CORONATION Street’s Gemma Winter will raise her baby alone, hints actress Dolly-Rose Campbell.
It was revealed recently that the young character and her boyfriend Chesney Brown – played by Sam Aston- will find out they are expecting quadruplets in upcoming scenes.
The actress opened up about the pregnancy storyline during a recent interview, although it might not all be happy families as Chesney dumps Gemma just before she finds out over her drunken behaviour.
She said: “She’s looking to the future on her own, she’s got this real bee in her bonnet about Chesney not thinking she’s responsible enough.
“She’s had a real blow to her confidence and she is worried – but just because Gemma doesn’t always do things the way other people do that doesn’t mean she’s doing it wrong. It’s not easy being a mum for anyone.”
It’s become apparent that Gemma and Chesney’s relationship is on the rocks after Chesney has voiced his concerns about her not being responsible enough to look after his son Joseph.
Dolly has admitted that Chesney’s fears could knock her confidence too when she finally realises that she’s pregnant.
Speaking of Gemma’s reaction, Dolly said: “It’s a mix of emotions – excitement, fear and panic because Chesney has already made her feel she’s not very responsible when it comes to parenting, so that’s knocked her confidence with her own pregnancy and her ability to raise a baby.”
However, the actress also admitted that she was looking forward to seeing how the unlikely soap couple deal with the shock news, and questions whether they would be better off as friends rather than reuniting for the sake of the babies.
“I’m not sure, them living together has led to quite an unhappy environment which wouldn’t be the best thing for a baby, so maybe it would be more interesting to see them working together as friends,” she said.
The Kebab shop worker will be left heartbroken next week when Chesney dumps her just before she discovers she is pregnant with his babies.
The Sun Online exclusively revealed back in January that Gemma would discover she was pregnant and to find out she’s having four babies when she goes for her scan.
A Corrie source said: “The show’s new boss, Iain MacLeod, is keen to inject a bit of old-fashioned humour into Coronation Street like in the years gone by and this storyline will have viewers in stitches.
“Gemma doesn’t miss a trick and instantly thinks of ways she can make some dosh out of her and Chesney’s unexpected news.”
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