Coronation Street fans were glued to their seats as they watched Kelly Neelan's plans to have Gary Windass bumped off unfold. The ITV soap was back in its unusual slot on Wednesday night (September 21) following some disruptions to the TV schedule.
02.09.2022 - 16:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Jenny Connor hasn't had the best luck when it comes to love and the Coronation Street character's latest relationship appears to be coming to an end. And so it has got Sally Ann Matthews, who plays her, reminiscing.
The soap star took to Instagram following Wednesday night's trip to the cobbles in which viewers saw the Rovers Return landlady call time on her relationship with toyboy Leo as he held a grudge about turning down a job in Canada to stay in Weatherfield with her.
"She’s always been unlucky in love," Sally penned on Instagram alongside a photo which fans quickly noted was a 'blast from the past'.
The black and white snap showed Sally during her first stint in Corrie, from 1986 when she made her debut as the foster daughter of Rita to 1991, alongside Martin Platt, played by Sean Wilson. A young Sally rested her shoulder on her co-star as they grinned for the camera in typical 80s attire.
READ MORE: ITV Coronation Street fans stunned by 'mindless violence' as they 'rumble' sinister Audrey twist
Jenny had developed a crush on Martin while at college and the two began hanging out, though Martin was more interested in friendship rather than romance. Just after Christmas 1986, Martin accompanied Jenny to a talent contest where she won first prize. As Martin was driving her home, Jenny persuaded Martin to let her have a go at driving the car. Unfortunately, Jenny crashed the car and the accident left Martin unconscious in Weatherfield General.
He later took the blame for the crash but when Jenny's father Alan Bradley confronted him about the accident, Jenny broke down and told the truth. Jenny remained interested in Martin but that ended when the pair went grape-picking in France and Jenny fell in love with a
Coronation Street fans were glued to their seats as they watched Kelly Neelan's plans to have Gary Windass bumped off unfold. The ITV soap was back in its unusual slot on Wednesday night (September 21) following some disruptions to the TV schedule.
Fans were left confused when Coronation Street shared a behind-the-scenes look at the soap's latest scenes which saw Gary Windass digging his own grave. As viewers know, Kelly Neelan has hired a hitman to bump off her guardian after finding out he was responsible for her dad's death.
Coronation Street fans think they have spotted a couple of issues as Kelly Neelan kickstarted her plan to have Gary Windass killed. On Sunday night viewers of the ITV soap saw the start of the explosive storyline when the teen discovered her guardian was responsible for her dad's death.
Leo Thompkins is currently packing for his big move to Canada with Jenny Connor. However, the Rovers Return landlady is set to be left panicked and heartbroken when her man just disappears.
Coronation Street star Georgia Taylor was quick to share her praise for Tesco as she was made aware of an important initiative that he been implemented in some stores. The actress, who is best known for playing Toyah Habeeb in the ITV soap, shared the important move with her thousands of followers.
Coronation Street fans watched with interest as Toyah Habeeb took to the stand at the start of her trial for murder. It couldn't have come at a worse time for the ITV soap character, played by Georgia Taylor, as earlier this week she confessed all to her former flame Spider Nugent.
Coronation Street fans have been doing more detective work despite Toyah Habeeb confessing to purposely crashing her car after Imran Haeeb admitted to lying in court about Abi Webster, their neighbour and mother of Imran's surprise baby.
Martin Hancock has shared what soap fame feels like the second time around following his return to the cobbles in the summer. Coronation Street fans were thrilled to see a much-loved character back on the cobbles 19 years after his exit from the ITV soap.
She may have already left the cobbles but Millie Gibson isn't letting her former Coronation Street co-stars get away without seeing her. The actress, known for playing Kelly Neelan, will bow out of the ITV soap in dramatic scenes set to air later this month as her character finds out the chilling truth about guardian Gary Windass.
Coronation Street fans couldn't believe what they were seeing and hearing as it was revealed that Spider Nugent is working as an undercover police officer. In scenes aired on the ITV soap on Monday night (September 12), the returning character's real secret was finally outed when he was confronted by DS Swain.
Coronation Street fans were stunned as they finally discovered who Sam Blakeman has been sending letters to. Viewers of the ITV soap have seen the youngster, played by Jude Riordan, posting handwritten notes to a mystery recipient but during Monday night's trip to Weatherfield, it was revealed that it is in fact Harvey Gaskell.
Coronation Street fans shared their delight as it returned to screens on Monday night. The ITV soap had its planned episode last Friday (September 9) cancelled following the news of the Queen's death.
Coronation Street fans have become intrigued by newbie Griff as he grows close to Toyah Habeeb over their shared love of activism. The eco-activist character made his first appearance earlier this month as a mate of Toyah's recently returned first love Geoffrey 'Spider' Nugent.
Coronation Street star Julia Goulding looked positively glowing as she posed for a selfie on the cobbles. The actress, who is best known to viewers for playing Shona Platt in the ITV soap, is currently expecting their second child.
Fans and followers of Coronation Street star Jude Riordan were worried this week when the young actor took to Instagram with a snap that showed his left arm in a plaster cast.
Coronation Street fans have been worried about Audrey Roberts for some months as she turned to drinking to deal with her fears of growing older. And a reason for their concern was soon given as the street legend, played by Sue Nicholls, revealed to her friends that she tried to take her own life in emotional scenes.
Coronation Street fans think they have figured out a new sinister twist involving Stephen Reid after he smooched Jenny Connor before her engagement to Leo Thompkins on Friday. Only recently, cash-strapped Stephen has been pretending to his family that he is a rich and successful businessman, even trying to get his mother Audrey Roberts to sign paperwork for her trust fund, giving him the majority of her money.