Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) ... Nick now has a son and Oliver will never even get to Sam’s age. When the police question her and Paul about the fire, Dan gives her an alibi. But when she sees her mum upset because she thinks Leanne has ignored her birthday there’s definitely a bit of guilt there. On 27 September 2017, Danson took an extended break from the show and returned three months later on 15 December 2017. She is known for her portrayal of Leanne Battersby in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street between 1997 and 2000, and then from 2004 onwards. [1], Actress Jane Danson was cast in the role of Leanne. They've created this family unit with Simon – and Leanne has the home life she craves. The previous "new guns" in the show were the McDonald's, however, this was over a few years ago. "[10], Upon hearing that Leanne would be returning as a hooker, Danson told the Daily Mirror: "Even for Leanne it's quite a radical storyline," she says. She is admitted to hospital in need of heart surgery and when Toyah arrives Nick is by her bedside, having been called as her emergency contact. Toyah Laverne Lee was born in Oldham on 28th May 1982 to teenage parents Janice Lee and Ronnie Clegg. In August 2018, she has a brief fling with Imran Habeeb (Charlie De Melo) unaware he is also seeing her sister, Toyah. Da… Everyone has been really welcoming and keep asking how she is doing. I would love to tell you [what it is]! But when it turned out she carried on after dinner, I thought, 'Oh God! Leanne sleeps with Paul to persuade him to torch the restaurant, which he does on 31 March 2008. Leanne blackmails Danny with the new will for £100,000. Peter tells Toyah that Simon knows and they ask him to keep it a secret for Leanne's sake. "[16] However, upon reading the scripts, Danson thought it was "just a funny storyline". Toyah returns on Christmas Day 2016, telling Leanne that she has left her husband Toby Chapman (Andrew Dowbiggin), as she has been having an affair. [41] Speaking to Inside Soap magazine about the storyline, Danson explained: "Leanne has never really given her birth mother a second thought because she's not been in her life. Nick learns that his father's killer, Darren Whateley (Andy Robb), will soon be released from prison and he persuades Leanne to befriend him, intending to send Darren back to prison. However, after a heart-to-heart discussion with Toyah, Leanne realises that she isn't in love with Steve and they both decide to end the engagement. "[37] It was later reported that new character, Stella Price (Michelle Collins), would be revealed to be Leanne's biological mother. She stays with her sister in Liverpool, but when she returns, Leanne decides to go for custody of Simon after she believes Peter and Carla cannot take care of him. Leanne learns Steve may have inherited myotonic dystrophy from his father Jim and she and Nick want Steve to be tested for it, however; he refuses to do so. However, Leanne becomes suspicious about remark that Simon makes about Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh). I can't give much away, but there is at least one other major trauma that Simon is going to have to go through. Leanne tells Peter's family that she is going to reconcile with him rather than accept a job offer from her friends in Leeds. It's been really great to play out, because they've pretty much done it in real time. She starts dating Nick Tilsley (Adam Rickitt), despite his mother, Gail Platt's (Helen Worth) disapproval. So Les offers to take her home to No.5. At a family party organised by Gail at The Bistro to celebrate Oliver's birth, Steve announces that Oliver is his son and Michelle punches Leanne. [35], In May 2011, Danson teased an "exciting" upcoming storyline involving Leanne. Leanne supports Nick when he is released from the hospital. Nick will stop at nothing...", "Leanne's affair endangers loves - and lives!". "[41] Discussing having Collins as her on-screen mother, Danson said that she was looking forward to the "really meaty" scenes between Stella and Leanne. She turns round and he realises to his horror it's his daughter. Leanne wants to be as good at being a mum and she is. Leanne later suspects that Peter and Carla had been having an affair but they were, in fact, supporting each other as alcoholics. Danson said she doesn't know whether they will make anything of Leanne and him or not because she seems quite settled where she is. She's been the one constant, so she'll never give up on him. '"[16] The actress added that she was thankful that the storyline was not "seedy" and opined that Leanne would "redeem herself in the end". Having said that, Leanne's always known Janice by her first name, so she hasn't called anyone 'Mummy'. He becomes argumentative and short-tempered which Leanne finds difficult. [43] Tyldedley commented that Eva is Jealous that Leanne is married with a family because she split up from her fiancé just weeks before finding out Leanne is her half-sister. Toyah Battersby is a fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street, played by Georgia Taylor.Toyah and her family were introduced to the serial by executive producer Brian Park in a bid to increase falling ratings. She made her TV debut at the tender age of 11, thanks to a role in British drama, G.B.H. Nick decides to stay with Leanne. Eva doesn't want to share her mum. Leanne and Maria's sparring culminates in a brawl in The Rovers Return and Nick leaves Weatherfield. "[44], Danson said of the storyline that she had doubts when she heard about the domestic abuse plot. [3] Danson took a short break from the show after being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. When Sally informs them that he is dating them both, they very publicly pretend they want to be in a polygamous relationship with him and have a threesome. He's abroad now so I wonder whether they'll go for someone very similar looking or if they'll go completely in a new direction. 