Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote has revealed that show newcomer Linda Armstrong will ultimately win the support of her daughters over the next few weeks.
Linda, who is the mother of Foote's character Katy Armstrong, shocked her estranged family by making an unexpected appearance in Weatherfield in Monday night's double bill.
While Linda didn't get a warm welcome from the Armstrongs and Windasses, future episodes will see Katy become curious to find out exactly why her mum walked out when she was a baby.
Once it becomes clear that Owen has been lying to his daughters about the reasons for Linda's departure, the situation changes drastically as he finds himself in the firing line.
Appearing on ITV's This Morning with on-screen mum Jacqueline Leonard today (February 11), Foote commented: "Katy really wants to hear Linda's side of it. Obviously she's never met her, she's never had the opportunity. She's not got memories of her.
"We do have a chat. Izzy then finds out the truth and it just literally flips."
The storyline paves the way for Katy's departure from the cobbles as she decides to join Linda out in Portugal.
Discussing the storyline and her own future, Foote added: "She goes off to Portugal - she waves off goodbye. I'm very excited. I'm a bit sad - obviously I'm going to miss loads of people, the crew, the production team, my cast mates and all that, but I'm ready. It's been nearly five years now so it's a long stint to do there and I'm excited."
Jacqueline Leonard and Georgia May Foote on This Morning
© Rex Features / Ken McKay/ITV
Jacqueline Leonard and Georgia May Foote
Foote is celebrating her 24th birthday today and was presented with a cake and a bunch of flowers towards the end of her interview.
She said: "It's got my name on it and everything! Thank you, that's made my day. I'm so lucky!"
Reply With Quote