crazy things?
"Well, in a way, when the two of them first came up against each other, they were quite similar - and obviously Tina's a very feisty and spunky girl. So I think that Tina brought some of the trouble on herself at first. But as far as Kirsty's concerned, she just sees Tina as a major threat. Obviously Tina is beautiful and she's very pally with Tyrone. Kirsty is very threatened by that - and she doesn't want anyone near Tyrone who she sees as a threat."

Kirsty eventually confesses to Tina and warns that there could be even worse trouble to come if she's not careful. Does she mean it?
"Well, at one point, Kirsty was genuinely willing to call a truce with Tina and make a bit of an effort. But when she threatens her, it's because she's been goaded by Tina - so it could possibly be an empty threat. There's a lot of hot air with Kirsty, as there is with Tina. They both goad each other to the next level, really!"

How does Kirsty feel when she discovers that she's pregnant?
"At first, Kirsty is very shocked. I'm not sure she was ready for something as huge as this to come along. But it gets her back with Tyrone and back where she wants to be. Kirsty will be very happy that she's got Tyrone now. Whatever happens in the future, he's the father of her child - so she's got him right where she wants him. I think she's got the potential to be a great mum, but there are emotional issues that she's got to deal with first and they're going to be quite a challenge."

Some viewers will probably suspect that Kirsty has tried to trap Tyrone with the pregnancy or that he's not the father. Can she be trusted?
"As far as I'm aware and as far I'm concerned, Kirsty's pregnancy wasn't planned and she wasn't trying to trap him at all. That's how I'm portraying it when I'm playing Kirsty, anyway. In the storyline, her love for Tyrone is genuine and she says, many times over, that cheating on him is something that she'd never do. I believe that - I'd definitely say that it's his baby."

Will Kirsty try to play things a bit differently with Tina and Tommy after this?
"I think she will on the surface for Tyrone's sake - she'll do her best to show willing and be civil. But if she doesn't get the response that she likes back, then I don't think she'll be able to keep that façade up for very long!"

Could you see Kirsty and Tina becoming friends eventually?
"I think there's the potential for that. They are very similar in some ways - they're both very strong, confident and spunky women. Maybe they could be partners in crime in the future! But at the same time, I think they've got a lot to get through first. I think Kirsty will always see Tina as a threat, unless she's not in the immediate vicinity. We'll have to wait and see what's written for us!"

How have you found working with Alan Halsall?
"As a new girl coming onto the street, I honestly don't think I could have been paired with a better person. He's a very funny guy and he's the cast joker, but more importantly he's very welcoming and he was so patient with me in my first few weeks when I was getting used to everything. He's fantastic."

How about Michelle?
"Michelle is really funny as well - she's very dry! I love the funny looks that she gives in the performance, which are great to play off. Michelle is a fantastic actress to bounce off and she gives me a lot to work with as a rivalry on screen. I'm really lucky to have both Alan and Michelle to work with."

You've also had some scenes with Barbara Knox, who plays Rita…
"Yeah, I kind of felt like I was being inaugurated by the Queen! She's a real legend and she's so professional. Barbara is fantastic and she's so subtle in her performance. It's fantastic to work with somebody who's had that kind of experience."

Do you think Kirsty has a long future on the cobbles or will she be a character who comes in, causes chaos and then leaves?
"I don't know - I think they've got the potential to do either at the moment. I could just be a vehicle for Tyrone - as I'm definitely here to upset Tyrone and Tina's worlds. But what can happen is that they see a redeeming feature in the character and make it more long-term. It's really up to the writers and the producers!"

[Ruffed_lemur]

Sounds like the baby is Tyrone's from the interview. I hope it is, but did wonder if she might have already been pregnant before they met.

[walsh2509]

Sounds like the baby is Tyrone's from the interview. I hope it is, but did wonder if she might have already been pregnant before they met.

To me that scan pic she held to Ty just now , the baby looked a bit Big for a baby just a couple of weeks old. I think she's been pregnant before going with Ty, more than likely she's told the real father another copper and he's dumped her.

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Coronation Street's Natalie Gumede has hinted that her character Kirsty Soames is set to become "plain evil".
The actress, who plays the Weatherfield policeman, admitted that viewers haven't seen the worst of Kirsty, who has found herself a rival in Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) after dating Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall).
"People keep coming over to me, wagging their fingers at what Kirsty has been getting up to. But watch this space," she told Inside Soap.
"If you think Kirsty is bad now, you won't believe what's in store. She's nowhere near done with poor Tyrone!"
The mechanic is set to propose to Kirsty when he finds out about her pregnancy, despite finding out that the officer took advantage of the law to hurt Tina and Rita Sullivan (Barbara Knox).
"Now that she's got him trapped, Kirsty will be utterly determined to hang on to Tyrone," a Coronation Street spokesperson added.
"That means she's going to get even worse. The viewers, like her nemesis Tina, know all about Kirsty's true character and there'll be plenty of drama down the road as Kirsty turns from spiteful to plain evil."

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The ACTRESS, who plays the Weatherfield policeman, admitted that viewers haven't seen the worst of Kirsty, ."

Looks like another Transexual on the cobbles. Hayley will be pleased shes not the only one on the Street