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But I think I'm alright to say that it's not that. Jane Danson was born on November 8, 1978 in Bury, Greater Manchester, England as Jane Dawson. The star is currently part … [5] Danson said that Leanne is feeling a bit trapped with Peter and believes things have got a bit predictable and boring. After Tracy punches Steve in front of the wedding guests she insults Leanne and her past relationships, causing a fight between the two of them. After Nick's departure, Leanne stays in his Victoria Court flat until Nick decides to sell it. Due to Michelle intercepting the post informing Leanne of the new tenants, Leanne is forced to make a quick move with Simon and baby Oliver which prompts Peter to offer her space at the Rovers. Nick's mother Gail Platt instantly disapproved of the union as she did not like the Batters… She fears it could be her final chance to be a mother and tells Steve she is keeping the unborn child. She and her actor husband, Robert Beck, became parents to two sons. In an effort to become more responsible, Leanne quits her hairdressing course and starts work with Rita Sullivan (Barbara Knox) in the Kabin. Simon initially refuses to forgive Leanne but after he visits Peter, they live together again. Age, Biography and Wiki. Despite Nick punching Leanne during an angry outburst on Christmas Day 2013, they stay together for another month, after which they split up after Nick realised their marriage was based on nothing. Away from the Cobbles however, the actress went through a … Their relationship breaks under the trauma and they split up. Dr Carter (Oliver Mellor) tells her she is unlikely to get pregnant again without IVF treatment and while she is discussing this, Peter begins an affair with Carla. The new landlady at The Rovers, Stella Price (Michelle Collins), is revealed to be Leanne's biological mother but Leanne rejects her. "But I've been pleasantly surprised. Leanne develops an attraction to Kal Nazir (Jimi Mistry). He arrived with wife Janice (Vicky Entwistle), sixteen-year-old daughter Leanne (Jane Danson) (from a previous relationship with Stella Price) and fifteen-year-old step-daughter Toyah (Georgia Taylor) (from Janice's previous relationship with Ronnie Clegg). The Cobbles legend had been chatting online about a vile remark directed at her character Toyah Battersby, about how she dressed in 1997 when she first entered the soap. It's come from character, as Simon is a child who has obviously been through a very difficult few years with the death of his mother, his dad's alcoholism and then being passed around by the adults in his life. Leanne tricks Michelle, who reveals her one-night stand with Peter. Amy overhears Leanne and Liz talking about the engagement and confronts Leanne and also sends a text letting Simon know of the engagement. Danson revealed that there's always a possibility of revisiting it but Leanne would just wind up Nick.[6]. Eva's been forgotten and Karl can see that and he reminds Stella that she should be looking out for her other daughter, the one who's been around all along. She's angry. [6] Leanne was married to Nick from 1998 until 1999. From 1995 to 1997, Danson played the role of Paula in the ITV children's television drama Children's Ward. Danson added that she likes the idea of being a party girl like Leanne but the reality is quite different and that Leanne seems to like drama and danger in her life. When they arrive at his house, Will grabs Leanne's ankle and she falls down the stairs hitting her head leaving Michelle in danger. Leanne and Peter's relationship hits rock bottom. Away from the Cobbles however, the actress went through a … Leanne is hurt that Eva knew and they involved Simon and she disowns both her sisters. She appeared as Paula on the ITV series Children's Ward during the mid-1990s. Leanne and Nickname the baby Oliver. I've worked really hard to get this far and this is Harry's future too. [40] Stella was in a relationship with Les Battersby (Bruce Jones) and gave birth to Leanne when she was seventeen. [7] Price added that there is always a chance with Leanne and Nick to get back together. However, in July, Leanne finds another will that leaves everything to Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson). Jane Danson was born in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK on Wednesday, November 8, 1978 (Generation X). Leanne eggs Danny on and he inherits everything upon Mike's death in April 2006. "[4], Leanne has been described as loud, cheeky and holds an "in your face" attitude. The Battersby … Leanne leaves the street for a while but returns in December 2017. Family Life Leanne's just meddling with his mind. [26] After Peter accepts Leanne's proposal, asked if Leanne wants to be a real mum to Simon, Danson said: "She'd like to. She is very cocky, does not care and does what she wants. Meanwhile, Leanne is dating Dan Mason (Matthew Crompton). Leanne begins work at the kebab shop and halts her divorce fearing the stress will take its toll on Nick's health. Leanne admits to Nick that Steve is the father and he struggles to accept it. More clips of the Battersby girls Leanne and Toyah. After a volatile reconciliation, she and Nick married for the second time in January 2013, but in late January 2014, Nick decided it was best for them to be apart, as he was suffering from long-term brain damage. [1] The writers introduced Leanne's mother by releasing her from jail, which the insider thought would shock viewers. 