Coronation Street is set for an emotional winter as Amy Barlow and Jacob Hay take centre-stage in a major new storyline. Actors Elle Mulvaney and Jack James Ryan revealed at the Inside Soap Awards that they are filming 'big' scenes with 'long-lasting' effects for their characters. Ryan teased: 'It's going to be big for Jacob and Amy... It is gonna be emotional. It's a typical Christmas on the cobbles which is gonna be drama filled, heart-warming, exciting and explosive.'
The storyline will extend into the new year, with Ryan adding: 'It is going to be something which has long-lasting effects. It is going to be a big storyline so definitely, it will go into the new year.' Meanwhile, Summer Spellman faces a difficult decision over her pregnancy, as new photos show her visiting Mike and Esther with a brown envelope, sparking speculation about whether she will accept money for her baby.
Shona Platt is set to exit the show as actress Julia Goulding begins maternity leave. While her departure date is unconfirmed, fans hope she will return, despite fears she could become killer Stephen Reid's next victim. Stephen, who accidentally murdered Leo in September, has been covering up his crime, and recent scenes suggest more characters may be in danger.
Christmas Day on the cobbles promises to be a 'rollercoaster' of emotions, with actress Channique Sterling-Brown hinting at a 'bumpy ride' and 'memorable' episodes full of surprises. The festive season is shaping up to be dramatic and explosive for Weatherfield residents.
