Michelle Connor-McDonald (Kym Marsh)

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CORRIE’S Kym Lomas is fighting to save her second marriage.
Kym, 37 — divorced from actor Jack Ryder — is living apart from EastEnder hubby Jamie 11 months after they wed.
The lovebirds decided to “take time out” from their marriage following a series of spectacular rows.
The pair, who wed last September, still hope to save their troubled romance.

But they are living apart — even when EastEnders star Jamie returns to Manchester from filming his role in London as Jake Stone.
Last night a well-placed source said: “It’s true, they are spending some time apart while they work through their problems.
“They’ve not split up but have been going through a tricky time — arguments and various other things. They have always had a tempestuous relationship and have been through a hell of a lot.

“There isn’t really one big issue at the heart of this, just the usual resentments and arguments which can build up in a marriage.”
News of the couple’s troubles comes after it emerged they have put their marital home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, up for sale.
Initially it had been thought the five-bedroom property, valued at £650,000, was too big for them.
Kym — who plays Corrie factory boss Michelle Connor — wed 33-year-old Jamie last September in a star-studded ceremony at Nunsmere Hall, Cheshire.

Her Weatherfield co-stars Michelle Keegan and Samia Ghadie were among celebrity guests.
But just 11 months later the couple’s marriage has plunged into serious turmoil.
The source added: “Obviously the fact that Jamie went out to Los Angeles a few times to find work hasn’t helped the situation.
“Jamie is not at the marital home — even when he’s back in the North West. They’ve been living apart for about a week.
“They are utilising the fact that Jamie is filming in London to have a bit of space while they try to work through it.
“The marriage is by no means over and they are hoping they can come through this.
“But one thing is certain, there is no one else involved.”
Kym had previously married another EastEnders actor — heartthrob Jack Ryder — in 2002.


But in March 2008, the couple revealed they were separating and in August the following year, announced their divorce.
Kym got engaged to former Hollyoaks hunk Jamie later in the same year.
But they were left heartbroken by the death of their son Archie just minutes after he was born.
The couple also had to overcome a scandal in April 2012 when The Sun revealed how Jamie cavorted on a hotel bed with a pretty brunette.
He kissed mum-of-two Katie Moores, 26, in his suite in Leeds at 4am after a night out.
Katie said Lomas told her he was single despite being engaged.
Photos taken on the night show the actor with his arm around single mum Katie. He shared a kiss with her as they sat drinking and play-fighting

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CORRIE’S Kym Lomas is fighting to save her second marriage.
Kym, 37 — divorced from actor Jack Ryder — is living apart from EastEnder hubby Jamie 11 months after they wed.
The lovebirds decided to “take time out” from their marriage following a series of spectacular rows.
The pair, who wed last September, still hope to save their troubled romance.

But they are living apart — even when EastEnders star Jamie returns to Manchester from filming his role in London as Jake Stone.
Last night a well-placed source said: “It’s true, they are spending some time apart while they work through their problems.
“They’ve not split up but have been going through a tricky time — arguments and various other things. They have always had a tempestuous relationship and have been through a hell of a lot.

“There isn’t really one big issue at the heart of this, just the usual resentments and arguments which can build up in a marriage.”
News of the couple’s troubles comes after it emerged they have put their marital home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, up for sale.
Initially it had been thought the five-bedroom property, valued at £650,000, was too big for them.
Kym — who plays Corrie factory boss Michelle Connor — wed 33-year-old Jamie last September in a star-studded ceremony at Nunsmere Hall, Cheshire.

Her Weatherfield co-stars Michelle Keegan and Samia Ghadie were among celebrity guests.
But just 11 months later the couple’s marriage has plunged into serious turmoil.
The source added: “Obviously the fact that Jamie went out to Los Angeles a few times to find work hasn’t helped the situation.
“Jamie is not at the marital home — even when he’s back in the North West. They’ve been living apart for about a week.
“They are utilising the fact that Jamie is filming in London to have a bit of space while they try to work through it.
“The marriage is by no means over and they are hoping they can come through this.
“But one thing is certain, there is no one else involved.”
Kym had previously married another EastEnders actor — heartthrob Jack Ryder — in 2002.


