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“Coronation Street’s Amy Barlow Reveals How ‘Vulnerable’ Character is Tied to Institute”
Exclusive: Elle Mulvaney, who portrays Amy Barlow on Coronation Street, is preparing for a half marathon in order to raise funds for the Wigan MS Therapy Center.
Star of Coronation Street Elle Mulvaney, who portrays Amy Barlow in the enduring ITV soap opera, has shared her thoughts on why her character keeps finding herself drawn to Leanne Battersby’s (Jane Danson) The Institute.
Watchers have seen Leanne present Amy to Rowan Cunliffe (Emrhys Cooper), the leader of the Institute, in recent weeks, and try to convince her to totally commit to the lifestyle, even if it means giving them money.
Speaking exclusively to paparazzi in a break from training for a charity run for Wigan MS Therapy Centre, the star explained that it is her relationship with Leanne which is really drawing her into the cult-like Institute.
She said: “I think it’s really interesting the relationship between Amy and Leanne because there’s a lot of links, which people forget about. Oliver is Amy’s half-brother, who’s Leanne’s son who passed away. But also Leanne is Simon’s mum, and Simon is Amy’s cousin.
“And then also Leanne, obviously dated her dad [Steve McDonald] for a bit, and her and Tracy [Barlow, Amy’s mum] have obviously a lot of history as well. So I think it’s really interesting that whole dynamic.
“I was quite excited when I heard about the storyline because I love watching things like cult documentaries and thrillers and things about serial killers and psychopaths, that kind of thing. I find it interesting getting into the psychology of people and understanding why people do the things that they do.
“So I think when it was originally pitched to me, I thought, wow, this sounds really exciting. And then I obviously getting into it, and it’s getting a little bit weird, I’m curious to see how the public’s going to react,” she admitted.
Elle believes another huge factor in the character’s recent decisions has been the lack of parental guidance in Amy’s life. With her mother Tracy now living in Spain with Tommy Orpington (Matt Milburn) and father Steve moping around forlornly, the teen has very much been left to make her own life choices.
“There is definitely a sense that she’s having to fend for herself a little bit more because she’s not really got the attention of either of her parents. They’re both doing their own things. They both have their own lives,” Elle mused.
“And also, Amy’s vulnerable because she’s still not entirely over her being raped and other things in her life. All of her friends seem to be busy or they’re working or have their own problems in life. So Amy feels very much like she’s fending for herself, like she’s being a proper adult for the first time.
“So I think that has contributed to her leaning back more into Leanne and into the Institute. But it’s also because Amy’s always admired Leanne. Amy sees Leanne as a very successful businesswoman who’s headstrong, she’s very like Amy in lots of ways and I think Amy admires that about her,” she said.
Elle, who has played the role of Amy since 2010, is currently in the middle of training for a half marathon with her sister Georgia to raise money for the Wigan MS Therapy Centre which is a cause close to her heart. She is a patron of the charity and speaks passionately about their work.
“There aren’t any centres up north for MS. There’s only ones down south, which are funded by the government. So this one was set up for people who are living with MS, and they have facilities like a fully accessible gym.
“They have comfy couches so people can come and they can just talk. They also provide things like physiotherapists for people, and they have people who come in and they can do haircuts. Sometimes it can be really difficult for people with MS to have normal things like haircuts because, just as an example, it might really hurt their neck to keep it lent back for a certain amount of time.
“So they have people come in and they’ll do it for either discounted or for free, and they fund it all themselves because they don’t have any funding whatsoever from the government. So I agreed to be a patron for them, and since then, I ran the Manchester 10k and I raised over £1000 for them on that run, which I was really pleased about.
“And then in the past couple of weeks, they had their annual summer ball, and me and my family raised, I think, three and a half grand for them. So yeah, I mean, it’s obviously not the biggest amount of money in the world, but to a charity like them, who don’t have any funding from anybody else it means a lot, even just doing something small.”
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ITV Coronation Street: Rowan’s Exit ‘Confirmed’ as Icon ‘Takes Down’ Sinister Institute
Watchers of Coronation Street are certain that Rowan Cunliffe’s (Emmerys Cooper) time in Weatherfield is running out.
Supporters of Coronation Street are confident that Emrhys Cooper’s character Rowan Cunliffe is going to leave Weatherfield because Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) is expected to uncover the truth about The Institute. The head of this wellness “cult,” Rowan, has been trying to con Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) into giving him money by saying it will be a beneficial investment in a new resource center.
The self-help group has already ensnared Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) causing friction in her relationship with Nick Tilsley (Ben Price).
However, in Friday’s episode of the ITV soap (August 23), Rowan persuaded Amy to leave her job at the bistro, much to Nick’s annoyance.
Rowan craftily suggested to Amy that she could make a substantial amount of money by investing in The Institute instead of working in a menial job.
Amy had previously considered using the inheritance she received from her grandmother Deidre Barlow (Anne Kirkbride) for this purpose.
Luckily, her friend Aadi Alahan (Adam Hussain) convinced her not to risk all her savings and to question Rowan further about how she would recover her investment and any potential profit.
Despite Aadi’s cautionary advice, Amy continued to trust in Leanne’s judgement.
However, upcoming scenes show Rowan persisting with his scheme to take Amy’s money.
In episodes airing next week, Leanne confronts Rowan who tells her that Amy is undergoing an ‘upload’ and is also reconsidering investing in the resource centre, reports..
Leanne gets a shock during Amy’s upload session when she realises Rowan is covertly recording their conversation as she talks about past traumas.
