Maureen Lipman has revealed 'jealousy' on the set of Coronation Street ahead of a new arrival's first appearance on-screen. It's fair to say that viewers of the ITV soap were left heartbroken this week as they watched Evelyn Plummer say a sad goodbye to her beloved dog, Cerberus.
The episode had previously seen Roy left apologising for missing Evelyn's birthday party and opened up to her about Carla Connor's recent problems which have seen her leave Weatherfield after fearing her psychosis returned, not knowing she is being drugged with LSD by Stephen Reid.
The pair chatted for a while before Evelyn decided to leave, calling Cerberus from behind the Roys Rolls counter. Later, at home with Fiz Stape, Evelyn appeared concerned when her beloved pooch showed no interest in his tea. And during Wednesday night's trip to the cobbles (March 22), she finally heeded her family's advice and whisked her pooch off to be checked out.
The vet had clear concern for the greyhound and later confirmed Cerberus was suffering from kidney failure. He told Evelyn that her companion was unlikely to improve due his age and the kindest thing would be to put him to sleep. Evelyn finally agreed to the devastating move and viewers watched as Tyrone said his goodbyes while Evelyn remained with Cerberus until the very end.
Corrie fans flocked to social media to comment on the emotional scenes, with some complaining it was 'too much' as they reflected on their own pet losses while others applauded the soap, and particularly Maureen and her four-legged co-star.
While the tragic scenes are still fresh in viewers' minds, it has already been confirmed that a new four-legged friend with arrive on the Cobbles in the wake of Cerberus’ death. But it's actually Roy, played by David Neilson, who will find himself stuck with a new furry friend.
"A curious thing happens, someone dumps a dog on Roy," Maureen revealed. "Now, Evelyn doesn’t want to know about this, it is small so she calls this dog a guinea pig with identity issues.
"But between you and me it is the most adorable thing you’ve ever seen, Roy and David are obsessed with this dog," before revealing some jealousy with her co-star. The legendary actress added: "He’s tremendously jealous if the dog comes to me first, he’s a man obsessed with this little ball of fluff."
Teasing what is to come, Maureen also shared: "Evelyn is having nothing to do with it on the surface, but then something happens with Roy which means she has to take the dog for a while but not permanently. She tries to teach Roy what you do with a dog because he’s completely soft and clueless. She enrols Roy in her own dog class, which as you can imagine is very dogmatic!"
READ NEXT:
- Coronation Street fans complain over Cerberus the dog death scenes saying it was 'way too much'
- Amanda Holden shows off toned midriff in 'cheeky' top and figure-hugging pleather trousers after confusing fans with her 'double'
- Fans react in disbelief as Vernon Kay reveals he's approaching a big birthday
- Gemma Atkinson on bra shopping and tummy shaving after reaching 'new stage' of pregnancy as she shares emotional day
- Christine McGuinness' frank reaction as she shows off gym-honed figure in crop top and tiny shorts for sweaty workout
