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Steve did threaten to kick Liz out but it went nowhere. I'm only used to spineless Steve, so anything other than that would be awesome. I thought that they were gonna bring in a big market, which was the reason why Sally ran for council but it went nowhere. The story was dropped once Sally got into office. I wouldn't mind them working in a big market. I don't mind the factory if it actually resembled a true undergarment factory nowadays. Wouldn't it be a fashion house much like Forresters on B&B?

Thank God. I hope O'Connor wraps this Grant story up quick. Love Ross Kemp but I want Grant gone. Sucks b/c I've wanted a Grant return forever but this story is garbage. I would've found the story more interesting if we just had Mark be an actual American young man coming to the Square looking to get close to his father's family. This arc should've all occurred before Peggy croaked for starters. Mark should've came and stayed with Ian, but trying to feel out the Mitchells in the process. Sharon, though she's Michelle's BFF, shouldn't've known about the secret of Mark's paternity either. It should've been a huge shocker for her too upon the reveal.

@DRW50 she did badmouth Janice to Leanne along with trying to force her hand on the situation. I've been over Liz for the longest, and this is yet another story that makes me wish she'd pack up and go. I wanted Leanne to head butt her when she implied Leanne preyed on Steve. Does Liz not know who her son is? Steve has always been weak. This is nothing new. That aside, what do you think they should do with the factory? What should it be replaced with? I don't mind it, but I do agree that it needs to be updated if it is gonna be used. No factory that I know of still uses sewing machines. Most stuff is done on an assembly line via big machines.

Regardless, I just hate that Pierce is snapping. That man is too damn fine to be phased by Paddy. He is being wasted on Rhona. Toss him to Chas or Charity, who'll know what to do with him.

Next week is going to be an absolute slog to get through. I want this gesticulated Mark story to be over with the quickness. I do not care. I do not want $200. I can't get over this show entertaining him and Courtney flirting. It's just gross. Is this still DTC's material? If so, he has some weird issue with banging siblings. He wanted to go there with surrogate siblings, Jay and Louise, and thank GOD he didn't. I can't sit through Mark & Courtney. I just can't. I'll return once Grant and his seeds are gone. This story is just abysmal. The biggest secret in EE/UK soap history ruined with a stupid story. Everything is wrong about this story. Mark's accent, his backstory, no Michelle, Grant hardly being around, the reveal....

I don't mind the baby story itself. I just find it stupid with characters like Steve, Michelle, and Leanne. All of Steve's kids (minus his current one with Michelle) have been born out of wedlock. His other kids have died while he was married to his wife. It's just old and tiring. Again, this is a story you'd give to Alya or Eva. I get writers want to give Leanne her own blood child but seriously ... an affair story is not the way to do it. Plus, I hate that Nick is in yet another story where he gets the short end of the stick. Can the man catch a break? I don't care for Michelle at all, so 'meh' when it comes to her. SN: Thinking about young women on this canvas on that should've gotten this story made me realize that Corrie is lacking young female heroines/vixens. They need to cast a few more or bring back a few. Craig's scenes were just too cheesy for me. Neither actor was pulling at my heartstrings. If anything, my eyebrows were furrowed the entire time as to what director accepted these lackluster performances. It only got worse when they implanted Faye's ass into the mix to be the 'voice of reason.' Only thing that captured my attention tonight was fine ass Shayne Ward/Aiden. That man.... He needs to be shirtless and on top of somebody at all times.

Dear God! I hope they are not about to make sexy Pierce into some deranged nut. That fine specimen should penetrating all the women in the village, not snapping over big ass Paddy kissing Rhona. I am so sick of eye-candy on this show going off the rails over a woman. First it was Cameron a few years back, now Pierce. Just no! Why can't we have a sexy, seasoned playboy running around and enjoying himself?! So glad that Laurel went into labor. I thought her pregnancy was gonna be drawn out until Christmas and she has the cliche birth and Ashley's exit all happening at once. Refreshing that did not happen. @Bright Eyes, I didn't care for the name Dotty either. I agree that they should've named her Ashley or even Edna.

I'm assuming you just watched her descent into madness in Dubai? That woman....I just can't with her. The ladies should be rewarded for having to put up with her. Lydia is so jealous of Chyka, it's really weird. Pettifleur is a hoot. She annoys me but for some reason I cannot fully loathe her. I thought her breakdown in Dubai was some of the funniest housewives drama ever. With Lydia, she's just simply starting drama with those she hasn't before (i.e. Chyka, Jackie, Janet).

