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Here's my list of Corrie characters I'd like to see leave the show.
Seb
He was initially brought in as a struggling teen, doing his best to care for his neglected twin siblings and druggie mum. He seemed like a gentle soul and he really plucked at my heart strings. Yet over time, he's somehow morphed into a bitter, angry young man. He sulks around the cafe, gets under Eileen's feet, moans about being broke and continually picks fights with Gary. (And anyone else who gets in his way). He's a right misery guts. Even long- term girlfriend Fay has had enough of the chip on his shoulder. So have I. Find a building job abroad and sling your hook, lad!
Bethany
This is a character that the Corrie team don't know what to do with, after her long, heavy storyline with Nathan and co. I can't remember where she works. It used to be Audrey's, but I think she now works at The Bistro. If so, we hardly see her there. It seems to be run by Michelle's two sons instead. And where does Bethany live? A while ago, she casually announced that she was moving in with Rana, Kate and Craig. (Er – how many bedrooms does the flat have?) Yet we didn't see her hauling her stuff in, and we've never seen a flat sharer's scene between these characters either. I don't know how she manages to pay her rent and bills with so few shifts. So maybe she's sleeping on a lilo at Gail's with Gary and mum Sarah? Sweet as she is, Bethany gets on my nerves quite a bit, so I'd like to see her return to Milan.
Rita
Rita Littlewood/ Fairclough/Bradley/ Sullivan / Tanner (apologies if I've missed any!) is rather like her shop – way past a sell by date. She's supposed to be 'a heart of the community' character, with folk popping into the Kabin to pass on gossip when they buy The Gazette. There's nowt wrong with that of course, but being stuck in that kind of support role means you don't tend to be awarded any lead storylines. The last plot she got caught up in was a slight spat about Brian and Cathy secretly buying the shop. To me, her angry over reaction was silly, immature and childish. Rita's in her eighties and I'm sure (in reality, at least) she'd embrace the chance to step back and fully enjoy her retirement. I'd love to see her find romance with a kind, solvent gent -they could meet on a cruise - marry happily and go live somewhere right posh!
Maria
I'm at a loss to understand why Maria has lasted so long on the cobbles. Her short- lived marriage and son to Liam links her to The Connors, but this only gives her an excuse to call herself 'family', pal up with Michelle when the mood suits her, and poke her nose into their business. Yet strangely, we haven't seen her console Kate in any way, have we? Maria gives the impression of being ambitious, but after Claudia's big plans for her in a high- end, showy salon, she decided to throw them away, cling to her comfort blanket and instead, go partner halves with Audrey. She's not had a love interest in a while. That needs rectifying, so why not give her another secret affair with Nick, Steve or Gary? She could get to know Nick when helping out at Trim up North. They get chatting and one thing leads to another... And when that love triangle finally (and messily) unravels, to escape the blame and shame, she could pack up her curling tongs, sell up and make a fresh start elsewhere.
Who would you like to see leave the street?
Guest blog post from Sharon Boothroyd
Sharon's website is at: www.ryecorn.orgfree.comAll proceeds from sales of Sharon's book are donated to the RSPCA
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