Coronation Street legend Julie Hesmondhalgh praises husband for acid attack episode

Ryan Connor will be seen struggling to come to terms with his injuries as he returns to the street following the acid attack. Coronation Street fans were left horrified last month when they watched the DJ struck by the clear liquid after it was launched at Daisy Midgeley by her stalker Justin Rutherford.

Fans of Coronation Street were surprised last month when Tracy McDonald - nee Barlow - appeared surprisingly level-headed when her daughter Amy told her she had been raped by her friend Aaron Sandford. However, true to form and never one to shy away from drama, she caused a ruckus earlier this week.

Hattie Dynevor, the daughter of Coronation Street legend Sally Dynevor and younger sister of Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor, is reportedly joining the cast of the BBC school soap Waterloo Road. Hattie, 19, will reportedly be making her acting debut in the same show that helped launch her sister's acting career 14 years ago. Phoebe, now 27, joined the school drama in 2009 for its fifth season, where she portrayed troubled teen Siobhan Mailey.The actress has since gone on to star in the first season of the Netflix regency romance series Bridgerton as Daphne Bridgerton.

Coronation Street star Erin Austen, who fans may recognise as Crystal on the show, has teased that some “incredible twists” lie ahead for our favourite cobbles stars amid the ongoing acid attack storyline. At the start of last week, everything seemed to have been going brilliantly for Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott), as he struck up a bond with fellow DJ, Crystal, a music promoter from Ibiza.

Ryan Prescott has sent a personal message to Coronation Street fans days after they were left shocked by violent acid attack scenes. The actor, who plays Ryan Connor in the ITV soap, has been heaped with praise following the start of what will be a long storyline for the actor.

Coronation Street fans have predicted an unexpected romance for Ryan Connor (played by Ryan Prescott) following his harrowing acid attack storyline.The fan-favourite character became a hero when he jumped in front of Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) to save her from being permanently burned and scarred on her wedding day. Villain and stalker Justin Rutherford (Andrew Still) had been building up to the moment for weeks, and was determined to make sure Daisy knew that if he couldn't have her no one could, but Ryan stopped the plan in its tracks. In the aftermath of the horrific attack, Ryan has struggled to move on from the trauma and will remain in hospital for a while as doctors continue to work on his injuries.

Coronation Street star Jodie Prenger has shared her own special tribute to Paul O'Grady following his 'unexpected' death this week. Tributes were pouring in for the comedian and TV star after his partner revealed he died, aged 67, on Tuesday evening (March 28).

Coronation Street has sparked 72 Ofcom complaints in the wake of Monday night's (27 March) episode, which saw the ITV soap air harrowing scenes depicting an acid attack. The instalment saw Justin Rutherford (played by Andrew Still) launch sulphuric acid at Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) in a horrifying attack.The storyline began with Justin determined to make Daisy (Charlotte Jordan) his victim.The villainous character has been stalking her for months and made the twisted decision that if he couldn't have her, nobody else should. As viewers watched in horror, Justin cornered Daisy on the morning of her wedding at the Rovers Return pub.

Coronation Street actor Ryan Prescott has described how filming the harrowing shower scenes after his character, Ryan Connor, was the victim of an acid attack took "no acting". Ryan is part of Coronation Street's biggest current storyline, as his character had sulphuric acid hurled in his face by Justin Rutherfield (played Andrew Still).

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan has thanked fans for their praise after harrowing scenes which saw her character Daisy Midgeley targeted with acid by stalker Justin Rutherford. Bride Daisy was seen going through a myriad of emotions after twisted Justin turned up at the Rovers Return just as she was setting off for her wedding day in Monday night's episode.

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan has shared behind-the-scenes filming snaps from the recent harrowing acid attack storyline. The actress, 27, plays Daisy Midgeley on the ITV soap and Monday's episode saw her character attacked with acid by her evil stalker Justin Rutherford.

Coronation Street fans were warned of "scenes some viewers might find upsetting" as they settled down to watch Monday night's episode, and the praise poured in over harrowing and emotional scenes as Ryan Connor took the brunt of a glass of acid meant for bride Daisy Midgeley. Ryan, played by Ryan Prescott, was screaming in agony after stalker Justin Rutherford, played by Andrew Still, hurled the acid in Daisy's direction and he stepped in.

The Coronation Street cobbles were rocked by tragedy on Monday night’s edition of the soap, as a highly anticipated acid attack storyline kicked off after weeks of intense build up. The storyline first began last December, when when Daisy Midgeley, played by Charlotte Jordan was awaiting test results at the hospital after discovering a breast lump. It was while at the hospital she met Justin, a mild mannered man who was attending the department in support of his mum, who was battling cancer.

Coronation Street’s acid attack horror took an unexpected turn in Monday’s episode when Ryan Connor stepped in to defend Daisy Midgeley - taking the full force of Justin Rutherford’s violence. Ryan, played by Ryan Prescott, was left writhing in agony with excruciating burns which are set to prove life-changing for the previously happy-go-lucky barman.

Coronation Street fans are 'dreading' tonight's episode (Monday, March 27) as bride Daisy Midgeley is targeted on her wedding day by stalker Justin Rutherford. When Daisy prepares to say "I do" to Daniel Osbourne, with Ryan Connor stepping in as her chauffeur, her world is turned upside down by a horrific acid attack.

Coronation Street has released a chilling spoiler video that shows a first look of Monday night's harrowing Daisy Midgeley acid attack storyline on the ITV soap.The clip was shown during Monday's episode of Lorraine as it sees Daisy, played by Charlotte Jordan, about to leave the Rovers Return Inn for her wedding to Daniel Osbourne, played by Rob Mallard. Being escorted out by Ryan Connor, played by Ryan Prescott, who has stepped in as chauffeur last minute thanks to the wedding car being stolen, the duo are soon set for a chilling discovery.

Coronation Street's stalking storyline is about to reach a horrifying peak with Justin Rutherford's acid attack attempt on Daisy Midgeley's wedding day. While Justin's chilling actions in Monday 27 March's episode will stun viewers of the ITV1 soap, Andrew Still who plays the troubled character is as shocked as anyone by the turn the plot has taken.

Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) and they got talking as Justin opened up about his mother being unwell, and Daisy attempted to pass the time as she anxiously waited for the result of her breast cancer scan. Little did Daisy know that weeks later, Justin would be making her life a living hell as her stalker. Initially, Daisy didn’t know who Justin was when they first met in the pub, but once he revealed they had seen each other at the hospital, she was stunned to discover how much effort he had gone to in order to find out where she was from.

Coronation Street actress Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy Midgeley, has opened up on her recent harrowing acid attack storyline, and how her wedding dress needed to be altered for the harrowing scenes. Her character has been seen suffering at the hands of a stalker, Justin Rutherfield (Andrew Still), whilst trying to plan her wedding to fiance Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard). Amid Justin's stalking campaign, Daisy got him arrested after authorities didn't take her seriously, but Justin is then released and decides to take drastic revenge on Daisy on her wedding day, in scenes to be aired next week.

Yesterday saw former Coronation Street star Matthew Marsden announce the surprising news that he's become a father for the seventh time.Taking to social media on Friday, the Cobbles alum - who played mechanic Chris Collins on the show between 1995 until 1998 - revealed that wife Nadine Metcalf had given birth to what is their second child together. Matthew shared a heart-melting snap of his newborn with his 15,200 Instagram followers, showing the latest addition to his family swaddled in a sweet cotton blanket, adored with multicoloured footprints, and wearing a white hat on their head.The former soap star - who left the show before exploring a pop music career, as well as acting in the US - simply captioned his post: "Blessed. #babiesofinstagram".