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Darryl Morton's sticking around...
Published Friday, Aug 29 2008, 17:02 BST | By Kris Green | 34 comments
First, Samantha Seager quit her role as Jodie Morton in July last year, while the axe fell on the rest of the doomed family in April - Mel (Emma Edmonson), Darryl (Johnny Dixon, pictured), Kayleigh (Jessica Bardon) and little Finlay (Ramone Quinn).
And to cap it all for ex-Brookside actor and head of the family Mickey Starke (Jerry Morton), he learned of his fate with the soap in a tabloid newspaper.
However, the powers that be have decided to keep Johnny Dixon on for a while longer. Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Starke said: "[T]hey are now keeping Johnny and I applaud that decision. His character links in with David Platt [Jack P. Shepherd]."
Now this is true to an extent. A Corrie source confirmed to me this afternoon: "Darryl will be treading the Cobbles for a couple more months beyond the rest of his family's departure."
So it's not an indefinite extension to his contract, but it's a little longer than we - and I'm sure he - had bargained for.
I don't think I'm on my own in saying this, but ever since Corrie actually gave the Mortons a storyline, they've actually grown on me as a family unit. Granted, they're not the best in the world, but by the same token, they're not the worst.
Will you be glad to see the back of the Mortons? Or do you wish they were sticking around? Let me know your views using the usual form below.
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Emily, Blackburn, on September 22nd, 2008
I absolutely love Darryl. The whole family's great it will be a shame to see them go but all the better if there going to keep Darryl for a while =]
I absolutely love Darryl. The whole family's great it will be a shame to see them go but all the better if there going to keep Darryl for a while =]
Lulu, Manchester, on September 7th, 2008
Like alot of other people, the Mortons have grown on me too. Please, producers, have a re-think. With good storylines to work with, they could easily join the neighbourhood. Alot more could be made of the relationship with the wife. Don't lose Michael Starke. I have watched him in mst things he has done on tv and he is a brilliant actor. Don't let him slip through your fingers. If you have to axe anyone, then please let it be Dev. What he actually says is a mystery to me. What is he on? And his peculiar jesticulations drive me insane. Do the right thing.......keep the Morton's!!
Like alot of other people, the Mortons have grown on me too. Please, producers, have a re-think. With good storylines to work with, they could easily join the neighbourhood. Alot more could be made of the relationship with the wife. Don't lose Michael Starke. I have watched him in mst things he has done on tv and he is a brilliant actor. Don't let him slip through your fingers. If you have to axe anyone, then please let it be Dev. What he actually says is a mystery to me. What is he on? And his peculiar jesticulations drive me insane. Do the right thing.......keep the Morton's!!
Ms PA, on September 5th, 2008
Must admit I didn't take to them at first but they have grown on me. Especially since they got a decent storyline. What will Ches do now? His "romance" was a chance for him to get a storyline too. Suppose that will fall by the wayside now.
Must admit I didn't take to them at first but they have grown on me. Especially since they got a decent storyline. What will Ches do now? His "romance" was a chance for him to get a storyline too. Suppose that will fall by the wayside now.
Florence, Manchester, on September 4th, 2008
I have never warmed to the Morton family. I don't think that they ever fitted in, all the characters acting was very wooden, especially 'Jerry Morton', his character is not convincing whatsoever, and as for his 'wife', oh dear, such a stupid storyline! Good riddance!
I have never warmed to the Morton family. I don't think that they ever fitted in, all the characters acting was very wooden, especially 'Jerry Morton', his character is not convincing whatsoever, and as for his 'wife', oh dear, such a stupid storyline! Good riddance!
Miss AP Miller, Devon, on September 4th, 2008
Jerry's alright but I'm glad to see the rest of his family go. I'm glad he wised up to that evil wife of his. I didn't think much of the way the actor who plays him was told that he was leaving.
Jerry's alright but I'm glad to see the rest of his family go. I'm glad he wised up to that evil wife of his. I didn't think much of the way the actor who plays him was told that he was leaving.
Muriel, Ontario, Canada, on September 4th, 2008
Like you, they have grown on me. Very sorry to see 'Jerry Morton' go. Really seemed part of the Coronation Street traditional inhabitants.
Like you, they have grown on me. Very sorry to see 'Jerry Morton' go. Really seemed part of the Coronation Street traditional inhabitants.
Josephine, Liverpool, on September 3rd, 2008
Took a while to grow on me and some just needed weeding out but thinks it's a real shame they are all going, think Jerry as a character could have really developed along with Teresa. Hope they re-think things but won't hold my breath.
