Coronation Street fans are in for emotional scenes later this week as Rita Tanner faces a huge dilemma
Coronation Street viewers are set for some emotional scenes this week as Rita Tanner faces a challenging period on the iconic cobbles.
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Earlier in the week, Jenny Connor was spotted trying to win George Shuttleworth’s affections, aiming to outshine her love rival Christina Boyd.
Prior to a dating event at the Rovers Return Inn, George’s sister Glenda Shuttleworth unveiled her scheme to fix the evening so that Jenny had the first chance with George, not Christina.
However, the evening took an unexpected twist when Rita called Jenny to inform her she’d taken a tumble. A concerned Jenny left the event early after hearing the news.
As the storyline develops later this week, Jenny exploits Rita’s accident to her benefit when George delivers soup for the supposedly sick Rita. Caught in her lie, Jenny quickly shoos him away after he drops off the soup, reports the Daily Star.
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But when Brian Packham reveals that Rita merely has a sprained ankle, it’s uncertain how George will respond…
Later, a regretful Jenny apologises to Rita for deceiving George about her health and confesses she enjoyed the attention.
The question remains whether Rita can forgive her once more or if Jenny has finally overstepped the mark…
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Given the current plot, many soap fans have been curious about the real age of actress Barbara Knox, who plays Rita. The remarkable actress is 92 years old and has been a fixture on the cobbles since her initial appearance in 1964, before securing a regular role in 1972.
Earlier this year, it was reported that Barbara had signed a new contract to remain on the soap past her 92nd birthday. This means that the Weatherfield favourite will continue to play Rita until at least 2026 and will be a significant part of their 65th anniversary celebrations later this year.
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During a special ITV documentary marking her 90th in 2023, Barbara pledged to stay on the show for as long as the bosses would keep her.
“And If they’re listening, I don’t want to retire,” she firmly stated.
Coronation Street continues on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV and ITV X.
