Corrie lovers face long-distance problems

Lucy-Jo Hudson and Alan Halsall are facing problems with their long-distance relationship.

The pair, who met on the set of Coronation Street, are currently living 6,000 miles apart while Hudson films a new series of Wild At Heart in South Africa.

Halsall, best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on the Street, left Lucy-Jo hurt and confused by refusing to fly out to visit her, despite having a two-week holiday from the soap.

A source on the set of Wild at Heart told The People, "When he called her in between scenes with the news of his holiday she was elated but the producers soon became worried when they saw her break down on the phone.

"What followed was a furious bust-up with Lucy telling Alan he obviously didn't care that much about her if he couldn't be bothered to come and see her. Lucy was in tears and at one point she even suggested it was time to finish the relationship."

Following the bust-up, Alan has changed his mind and will visit his girlfriend after all. He insisted, "I am going to see Lucy-Jo later this month. Everything is fantastic between us."