Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan has heaped praise on his co-star Harriet Bibby after fans praised the actress for her latest scenes as her character Summer Spellman was at the forefront of the latest episode.
Viewers of the ITV soap watched as the teen was found slumped in Victoria Garden beside a box of alcopops that Jacob was trying to flog after buying them from Evelyn Plummer to make some extra cash as he and Amy struggle to scrape together money for rent and bills.
When the police arrived, they made the assumption Summer was drunk and took her to the station after an anonymous tip-off from Simon Barlow who was out to get his own back one again on Jacob for his past mistakes. Over at the station, Amy and Aadi Alahan arrived and informed PC Craig Tinker that Summer hadn't been drinking and that it could be her diabetes.
READ MORE: ITV Coronation Street first look as Max's life hangs in balance after another run in with Daniel
As the rushed to the cell, Craig found Summer in a diabetic coma and later, she was seen in hospital being told she could go home with concerned guardian Billy Mayhew by her side. Back on the cobbles, Billy bumped into a troubled Amy who ended up telling him that Summer has been making herself sick.
After returning home, Billy softly confronted Summer who finally opened up about her struggles, explaining that her diabetes makes her feel different from her friends and that she doesn't want to put on weight.
Following the tear-jerking scenes, Coronation Street shared a video of Summer actress Harriet talking to the camera who is encouraging viewers and fans to seek support if they are suffering like Summer has been on-screen.
Alongside the video, Corrie shared: "If you know someone who has been affected by Summer's story, here's @harrietanneb with some friendly advice."
Sharing the post to his own Instagram Story, Jack, who first appeared in the soap as Jacob in 2020, said: "Some really great tips for supporting people who are struggling with their body image.
"Really proud of Corrie for highlighting this topic and even prouder of my mate @harrietanneb for tackling such an important storyline. Beautiful scenes tonight with lots more to come."
He ended his post by saying of his co-star: "She's the real deal folks." Harriet also addressed the important scenes in a tweet.
She shared on Monday evening (April 18): "Thank you for all the lovely comments on tonight @itvcorrie being trusted with this storyline is a great honour," and her message prompted more responses from soap watchers.
@Smithpeteralb72 said: "I said to my wife what superb acting and an emotional connection between you and @Dan_Brocklebank BAFTA standard acting, so convincing plus a word of praise for the storyliners and scriptwriters. Not a dry eye in the house."
"That was so incredible, moving, sensitive and beautifully handled by you and @Dan_Brocklebank Great acting, great scriptwriting, a very important storyline," @bjpapworth commented.
@markwalkonpart1 replied: "Smashing performance by you. You came through the screen and touched us all. So important."
"You and @Dan_Brocklebank work so beautifully together brought a tear to my eye," @Lindsay60037482 added.
