CORONATION Street will air a shock exit for Gemma Winter next week.
Gemma (Dolly-Rose Campbell) has been struggling in the wake of her twin brother Paul (Peter Ash).
Spoilers for upcoming episodes of Coronation Street confirm that Gemma will do her best to get on with life as normal, before she realises that she’s struggling with her grief more than she’s letting on.
In Monday’s episode (October 21), Gemma will return to work at the Rovers after Jenny (Sally Ann Matthews) suggests that it would be good for her – despite her husband Chesney (Sam Aston) firmly insisting that it’s too soon.
Upon her return to the Rovers, Gemma struggles to cope, finding it especially difficult to adjust back to normality following Paul’s death.
Her half-brother Kit (Jacob Roberts) sees her struggling and tells her she came back to work too soon. But he has a suggestion and quickly offers her the use of a friend’s cottage in the Lake District.
In a shocking twist, Gemma agrees and departs from the Cobbles immediately – and without Chesney and the kids.
Back in Weatherfield, things all go to pot for Chesney who struggles to balance work and taking care of the kids. After having talked Gemma into letting Joseph go on his skiing trip, Chesney may not be able to get to their airport in time. He discovers he has missed messages about the flight being brought forward.
Meanwhile manning the counter at Prima Doner for Chesney, a clueless Kirk cheerily greets a customer, unaware that he’s a health inspector.
However, this is a much needed break away from the cobbles for Gemma, who has been struggling to cope since Paul’s sad death.
Paul’s family – and Corrie viewers – were left devastated last month when he finally succumbed to Motor Neurone Disease.
While Gemma and mum Bernie (Jane Hazelgrove) were by his hospital bedside as he passed, Paul’s husband Billy (Daniel Brocklebank) was tragically too late after losing his phone and getting stuck in traffic.
Gemma and Bernie decided not to tell Billy that Paul had already died when he said his goodbyes to him over the phone, and since his death, there’s been growing tensions between Bernie and Billy.
Thankfully, they were able to eventually put those aside to send Paul off with music, fireworks, and fun.
But how long will Gemma be away from Weatherfield now she’s having a break in the Lakes?
Coronation Street - Gemma and Chesney's income
CORONATION Street’s Gemma and Chesney Winter-Brown are hiding a HUGE monthly income– despite pleading poverty.
The couple – who have five kids between them – often find themselves struggling for money.
But a die-hard fan of the ITV show worked out what the couple really had in the bank, and it will surprise some viewers.
The viewer’s workings included:
Earnings:
Gemma income (20hrs/wk) £990
Chesney income (25hrs/wek) £1,185
Universal Credit (as a couple) £2,500
Child Benefit £405
Total:£5,080
Outgoings:
Rent £1,525
Council Tax (Band A) £130
Gas and electricity £320
Water £45
TV licence £15
Broadband and landline £25
TV packages £15
House contents insurance £10
Petrol for car £40
Parking, bus, tram, taxis £40
Car insurance £70
Road tax £20
Car maintenance £50
Medical, dental, opticians £80
School clubs, kids activities £120
Food £1,600
Clothes £200
Toiletries £180
Laundry + cleaning products £120
Incidental £50
Household goods/replacements £50
Total:£4,750
This means the couple would have almost £300 a month spare.