Coronation Street's fallen women

As if the ruination of Carla Connor wasn't enough, we're going to see another two great, strong and feisty Corrie female characters get knocked down to size in the coming weeks.

Leanne Battersby will find out she's pregnant and then fall and lose the baby, says What's on TV.

And Izzy Armstrong is going to get mugged, reports The Daily Star.

Is it any wonder Corrie's ratings are falling, when the very basis of what the show was built on - its strong Northern women - is being undermined by Phil Collinson, the current Coronation Street producer?

Come on, Corrie! Let's have something the fans can enjoy, lets have some flippin' fun!  What about another Spanish holiday for the girls of the Street led by Eileen, Deirdre and Gail?

See also: Are Coronation Street's women losing their bottle?