FROM ITVFor immediate releaseCoronation StreetNightmare neighbours join Coronation Street Residents of Weatherfield will need to watch their backs as Coronation Street welcomes the arrival of new ‘nightmare neighbours’ this month. Mick and Lou Michaelis will arrive on the street all guns blazing, making life hell for anyone who dares to cross them.With the Michaelis family moving into Mawdsley Street, at the back of Chesney and Gemma’s house, this will be the very first time Coronation Street have extended the drama across the ginnel. Initially arriving on her own on the 12th February, Lou (Farrel Hegarty) immediately sparks up a friendship with Gemma (Dolly-Rose Campbell) as they recognise each other from Bessie Street School, where Gemma’s quads and Lou’s two young daughters attend. When Mick (Joe Layton) appears on 14th February, the audience will be shocked to realise his true identity - the man with the silver van who has been harassing Chesney (Sam Aston), who is none the wiser to who Mick really is. After developing a friendship with the Winter-Browns, it’s evident that Mick and Lou are determined to create upheaval, starting with a prior connection to Kit Green (Jacob Roberts), leading to them exposing his secretive past. Picture contact - [email protected] - Danielle BaguleyThis photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms
The cobbles’ resident nightmare neighbours Mick and Lou Michaelis will face a betrayal from new friend Gemma Winter-Brown
The pair has recently relocated to Weatherfield, where they haven’t received the warmest welcome. While Gemma has been friendly with them initially, it appears that things are about to change after she’s warned against the couple.
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In scenes airing next Monday, Gemma grows uneasy about her relationship with Mick and Lou.
Despite agreeing to have lunch with Lou, she decides to cancel on her at the last minute, pretending that one of her quads is feeling poorly.
Gemma’s lies are soon exposed when Lou spots her in the café. Greeting her with a tight smile, the newcomer asks Gemma why she isn’t at home caring for her sick child.
What will Gemma say to get out of this awkward situation? Is it game over on her friendship with Lou, or will they patch things up?
Meanwhile, Lou and Mick have been confirmed to be moving away from the cobbles this summer, leaving their secret son behind.
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Speculations about the identity of Lou and Mick’s son suggest he may be someone who’s already been introduced to the soap, with more to be revealed in due course.rv
A Corrie spokesperson confirmed Mick and Lou actors Joe Layton and Farrel Hegarty will bow out in a j0int exit later in the year.
“Mick and Lou were brought into the show to cause chaos on the cobbles in the build up to a major storyline in the summer and they are already making their presence felt,” they said.
“Joe and Farrel were contracted for a specific length of time, some characters come in for a long time and some like Mick and Lou are brought to pass through and leave a trail of destruction behind them.
“Both actors are still filming with the show and will be on screen until the summer.”
