Coronation Street’s Lou star confirms ‘really sad’ exit and admits ‘I burst into tears’

Lou Michaelis star Farrel Hegarty has opened up about her final scenes on Coronation Street


Lou Michaelis star Farrel Hegarty has opened up about her final scenes on Coronation Street (Image: WireImage)

Earlier this year, Farrel Hegarty made her debut on Coronation Street as Lou Michaelis.

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Her character quickly became embroiled in some of the most gripping storylines on the popular ITV soap. Viewers were introduced to Lou, her husband Mick Michaelis, and their three children Joanie, Shanice and Brody earlier this year.

 

However, the plot took a dramatic twist when it was disclosed that Kit Green was actually Brody’s biological father, following an affair with Lou during Mick’s incarceration.

 

This revelation incensed Mick, leading him to seek revenge. Unfortunately, it was PC Craig Tinker who bore the brunt of his anger, as Mick fatally struck him with a baseball bat after being stopped for drink-driving.

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After attempting to flee and taking Kit and Bernie Winter, Kit’s mother, hostage, Mick was eventually apprehended by the police, reports Wales Online.


Earlier this year, Farrel Hegarty made her debut on Coronation Street as Lou Michaelis(Image: ITV)

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Since then, Lou has found herself ostracised on the cobbles, even by her own son after he discovered the truth about his biological father.

In recent episodes, Lou attempted to blackmail Gary Windass, who had tried to support her on the cobbles. Following this betrayal, he decided to leave Weatherfield to visit his mother.

However, Gary has since disappeared and was recently revealed to be in a coma in hospital, although his family are yet to learn of this development.

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In next week’s spoilers, Mick escapes from prison as he attempts to abscond with his family, while Lou finds herself in hot water.


Her character quickly became embroiled in some of the most gripping storylines on the popular ITV soap(Image: ITV)

Discussing her departure from the show and her character’s potential future, Lou star Farrel spoke to Inside Soap about her emotional last day on set: “It was really sad. On your last day on set, they give you a little round of applause.

 

“Julia [Goulding, aka Shona] is one of my best mates and she popped round the corner. You know when you see your mate and it just makes you upset? I saw her little face and I burst into tears!”

When asked whether Lou could make a comeback and what that might entail, she continued: “I would love to see what she’s capable of without Mick.


Discussing her departure from the show and her character’s potential future, Lou star Farrel spoke to Inside Soap(Image: ITV)

“They were so dependent on each other, and it was so toxic. There’s a lot of joy and fun in her and also mischief. Obviously, it wouldn’t be strait-laced, would it? She’d go on a rampage!”.

As for what lies ahead following her stint on Coronation Street, she disclosed: “I don’t know! I think Coronation Street is such an amazing platform, and I’ve had a couple of auditions, so we’ll see what comes out of it. You never know what’s around the corner!”.