Once again Corrie is proving to be a beacon of hope for a down-and-out scally. The show's reportedly throwing Kerry Katona a lifeline in the form of a role across the cobbles.
According to the Daily Star: "soap bosses are set to offer the scandal-hit star the part of a mouthy new battleaxe they want to move into Weatherfield. The apparently believe Katona would be perfect for the new fiery character."
The offer was obviously put across before last week's indiscretions (involving photos of recreational drug abuse, followed by accountant assault and mock proclamations of suicidal intent) hit the fan (seemingly the offer was put on the table in early August). Said misdeeds mightn't deter Corrie bosses from taking on Kerry, however. Sure didn't they welcome back Craig Charles with open arms despite leaked stories of him encountering prostitutes while in a tweaked out state? Not to mention regaled tales featuring milk bottles of his own widdle strewn across his Mancunian crack den/apartment, which the show just happened to be paying for. Sometimes the toilet is just too damn far away, especially when there's a soiled mattress that needs rubbing up against.
This could be the very opportunity to revive Kerry's career. Look what it did for Andrew Sachs. He just used to be a pivotal cast member of one of the most revered comedies ever created. Now he's the wooden brother of a malcontent who suffers from severe bunions. Corrie's even given him the chance to showcase his ability to channel enough charisma to turn on Emily. Plenty of (panto) offers surely await him once he's killed off.
