Coronation Street fans have sent a clear message to bosses after it was revealed Roy Cropper will face more challenging times in upcoming scenes.
But news about the much-loved character's upcoming ITV soap storyline has also prompted rumours of Lauren Bolton's return. Roy has faced a frustrating and distressing start to the year having been accused of being behind the disappearance - and presumed death - of Lauren who mysteriously went missing from Weatherfield on February 23 after being sacked by Roy from her job at Roy's Rolls.
There's been no trace of her since, however, viewers did discover what happened before her exit in shock flashback scenes aired in May.
The initial part of the truth was revealed when Joel was met in the street by Hope Stape who handed him a necklace that she found in his car when cleaning it, which viewers recognised belonged to Lauren. READ MORE: Coronation Street star's offer to Sally Carman as Abi star's holiday takes turn READ MORE: Read more of our Coronation Street stories here Then, a flashback clip revealed him to be Lauren's secret 'boyfriend' and him brutally attacking her with a chair leg.
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