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<\/p>\nCoronation Street star Jane Danson has spilled what's in store with her character Leanne Battersby.<\/p>\n
The ITV actress spoke exclusively to the Daily Star at the National Television Awards last week.<\/p>\n
When asked what will be in store for her this Christmas, Jane answered: "Often we don't know until the 11th hour, I'm hoping it will be happy, I genuinely don't know I wish I could say that I did."<\/p>\n
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But is she worried Leanne will be swept up in Stephen Reid's murderous rampage?<\/p>\n
"I've stayed well away from him… I do know how that finishes, so I think I'm safe to say that I'm safe on that one," she responded.<\/p>\n
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However, does she think Leanne could have it in her to take a darker turn one day?<\/p>\n
Jane said: "I think in soap all characters have the potential to do something but I think it's really important to stay with who they are – but I'd always be up for it."<\/p>\n
The actress also spoke about her husband heading back over to rival soap Emmerdale to play Harry. <\/p>\n
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She added: "We're both in the same business, so we both get the schedules and we understand all of that.<\/p>\n
"We don't really get date nights that often but we just love being together – we first met when he was in Emmerdale a long time ago, 24 years ago, so it's gone full circle."<\/p>\n
This comes after Corrie fans could finally see the back of Stephen, who is played by Todd Boyce, as police uncover a body.<\/p>\n
Fans have been on the edge of their seats since his arrival on the soap last year.<\/p>\n
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So far, he has killed off businessman Rufus Donahue, Teddy Thompkins, and his dad Leo Tompkins \u2013 and he's not stopped yet.<\/p>\n
ITV viewers will need to stay tuned to see if Stephen will own up to his heinous crimes or if he manages to get away with it.<\/p>\n
As Stephen's anticipated exit looms closer, the actor is said to be lining up another role.<\/p>\n
The star is set to appear in Derby Arena\u2019s pantomime Mother Goose as Demon Vanity between December 8 – December 31.<\/p>\n
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