Michelle Connor-McDonald (Kym Marsh)

[parkerman]

I think her big new storyline will involve Stella and they will be involved in a number of double-hander episodes.

Sorry to put you off your Sunday lunch, alan...Just joking.

[tammyy2j]

Daily Star Sunday newspaper today saying that Michelle Connor is set to become the new Rovers landlady

[Perdita]

Coronation Street's Kym Lomas has revealed that she would love Keith Duffy to return to the soap.

Duffy left the ITV soap in 2011 after two spells playing Ciaran McCarthy. He first appeared in 2002 as Peter Barlow's friend before leaving three years later. He then returned to the role in 2010.

Lomas has confessed that the whole cast miss the Boyzone star, reports The Herald.

She said: "I miss Keith. We all do. It was like someone had died when he went."

She admitted that she was particularly close to Duffy due to the amount of screen time they shared. Her character Michelle dated Ciaran during his last period on the soap.

"Obviously because we did so many scenes together we grew very close. He is a great laugh and a real larger-than-life character," the 36-year-old said.

"We do stay in touch - texting and all that. And I really want to come back to Ireland when he's in a play.

"I'm hoping he'll see the light and come back to us. But he can't just expect to run back into Michelle's arms - that's not going to happen," she added.

Duffy has spent time performing with Boyzone since his on-screen departure. They are scheduled to embark on a new tour later this year.

Coronation Street next airs on Monday (April 15) at 7.30pm on ITV.

[Perdita]

Kym Lomas has signed a new contract that will keep her in the show for at least another year.

Lomas, who plays Michelle Connor in the soap, has revealed that she would love to stay for longer and be an icon.


Speaking to the Daily Star, she said: "I'm really happy, I've just signed for another 12 months and that takes me to my eighth year. I'd love to stay and try to become a Corrie icon."

Lomas has also revealed more about her new business venture, which she has launched with her husband, ex-Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas.

Their agency will hire out their celebrity pals for appearances at corporate and nightclub events.

Speaking about the new venture, Lomas said: "I've set up our own VIP agency. It launches soon.

"It's public appearances and whatnot. We're excited about it because it's fingers in different pies.

"Jamie is away in LA but when he's back he wants to focus on different things as well as the acting game – the same as me really."

That should make Alan's day

[alan45]

Kym Lomas has dismissed rumours that she is to star in a Snoop Dogg video, quipping that she wishes it was true.

It was reported earlier today (June 11) that Snoop approached the Coronation Street actress to appear in one of his videos.


The rapper - currently performing as Snoop Lion - is famously thought to be a fan of the ITV soap, and it was claimed that he had asked mutual friend David Gest to request an appearance from Lomas in one of his videos.

Lomas recently stated that she would like Keith Duffy back on the soap as Ciaran McCarthy

[alan45]

Coronation Street star Kym Lomas has admitted that she doesn't want another love split for her character Michelle Connor.

Michelle is currently settled with boyfriend Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), but there could be tougher times ahead for the couple later this year.

Show bosses recently confirmed that a crisis faced by Steve and Michelle will lead to the return of Beverley Callard as Liz McDonald in October.

Speaking on ITV's Loose Women about Callard's return, Lomas enthused: "I can't wait. I'm so, so excited. The great thing is that obviously I'll get to work with her because I'm with Steve."

She added: "I'm having such a ball [at Corrie] and I'm so lucky, so fortunate. I love Michelle and Steve together and I hope they keep us together."

In the meantime, Michelle has more dramas on the way this week as she discovers that her son Ryan (Sol Heras) isn't committed to his relationship with teen mum Katy Armstrong (Georgia May Foote).


Lomas explained: "I don't think Michelle was that keen on that relationship in the first place. She felt that Ryan had broken up a family and she wasn't pleased. She knows her son, she knows what he's like. But I think she's more angry now that he's not just being honest with her. He's a naughty, naughty boy!"

[Perdita]

Coronation Street star Kym Lomas has admitted that she doesn't want another love split for her character Michelle Connor.

Michelle is currently settled with boyfriend Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), but there could be tougher times ahead for the couple later this year.

Show bosses recently confirmed that a crisis faced by Steve and Michelle will lead to the return of Beverley Callard as Liz McDonald in October.

Speaking on ITV's Loose Women about Callard's return, Lomas enthused: "I can't wait. I'm so, so excited. The great thing is that obviously I'll get to work with her because I'm with Steve."

She added: "I'm having such a ball [at Corrie] and I'm so lucky, so fortunate. I love Michelle and Steve together and I hope they keep us together."

In the meantime, Michelle has more dramas on the way this week as she discovers that her son Ryan (Sol Heras) isn't committed to his relationship with teen mum Katy Armstrong (Georgia May Foote).

Lomas explained: "I don't think Michelle was that keen on that relationship in the first place. She felt that Ryan had broken up a family and she wasn't pleased. She knows her son, she knows what he's like. But I think she's more angry now that he's not just being honest with her. He's a naughty, naughty boy!"

Coronation Street continues tonight (June 17) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.

[alan45]

Already posted http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/s...616#post793616

[tammyy2j]

Show bosses recently confirmed that a crisis faced by Steve and Michelle will lead to the return of Beverley Callard as Liz McDonald in October

I wonder what the crisis is?

[tammyy2j]

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