November 18th 2024.
Leanne Battersby is about to face an emotional rollercoaster in the upcoming episodes of Coronation Street. As we all know, she will be hit with not just one, but two major shocks that will leave her reeling. It's no secret that one of these shocks is related to the passing of her father, Les Battersby. The character, who was a beloved fixture on the show for ten years, last appeared on our screens back in 2007.
Last month, it was confirmed that the Battersby family will receive some devastating news about Les. This announcement left former actor Bruce Jones, who played the iconic character, feeling both "annoyed and relieved". It's no secret that Les and Leanne didn't have the easiest relationship, with Leanne suffering from her father's abuse and alcoholism during her childhood.
However, Les did provide some stability in Leanne's life when he married Janice, creating a blended family with her step-sister, Toyah. The Battersby family was notorious for their unruly behavior, which resulted in them being moved from one area to another by the council. Years after Les left Weatherfield, Leanne discovered that Stella Price, her estranged birth mother, was actually her landlady.
Despite their tumultuous relationship, Leanne has managed to maintain some form of contact with her father. However, the upcoming news will hit her hard, especially after everything she has been through recently. From her adoptive son Simon moving away to being manipulated by her life mentor Rowan Cunliffe in a sinister cult, Leanne has definitely had her fair share of challenges. And let's not forget the ultimate betrayal when her fiancé Nick slept with her sister, Toyah, during the chaos.
In the upcoming episodes, Nick and Toyah are preparing to reveal that they are back together, which will undoubtedly devastate Leanne. She had finally come to terms with moving on from both of them, but now it seems like she will have to deal with losing them all over again. To give Leanne some time to process this news, Nick suggests that they take a quick trip abroad after the trial against Rowan and the memorial for Leanne's late son, Oliver.
As the family gathers to remember Les, Leanne is confused when Toyah seems to already know about the trip. Nick quickly comes up with a story to cover their tracks, and Leanne is further convinced that something is not right when Toyah presents her with a rose tree to plant in memory of her daughter, Rose. Nick suggests that Toyah join him and his son, Sam, for tea at his plush flat in Victoria Court, which used to be the family home, to help him get used to seeing them together again.
However, their plans are interrupted when a police officer arrives and reveals that Les has passed away at work. This shocking news leaves Leanne stunned, and she rushes out to inform Toyah. Nick quickly calls Toyah to pre-warn her about what she's about to hear, and the two sisters are united in grief. As they hug, it becomes apparent that Toyah already knew about Les's passing, leaving Leanne confused. Nick comes up with a quick excuse, claiming that he called Toyah to discuss the work rota at the Viaduct Bistro, and the news slipped out during their conversation.
Despite Nick's explanation, Leanne can't shake off the feeling that something is not right. She decides to do some digging and opens Nick's laptop, only to discover that they have booked a hotel in Tenerife. How will she react to this revelation?
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