Carla Connor (Alison King)

[Dazzle]

I'd love to have Danny Baldwin back. He was a favourite character of mine and I was upset when he left. I wasn't keen on Jamie though.

[Perdita]

Coronation Street stars Alison King and Ben Price get in a quick caffeine fix as they stop to take a filming break at Manchester casino
Their on-screen alter egos appear to be embroiled in quite the love triangle at the moment.
And on Monday morning, Coronation Street stars Alison King and Ben Price were hard at work filming scenes outside a casino in South Manchester.
Taking a break from filming, the co-stars appeared to be in great and content spirits as they enjoyed a quick caffeine fix.
For the shooting, 42-year-old Alison – who plays Carla Connor – was dressed black mid-length sleeved blouse, which was teamed with black skinny jeans and a pair of suede ankle boots.
Her on-screen love interest, who plays resident local Nick Tyldesley, cut a sharp figure in a slick grey two-piece suit and a plain grey polo-shirt.
Meanwhile, Alison recently announced that she will be leaving the popular ITV soap to take a break and pursue other projects.
Although show bosses have confirmed she will be back and that she has more drama to come her way before she leaves Weatherfield later this year.
‘Alison King has indicated to producers that she would like to take a sabbatical from the show for creative reasons at some point in 2016,’ a Corrie spokeswoman said.
‘She wishes to try her hand at other projects before returning to the part of Carla Connor, a role she has enjoyed playing for nine years.
Before Ali takes her break Carla has much more drama to come.’
‘Ali’s desire to take a break from the show gives the writers the opportunity to come up with an enthralling exit for the character,’ the representative added.
Her character was part of the explosive storyline which saw her flat go up in flames, which led to the death of Kal Nazir.

[swmc66]

I thought Tracy was going to change and be remorseful. She doesnt care at all that two people are dead

[Perdita]

Coronation Street’s Carla Connor is clearly out of control next week as she lashes out at those closest to her.
Unable to face going to Deirdre Barlow’s funeral, Carla spends the afternoon in a casino instead.
She later suggests another poker night but the lads refuse, telling her to cut her losses and forget it, leaving her annoyed.
Michelle Connor tells Carla that Roy Cropper’s worried about her and reckons she’s drinking too much and not been sleeping.
She suggests a shopping spree but emptying the petty cash tin, Carla cancels her trip with Michelle and heads to the casino.
On a winning streak, she gambles all her chips on her last bet and loses the lot.
Returning home from her disastrous gambling spree, Carla vents her anger on Roy and poor Cathy.
Roy reacts badly as she calls Cathy a gold-digger and tells him that she’s no replacement for Hayley.
Roy demands an apology but Carla remains unrepentant and storms out of the café slamming the door behind her. As Roy mulls over Carla’s accusations, Cathy assures him they’ve done nothing wrong but he’s less convinced and Cathy leaves hurt.
Alone with Michelle, Carla admits how unhappy she is, how she blames herself for the fire and how she regrets her spiteful comments to Roy.
Michelle advises her to get away for a few weeks but Carla first returns to the café and apologises to Roy for her harsh words. Will he accept her apology?

[mariba]

I really don't want to see Carla in trouble all the time-if it's not drinking, it's gambling, or losing a baby, relationship problems or everyone on the street turning against her. I surely hope Roy and Carla remain friends-as it's been heartwarming to watch.
I wanted some happiness for Carla-I really wished she and Peter would have had that baby together-if anyone, those two deserved some happiness for a change!

[mariba]

I really don't want to see Carla in trouble all the time-if it's not drinking, it's gambling, or losing a baby, relationship problems or everyone on the street turning against her. I surely hope Roy and Carla remain friends-as it's been heartwarming to watch.
I wanted some happiness for Carla-I really wished she and Peter would have had that baby together-if anyone, those two deserved some happiness for a change!

[Dazzle]

I like the idea of the guilt about the fire causing Carla to fall off the rails into another addiction. Soap disasters almost never have long term consequences for characters, but it seems likely in this case Carla will lose everything because of the fire. Of course we know she has nothing to feel guilty about, so I hope Tracy's part is revealed before Carla leaves.

Soaps love piling on the disaster after disaster for favourite female characters. I'm not sure why...

It would be nice if Carla leaves Coronation Street on a happy note.

[tammyy2j]

I really don't want to see Carla in trouble all the time-if it's not drinking, it's gambling, or losing a baby, relationship problems or everyone on the street turning against her. I surely hope Roy and Carla remain friends-as it's been heartwarming to watch.
I wanted some happiness for Carla-I really wished she and Peter would have had that baby together-if anyone, those two deserved some happiness for a change!

I kinda am liking her with Nick more, they could have a baby both want kids now I think

[Dazzle]

I kinda am liking her with Nick more, they could have a baby both want kids now I think

Carla won't be around for long enough though. Maybe if/when Alison King returns to Corrie she could surprise Nick with a secret child of his she had while away.

[parkerman]

Tracy's guilt over the fire is Corrie's equivalent to Dean's rape of Linda in EE with regard to the guilty going unpunished and the innocent generally not being believed. Let's hope both are resolved swiftly.