July 13th 2024.
Roy Cropper, a beloved face in Coronation Street, has been through a lot recently. He was wrongfully sent to prison for the murder of Lauren Bolton, a crime he didn't commit. But during a special week of episodes, it was revealed that another character, Joel Deering, was actually responsible for the attack on Lauren and had framed Nathan Curtis to cover his tracks. This led to Roy's release from prison.
However, just when Roy thought he could finally have his normal life back, another shocking plot twist was revealed earlier this week. It turns out that Lauren was actually alive this whole time. As we learned more about her and Joel's toxic relationship, it became clear that Joel had been manipulating Lauren since they first met last year. He would give her money for basic necessities, but in return, he expected sex from her.
This revelation added even more trauma for Lauren, who had already been through a dark few months. She had grown close to Roy before her disappearance and felt grateful for his kindness. Now, knowing that he had suffered while she was in hiding, she felt an overwhelming sense of guilt and desperately wanted to apologize to him.
When she heard that Roy was in the hospital, both mentally and physically affected by the ordeal, she knew she had to make things right. Cait Fitton, who plays Lauren, explained that she was in "survival mode" and knew she would face backlash from people on the street, as Roy is adored by everyone. But she was determined to face the consequences and clear Roy's name.
In the midst of all this, Lauren returned to the street earlier this week. Meanwhile, Melanie Hill, who previously played Roy's ex-partner and friend Cathy, has now joined the cast of BBC One's Casualty as new Clinical Lead and nurse Siobhan Mackenzie.
As Roy deals with the aftermath of his heart attack and tries to come to terms with Lauren's return, he also has to deal with Nina's anger. She is furious that Lauren took so long to come back and clear his name. Eventually, Nina suggests that Roy leaves the cobbles for a while to visit Cathy in Scarborough.
But before he can do that, Lauren shows up at the café, hoping to apologize to him. Will this impact Roy's plan to leave Weatherfield? Only time will tell. In the meantime, if you want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers or find out who's leaving Coronation Street, join Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community. You'll get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on the link and join the chat. Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss any updates.
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