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Hope Stape of Coronation Street: Her History with Cancer and Difficult Behaviour.
Coronation Street’s Hope Stape is a diminutive troublemaker who is determined to stir up trouble wherever she goes. And now that Alina is back on the scene, that can only become worse.
It may be recalled by viewers that Hope was the reason behind her cousin Joseph Brown’s disappearance. Hope’s parents, Fiz Stape and Tyrone Dobbs, believed she was improving following her time at a special school in Birmingham, but Hope showed them otherwise.
Recently, Hope split up with Sam and turned her attention towards fellow fire starter Jack Webster… But, what does Hope’s past look like?
Who plays Hope Stape in Coronation Street?
Hope has been played by young actress Isabella Flanagan since 2017. She took over from twins Faith and Nicole Holt, who shared the role.
Isabella comes from a showbiz family. Her twin brother, William, is also in Corrie. He plays Hope’s cousin, Joseph Brown.
And the twins’ older sister Amelia Flanagan is beloved to Emmerdale fans for her portrayal of April Windsor.
Hope Stape in Coronation Street – Her cancer history and killer father
Hope was born back in 2010, after the dramatic tram crash that rocked Coronation Street.
Her dad, John Stape, was in the middle of his murderous rampage at the time and, in fact, killed one of his victims – Charlotte Hoyle – on the same day Hope was born.
Fiz was oblivious to her husband’s awful deeds, until the truth was revealed several months later, and he tried to scarper with baby Hope.
To add to poor Fiz’s trauma, he legged it and left her to take the rap for his crimes. She even went to prison for a while as she waited to go on trial.
Not the best beginning for little Hope!
Hope’s also suffered with cancer in 2015, being diagnosed at the age of four with Neuroblastoma after a lump was found on her abdomen.
She fortunately made a full recovery, going into remission in 2016, and then went on to develop behavioural problems that sent her to a special school in Birmingham.
Hope and her sister
Though Hope and Ruby have been raised as sisters, they’re not biologically related. Ruby is Tyrone’s daughter with his violent ex, Kirsty.
Instead Hope discovered she had a real half-sister, Jade Rowan. She’d met Hope when she was at the special school and followed her to Weatherfield, intent on revenge on Fiz.
Jade was also John’s daughter, and convinced Fiz was responsible for his death.
She made it look like Fiz was abusing her little girls and worked hard to get social services to let her look after Hope.
But fortunately Jade’s evil deeds were eventually revealed, and Hope was returned to her mum.
Is Hope Stape a pyromaniac in Coronation Street?
Hope has a history of setting fires.
She set fire to the factory and was almost trapped inside. She also set the family trampoline alight.
When Tyrone left the family to set up home with Alina Pop last year, Hope reacted badly.
She especially freaked out when Alina fell pregnant and set fire to the flat she and Ty shared.
Although Alina survived, she lost the baby.
Hope was eventually reported to the police, but was spared time in Young Offender’s, instead being told she needed therapy and the help of her family to help control her behaviour.
Hiding Joseph
Hope hiding cousin Joseph in Fiz’s attic as his family worried when he went missing.
Fortunately, Joseph was eventually found and returned home.
Since then, Hope’s scheming ways have seemed to come to and end although with Alina back on the scene (with Tyrone’s son – Dorin), will her bad behaviour soon resurface?
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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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