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She's never been as popular as the show wanted (and still wants) the general public to believe. There was never a time IMO where she was even close to being among the most popular actresses on the show. I don't think they've ever tried harder to make both a character and actress happen longer over such a long period of time. They've never understood this, however. The closest I think Corrie has gotten close to creating a character over the past few years to approach Elsie/Bet territory is probably with Carla. Becky arguably came as well, but that was shot to hell during her last two years or so.

I just can't, and the sad thing is, this may be Steve's longest paring. We know Kym Marsh will sadly be there forever and she knows that her future isn't bright without the show (unlike Suranne Jones and Katherine Kelly). As I said before, I can't think of two worst characters being paired together than these two.

Susan Hill confirmed it on Twitter. I assume this is the right time for her to leave if she wants to have a career outside of soaps. She's in her early 30's, by the time she gets to 40, the opportunities will be more limited.

She's so irrelevant and such a joke these days that it's almost sad.

For those who have no interest in watching the entire BSA 2015 show, here is the Anne Kirkbride Lifetime Achievement/tribute section: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-7CmNGeHKs Sometimes I still can't believe she's no longer with us...

In preparation of Steve's latest wedding, the Corrie Facebook page is posting clips from his previous weddings. I've never seen this clip or the episode of his wedding to Vicky. Bet, Liz, Vicky, and Steve all look like they're in hell. https://www.facebook.com/CoronationStreet/videos/vb.75373902658/10153005365022659/?type=1&theater Obviously, his most memorable wedding is the first failed one with Karen that Tracy crashed. But I really can't think of a more unwatchable pair than Michelle and Steve. The fact that they're getting married is a reflection of how bad this show truly is these days.

I think in some regions of upstate NY, they get CBC from Canada, so they can see the Canadian Corrie airings.

I didn't know they aired any of the soaps outside of EE. How long they did they carry it for? Didn't Corrie also have a brief US run? For the life of me, I can't remember on which network though.

EastEnders legend June Brown is losing her sight but still has to work due to financial crisis

Duncan did great in the role, but I do have a hard time reconciling it with the character McKinsey played in the 70's. They are just completely different actresses, and I felt like Duncan's Iris seemed to be a product of her time and clearly inspired by Joan Collins, if that makes sense... I don't know if it would have been different had McKinsey resurrected the role though. Though, I guess doing GL was hugely beneficial for her as it allowed a new generation of soap fans to know her and proved she could be someone else in the same genre other than Iris.

Hopefully she's inspired to put out something with quality after her long hiatus. Actually, I do think Jimmy Jam and Terr Lewis were actually part of her deterioration, by the time of 2001's All For You, their chemistry with Janet had clearly gone away and Janet needed to step away from them. The problem is - she chose the wrong people. The fact she gave Jermaine Dupri so much control of her music career for a while was not a good decision on her part. Luckily she split with him personally and professionally a while ago.... The rumours are she's hoping to do a Rhythm Nation part 2 (have music with a socially conscious message). We'll see how that goes - though after singing about sex for a long time, she needs a new theme. Anyway, in terms of Janet history, this is actually a big week for her. 22 years ago in 1993 she scored the biggest hit of her career when That's The Way Love Goes hit #1 - where it would remain for 8 week. The accompanying janet. album would also be the most successful of her career.

Promo from 1994 promoting the 3rd episode addition

Awful Psycho inspired promo promoting the addition of the 4th episode in 1996 (widely considered one of the worst years ever for the show).

I wonder if they ever tried to woo McKinsey back before recasting with Duncan. It may have been difficult though as McKinsey was still in the P&G soap family and in another prominent role. I think I recall a small bit in one of the soap magazines from the late 80's where McKinsey said they asked, but she told them was happy at GL.

Yes, but she wasn't really interested in him. The McDonald's were like the Corrie equivalent to what the Carter's are on EastEnders these days. They were better cast though and had some OK stories, but shoehorned beyond belief during their initial years.

I wonder if the show was surprised that Raquel became such a popular character in the 90's. I guess the genuine good intentions of the character and her naivete really resonated with people. Sarah Lancashire (along with Suranne Jones) is also probably the most successful actress on British TV to come from a soap

The last time Whitney worked was during the prostitution storyline when she heavily interacted with Janine. But then, Janine made everyone more watchable...

I don't like this actor playing nuMartin, and I feel like the character bares no resemblance to the character James Alexandrou played. While Sonia is still her annoying self, I feel like they've completely tried to reinvent Martin, and it's not just the change in actors. He may not have been the best actor in the world, but James is still Martin to me and the actor we watched grow up in the role.

More trash storytelling: http://www.soapsquawk.co.uk/news/eastenders-kush-and-stacey-kiss.php#results I still don't think they've had any idea what to do with Stacey since she returned.

I've hated her for years, but I still don't know why Sonia was every brought back in the first place. Terrible character, and Natalie Cassidy has gotten worse as the years have gone by.

The entire show seems to be floundering at the moment. It's all really running out of gas and nothing is working.

Liz and Steve should have never gotten their hands on the Rovers anyway. The McDonald's have never ever fit in there. I think Carla could actually be good at the Rovers, and assuming she comes back, stays long enough, and has the proper writing - she could be Bet's true successor.

Hilda's exit is my favorite. I've never seen such a beautifully done and classy exit for a long-term character that wasn't killed off.