Coronation Street fans stunned as they discover Elaine star Paula Wilcox's age
07.07.2023 - 12:21
/ ok.co.uk
Coronation Street fans were left stunned recently after discovering Elaine Metcalfe star Paula Wilcox's age.The actress', 73, character Elaine is currently part of a chilling storyline with cobbles killer Stephen Reid, played by Todd Boyce, as he sets his sights on taking her money whether dead or alive. In recent episodes, Elaine, who got engaged to Stephen earlier this year, almost died after the Weatherfield murderer, who has a life insurance policy on her, spiked her tea and replaced her blood pressure pills with caffeine pills.
A jittery and dizzy Elaine then stumbled and hit her head, leaving her unconscious, as Stephen left her lifeless body on the floor. However, thankfully, she made a full recovery but is still none the wiser to evil Stephen.
As the couple's wedding nears, fans have only just worked out that Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicolls) will become Elaine's mother-in-law, which in turn has made viewers aware of the tiny age gap between the two stars in real life. Paula is 73, while Sue is 79.
Taking to social media, one person said: "Woah…Audrey is going to be Elaine’s mother in law. I just realised.They look the same age!" A different account put: "There’s only 6 years between Audrey and Elaine (as actresses) #Corrie." While another soap watcher added: "'I'm stunned I didn't realise how Elaine and Audrey are practically the same age." However, this isn't the only age gap to shock viewers as last years fans were surprised to discover the age gap between Audrey and Gail Platt stars, who play mother and daughter, on the ITV soap.Taking to social media at the time, one viewer pointed out that Sue is 78 while Helen is 71 - they have since turned 79 and 72, leaving a seven year age gap in real life between the
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