Took a while to grow on me and some just needed weeding out but thinks it's a real shame they are all going, think Jerry as a character could have really developed along with Teresa. Hope they re-think things but won't hold my breath.
Josephine, Liverpool, on September 3rd, 2008
Took a while to grow on me and some just needed weeding out but thinks it's a real shame they are all going, think Jerry as a character could have really developed along with Teresa. Hope they re-think things but won't hold my breath.
Took a while to grow on me and some just needed weeding out but thinks it's a real shame they are all going, think Jerry as a character could have really developed along with Teresa. Hope they re-think things but won't hold my breath.
Josephine, Liverpool, on September 3rd, 2008
Took a while to grow on me and some just needed weeding out but thinks it's a real shame they are all going, think Jerry as a character could have really developed along with Teresa. Hope they re-think things but won't hold my breath.
Took a while to grow on me and some just needed weeding out but thinks it's a real shame they are all going, think Jerry as a character could have really developed along with Teresa. Hope they re-think things but won't hold my breath.
Scott, West Mids, on September 2nd, 2008
I think they should stay now as they have grown on me. Poor show Corrie for axing them so soon. Digital Spy, pass all these comments on to the Corrie chiefs and they may change their minds!?
I think they should stay now as they have grown on me. Poor show Corrie for axing them so soon. Digital Spy, pass all these comments on to the Corrie chiefs and they may change their minds!?
Ian, Bridgnorth, on September 2nd, 2008
Corrie is really struggling with story lines at the mo and is not up to the usually high standard. The Decision to axe the Mortons was premature and since they have been given a proper storyline have proved to be interesting characters and good actors. Keep em in I say.
Corrie is really struggling with story lines at the mo and is not up to the usually high standard. The Decision to axe the Mortons was premature and since they have been given a proper storyline have proved to be interesting characters and good actors. Keep em in I say.
GeGe K., Suffolk, on September 2nd, 2008
I absolutely do not think the Mortons should be axed. Jerry et al are showing what they can do now they have a storyline. Do bring them back.
I absolutely do not think the Mortons should be axed. Jerry et al are showing what they can do now they have a storyline. Do bring them back.
Phil, Manchester, on September 1st, 2008
Darryl is a good character, the actor has good comic timing, and potential to develop.... why are they being so vague... "not an indefinite extension".... so does that mean he's on an extended short term contract or what??
Darryl is a good character, the actor has good comic timing, and potential to develop.... why are they being so vague... "not an indefinite extension".... so does that mean he's on an extended short term contract or what??
Jillie, Wakefield, on September 1st, 2008
I am gutted the Morton family are leaving. They have really grown on me over time, especially Darryl and Jerry.
I am gutted the Morton family are leaving. They have really grown on me over time, especially Darryl and Jerry.
Magee, Canada, on September 1st, 2008
The Morton Family had begun to grow on me and it's a shame they are going before the characters have really "developed". Here's hoping Darryl manages to extend his stay further than a couple more months. I think he works well with David and there could be some good storylines with these two in the future.
The Morton Family had begun to grow on me and it's a shame they are going before the characters have really "developed". Here's hoping Darryl manages to extend his stay further than a couple more months. I think he works well with David and there could be some good storylines with these two in the future.
Julie, Southport, on September 1st, 2008
They should keep the Mortons, especially Jerry. I would like to see Jerry and Eileen become an item because they go well together and I think she could handle his family but Teresa must go.
They should keep the Mortons, especially Jerry. I would like to see Jerry and Eileen become an item because they go well together and I think she could handle his family but Teresa must go.
Dottog, Liverpool, on August 31st, 2008
Michael Starke should have been kept on - a superb actor. Maybe they should have brought him in as Sinbad the window cleaner moving him from Liverpool Brookside to Manchester Coronation Street looking for work!! The rest of the Morton family are rubbish!
Michael Starke should have been kept on - a superb actor. Maybe they should have brought him in as Sinbad the window cleaner moving him from Liverpool Brookside to Manchester Coronation Street looking for work!! The rest of the Morton family are rubbish!
Ian Dodds, Chester Le Street, on August 31st, 2008
Keep the Morton Family. Chesney won't be very happy if he loses Kayleigh.
Keep the Morton Family. Chesney won't be very happy if he loses Kayleigh.
Saz, Norfolk, on August 30th, 2008
I wouldn't mind em staying, they give us a few laughs.
I wouldn't mind em staying, they give us a few laughs.
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I will be sad to see Jerry and the family leave as I think they had the potential to be a classic northern family