Did Les Battersby have a son?

In 2007, Les walked out on his family to go on tour with tribute band ZZ Top O' the Morning, and never returned to Weatherfield. Les also had a son, Greg Kelly, who was born in 1972 following a holiday romance between Les and Moira Kelly when he was seventeen.

Is Les Battersby Toyah's dad?

Bruce Jones played Toyah's stepfather Les.

How many children does Leanne Battersby have?

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.

What happens to Les Battersby in Coronation Street?

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.

Why did Les and Janice Battersby split up?

When Mick and Les get into a fight, Les is unfairly imprisoned and Janice splits up with Mick. A later attempt at reconciliation with Les fails as a result of interference from Cilla Brown (Wendi Peters).

Corrie's Janice

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.

What happened between Martin Platt and Les Battersby?

He made life hell for nurse Martin Platt during his hospital visit, and stole drugs from the unlocked trolley. He overdosed and had to have his stomach pumped. He insisted Martin was to blame, and Martin resigned when the hospital believed Les' lies over his own verdict.

Is Janice Battersby coming back to Corrie?

However, Vicky has revealed it's unlikely she'll return to the cobbles as she reflected on her time on the soap. “I can't see it,” she said. “I was knackered before they even added an extra episode, so I don't think I'd keep up. I'm happy with how things worked out.

Why did Martin Platt leave Coronation Street?

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 have a miscarriage?

Years later in 2011 Leanne found out she was pregnant by second husband Peter Barlow, only to tragically miscarry and be told by doctors she would struggle to conceive naturally due to medical complications.

How long has Jane Danson been married?

Jane and Robert began dating in 1999 and their relationship has remained strong ever since, getting married in 2005 and sharing two sons, 15-year-old Harry and 12-year-old Sam.

Does Georgia Taylor have a child?

She met Mark Letheren, 50, on the set of Casualty together in 2008. He played counsellor Ben Harding in the now canned hospital drama as well as journalist Simon Kitson on The Bill. He also played DS Kevin Geoffries in the ITV crime drama Wire in the Blood. The couple don't have children and live in Bristol together.

Are Leanne and Toyah half sisters?

Leanne Anika Battersby (previously Tilsley and Barlow) is the legal mother of Simon Barlow and stepsister of Toyah Battersby. Leanne was brought up by her father Les Battersby and stepmother Janice, alongside Toyah.

How old is Toyah Battersby?

How old is Coronation Street star Georgia Taylor? Taylor was born on February 26, 1980 in Wigan, Manchester and is now 42.

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.

Where Does Les Battersby live?

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.

What happens to Janice in Corrie?

Janice was axed in 2005 but given a last minute reprieve by incoming producer Steve Frost. Vicky Entwistle left the show in 2011 and the character departed to go travelling with old flame Trevor Dean.

Can Vicky Entwistle sing?

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

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.