The character was deemed popular so producers decided to bring her back,[1] with executive producer Steve Frost initially pitching the idea of bringing in her family,[2] stating: "Becky will leave Weatherfield for a short period of time and shock the Street's residents when her relatives return with her. Katherine Kelly was a regular fixture on Coronation Street as Becky McDonald once upon a time. She has been referred to as a "Coronation Street icon", and one of the serial's most popular characters, with critics often praising her activities. [61], Kevin O'Sullivan of the Sunday Mirror said that Becky had a "seismic departure" as she "checked out of soapland's asylum in characteristically crazy style". Gail and the rest of the Platts can't wait to see the smile ripped off of Tracy's face when Becky reveals the medical records, and Becky tells them that she is going to do it on Tracy and Steve's wedding day. She then helps get Becky a job at the Underworld lingerie factory but Becky later frames Kelly for theft. Becky goes on a business meeting with Steve and attempts to seduce him, while Tracy suffers a miscarriage with Deirdre by her side. "[20] Fans approached the actress in the streets, claiming they were jealous of her because of her on-screen romance with Jason. Slug plants drugs on Becky. Becky won with sixty percent of the vote, whilst up against Eve Jenson (Emmerdale) and Ronnie Mitchell (EastEnders). [23], —Kelly on Becky's change in luck. Unfortunately Becky and Steve are refused the right to adopt because her estranged half-sister, Kylie Turner (Paula Lane) gave a bad reference and the fact that Social Services feel that it is too soon after her miscarriages. November 10. When he spots Tracy outside The Rovers, he recognises her and reveals to Becky that Tracy lost the babies before her fall. [16] She dislikes anyone ordering her about, as she cannot handle being told what to do. Although, he felt it was a "shame the only storyline she ever had was the stuck record of her rancid relationship with mad Mr McDonald. Becky, still crushed over her betrayal by Steve, stays with Roy and Hayley. 2. *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Becky reveals to Steve that Hooch arrested her for shoplifting when she was 15, and attempted to molest her. ... Use Classic Fanpop; ryan connor -x- added by NatxConnors. "[53] Grace Dent of The Guardian commented on Becky's wedding describing her appearance as: "[Wearing an] Oil-stained pink princess frock carrying a two-litre bottle of street-drinker fuel, shouting football chants, with the words eruditely swapped to honour the groom. 1. On the night of the tram crash, Kylie returns and demands more money, so Becky steals £5,000 from the ruins of Dev Alahan's (Jimmi Harkishin) corner shop, to pay Kylie off. She was still getting over the loss of her dad, an RAF lieutenant killed in a hangar fire, when her mum (who she shared a close relationship with) met Des Barnes in 1996. Find out when Classic Coronation Street is on TV, including 02/03/2021 - 1. "[12], Becky became the 50th barmaid at the Rovers Return Inn in June 2008. ryan connor -x- ... BECKY! 4 years ago | 1.4K views. Classic Coronation Street Catch up on the ITV Hub 'Coronation Street' is the story of working people and the city street in which they live. Playing next. BECKY! Becky first appears in Weatherfield as an old friend of factory worker Kelly Crabtree (Tupele Dorgu), who first encounters Becky begging on the streets, and then later at the police station after she has been arrested for shoplifting and Kelly is retrieving her stolen handbag after previously being mugged. 0:07. [42] Kylie plays on the fact Becky is desperate for a child and offers to sell Max to her. She was all over the place getting into trouble all the time but he's made her grow up. Last appearance [3], Auditions were held for the role of Becky which required the auditionee to look deliberately scruffy. [22] Becky attacks Jason in The Rovers Return pub and then goes on a pub crawl, getting drunk and stealing a girl's purse in a nightclub, flashing her breasts in public, and vandalising a travel agency window and a police car. Ex Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly ‘splits from husband’ Ryan Clark after seven years of marriage In 2020, it was reported Katherine and Ryan had split after seven years of marriage . Wedding # 1. Today 3.20pm. [63] In September 2012, Inside Soap named Becky's exit as their number 2 happy ending, "Becky believed the world expected the worst of her, and thought it her duty to deliver the goods – generally with a strain of White Diamond cider spending down the front of her wedding dress. See how well you do in the Coronation Street quiz. BECKY! [17] Kelly stated she didn't think Becky would slap other characters, rather opting for punches. Personal Details Born. [17] She stated: "The script often says, 'Becky slaps Steve' but we try to find a different way to do it. But that morning I'd also been for an audition where I had to look really glamorous. "[56] Deller has also praised her friendship with Claire branding it as good direction for the characters, stating: "Claire has made the very smart move of becoming mates with HRH Queen Becky recently. [41] In another storyline, Kylie makes a pass at Steve. We look back at pivotal … Kelly has garnered various awards and nominations for her portrayal of Becky. "Yeah." 20th May 1996 So I sat on the Tube putting grease in my hair and wiping my make-up off with everyone looking at me. Claire Palmer Leanne assures Nick that she doesn't regret marrying him. [24], In 2010, the character underwent changes in appearance and direction with Becky suffering two miscarriages. [36] The storyline saw various character changes implemented to Becky, in real life Kelly was forced to reduce the length of her hair. [20] Kelly spoke of Becky's different attributes in their relationship, during an interview stating: "She absolutely believes that she's 100% in love with him. TanyaNannie2946. Becky gets drunk by herself in her apartment and burns photographs of her and Steve on their wedding day. When Des and Claire split up the following year, Becky moves away with her mother. Classic episodes of Coronation Street from 1960 until 2020 are available on BritBox. Becky calls the ambulance and when Tracy arrives at the hospital, she tells Steve that she lost the babies because of Becky pushing her down the stairs. Rebecca "Becky" Palmer is the daughter of Claire Palmer (Maggie Norris), and first appears on 20 May 1996 played by Emily Aston. Before she can hit Tracy, Steve confesses. Tracy is hysterical, and nobody believes her anymore. Becky walks out on Steve and goes off the rails once more. By the time I got there I looked a right state!". "[33], In an interview with tabloid newspaper Daily Mirror, Kelly revealed that she researched the storyline at the Manchester Adoption Society, who expressed their delight that two high-profile characters were given such a plot. 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