What happened to Les Battersby?

It is that Les currently lives in Dublin due to his roadie job with the Irish tribute band, but he is referred to as being still alive and well. In 2008, Chesney received a letter from Les who has dropped the "Brown" part from his surname, which means that Les has divorced Cilla.

What happened to Les Battersby in Corrie?

Why did Les Battersby leave Corrie? In 2007, Bruce was suspended from Corrie after he told an undercover reporter about future storylines and made inappropriate comments about the show. It was later announced he wouldn't be returning.

What happened to Janice and Les Battersby?

She breaks up with Les after having an affair with Dennis Stringer (Charles Dale) late in 2001, who is seeing Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) at the time. Les is so upset that he attempts suicide on New Year's Day, and while driving him to hospital, they collide with another car.

How does Les Battersby leave Coronation Street?

Les initially left Coronation Street in order to become a roadie for tribute band ZZ Top o'the Morning, although he had told Chesney that he would return. It is unclear whether or not he planned to stay away for good when leaving.

What happened to Les Battersby actor?

After Coronation Street the actor went on to perform stand-up comedy in Benidorm. He also appeared on The Dark Side of Fame with Piers Morgan, Celebrity Come Dine With Me and Celebrity Wife Swap.

Corrie's Janice & Les Tearfully Reunite on Air & Reveal if They'd Go Back to the Soap | Loose Women

What happened to Les from Coronation Street?

But he left a decade later in March 2007 after he was reportedly suspended from the soap after he was accused of drunkenly revealing storylines to an undercover reporter. It was confirmed in May that he would not be returning to the show, and would be suspended until his contract ended in September.

Why did Les Battersby get sacked?

Bruce Jones - Les Battersby (Coronation Street)

Bruce was fired from ITV's most loved soap after it was alleged that he got drunk with reporters and spilled the beans on a string of closely under wraps storylines. This included the outcome of Tracy Barlow's murder trial.

Does Martin Platt lose his job because of Les Battersby?

He overdosed on drugs he stole from the unlocked trolley and tried to say Martin was to blame which caused Martin to resign as he was hurt the hospital believed Les over him, however Janice told the hospital the truth when she learned he planned to use the compensation money on a holiday with Jackie Dobbs.

Does Janice leave Les in Corrie?

She then gained a job at Mike's new factory Underworld, where she would remain until 2011. Despite her longevity, Janice was consistently rude to her various managers and enjoyed spreading gossip among some workmates and picking on others. Eventually Janice got fed up with Les and left him for Dennis Stringer.

Where is Ian Mercer now?

He lives in Northumberland with his two daughters, Scarlett Rae (1997) and Carmine Mae (2000). In 2018, Mercer appeared in the Mike Leigh film, Peterloo, playing the "buffoonish" Dr Healey.

Where is Vicky Entwistle now?

Vicky is currently starring in a comedy production called Dirty Dusting which is touring across the UK. Vicky is married to husband and recently wished him a happy birthday, writing on twitter: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY GORGEOUS HUSBAND ANDY.

Why did Martin Platt leave Corrie?

Martin's 2005 departure came due to Sean Wilson being axed when he refused to take part in a storyline involving Martin having a relationship with an underage girl. Wilson opposed the storyline due to having a family of his own.

Does Leanne Battersby have an abortion?

She told Steve about the pregnancy, by which point he was back with Michelle. He offered to help pay for an abortion but Leanne was adamant that she was keeping the baby due to her past fertility problems. Steve did not approve of this but Leanne told him that nobody had to know he was the father.

What happened to Leanne and Nick's baby in Coronation Street?

After a volatile reconciliation, she and Nick married for the second time in January 2013, but they divorce the following year. After a one-night stand, Leanne becomes pregnant with Steve McDonald's (Simon Gregson) baby and gives birth to a son, Oliver Battersby, who dies in 2020 from Mitochondrial disease.

Does Vicky Entwistle have kids?

Sadly the former Coronation Street star and her husband Andy Chapman were unable to have kids naturally.

Can Vicky Entwistle sing?

Coronation Street: Vicky Entwistle goes from acting on Corrie to singing on a West End stage - Mirror Online.

Did Gail find out about Martin and Rebecca?

Love cheat take two! Gail became paranoid that Martin was cheating with his nurse colleague Rebecca and while he was initially innocent, it did lead to an affair which went on for some weeks. When Rebecca ditched Martin, Gail discovered the truth and this was the end of the road for the marriage as they divorced.

Why did Sean Wilson leave Corrie?

Sean was said to have been axed from the show after he refused to take part in a storyline which saw his character get romantically involved with a teenage girl. He wrote in his book, The Great Northern Cook Book, of his decision to leave - explaining: "By 2005 I knew my tenure on the Street had to end.

Is Martin returning to Corrie?

Coronation Street has confirmed Spider Nugent is set to return to the cobbles 25 years after his exit from the ITV soap. Martin Hancock will return to soap screens to reprise the role he played as Emily's eco warrior nephew between 1997 and 2003.

Where is Gary Mallett now?

In 2011, the star was convicted of benefit fraud, having falsely claimed £2,300 in council tax benefit and was fined £165. He now lives in Northumberland with his two daughters, Scarlett Rae, 24, and Carmine Mae, 22.

What happened to Gary and Judy Mallett?

Both characters had dealings with Terry Duckworth, played by Nigel Pivaro - Pete was an old army mate whose wife Terry slept with, while twelve years later the character sold a cut-and-shut car to his mother Vera, resulting in Gary's wife Judy suffering a fatal embolism.

Who is Becketts right hand man?

Ian Mercer was a loyal employee of the East India Trading Company. Being born in Scotland, Mercer served as the personal assistant of the Company's governor, Lord Cutler Beckett.