August 7th 2024.
After three long years, Alina Pop is finally making her way back to Coronation Street. And you better believe that she's not coming back just to say hello. No, Alina has her sights set on causing some major trouble for none other than Fiz Stape and Tyrone Dobbs.
If you remember, the last time we saw Alina was back in 2021 when the cast was filming under strict coronavirus restrictions. A lot has happened since then, so let's take a trip down memory lane and recap the past for Alina, her return, and what she's been up to on the iconic cobbles.
First things first, let's get to know Alina a little better. She's a Romanian beauty who caught the attention of Seb Franklin back in 2019. Unfortunately, it wasn't under the best circumstances as Seb discovered that she had been trafficked into the UK to work at a nail salon. Her boss had confiscated her passport, leaving her trapped and unable to return home.
After finding refuge on Coronation Street, Alina quickly became a source of tension between Tyrone and his long-term partner, Fiz. Their nine-year relationship came to a screeching halt, and they both ended up moving into the salon flat together. However, their bliss was short-lived when Tyrone's daughter, Hope, set fire to the flat, causing Alina to miscarry their baby.
But why is Alina making her grand return to the cobbles now? Well, it turns out that she's been living in Romania this whole time. Fiz recently discovered that Alina was in Manchester to be a witness in a human trafficking trial. And as fate would have it, she runs into Fiz in the Frescho's carpark, possibly with someone else by her side.
Before she left for Romania in 2021, Alina was seen at the airport with a noticeable baby bump, hinting that she was pregnant with Tyrone's child. And thanks to some sneaky paparazzi shots, we now know that Ruxandra, the actress who plays Alina, has been spotted filming with a pram. Could it be that Alina has given birth to her and Tyrone's baby?
Speaking of her return, Ruxandra said, "It feels wonderful. I love working with all the cast and crew, it’s definitely a big family who welcomed me back with their arms wide open!" But don't get too comfortable, because Alina is bringing some major drama with her. When she comes face to face with Fiz, it's clear that she's not happy about it and will do whatever it takes to avoid her and Tyrone.
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But back to Alina. Despite her past with Tyrone, she's come to terms with the fact that Fiz is the love of his life and they are meant to be together. Even though it may sting a little, she's willing to let go of the past and move on. But how will Fiz and Tyrone react when they come face to face with Alina once again? Only time will tell, and we can't wait to see how it all unfolds.
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