December 10th 2024.
It was a heartwarming sight to see former Coronation Street stars Suranne Jones and Jennifer James together again. The two actresses, who both joined the show in 2000, were spotted taking a leisurely stroll around the Manchester Christmas markets. Suranne's character Karen Phillips had just started working at the Underworld factory, while Jennifer played Rovers Return barmaid Geena Gregory. Their characters were friends with Linda, the unfaithful wife of Mike Baldwin.
After two years on the cobbles, Geena left for her hometown of Wigan, following a tumultuous love triangle involving Joe Carter and Dev Alahan. Meanwhile, Karen's character became more prominent, marrying Steve McDonald and even falling for Joe before reuniting with her husband. However, things took a dramatic turn when Tracy Barlow revealed that Steve had fathered her child, leading to Karen being kicked out on Christmas Day. Despite their characters not being seen together on screen since 2002, it's clear that Suranne and Jennifer are still great friends, as they enjoyed a festive outing in Manchester.
Karen may have only had a four-year stint on the show, but she remains one of its most beloved characters. Geena, on the other hand, had a brief romance with Dev before leaving for a new adventure. Suranne shared a photo of the two of them bundled up in winter gear, captioning it with "Heart full. Loved up. Recharged. Christmas markets: Manchester 2024" on Instagram. Since leaving the show, Suranne has become a household name with lead roles in Scott & Bailey and Gentleman Jack. She's also produced several television programs and has appeared on both the big screen and stage. Meanwhile, Jennifer has also had successful roles in Scott & Bailey and the long-running BBC crime drama series Dalziel and Pascoe. She's also been seen in shows like Shameless, Brassic, and The Syndicate. Off-screen, she married her former co-star Lee Boardman, who played villainous Jez Quigley on the show. The couple has a son together and are patrons of the Children's Adventure Farm Trust, which provides holidays for unwell, disabled, disadvantaged, and terminally ill children.
Last year, Suranne and Jennifer caught up with another former co-star, Sally Lindsay, who played Shelley Unwin on the show. Suranne shared a photo of the three of them with the caption "Karen, Geena, and Shelley went on a gals trip... ❤️ Nearly 25 years on and still as daft! #classiccorrie" on social media. Fans were delighted to see the old gang back together, with many suggesting they should do a show together. Some even joked about them taking over the Underworld factory, a nod to their characters' previous connections to the business. It's clear that the early 2000s were a great era for the show, and fans were happy to reminisce about it. If you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, you can get in touch with us by emailing us - we'd love to hear from you. And don't forget to join the community by leaving a comment below and staying updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Plus, if you want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers or find out who's leaving Coronation Street, you can join 10,000 other soap fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community. By clicking on the link and selecting "Join Chat," you'll have access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can be the first to know when we drop the latest spoilers!
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