Coronation Street villain set to enjoy a steamy prison guard romp with Shameless star in raunchy storyline - amid rumours ITV soap is in trouble
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Coronation Street villain Rob Donovan is set for a steamy new storyline as he embarks on a sexual relationship with a prison guard.
The character, played by actor Marc Baylis, 47, is Carla Connor's brother who is serving life in jail for the murder of Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan).
Rob has been behind bars at Weatherfield’s Highfield Prison since 2014 - and a new storyline is set to focus on his time inside.
Upcoming scenes on the ITV soap will see Rob enjoy steamy romps with warder Nancy, played by Shameless star Rebecca Atkinson, 41.
Producers have compared the scenes to the recent court case involving prison guard Linda De Sousa Abreu, who was jailed for 15 months after she was filmed having sex with an inmate.
A soap insider told The Sun: 'This is going to be one hell of a saucy storyline, Rebecca and Rob will be seen enjoying secret romps in his prison cell like prison officer Linda De Sousa Abreu.
Coronation Street villain Rob Donovan (Pictured) is set for a steamy new storyline as he embarks on a sexual relationship with a prison guard
Upcoming scenes on the ITV soap will see Rob enjoy steamy romps with warder Nancy, played by Shameless star Rebecca Atkinson (Pictured)
'Viewers will have to wait and see whether or not Mandy gets caught by prison bosses.
'It's a bit of a cheeky nod to the footage that went viral online last year and is a much-needed risqué plotline.'
Actor Marc was spotted returning to filming on the cobbles last year as new producers promised viewers some big storylines.
Speaking ahead of his return last year, Marc said his return was set to have a huge impact on Carla, his son Bobby and Carla's new romance with police officer Lisa Swain.
Detailing his big return, producer Kate Brooks told The Sun: 'We last left Rob languishing in prison. He made mistakes.
'He comes back to the show and we think he might be a reformed character who has seen the error of his ways, but whether that’s the case or not, I don’t know!'
'He definitely comes back and causes a lot of trouble for Carla and Lisa.
'Just when Carla and Lisa think it’s safe to sit down and watch Netflix, Rob Donovan comes along and scuppers all of that.'
The character, played by actor Marc Baylis, 47, is Carla Connor's brother who is serving life in jail for the murder of Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan)
Rob has been behind bars at Weatherfield’s Highfield Prison since 2014 - and a new storyline is set to focus on his time inside (Pictured in June 2014)
Producers have compared the scenes to the recent court case involving prison guard Linda De Sousa Abreu, who was jailed for 15 months after she was filmed having sex with an inmate (Rob seen with his son Bobby earlier this month)
It comes after producers' reportedly signed up actor Samuel James for a guest role following a mass exodus of the show's stars.
Samuel, 47, who has previously appeared on EastEnders and Birds Of A Feather, has been cast as Lauren Bolton's murder trial approaches.
According to The Sun, he will portray the head of prosecution in Lauren's trial where she is charged with murdering solicitor Joel.
Samuel will portray character Steven Poyser in dramatic courtroom scenes.
A source said: 'Samuel will appear on screen for a number of episodes in a guest role as Lauren's fate is finally revealed.'
Coronation Street insiders have rubbished rumours that the ITV soap is in trouble amid a cash crisis.
Rumours have swirled that there is trouble behind the scenes on the cobbles - with six cast members announcing their departures in just two months.
The show has been facing plummeting rating and recently lost its most-watched ITV soap crown to Emmerdale.
It comes after producers' reportedly signed up actor Samuel James for a guest role following a mass exodus of the show's stars
Speaking to The Mirror, a soap insider admitted that there are big changes afoot for the soap.
However, they insisted the show 'is in no way on the brink of collapse' with an array of exciting and dramatic plotlines planned.
'Corrie's vision for the future on the show has secured its place on screens for years to come,' they said.
'Fans can ignore any idea that within a decade the soap will be gone, because it's in no way on the brink of collapse.'
It comes amid reports the ITV soap is in trouble due to an alleged cash crisis and a revolt from the cast over poor working conditions and low salaries.
Since November, Charlotte Jordan, Sue Cleaver, Sue Devaney, Colson Smith, Luca Toola and Shelley King — have all announced they will be leaving the show.
Other actors have reportedly vented their fury on a WhatsApp group over fears they could be next.