But in March 2008, the couple revealed they were separating and in August the following year, announced their divorce.
Kym got engaged to former Hollyoaks hunk Jamie later in the same year.
But they were left heartbroken by the death of their son Archie just minutes after he was born.
The couple also had to overcome a scandal in April 2012 when The Sun revealed how Jamie cavorted on a hotel bed with a pretty brunette.
He kissed mum-of-two Katie Moores, 26, in his suite in Leeds at 4am after a night out.
Katie said Lomas told her he was single despite being engaged.
Photos taken on the night show the actor with his arm around single mum Katie. He shared a kiss with her as they sat drinking and play-fighting

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Coronation Street star Kym Lomas is being lined up to become landlady of the Rovers Return.

Show bosses are believed to have tempted 37-year-old Kym, who plays Michelle Connor, with big money and a long-term contract.

She joined the cast in 2006 and is popular with viewers. A friend said: “It has always been a dream for her.

“To land the Rovers job could mean she will be there for ever. Bosses love her, fans love her and she loves Corrie – so it all adds up nicely.”

Current landlady Stella Price, played by Michelle Collins, is set to move out when Michelle’s boyfriend Steve McDonald matches the asking price for the pub.

The move coincides with the return Beverley Callard as Steve’s mum and former Rovers boss Liz McDonald.

But it will be Michelle’s name above the pub door - delighting her fans who will see her quit her job at the factory to start pulling pints.

“Kym adores doing Corrie and we are expecting her to become cemented as an iconic Rovers landlady,” the insider added.

The London-born Michelle, 51, settled in after a bumpy arrival with viewers turned off by her “dodgy” southern accent.

She also regularly agonised about travelling between her home in London and a place in Manchester.

And she had continuing concerns for her teenage daughter Maia who was in the middle of her crucial GCSE’s.

Michelle said: “Stella Price has been a revelation to play. So much has happened to the character since we discovered she was Leanne’s (Jane Danson) real mum.

"From catching Karl (John Michie) with barmaid Sunita (Shobna Gulati) to her near death experience in the Rovers fire – I’ve loved playing Stella and will be very sorry to leave her behind.

“Creatively I need to play other roles and I’ve ambitions as an actress that I’d like to fulfill. I’m also looking forward to spending more time with my daughter Maia.”

Corrie producer Stuart Blackburn said: “We wish Michelle every happiness as she moves on to pastures new.

“Her character has made a tremendous impact and has deservedly earned her the status of a classic Coronation Street matriarch.”

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Coronation Street star Kym Lomas is being lined up to become landlady of the Rovers Return.

Show bosses are believed to have tempted 37-year-old Kym, who plays Michelle Connor, with big money and a long-term contract.

She joined the cast in 2006 and is popular with viewers. A friend said: “It has always been a dream for her.

“To land the Rovers job could mean she will be there for ever. Bosses love her, fans love her and she loves Corrie – so it all adds up nicely.”

Current landlady Stella Price, played by Michelle Collins, is set to move out when Michelle’s boyfriend Steve McDonald matches the asking price for the pub.

The move coincides with the return Beverley Callard as Steve’s mum and former Rovers boss Liz McDonald.

But it will be Michelle’s name above the pub door - delighting her fans who will see her quit her job at the factory to start pulling pints.

“Kym adores doing Corrie and we are expecting her to become cemented as an iconic Rovers landlady,” the insider added.

The London-born Michelle, 51, settled in after a bumpy arrival with viewers turned off by her “dodgy” southern accent.

She also regularly agonised about travelling between her home in London and a place in Manchester.

And she had continuing concerns for her teenage daughter Maia who was in the middle of her crucial GCSE’s.

Michelle said: “Stella Price has been a revelation to play. So much has happened to the character since we discovered she was Leanne’s (Jane Danson) real mum.

"From catching Karl (John Michie) with barmaid Sunita (Shobna Gulati) to her near death experience in the Rovers fire – I’ve loved playing Stella and will be very sorry to leave her behind.

“Creatively I need to play other roles and I’ve ambitions as an actress that I’d like to fulfill. I’m also looking forward to spending more time with my daughter Maia.”

Corrie producer Stuart Blackburn said: “We wish Michelle every happiness as she moves on to pastures new.

“Her character has made a tremendous impact and has deservedly earned her the status of a classic Coronation Street matriarch.”

