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Coronation Street actress Paula Wilcox, who plays newcomer Elaine on the ITV soap, has revealed the truth behind her character leaving her son as a baby.

Coronation Street star Paula Wilcox has confirmed her character will be embroiled in the climax of Geoff Metcalfe's abuse storyline on the soap. The 70-year-old actress recently joined the cast as Elaine Jones, ex-wife to Geoff (Ian Bartholomew), who fled their marriage 50 years ago to escape his abusive behaviour.Now, Geoff's current wife – Yasmeen Nazir (Shelley King) – is awaiting trial for attempted murder, after she stabbed her controlling husband in an act of self-defence.

Coronation Street 's Paula Wilcox appeared on Lorraine on Tuesday where she spoke to stand-in host Christine Lampard.

Coronation Street last week as she plucked up the courage to visit Yasmeen in prison. And in last night's episode of the ITV soap, she told a shocked Alya the truth about who she really is.

There's worse to come from Coronation Street's Geoff Metcalfe, according to newcomer Paula Wilcox who said fans haven't seen just how scary he can be.

Corrie to take on evil wife abuser Geoff Metcalfe. The actress, 70, who rose to fame in the hit Seventies sitcom Man About The House, last appeared on the cobbles as young tearaway Janice Langton in 1969.

Coronation Street's Geoff Metcalfe (Ian Bartholomew) looks set to finally be exposed as a domestic abuser after months of going undetected.His ex-wife Elaine, who Geoff abused as well, is set to arrive on the cobbles, according to the Sun.She is set to be played by actress Paula Wilcox, who appeared in The Queen's Nose and The Lovers alongside Richard Beckinsale.Corrie fans will also recognise her, as this will be her second stint on the beloved ITV soap.She first appeared in 1969 as Janice, the younger sister of Ray Langton, played by Neville Buswell.A source told the publication: "If Yasmeen pursues the defence that she snapped after endless cruelty at the hands of Geoff, then Elaine’s testimony could prove invaluable."But as this is

PAULA Wilcox had a small part on Coronation Street 51 years ago – now the telly veteran is about to return to the soap to tackle a much juicier role. The actor is best known for playing Chrissy Plummer in Seventies sitcom Man About the House with Richard O’Sullivan and Sally Thomsett.