Exclusive: Coronation Street to explore Stu's backstory in new plot

Coronation Street star Bill Fellows has revealed plans to explore the backstory of his character Stu Carpenter.

Stu has been appearing on the ITV soap since last autumn, when he was introduced as a homeless man who played a role in Corey Brent's downfall.

More recently, Stu has secured a job working at Speed Daal and has struck up a close bond with Yasmeen Metcalfe.

Speaking to Digital Spy on the British Soap Awards red carpet recently, Bill confirmed that Corrie bosses now want to delve into his character's past.

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Bill told us: "I don't think I can say too much, but there's a big storyline about Stu's past and why he was homeless when we first met him.

"It's about why he was in that position and it's a massive thing from his past that comes into play.

"I don't think I can say much more than that!"

Earlier this year, Corrie's producer Iain MacLeod named Stu and Yasmeen's connection as one to watch this year.

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He told Digital Spy and other media in January: "It's a question of whether Yasmeen can trust again. Is her psychology regarding relationships and friendships irrevocably damaged, or can she find a way through that?

"The story focuses on burgeoning romance, Yasmeen's lack of self-esteem, and that giving way to the realisation that this man genuinely really likes her. Then the big question mark is whether she can get past the damage Geoff did and embrace a happy future."

Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV and streams on the ITV Hub.