Corrie legend's return 'sealed' to 'save Leanne' leaving fans split
01.06.2024 - 15:33
/ ok.co.uk
Coronation Street fans are speculating that the iconic character Les Battersby, played by Bruce Jones, might be making a return to the cobbles.
The character first appeared on the soap in 1997 with his wife Janice (Vicky Entwistle), daughter Leanne (Jane Danson) and stepdaughter Toyah (Georgia Taylor). He quickly became known for his scheming ways and unique sense of humour. After Janice and Les' infamous split, when Janice fell for Dennie Stringer, Les found love again with Chesney and Fiz's mum, Cilla Brown.
However, in 2007, actor Bruce was suspended from the show after revealing upcoming storylines to an undercover reporter and making inappropriate comments about the programme. Despite being a key character at the time, it was later announced that Bruce would not be returning to the show. In the show, Les was last seen in May 2007 at the Street Cars office.
He has been mentioned since, and the story goes that Les lives in Dublin due to his roadie job with an Irish tribute band. A year after his departure, Chesney received a letter from him that showed he had dropped the 'Brown' part of his surname, indicating that Les had divorced Cilla. Currently in the soap, his on-screen daughter Leanne has become involved in a dramatic cult storyline.
The sinister Rowan Cunliffe (Emrhys Cooper) has drawn Leanne into the mysterious "self-improvement group" The Institute, reports the Daily Star.
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