Corrie newbie Sol: Ryan's a 'naughty boy' now
Coronation Street newcomer Sol Heras has promised his character Ryan Connor will 'ruffle a hell of a lot of feathers'. Ryan - who was previously played by Ben Thompson - has returned from university and is set to create problems for mum Michelle (Kym Marsh). Sol told the Coronation Street website: "He's come back as a totally different guy in every way... He really causes trouble with everyone. He's going to ruffle a hell of a lot of feathers, he's just a naughty boy." And the hunk - who has also appeared on Hollyoaks Later - said Weatherfield's Sophie Webster was the ladies' man's first target. "He tries it on with Sophie, who's obviously a lesbian now, and he thinks he's come back as a Jack the lad with all these habits he's picked up and tries to convert her back, however Sophie has none of it - not that it bothers Ryan anyway," revealed Sol. And Sol reckons his character won't be behaving himself any time soon. "There's going to be a few women yet that he's going to try his way with, I think it's going to be a while until the guy settles down and acts the way he should do. You can expect a lot more trouble to come from Ryan," he explained.
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