DAvid and Kylie!!!

[Dazzle]

Beauty and fanciable is in the eye of the beholder..

I hope no one thought I was commenting on David's looks. The thought never entered my head to be honest. I don't think he's a catch down to his behaviour, which MaidMarian describes very well.

I've loved the character since the Demon David days and he nearly always makes me laugh. I'm glad that the demon still emerges from time to time as he's very entertaining, though I agree he should have been punished more over the years.

He is an excellent father, a fact which I'm sure surprised many viewers, including me.

[maidmarian]

Beauty and fanciable is in the eye of the beholder.. I have always liked David, even when he was a brat .. I think he has developed into a mature adult, taking on Max as his own and being a good dad to him and Lily and forgiving Kylie for her .. indiscretion, which I don't think was an easy thing to do. And he has a good sense of humour, I like him and I am sorry that the scriptwriters have to cause heartbreak because his onscreen wife goes on maternity leave in real life and scriptwriters rarely handle it the right way in my opinion.

I did say in my original post that David did show
genuine affection for Max & Lily . I cant disagree
with your comments apart from forgiving Kylie
which I think.was more about control.

But David is such an erratic person and when
tbings dont suit flies into a violent tantrum
and dont think he can compartmentlise.
So that when something happens in the future
that upsets him- not caused by the children:
they could be innocent victims of his anger
Cases in papers/tv where parents
seem loving but a trigger angers them and
children suffer- often horrendously.

I agree they could have written Kylie out
without the drugs scenario. But think
Maxs father would have re-appeared for
drama and to cause another David outburst
which some viewers like !

[tammyy2j]

Kylie Platt will face her most challenging Christmas yet as she leaves Weatherfield when her two worlds collide.

Kylie's ongoing drug storyline will culminate in a dramatic Christmas Day episode when David (Jack P Shepherd) catches Callum at their house having given Kylie a bag of speed.

As Kylie's family life implodes, the dramatic turn of events paves the way for a temporary exit for the character due to Paula Lane's pregnancy.

Here, Paula chats about Kylie's nightmare Christmas, what fans can expect from the episodes and how David will cope in the wake of her departure.

As Christmas week approaches, how is Kylie coping?
"She's actually doing okay on the week leading up to Christmas. It starts quite positively and I think Kylie's so keen to get things back to normal at home and between her and David. I think she wants to focus on having a proper family Christmas as the last two were awful! Kylie wants everything back on the straight
and narrow so she really tries to bury everything that's happened and rally round to make it really special for the kids. That's not to say she isn't struggling with her addiction, and Callum is still sniffing around so it's proving to be a big challenge for her to move on while he's piling on the pressure by being round every corner she seems to turn!"

How is Kylie's drug addiction at this point?
"She's very much still weaning herself off them. It was the worst thing imaginable for her when she was caught taking drugs in the pub by David and she absolutely knows that she's on thin ice with him. She knows that she has got to really pull herself together if she's to stand a chance of keeping the family together. But it's a real struggle for her, especially when Callum dangles the temptation in front of her all of the time. She's in the throes of an addiction but she's trying to bury it so she can piece her life back together."

Is life a constant battle between drugs, and her life with David and the kids?
"Well it definitely has been, and was, before David caught her. She knows which side her bread is buttered and there's no doubt about it that she knows she wants her life at home with David. But, as I said, she is in the throes of an addiction and it isn't easy to ignore. After David caught her though, she knew she had to knock it on the head so it's not really a case of drugs 'winning', she just knows that she has to change her ways and leave Callum and the drugs behind."

Can she not talk to David and ask for his help?
"It's forbidden territory I think - she almost doesn't want to remind him of what she's done, not that he could have forgotten. The main problem they have is a trust issue - it's going to be a big talking point between them. She needs David to trust her so she can move on from it."

Does she try and overcompensate with presents on Christmas Day?
"Yes, to an extent I think she tries to pull out all the stops so that everything is as perfect for the kids as possible. She does go on a bit of a shopping spree - it is a way of her overcompensating because she feels so guilty for nearly tearing the family apart again."

Is Kylie worried that seeing Callum will make things even worse?
"She's tried desperately to get rid of him, because seeing him is temptation enough to go backwards instead of forwards. There's a scene where he gets a bag of drugs out and she just rips them up. She's really proud of herself for that. She thinks she's shown him and that she's got him in his weak spot because it really angers him. Kylie hopes that this will mean she has one up on him and he might realise that she's serious about kicking her addiction. Unfortunately Callum has other ideas."

What goes through her mind when she spots Callum taking his car to the garage?
"She feels sick to the stomach. First of all she tells him to leave her alone; she's already told him to stay away and he's obviously not listening to her. He thinks that luring Kylie in with a big bag of drugs will be enough to tempt her so I do think he's quite shocked at how adamant she is that she doesn't want them. When he presents the drugs to her Kylie's quite facetious about it; she pretends that she's going in to kiss him so he thinks all his Christmases have come at once, but she rips his drugs up into the air instead."

Why has he come to the street?
"He wants Kylie back, 100%, and he thinks that if he can keep tempting her back to him by feeding her addiction then he'll get her back where he wants her. Callum's even told her that he's not even really bothered about Max, he just wants her. He has a very dark presence."

Is there any part of Kyle that has feelings for Callum? Or is it simply that he has been able to give her what she wants?
"I think they've got history, so there is probably a tiny spark there. But it's water under the bridge - she's married, she's got David and another child now. Kylie's got a career and her life was progressing quite nicely. When she weighs it up she knew exactly what was right for her and it took her so long to get there."

Can you talk us through the events of Christmas Day?
"They've had such a lovely Christmas Eve and Christmas Day morning is nice too before it takes a turn for the worst. David buys her a family bauble and she really does feel like things are slowly coming back together. She's so relieved to be with her family and she gets a bit choked. David and Gail go over to see Nick so Kylie is left at home to prepare the dinner. She comes down into the living room with Max and Callum's standing there. Kylie feels sick and she can't believe he's turned up not only on the Street but this time he's let himself into the house. She knows she has to get rid of him before David gets back so she goes into a blind panic. He refuses to leave and gets out a bag of drugs and offers them to her."

What happens when David walks in and catches her with Callum?
"The situation could not look any worse than it does when David comes into the house and catches them in the living room. Callum has the drugs right out there in Kylie's face so it looks as though she's asking for them and he's handing them to her. It's just really really bad timing. Kylie is absolutely devastated. David demands to know what's going on and Callum absolutely relishes the situation."

How does Kylie try and get out of it?
"She's almost done at that moment, she's resigned herself to the fact that she's just not destined to have her happy ending. Kylie's given up, she thinks everything she's ever thought about life letting you down has proved to be correct. Kylie knows there is no hope for her and that David will never believe her when she tells him that she didn't invite Callum to the house."

What prompts David and Callum to start fighting?
"Callum takes the whole situation in and really enjoys winding David up. He says to David, "Don't you just love her when she's angry," and keeps making little remarks that imply him and Kylie have been having an affair. He insinuates that he's been giving her drugs and that they've been seeing each other when he tells David he's been giving Kylie a lot more than just speed. David completely sees red."

Can you explain how Kylie leaves?
"I won't say too much but it's incredibly emotional and raw, and very, very sad. They manage to get rid of Callum but David is adamant that they are to have to the Christmas Day that they'd planned for the kids. He keeps her hanging on all day and she feels like the condemned man waiting to see how this will all pan out. It's excruciatingly painful for everyone involved."

How do the rest of the family react to everything?
"I think everyone is really unnerved by David's behaviour. Nobody knows what he's going to do next or how he's going to react. He's acting almost possessed and he's absolutely insistent on them all acting normally for the kids. It' unnerving."

We know she leaves David and the kids behind – how hard would it have been for her to do that?
"Gosh, absolutely heartbreaking. She'd be completely shattered. But I think Kylie has no self-worth and at this point thinks they would all be much better off without her."

How do you think David is going to cope without her?
"I hope I watch the episodes after Kylie's left and see him pining for Kylie! I don't want to be seeing him with a new girlfriend or wife that's for sure! (laughs). I'm not sure how he'll cope but I do have a feeling that he'll really struggle without her. They'd managed to reconcile after David found her with the drugs in the pub and it was a really tender moment, which makes Christmas Day even more heartbreaking when it all shatters into pieces."

