Kym Marsh defends Coronation Street's dark storylines as she says she wants to see 'more psychopath stuff'
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Kym Marsh has defended Coronation Street 's dark storylines after they caused controversy among some fans.
The actress , who plays Michelle Connor in the ITV soap, says she hopes to see more gritty plotlines and more "psychopath stuff".
She also praised the show's producer Kate Oates for tackling "challenging" issues through the characters.
It comes after stories such as David Platt's rape by mechanic Josh Tucker and builder Pat Phelan's murder spree were met with some controversy.
But Kym, who's walked the cobbles for 12 years, is a fan.
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She told the Daily Star : "I really enjoy the recent storylines. They are challenging which is what you want.
"I'd actually like more psychopath stuff. I'd like my character to be one.
"It would be great being a baddie. Anyway, who wants a happy ending on soaps?"
Her comments come after broadcasting watchdog Ofcom ruled that the soap didn't break any guidelines by airing 'violent' scenes before the 9pm watershed.
Recently, viewers have seen murderous Pat Phelan commit heinous crimes and go to desperate measures to cover them up, Bethany Platt groomed by the leader of a sex ring and raped by multiple men, and her uncle David Platt drugged and raped by new guy on the street, Josh Tucker.
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Phelan's actions gathered 541 complaints to Ofcom, while last Friday's scenes where David was sexually assaulted were met with 122 complaints from viewers.
However, charity Survivors Manchester, which helps male victims of sex abuse, praised the storyline for bringing light to the issue, saying they've experienced a 133 per cent rise in calls since the show aired last week.
On last night's show, sociopath Josh admitted he slipped GHB into David's pint, but denied raping his supposed friend.
Corrie viewers were sickened as the rapist claimed they "both wanted it" despite David clearly attempting to say “no” in Friday’s horrific scenes.
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Josh then shockingly tried to turn the tables on David by insinuating he was 'homophobic' with his 'caveman attitude'.
David blasted "twisted" Josh and revealed he wasn’t knocked out completely and could "still feel it".
But Josh continued to play mind games and claimed David was "blowing hot and cold" then "trying to rewrite history".
"You were all over me like a rash. Now suddenly you’ve gone all caveman," said Josh.
Defiant David replied: "I’m not gay alright - fact - and saying that doesn’t make me a caveman."
* Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV