Inside Soap UK 7 - 2018

I’ve got a ‘Phelan’ that things are about to get very dramatic down Weatherfield way. So dramatic, in fact, that I’ve got a very strong ‘Phelan’ that we won’t be able to use this ‘Phelan’ joke for much longer in Inside Soap. Yes, the end is nigh for Pat – and it seems his wife Eileen will be the one who’s instrumental in his downfall. The pair have been spotted filming some tense scenes that will see Phelan plunge into the sea, and you can enjoy a sneak preview over on p10. We’ve loved Phelan’s antics over the past few years, and will miss gasping at his twisted scheming (plus, we’re going to very much miss Connor McIntyre, who plays him, as he is one of the most friendly and…

Desperate Vincent is preparing to walk out on wife Kim and daughter Pearl this week, terrified Aidan will kill him if he doesn’t pay up. He’s been given a deadline to sell The Albert and hand over the cash to Aidan, to atone for Vincent’s part in the death of his brother. The issue is that Vincent’s buyer pulls out at the last minute, and it looks as if he can’t settle up with the violent criminal. Fearing for his life, Vincent decides the time is right to leg it – without Kim or their child. “Vincent doesn’t think of this as being selfish – he believes Kim and Pearl are in danger if he stays,” says our Square snitch. “Aidan doesn’t do second chances, and Vincent has seen that…

lnsideSoap says… What exactly has happened to the Vincent Hubbard of old? You know: the smart, scheming and confident Vincent Hubbard. Back when he first came to Walford, we enjoyed watching this smooth operator doing deals and flirting up a storm with Ronnie. These days, however, Vincent is put upon by everyone. If he’s not being nagged to death by Kim, he’s being bullied by the likes of Aidan and Phil. We don’t mind conflict, but seeing Vincent steadily turned into a coward is not our idea of fun. Let’s face it, stories about characters coping with being skint are never entertaining. Instead, let’s get Vincent back to the alpha male he once was, and enjoy seeing him get one over on those who’ve crossed him!…

“It’s curtains for Carla if the operation isn’t a success” Carla and Aidan’s lives hang in the balance this week, after they’re taken into theatre for their kidney transplant operation. As you can imagine, the whole Connor clan is on edge as they prepare themselves for what lies ahead. So will both Carla and Aidan come through the surgery unscathed – or could there be heartache in store for Carla’s loved ones if the transplant isn’t a success? “This is a major operation, so inevitably it comes with some degree of risk,” admits our Coronation Street source. “But although Aidan knows he’s putting his own life on the line, he’s determined to go through with it for Carla’s sake. Without this procedure, she’ll die – and Aidan really wants to…

Aidan’s kidney may be a match, but that doesn’t mean Carla’s body will accept it. Kidney transplants can fail, though on average 75 per cent of transplanted kidneys survive for 10 years or more. The operation isn’t the end of the story. Carla will still have to take drugs for the rest of her life to prevent her body from attacking the new kidney. These weaken the immune system, leaving her prone to infections or a serious illness such as cancer. If Carla’s body does reject Aidan’s kidney, she can have another transplant. If no other relatives were able to donate, Carla could be put on the waiting list for another donor – but she would have to undergo dialysis in the meantime to keep her alive. A healthy diet…

“Alex is clever, good-looking and he won’t cheat on Aaron…” Aaron dumps his boyfriend Alex this week – after he grows jealous of ex Robert hitting the town on the hunt for a new man. Robert’s impromptu night out is organised when Aaron asks Alex to move in with him – on his and Robert’s wedding anniversary of all days. But as upset Robert is dragged out to a gay bar by his sister Victoria, Aaron is hot on his heels, desperate to talk. So will this be the moment Robron finally get back together? “Aaron sees Robert talking to this good-looking lad – and his true emotions are brought to the surface,” shares Danny Miller, who plays Aaron. “Aaron has been battling his feelings and trying to move on…