Do you feel sorry for her?
"I do feel sorry for her, yes. I'm very protective over Kylie and I do think she has a good heart in there. She just seems to find herself drawn into trouble and I don't think she'll ever get past that. She wanted to make amends so much and have a nice Christmas but Callum refused to let her move on. It is really sad."

Are you pleased with your temporary exit?
"I really am. It's been incredibly hard work and it has had such a mixed reaction from the audience. Some viewers don't want to see a character that they love go down such a dark road. A lot of viewers are really sad to see her end up in this situation but in terms of drama it has been great to play."

When Kylie comes back, how do you think she will return?
"I think she's going to come back on the bones of her backside, but who knows!"

Will you be tuning into Coronation Street on Christmas Day?
"All being well, as long as I'm not in labour! We always watch it on Christmas Day so it will be good if we do get to watch it."

Do you have any new years resolutions?
"I'd like to chill out a lot more and not put so much pressure on myself. I'd like to be able to take a deep breath and roll with it."

[owenlee4me]

Please grant me a christmas wish oh of christmas and keep Kylie out of corra! don't bring her back
she is same as MIchelle always twisting her face and moaning, what is it with these woman
Thank goodness for JUlie and Mary, least they can bring some fun and laughter.
But for now, the episodes that feature these two moaning minnies, I happily skip

[swmc66]

I though Callum was interested in his son. Shocked that its Kylie he is after. Cannot see the attraction myself.

[owenlee4me]

Is it not just to get her hooked for the drugs and a way of making money for Callum, he knows that deep down Kylie is weak!
As for attraction, totally agree with you, she's a neck scrag as we say!!

[owenlee4me]

Is it not just to get her hooked for the drugs and a way of making money for Callum, he knows that deep down Kylie is weak!
As for attraction, totally agree with you, she's a neck scrag as we say!!

[swmc66]

Coronation street should have David bringing up the kids on his own rather than have a life with Kylie. They will always live on the edge if they take her back. How many chances are you supposed to give here. There are kids involved who need stability.kids need stability ad security and feelings of being safe.

[maidmarian]

Coronation street should have David bringing up the kids on his own rather than have a life with Kylie. They will always live on the edge if they take her back. How many chances are you supposed to give here. There are kids involved who need stability.kids need stability ad security and feelings of being safe.

Not a particular Kylie fan but has been written
worse to facilitate exit.Up til then reputedly
viewers in general thought they were a reasonably
ok family
To have stability a child needs at least one stable
parent or carer and David is not a stable person
He does have affection for the children but they
need consistency as well whereas he is erratic and
tantrumy. David doesnt have enough self-control.to
compartmentalise.This may not have affected the
children yet.bu it would no doubt do so in real life
and then there would hand-wringing and why did no
one do anything.

Its all a matter of opinion( which is why Social Services
get a lot of crticism) wben theyve given parents benefit of
doubt too many times. Fortunately they are not real
life children in this situation.

Whatever happens to them it will be a result of SWs
whims/ competition over audience figures or actors
leaving/ taking breaks etc.No resemblence to
likelihood.in.real.life.
So we wait to see what way the story goes.!

[maidmarian]

Coronation street should have David bringing up the kids on his own rather than have a life with Kylie. They will always live on the edge if they take her back. How many chances are you supposed to give here. There are kids involved who need stability.kids need stability ad security and feelings of being safe.

Not a particular Kylie fan but has been written
worse to facilitate exit.Up til then reputedly
viewers in general thought they were a reasonably
ok family
To have stability a child needs at least one stable
parent or carer and David is not a stable person
He does have affection for the children but they
need consistency as well whereas he is erratic and
tantrumy. David doesnt have enough self-control.to
compartmentalise.This may not have affected the
children yet.bu it would no doubt do so in real life
and then there would hand-wringing and why did no
one do anything.

Its all a matter of opinion( which is why Social Services
get a lot of crticism) wben theyve given parents benefit of
doubt too many times. Fortunately they are not real
life children in this situation.

Whatever happens to them it will be a result of SWs
whims/ competition over audience figures or actors
leaving/ taking breaks etc.No resemblence to
likelihood.in.real.life.
So we wait to see what way the story goes.!