I'm assuming you just watched her descent into madness in Dubai?

Leanne's pregnancy story is so stupid.... This is something you'd give to a female character in her early 30s. Someone like Eva not Leanne. Leanne is too damn old for a baby story. Then we have Liz getting mad over not be a grandma to Leanne's baby.... This story is just so stupid. The actor that plays Craig is dreadful. Doesn't help that the actress who plays Beth is no better. Those reveal scenes were horrid. I also get that Kirk is supposed to be the dopey, comedic character but I am OVER it. They need to grow him up or scrap him too. IMO, Corrie is the show (besides EE) that needs a major casting cull. There are about 15 characters I can see them cutting now and it'll make no difference to the show.

Exactly. Why haven't the Carters been axed already? I mean all of them. Shirley included. That family is dreadful. Why is Shakil or Louise still on the show? Jane? Hell, even Stacey? I tried watching tonight's episode and I couldn't. I FF through most of it. I am so over the capers of the Mitchell clan. It's old and tired.

No!!! Not Masood! Talk about an end of an era. The Masoods (along with the Foxes) was one of EE's last great families.

Do you all think that with Holly leaving too that she could possibly be tied to James' death?

So Bethenny or her man aren't supposed to date before they are officially divorced? I think that's silly if so. Obvious both of them are checked out their marriages and waiting for judgment. Yes. Dorinda played herself bad last night. For Sonja of all people to bust Dorinda....

RHONY: Again, I am sure I am in the minority as I am not drinking the Luann juice. Yeah, she provided fun to this season, but she's still trash in my book. I believe (and have all season) that Luann met Tom when she was staying with Sonja. After a drunken night of passion with Sonja, I bet Tom bumped into Luann on the way out, and Luann set her sights on him. This isn't the first time she has taken a man that Sonja was screwing first (e.g. Harry Dubin, Aviva's ex-hubby). It is obvious that Bethenny is NOT sleeping with a married man as Luann implied. At least not one who is committed to his marriage. It is obvious that the man is about to divorce much like Bethenny was. Sorry but Luann is a big ass whore. She just needs to own it. Jules trying to piggyback Luann's false claim is just an excuse for her to stick it to Bethenny. Glad that Bethenny pulled out the big guns and called the daughter. Luann's attempt fell flat. Can't wait for next week when Ramona and Sonja pounce of Luann's trampoline ass. I'm all for Bethenny calling out Jules too.

She chose not to return. Simple as that, really. She keeps up with Lauren. Magali has actually said recently she'd return; however, a certain co-star (most likely Dawn) is blocking a return. She'll still close with Ampika too. Where did she say that? I enjoyed Magali a lot. She took a risk by leaving for that season. Obviously she's superior to the three it took to attempt to replace her. I'll msg you.

She chose not to return. Simple as that, really. She keeps up with Lauren. Magali has actually said recently she'd return; however, a certain co-star (most likely Dawn) is blocking a return. She'll still close with Ampika too.

Again, where the f-ck is Magali?!

[re: Rob's sexuality] I was wondering about that too. He refuses to have a title define him at all. Understandable but he does need to address his sexuality. I hope he is bisexual too. Yes! What has happened to Harriet?! She should be all involved in Ashley's story more.

Sorry but I am not pitying Paddy at all. I actually like Pierce. I've grown to like him and Rhona. Paddy blew his whole world up for a few romps in a car, he needs to deal with it. Bernice blew that plan up with Chrissie. She wasn't the least bit convincing. No wonder why Chrissie easily figured out that Robert was behind the emails. While Robert's plan blew up, it is obvious that his work has taken a toll on Lachlan. Like Robert said, he's about to explode. They just have to sit back and wait. Charity & Cain.... I've never cared for this pairing as I found them to be too toxic. The scenes with Ashley become more and more grim for me. A constant reminder that Ashley is about to meet his demise at any time.

Looks like Papa Barton is being killed off: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/1705526/emmerdales-james-barton-to-be-killed-off-in-dramatic-storyline/?CMP=spklr-_-Editorial-_-FBPAGE-_-TheSun-thesun-_-20160831-_-Showbiz&TV-_-559309739

SN: I noticed that the background music in 2/23/77 was the same music used when Molly fell down the stairs and died on EON.

Wow. I didn't know that Liz Hubbard got pushed out during Marland at The Doctors. I respect writers like Marland b/c he had no issue in putting people out to pasture when their breeches got too big for them. I would've loved to have seen him at Y&R, which is the ultimate show of egos.