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Ciaran McCarthy
Ciaran McCarthy is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, portrayed by Keith Duffy. He made his first on-screen appearance on 7 August 2002, before departing in 2005. He returned in 2010 until Duffy temporary departed in January 2011 to go on Boyzone Tour, and returned on 3 November 2011. Duffy departed the role again on 25 November 2011 due to family commitments. In his duration on the show the character has been at the centre of several romances including relationships with Sunita Alahan, Tracy Barlow and Michelle Connor. Ciaran has been characterised as a ladies' man and a charmer. The character is also known for his "sex symbol" status. Duffy has received nominations at various soap award ceremonies for his portrayal of Ciaran.
Ciaran first arrived as the "drinking pal" of Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne). Duffy was initially employed for a three-week stint. Duffy was later given a year-long contract with Duffy saying it would be "great" to return and described his initial stint as being "the most fantastic time". Duffy later signed another year-long contract reportedly worth £80,000. Duffy was promised "dramatic storylines" which included an affair with Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford).
The character was initially described as an "irish charmer". On the character Duffy said he would chat up "anything that walks by that's at all attractive or in a skirt" and added that "no-one is safe" from Ciaran's flirting. Duffy later added that Ciaran wouldn't be "really mind" who he was involved with as long as they are "attractive and they like a drink he's happy enough". Duffy has said he is "nothing like" Ciaran which is why he "loves playing him". He added that Ciaran is "still young, free and single". ITV publicity has described Ciaran as liking "the ladies" and "cooking" and harbouring dislikes of "weddings" and "bullies". Digital Spy described the character as "wayward", "flirty", "womanising" and a "ladies' man". What's on TV described the character as a "ladies man" and "hunky". Upon his return a Coronation Street source commented that the character had not changed since he was last seen. The Daily Mirror labelled the character "hapless".
The storyline was announced on 11 January 2003. The relationship begins when Ciaran and Sunita Alahan (Shobna Gulati) "end up sharing a night of passion" after Sunita helps Ciaran make amends with friend Peter. Ciaran and Sunita become engaged but they end the relationship when Sunita realises Ciaran is only marrying her to please her. Upon Ciaran's return to Weatherfield he flirts with Sunita. Duffy said Ciaran was "under the illusion that herself and Dev are together and obviously he and Dev left on bad terms, so she's on her own in the pub and he goes over and starts chatting her up and charming her again. Sunita was quite up for it because they nearly got married." Duffy later added that Ciaran still has feelings for Sunita although he is unsure if they are "of a sexual nature, or whether he just cares about her" .
In 2005, Duffy announced his plans to leave stating it was because he wanted to spend more time with his family. The character's exit was a mutual decision between Duffy and the shows producers. Duffy later said his decision was partly because his "personal life lay in tatters" although he added that professionally the serial "gave me some of the best years of my life".
In 2008 Duffy expressed his desire to return saying he would "love to go back" even if only for "a few months". Duffy later added that he expected a return considering the character was never killed off and it was left open for a potential return. In 2009 Duffy commented that he had "loved" his time at the serial and would consider a return. He praised producers for choosing actors who had not been through stage school like himself saying it worked well because its "good to show real emotion from real-life experiences".
In August 2009 it was reported Duffy was in talks to reprise his role. Months later it was confirmed Duffy was to reprise his role. He began filming scenes for his return in December 2009 with his return airing early 2010. Duffy was given a six-month contract upon his return. After Duffy returned he confirmed that it was always his intention to return to the serial after spending time with family and that he had spoken to executive producer Keiran Roberts saying he would "love to return" with his newly gained experience and confidence within the role. Upon his reasoning for returning Duffy said it was partly because of financial setbacks and partly because he feels like he "can't not work". In March 2010 it was announced Duffy was to leave his role as Ciaran after he reportedly decided not to renew his contract despite "pleas" from producers. This later turned out to be false when Duffy denied claims that he was leaving saying that it was "news to him" and that he planned to remain on the serial for the "foreseeable future". In March 2011 Duffy took a break from filming to tour with his band, BoyZone. Duffy left on-screen when Ciaran went travelling with girlfriend Michelle Connor (Kim Marsh) who departed to go on maternity leave. Duffy later confirmed he would return to filming in September 2011. In July 2011 Duffy confirmed his return would not be "as long" as he had hoped as he felt he was needed at home. It was later confirmed that a "dramatic exit" was being planned for Duffy. Duffy has insisted that Ciaran "will return" and he would not be exiting for good. Producers have since told Duffy that "there was always a job for me on the Street". Duffy has since considered moving closer to studios if producers still want him to return.
Upon his return Ciaran has a relationship with Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh). Marsh announced the plot on 11 November 2009 saying the storyline begins when "Michelle catches Ciaran's eye". Upon Ciaran's return Duffy said Ciaran is "pretty much straight in for Michelle". He explained that Ciaran would "chat up" Michelle, Carla Connor (Alison King), Kelly Crabtree (Tupele Dorgu) and would be "very charming to Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard) who sees it as a come-on". Duffy said that the serial hint that Ciaran "may bed Michelle, Liz, Carla and Becky (Katherine Kelly)". On a potential romance for Ciaran with Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson), the girlfriend of Peter, Duffy felt that Ciaran should not romance her due to his friendship with Peter. Ciaran starts "chatting up" Michelle with Duffy saying Michelle "seems to be coming round a bit" but he was unsure whether it would lead anywhere.
