Coronation Street's Toyah Battersby actress Georgia Taylor has shared her reaction to her character's latest storylines following a dramatic few months on the ITV soap

Coronation Street star Georgia Taylor has reacted to the latest shocking twist for her character Toyah Battersby after huge scenes on Friday night.

It's been a dramatic time for the character in recent months, from the tragic truth about her daughter Rose being revealed, to her fling with Nick Tilsley and her feud with Rowan Cunliffe. Just a few days ago Toyah was rushed to hospital where she received the unexpected news that she was pregnant, after years of fertility struggles.

Nick knew he was the father with Leanne Battersby yet to find out her husband has betrayed her with her own sister. But on Friday another huge twist aired, as Toyah received some worrying health news.

After an ultrasound, doctors broke the news to Toyah that she was not pregnant and the result was false. They then confirmed that Toyah had ovarian cancer.

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, actress Georgia has revealed what will unfold in the coming days and weeks following the news. She also teased there could be more to come for Nick and Toyah, as she turns to him amid her health battle.

Coronation Street star Georgia Taylor has reacted to the latest shocking twist for her character Toyah Battersby (
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She said: "We have the possible pregnancy storyline and the health based storyline which I can't say too much about, but it will potentially bring Toyah and Nick even closer together. What we see as it unfolds is Leanne start to emotionally distance herself from her sister.

"So the only person left really for Toyah in her support network, because she doesn't have any other family around, is Nick." Speaking about the affair twist, Georgia confessed she wasn't expecting it.

She said: "I was shocked but I was like, that could be really fun. I love working with Ben Price [who plays Nick]. I love working with Jane [who plays Leanne], that goes without saying and I get to hang out with them all day and play different storylines. it is a confusing mix of emotions."

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Viewers will have to tune in next week to see how Toyah deals with her worrying health news, and whether Leanne can be there for her sister. Rowan knows about the fling too, so will he spill the beans?

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  It was supposed to be a boring day in the life of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, but when a message from an unexpected source popped up on her...

It was supposed to be a boring day in the life of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, but when a message from an unexpected source popped up on her phone, it quickly turned into a day she would never forget. The message was from an inmate at a women's correctional facility. At first, Meghan wasn't sure what to make of it. Inmates reaching out to the royal family was highly unusual, but something compelled her to open the message and read what it said. What she discovered left her stunned.

The inmate claimed to have inside information about Meghan's own mother, Doria Ragland, and her shocking past. According to the message, Doria had once been an inmate at that very same prison, serving a 2-year sentence for a crime she had committed years ago. Meghan couldn't believe it. Her mother, the woman she had always seen as a pillar of strength and virtue, had a secret criminal history that she had kept hidden all these years.

Meghan's head was spinning as she tried to process this unexpected revelation. The inmate went on to say that she had been Doria's cellmate during her time in prison, and the two had become close. Doria had confided in her about the circumstances that led to her incarceration, and the inmate was now ready to share Doria's story with Meghan.

Meghan's fingers trembled as she typed out a reply asking the inmate to tell her more. Against her better judgment, she was intrigued, and she had to know the truth, no matter how unpleasant it might be. The inmate's response was detailed and shocking.

Apparently, back in the early 2000s, Doria had been working as a nursing assistant at a retirement home. One of the elderly residents under her care, a wealthy widow named Edith, had grown quite fond of Doria. Edith had no living family and confided in Doria that she planned to leave her entire estate to her in her will.

Doria, seemingly the picture of virtue and kindness, was apparently harboring a dark secret. She had become convinced that Edith's valuable estate would be the key to securing a better life for herself and her young daughter, Meghan.

So, Doria hatched a plan. According to the inmate, Doria secretly began increasing Edith's dosage of certain medications, slowly poisoning the elderly woman. Edith's health rapidly deteriorated, and within a few months, she had passed away. Doria was the sole beneficiary of Edith's will, inheriting a small fortune.

However, Doria's crime did not go unnoticed. An investigation was launched, and eventually, Doria was arrested and charged with Edith's murder. She was convicted and sentenced to 2 years in prison.

Meghan sat in stunned silence as she read and reread the inmate's message. How could her mother, the woman she had always looked up to, be capable of such a heinous act? Meghan felt betrayed, disillusioned, and utterly heartbroken.

The inmate claimed that Doria had been wracked with guilt during her time in prison, constantly expressing remorse for what she had done. She had confided in the inmate that her motivation had been to secure a better future for Meghan, but that she knew her actions were inexcusable.

As Meghan processed this information, she couldn't help but wonder how this revelation would impact her own life and reputation. The public had always seen Doria as a saintly figure, the steadfast supporter and mentor to the Duchess of Sussex. What would they think if they learned the truth about her dark past? Meghan knew she had a decision to make. Should she confront her mother about the inmate's claims, or should she keep this information hidden, protecting Doria's reputation and her own?

It was a dilemma that weighed heavily on her mind. One thing was certain: Meghan's perception of her mother would never be the same. The woman she had once idolized was now shrouded in a cloud of suspicion and betrayal. Meghan's world had been turned upside down, and she wasn't sure if she would ever be able to look at Doria the same way again. As Meghan stared at the message on her phone, she couldn't help but wonder: What other secrets might her mother be hiding? And was this just the tip of the iceberg when it came to the skeletons in the Ragland family closet?