Coronation Street's Ryan Connor - played by Ryan Prescott - hasn't had it easy in recent times.
30.09.2023 - 07:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Natalie J Robb whipped Emmerdale fans into a frenzy this week when she unveiled a new look. The actress, who plays Moira Dingle in the ITV soap, unveiled a glam makeover by sporting a brand new hairdo as the character appeared in newly-aired scenes
And while the change was quickly spotted by viewers, the new look wasn't ignored on-screen as writers made sure to have the rest of the village noticing Moira's fabulous new change, as her son Matty Barton was the first to comment. "Do you have Sparky Steve's number?" Moira asked Matty.
Taking the opportunity of a cheeky little dig at his mum, Matty, played by Ash Palmisciano, replied: "All smiles", the farmer's son quipped: "Why, you going to ask him for a date? Show him your new 'do?" Moira, who is married to Cain Dingle, cried "noooo" in response.
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But back to the soap star herself and Natalie joined the long-running show in 2009 as the feisty character. The farmer's wife and her family were brought in by series producer Gavin Blyth as part of an overhaul of the long-standing show, reports LeedsLive. They were described as being "sexy, modern and contemporary" - and Natalie says being part of a modern-day farming family is what drew her to the role of Moira.
Over the years Moira has been embroiled in some of the most scandalous storylines, from her rollercoaster relationship with Cain Dingle to John's tragic death. She has also been caught up in two steamy affairs - one with her brother-in-law James Barton and a second with her stepson Nate Robinson.
Shortly after her first
Coronation Street's Ryan Connor - played by Ryan Prescott - hasn't had it easy in recent times.
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