It wasn't long before Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon was being flooded with messages as she stunned fans with her 'off duty' look and gave a glimpse at what she's been up to lately.
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Actor Chris Harper has confirmed his future on Call the Midwife as he's set to return to Coronation Street. It's been confirmed that he's set to reprise the role of Nathan Curtis in the ITV soap, the man who groomed Bethany Platt several years ago.
Nathan was last seen in Weatherfield more than six years ago in person as he was imprisoned in 2017 after he groomed the then-teenager as part of a sex trafficking scheme. However, it has actually been six years since he last appeared in the soap, as he was seen in a vision experienced by Bethany.
But now, he's set to return, again in person, and it's Bethany, played by Lucy Fallon, who first spots him at the reconstruction of Lauren’s last known movements and her mind is thrown into overdrive. Having initially thought Nathan was behind bars, she discovers he was released from prison some time ago and is working on a building site nearby.
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Knowing his history, and his appetite for young girls, Bethany soon hits on the idea that Nathan could be behind Lauren’s suspected murder. As Bethany throws all her eggs into Nathan’s basket she’s forced to confront her abuser once more as she determines to bring Lauren’s attacker to justice.
Speaking about Nathan now following his stint in prison, Chris said: "I really don’t think prison has reformed him in the slightest, in some ways I think he’s even more clever and more manipulative. He’s hardened, he’s aware that he can take a kicking and he’s aware of the advantages of getting other people into trouble so he plays people off
It wasn't long before Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon was being flooded with messages as she stunned fans with her 'off duty' look and gave a glimpse at what she's been up to lately.
In episode of Coronation Street that aired on Wednesday 15 May, Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) interrogated Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) about Nathan Curtis' (Christopher Harper) alibi. Craig let slip that Nathan was with his girlfriend who works at a nail salon, but Bethany quickly pointed out that he was running a tanning bar when he groomed her.
One of Coronation Street's former stars has shared her response to the return of Nathan Curtis after someone thought they spotted her back in the ITV soap. Longtime viewers of the show will know Nathan for grooming Bethany Platt as part of a sex trafficking scheme before being imprisoned in 2017.
Coronation Street fans were left taken aback as a fan favourite made an unannounced exit from Weatherfield. Ayla Nazir, played by actress Sair Khan, left the cobbles in a taxi in an understated departure, which aired during Wednesday's episode.The moment was understandably overshadowed by the drama surrounding Lauren Bolton's disappearance and Nathan Curtis' return. Ayla has headed to Dublin for a six-month work placement with Fabian's law firm.
Coronation Street fans have pointed out Nicky Wheatley's error and say Bethany Platt also 'messed up' as they try to help Daniel Osbourne, who remains a suspect in Lauren Bolton's disappearance case.
Coronation Street fans think they have spotted a 'blunder' after Bethany Platt was left despairing over Nathan Curtis' return. Fans of the ITV soap will know Nathan for grooming Bethany Platt as part of a sex trafficking scheme before being imprisoned in 2017.
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Bethany Platt has only been back in Weatherfield a few short months, but the character is set to face her biggest shock to date in new Coronation Street scenes. The character made her sudden arrival back in Weatherfield just before the arrival of a new year.
Coronation Street is reportedly lining up a huge storyline for Abi Franklin, played by Sally Carman-Duttine, who will become the victim of deepfake sex tapes in upcoming scenes.The videos, doctored by AI, will be sent to her boss Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) at the garage which will most likely leave Abi’s job and reputation under threat. A source spoke to The Sun about the story: “Scriptwriters are always keen to reflect what’s happening in the world. Abi was caught up in the dark world of drugs and is desperate to find out who’s behind the videos.
Coronation Street has revealed that there may be heartbreak on the cards in more ways than one next week. Starting with poor Roy Cropper who is still behind bars awaiting trial after being charged with the murder of Lauren Bolton following her sudden disappearance.
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Coronation Street star Cait Fitton was unable to avoid the same message as she was seen posing up a storm in a string of new snaps. The actress is known for playing Lauren Bolton in the ITV soap but the teenage character hasn't been seen in Weatherfield in two months.
Coronation Street fans have been sharing the same complaint about Nathan Curtis - but it's not actually about his return to Weatherfield. Rumours about the character's comeback have been swirling in recent weeks with the ITV soap now confirming Chris Harper will be reprising his former role.
Coronation Street star Chris Harper has said his last stint in the show had a 'big effect' on him as it has been confirmed he'll be returning to the cobbles. The actor is set to reprise the role of Nathan Curtis in the ITV soap, the man who groomed Bethany Platt.
With Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) still missing from the cobbles and presumed dead, lots of Weatherfield locals have found themselves in the frame. However, there’s another twist in the tale as Nathan Curtis (Chris Harper) returns to Coronation Street. Nathan was the man who groomed Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) as part of a sex trafficking scheme in 2017.
Coronation Street has officially confirmed the return of Nathan Curtis as the case of Lauren Bolton's disappearance takes a fresh twist. It's been rumoured the character, who groomed Bethany Platt as part of a sex trafficking scheme before being imprisoned in 2017, would be returning in recent weeks.
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