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Ciaran McCarthy
Ciaran McCarthy is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, portrayed by Keith Duffy. He made his first on-screen appearance on 7 August 2002, before departing in 2005. He returned in 2010 until Duffy temporary departed in January 2011 to go on Boyzone Tour, and returned on 3 November 2011. Duffy departed the role again on 25 November 2011 due to family commitments. In his duration on the show the character has been at the centre of several romances including relationships with Sunita Alahan, Tracy Barlow and Michelle Connor. Ciaran has been characterised as a ladies' man and a charmer. The character is also known for his "sex symbol" status. Duffy has received nominations at various soap award ceremonies for his portrayal of Ciaran.
Ciaran first arrived as the "drinking pal" of Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne). Duffy was initially employed for a three-week stint. Duffy was later given a year-long contract with Duffy saying it would be "great" to return and described his initial stint as being "the most fantastic time". Duffy later signed another year-long contract reportedly worth £80,000. Duffy was promised "dramatic storylines" which included an affair with Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford).
The character was initially described as an "irish charmer". On the character Duffy said he would chat up "anything that walks by that's at all attractive or in a skirt" and added that "no-one is safe" from Ciaran's flirting. Duffy later added that Ciaran wouldn't be "really mind" who he was involved with as long as they are "attractive and they like a drink he's happy enough". Duffy has said he is "nothing like" Ciaran which is why he "loves playing him". He added that Ciaran is "still young, free and single". ITV publicity has described Ciaran as liking "the ladies" and "cooking" and harbouring dislikes of "weddings" and "bullies". Digital Spy described the character as "wayward", "flirty", "womanising" and a "ladies' man". What's on TV described the character as a "ladies man" and "hunky". Upon his return a Coronation Street source commented that the character had not changed since he was last seen. The Daily Mirror labelled the character "hapless".
The storyline was announced on 11 January 2003. The relationship begins when Ciaran and Sunita Alahan (Shobna Gulati) "end up sharing a night of passion" after Sunita helps Ciaran make amends with friend Peter. Ciaran and Sunita become engaged but they end the relationship when Sunita realises Ciaran is only marrying her to please her. Upon Ciaran's return to Weatherfield he flirts with Sunita. Duffy said Ciaran was "under the illusion that herself and Dev are together and obviously he and Dev left on bad terms, so she's on her own in the pub and he goes over and starts chatting her up and charming her again. Sunita was quite up for it because they nearly got married." Duffy later added that Ciaran still has feelings for Sunita although he is unsure if they are "of a sexual nature, or whether he just cares about her" .
In 2005, Duffy announced his plans to leave stating it was because he wanted to spend more time with his family. The character's exit was a mutual decision between Duffy and the shows producers. Duffy later said his decision was partly because his "personal life lay in tatters" although he added that professionally the serial "gave me some of the best years of my life".
In 2008 Duffy expressed his desire to return saying he would "love to go back" even if only for "a few months". Duffy later added that he expected a return considering the character was never killed off and it was left open for a potential return. In 2009 Duffy commented that he had "loved" his time at the serial and would consider a return. He praised producers for choosing actors who had not been through stage school like himself saying it worked well because its "good to show real emotion from real-life experiences".
In August 2009 it was reported Duffy was in talks to reprise his role. Months later it was confirmed Duffy was to reprise his role. He began filming scenes for his return in December 2009 with his return airing early 2010. Duffy was given a six-month contract upon his return. After Duffy returned he confirmed that it was always his intention to return to the serial after spending time with family and that he had spoken to executive producer Keiran Roberts saying he would "love to return" with his newly gained experience and confidence within the role. Upon his reasoning for returning Duffy said it was partly because of financial setbacks and partly because he feels like he "can't not work". In March 2010 it was announced Duffy was to leave his role as Ciaran after he reportedly decided not to renew his contract despite "pleas" from producers. This later turned out to be false when Duffy denied claims that he was leaving saying that it was "news to him" and that he planned to remain on the serial for the "foreseeable future". In March 2011 Duffy took a break from filming to tour with his band, BoyZone. Duffy left on-screen when Ciaran went travelling with girlfriend Michelle Connor (Kim Marsh) who departed to go on maternity leave. Duffy later confirmed he would return to filming in September 2011. In July 2011 Duffy confirmed his return would not be "as long" as he had hoped as he felt he was needed at home. It was later confirmed that a "dramatic exit" was being planned for Duffy. Duffy has insisted that Ciaran "will return" and he would not be exiting for good. Producers have since told Duffy that "there was always a job for me on the Street". Duffy has since considered moving closer to studios if producers still want him to return.
Upon his return Ciaran has a relationship with Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh). Marsh announced the plot on 11 November 2009 saying the storyline begins when "Michelle catches Ciaran's eye". Upon Ciaran's return Duffy said Ciaran is "pretty much straight in for Michelle". He explained that Ciaran would "chat up" Michelle, Carla Connor (Alison King), Kelly Crabtree (Tupele Dorgu) and would be "very charming to Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard) who sees it as a come-on". Duffy said that the serial hint that Ciaran "may bed Michelle, Liz, Carla and Becky (Katherine Kelly)". On a potential romance for Ciaran with Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson), the girlfriend of Peter, Duffy felt that Ciaran should not romance her due to his friendship with Peter. Ciaran starts "chatting up" Michelle with Duffy saying Michelle "seems to be coming round a bit" but he was unsure whether it would lead anywhere.