September 11th 2024.
In his latest venture, comedian Jason Manford has joined the cast of Waterloo Road as headteacher Steve Savage. However, it seems that the role didn't come without some conditions. The 43-year-old actor revealed that he had to have a serious conversation with producers before accepting the part.
It all started when Jason's daughters found out about his character's initial love interest – a much younger teacher who was only 24 years old. They were not impressed and even had a "funny" reaction to the idea. Jason, being a father of six, understood his daughters' concerns and asked the producers to find a more suitable partner for his character.
Luckily, the producers listened to Jason's request and changed his character's love interest to 48-year-old actress Kym Marsh's character, Nicky Walters. Jason shared this news on the popular TV show This Morning, where he also explained his daughters' reaction to the original storyline. They found it "weird" that their dad would have a romance with someone so much younger.
However, the change in love interest was not the only surprise for Jason's character. He also found out that his on-screen son, Billy Savage, would be played by Hollyoaks star Olly Rhodes. The new duo quickly became fan favorites, but their storyline took a dramatic turn when Billy became the target of a school bully named Schuey Weaver.
As a protective father, Steve couldn't stand by and watch his son suffer. In a moment of desperation, he crossed a serious line while trying to defend Billy. This caused some concern among the producers, but Jason managed to convince them to change the storyline once again. This time, it was in favor of his character's love interest, Nicky.
Nicky's character also had a heartbreaking storyline of her own. In the latest episode, she received a call from the hospital, informing her that her mother, Barbara, had suffered a stroke and passed away. Steve was there to offer her comfort and support, reigniting the flame between them.
Jason has teased that his character will be one of the most memorable headteachers in Waterloo Road's history. With all the twists and turns in the storyline, fans are eagerly waiting to see what happens next. In the meantime, if you have any soap or TV stories to share, you can email them to us – we would love to hear from you. Don't forget to leave a comment and stay updated on all the latest news on our homepage.
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