1998: Nick marries Leanne Battersby. But many viewers were more distracted … Nick proposes and he and Leanne go to Scotland to get married. In September, Dan needs £10,000 to buy the betting shop from his father, Harry (Jack Ellis), and Leanne offers him the money after Janice won £25,000 in a lottery scam. Leanne and Nick split in 1999 and Nick started dating Maria Connor (Samia Smith). Danny moves in with Leanne and they get engaged, plotting to change Mike's (Johnny Briggs) will, so Danny will inherit his father's fortune. Danson added that people have said that she and Collins have similar face shapes and the same mannerisms. "[28] After Peter becomes disabled, Gascoyne said that Peter will be unable to be a proper husband to Leanne. Leanne and Peter argue and Peter refuses to forgive Leanne because she did not trust him. "[8] Asked whether if he wants to see Leanne and Nick to get back together, Price said: "There'd have to be a big journey to get to that point, but yeah, I would. Relationship with Leanne Battersby. Ronnie was a useless father and Janice did most of the work involved in looking after Toyah as well as holding down a job while Ronnie did a stint in prison. [42] She thought it would be interesting to see if viewers pick up on the resemblance between herself and Collins. They have two children. Despite this, Leanne leaves for Leeds. [40] Stella left with every intention of coming back for Leanne once she was settled. When Leanne learns of this, she leaves Weatherfield, despite Stella begging her to stay. Coronation Street viewers were left ‘sobbing’ on Friday night, as Leanne Battersby’s son Oliver tragically passed away. Eventually after much persuasion from Steve, Nick and others, she agrees to turn off the machine, with Oliver passing in November 2020. It'll be interesting to see which way they go. She also added that Stella is Eva's "territory".[43]. Nick arrives, knowing about the baby and persuades Leanne to stay. Excessive partying and late nights take their toll and Leanne resigns from The Kabin, following a row with Rita's foster daughter, Sharon (Tracie Bennett), over missing money and starts work as barmaid at The Rovers Return Inn for Natalie Horrocks (Denise Welch). Danson said that Nick has been involved with both Leanne and Maria and said obviously his family are there too so there is potential scope for that character. Leanne is shocked to find her new client is Liam's brother, Paul (Sean Gallagher) and he threatens to tell Liam so she threatens to tell his wife, Carla Connor (Alison King). [21] Gascoyne explained that Peter is taking it "step by step", saying "Peter knows that Leanne gets on really well with Simon and I think Peter's nicely surprised by that. A few weeks before Steve's wedding to Tracy, Leanne has sex with him after they get drunk together. She feels safe and secure with him. Leanne finds out that Liz knows about her pregnancy and Leanne is furious Steve told her. [2] After joining Coronation Street, Danson started to become drained, tired and put on weight after playing Leanne for just six months. She and Kal overcome problems in their relationship and she files for divorce from Nick. [4] She explained that she has managed to create a perfect timing for filming and spending time at home with her family. Related: Coronation Street's Leanne Battersby plans a shock exit in 33 new spoiler pictures ... probably about the same age... which makes me feel really old! They crashed into Gail Platt's front wall. [34] Danson has said that Leanne's actions has changed her views on cheating. She has been married to Robert Beck since December 10, 2005. Leanne enrolled on a hairdressing course at a local college, in order to spend more time with Nick who was also studying there. But the way it's been done is quite clever. [12] Danson commented on her return: "They're having a ball in this really seedy bar, eyeing up the ladies. 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She admits she didn't buy the storyline when it was pitched as Leanne is "quite tough and she's always been a bit gobby" and wondered whether the character would "really take it from a teenager".[45]. She described Leanne as "one of those rare thesps who knows which side her bread's buttered on". Coronation Street has never done a story like that before and I was worried people wouldn't like it. Since then Janice became increasingly angry at the Websters, leading to a rivalry with Kevin's wife Sally, Janice's co-worker at Und… In June 2017, Nick then leaves Weatherfield, leaving her devastated and Gail blames her. He then holds Leanne, Liz, and Simon hostage in Leanne's flat and informs Simon about Leanne's prostitution. However, she forgives him when he promises to give up alcohol and they start dating. ... double-crossed by Simon’s mother Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) and is … Talking about her career, Jane began her career as an actress at the age of 12 from the series, GBH where she portrayed the role of Eileen Critchley in 1991. In an interview with What's on TV, Danson said that Peter and Leanne make a good couple and expressed her desire for the couple to marry at some point. Leanne Battersby will be forced to flee Coronation Street with son Simon Barlow after drug lord Harvey discovers she is a grass, placing them both in an incredibly dangerous situation. [13] Danson added: "I'm not going to pretend that initially thought it was great. Leanne and Toyah get stuck in the lift and Leanne goes into labour. At the age of 12, Danson made her television debut under the name Jane Dawson in the 1991 Alan Bleasdale series GBH playing the part of Eileen Critchley. 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