'Coronation Street' Eileen twist is a soap first, says Sue Cleaver

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has promised that there are "interesting" twists ahead as her character's new romance storyline gets under way.

Eileen Grimshaw is about to embark on a relationship with Weatherfield firefighter Paul after he rescues her when she gets her head stuck in some railings on the roof of Underworld.

Coronation Street bosses have teased that Paul has "a bit of a secret" which could affect his chances with Eileen in the coming weeks.



Cleaver has now hinted at what is in store by telling ITV.com that the forthcoming surprise has never been seen on a soap.

"Eileen and Paul are going to get on well, they are going to have a relationship, but as usual on this street, it will not be plain sailing," the actress explained.

"There'll be some issues to get to grips with and get over, that I think are going to make really interesting viewing. It's not something that's been done before, I think, on soap - so keep watching!"

Paul, played by former Hollyoaks actor Tony Hirst, first appeared on the cobbles last December in the tram crash episodes.

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