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Coronation Street's Michelle Connor will be faced with some big surprises over the next few weeks as her partner Steve McDonald is plotting for them to take over the Rovers Return.

Steve (Simon Gregson) is currently making his plans in secret following Stella Price's decision to sell the pub, and his plot will lead to the return of his mother Liz after she helps him with the purchase.

Here, Kym Lomas - who plays Michelle - previews the changes ahead in Michelle's life as Steve drops his bombshells!

Michelle has to say goodbye to Ryan this week. How does she feel about that?
"It's a bit of a bombshell. She's very upset about his decision to go, especially as he's decided to go to Ibiza. She's very worried about what sort of lifestyle he'll be living out there, as she thinks he's going to be partying all the time and be led astray, which is not what Ryan needs.

"Michelle is right to worry because he's easily led and slightly wayward. But then there has to come a point where she releases him from her apron strings and let him do his own thing."

Does she feel as though things are slipping through her fingers?
"Well yes, she does. Ryan's gone and she's no longer in the factory. Michelle feels lost, really."


When Steve starts acting suspiciously, does Michelle think he might be planning a proposal?
"I don't think she has any idea really. She knows he's up to something, but I don't think Michelle suspects he'll propose because they've been there once before. She's just confused really - she can't put her finger on what it is!"

Steve eventually drops the bombshell that he's bought The Rovers for her. How does she feel about that?
"Well he doesn't tell her for ages because he thinks it's going to be a great thing, what with Ryan gone and Michelle out of the factory. Steve spies this opportunity and thinks it would be a great idea to buy this for Michelle as a gift, and then she'll feel much better about herself.

"He does this all as a secret so when Michelle finds out, she's absolutely fuming that he's made such a big decision without consulting her first. Buying a pub is quite a big decision to make really, isn't it?"

Once she's back behind the bar, does she feel happy again?
"Well Michelle has taken up a job behind the bar with Stella before she finds out that Steve has bought the place. She's a bit fed up that she's pulling pints again, but at least she's doing something that she feels she's good at and that people appreciate her for. But when she finds out about Steve's purchase, she does go a bit mad.

"Michelle didn't really have the best time last time they were there, so she has bad memories of the place really. But then she does come round to the idea and is pleased that her and Steve are now co-owners of The Rovers and she has some purpose. She feels as though she's come home."

Michelle's dad Barry turns up unannounced without her mum. Why is that?
"Well, when Michelle's dad arrives, she still doesn't know about the pub. Steve's still trying to get all the details sorted before he tells her. So Ryan's just left and suddenly her dad turns up.

"Michelle is obviously confused as to why her mum isn't with him, but Barry gives her some story about her being on a spa break. Michelle smells a rat and knows something isn't right. She's left confused by all of that and is determined to get to the bottom of it."


When she does unravel the mystery, Michelle discovers that her parents are getting a divorce, doesn't she?
"Yes, Michelle learns that her mum has said she wants a divorce, but at this stage Michelle doesn't understand why as no reason has been given. She's so upset about it and knows there must be some reason why this decision has suddenly been made. Once again, Michelle is determined to find out what's going on."

How is Michelle going to feel about Liz returning?
"Well, she's going to be absolutely fuming because it'll be something else Steve has kept from her! She does feel as though her life is being decided for her and as though Steve is pushing her around. However, I do think Michelle and Liz will quickly resume their friendship and will form a united front. I imagine a lot of comedy is to come out of them ganging up on Steve!"

Are you looking forward to working with Bev and Simon as a trio once again?
"Well, I work a lot with Simon anyway but the dynamic in The Rovers is going to be brilliant with Bev coming back. The pub is really at the heart of the show and I think we can expect a lot of humour to come out of it."

[sarah c]

were Michele's parents not catholics - or have I made that up - if so Divorce??!!

[Perdita]

Catholics in Ireland are allowed to divorce - a friend of mine did

[Siobhan]

Catholics in Ireland are allowed to divorce - a friend of mine did

I got divorced in Ireland. It came to pass in 1990 and there was a queue a mile long hahahaha

[Siobhan]

Catholics in Ireland are allowed to divorce - a friend of mine did

I got divorced in Ireland. It came to pass in 1990 and there was a queue a mile long hahahaha

[alan45]

The state recognises it but probably the Church doesn't unless of course you are famous