Corrie's Katy explains baby storyline

Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote has explained why her teen character Katy Armstrong is so desperate for a baby.

Katy told boyfriend Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) that she wanted to start a family with him last month, and will soon have some life-changing news for him as she reveals that she is pregnant.

Discussing the reasons behind her alter ego's parenthood ambition, Foote told Take It Easy: "Her mum abandoned her and she's never really had a proper family. Chesney's the same. His mum was a waste of space and he doesn't know his dad, so he's never experienced that family atmosphere either.

"They both feel like they're missing out on something, so Katy came up with the idea of having a baby and moving out of home."

Pondering how Chesney and Katy's families will feel about their surprising news, she added: "I'm not sure how Fiz will react because she's always looked after Chesney and been there for him. I think it'll definitely be a shock.

"Owen, Katy's dad, is going to absolutely flip! He didn't like the fact she has a boyfriend in the first place and now she's settling down and having a baby. This is definitely not what he wanted for her at all."

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