Amy Barlow’s intention to discuss investing her inheritance doesn’t win the support of her grandfather Ken Barlow (William Roache), while The Institute meddles too far with Amy, igniting the wrath of her feisty mother Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford).
Corrie fans are now buzzing with anticipation that Tracy may be the one to bring about Rowan’s downfall.
Fans have taken to social media to express their eagerness for Tracy’s retribution. One viewer posted: “Tracy’s gonna upload her boot up Rowan’s a*** and kick him out of the street #Corrie.”
Another eagerly awaits the showdown: “Cannot wait for the Tracy v Rowan battle. Tracy will tear him to shreds. #corrie”, while another suggests: “Tracy is gonna destroy Rowan. She’s dealt with much worse than him. And killed them #Corrie.”
Further comments foresee violence: “Can’t wait when Tracy knows about Rowan. Hope she punches him one #corrie”, and others recall past altercations: “Hope Tracy sorts out Rowan like she did with Charlie. #Corrie.”
Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX
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Coronation Street’s 65th Anniversary Unveiled with Major Comeback and Hinted Tragedy
Fans of Coronation Street have already begun speculating about what might occur when the soap opera celebrates its 65th anniversary in December 2025. Some fans have called for a significant comeback and a mass murder on the cobbles.
Fans of Coronation Street have already begun to speculate about how the ITV soap opera will commemorate reaching its 65th anniversary next year.
Viewers are already aware that managers celebrate significant holidays with gusto. The plot of Corrie’s 60th anniversary episode in 2020 focused on Ray Crosby’s plans to demolish most of the street and Yasmeen Metcalfe’s outcome during her trial for attempting to kill her violent husband Geoff Metcalfe.
It was the first anniversary special in the 21st Century not to feature a live episode, which was a tradition that started with the 40th Anniversary Live Special back in 2000. Plans for the upcoming anniversary are yet to be revealed but it hasn’t stopped avid fans of the show to start predicting what might happen as Corrie turns 65.
Fans will remember the live episode to mark Corrie’s 50th anniversary back in December 2010, which featured a tram crash resulting in the deaths of Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold), Molly Dobbs (Vicky Binns) and an unnamed taxi driver.
Taking to Reddit, one user predicted that bosses will plan a similar tram crash that will “kill off” huge characters.
Corrie enthusiasts have been sharing their wild wishes for the soap’s 65th anniversary, with one fan suggesting on social media: “Another tram crash in multiple directions that kills off most of the cast.”
Another chimed in with a similarly dark twist: “A good bus crash on a community trip to the lakes – with fatal consequences this time for a number of cast members.”
Killer returne
The theories don’t stop there as viewers are also predicting the return of a notorious character. Despite being killed off in 2018, some fans reckon Pat Phelan could make an earth-shattering return amidst the current Institute group plot.
Lottery win
Not all predictions are doom and gloom though as another Corrie watcher has envisioned a heartwarming Lottery win storyline. They posted: “I would love an ‘At Home With The Braithwaites’ storyline.
Someone on the street wins millions in the lottery and doesn’t tell anyone. They set up a business and/or a charity, anonymously help out friends and family. Something that touches everyone on the street and lasts for months.”
Viewers will have to hold their breath and see if any of the predictions come true when the soap celebrates its major anniversary in December 2025.
Coronation Street is broadcasted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX
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Maureen Lipman Reveals Major Coronation Street Update on Alan Titchmarsh’s ITV Sunday Show
After six years of playing Evelyn Plummer on Coronation Street, Maureen Lipman, a star of the ITV soap opera, has now discussed her plans to leave the show.
Evelyn Plummer from Coronation Street has been illuminating our screens, and actress Maureen Lipman talked about her ongoing journey on the program.
Six years prior, Alan Halsall’s character Tyrone Dobbs explored his family history and found his grandmother Evelyn Plummer, played by Maureen Lipman. Evelyn has been a mainstay of the show ever since, living in the same house as Tyrone, Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine), and his kids Ruby (Macy Alabi) and Hope (Isabella Flanagan).
The arrival of Evelyn’s daughter Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney), earlier in the year brought fresh intrigue to the formidable elder’s life before she fully settled in at the notorious number nine.
Maureen Lipman, now 78, recently joined Alan Titchmarsh on his show Love Your Weekend With Alan Titchmarsh to reflect on her illustrious career, including her spellbinding stint on Coronation Street.
For everyone who adores Evelyn, breathe a sigh of relief: Lipman has no plans to bow out from the soap opera anytime soon.
In their sit-down, Alan confirmed: “You’ve been signed up to do another year [on Coronation Street].”
To which Lipman affirmed the news: “I have been signed up to do another year, yes.” Emphasising the thrills of the job, she articulated: “It’s good for you, it keeps you on your metal, my goodness me.”
Adding her comment on the never-dulling nature of the industry, she stated: “I mean everything is still completely fascinating to me.”
She went on to express her unending passion for the profession: “I don’t get bored with this business and I don’t suppose you do either”, with Alan concurring: “No, it’s stimulating.”
Evelyn is embroiled in a significant storyline as Tyrone’s former flame, Alina Pop (Ruxandra Porojnicu), returns, revealing she had his son Dorin. However, with the traffickers still on her tail, Alina has requested to leave Dorin temporarily with him and Fiz until the trial concludes.
The question remains, when will it be safe for her to return?
Coronation Street continues every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on ITV and ITVX.
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