Coronation Street fans divided as newest star Jack Carroll says Bobby has 'eyes on romance'
28.12.2023 - 12:13
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Coronation Street fans have been left divided by the arrival of Bobby after he was revealed to Carla Barlow as her nephew. The character, who had just waved goodbye to her husband Peter Barlow on Boxing Day, was stunned to discover that her brother Rob Donovan has a son.
It was revealed over Christmas that Carla had been ignoring calls from her brother who is in prison for the murder of Tina McIntyre. Now with Peter gone, Carla was keen to throw herself into work at Underworld but was later taken aback to find a surprise visitor at her home.
Bobby revealed himself as her nephew, which she didn't initially believe and managed to speak to Rob to confirm it was in fact his son. Bobby managed to get himself a roof over his head after being kicked out by his mum.
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But while Carla thinks it'll just be for a couple of weeks, with her priority still step-son Simon following his dad's departure, upcoming scenes will reveal Bobby sticking around for a bit longer when his possessions arrive on the street in a delivery van, courtesy of Bobby's mother.
Following Bobby's debut, Corrie fans took to social media to cast their verdict on the newcomer, played by former Britain's Got Talent star Jack Carroll.
@RyanTheSoapking said: "#Corrie. @fatjacko commented: "is brilliant!!! Loving Bobby already." @TVMusings22 wrote: "Haha this Bobby kid is hilarious!! #Corrie." @matt_johnson_89 shared: "Bobby is hilarious, exactly the injection of humour this show needs @fatjacko is a great addition to the cast #Corrie."
@mishybabez_ added: "I can see Bobby and Carla being an