Le Vell surprised by Corrie plot twist

Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell has admitted that he was surprised when he heard that Molly Dobbs would start pursuing his character Kevin Webster again.

In next week's episodes of the ITV1 soap, Molly (Vicky Binns) realises that she cannot keep hiding her feelings and tells Kevin that she wants to be with him rather than husband Tyrone (Alan Halsall).

Molly's confession comes after she recently discovered that Kevin is the father of her baby son Jack following the mechanic's decision to organise a DNA test.

Speaking to Soaplife about Molly's u-turn, Le Vell commented: "It comes out of the blue and it's a total shock. Vicky and I didn't expect it either. For months Molly's been acting as if she hates Kevin so her change of heart is a big surprise."

Asked whether Kevin is tempted to be with Molly, the actor replied: "Not for a minute. He's in love with Sally and ever since her cancer he's realised how much she means to him.

"He tells her there's nothing between them but he'll help with the baby as much as he can. But he's scared. He's got to keep her on side or she could do something stupid, like tell Tyrone and Sally the truth."

Kevin began an affair with Molly last year, but ended the secret relationship at Christmas after Sally became ill.

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