Coronation Street reveals new Driscoll crisis – and worrying Kit moment

Coronation Street lines up more problems for the Driscoll family next week, as Susie Price's dreams of stardom are thrown into serious jeopardy.

Susie falls ill at the worst possible time when she comes down with chickenpox, which threatens to ruin several weeks' worth of rehearsals.

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As Susie practices her vocal warm-ups while under Glenda Shuttleworth's supervision, it's clear that she's not well.

Unwilling to give up her place in an upcoming show, Susie hides her rash and heads into the bar. She then gives Kit Green a high-five, not realising how careful he needs to be after being diagnosed with cancer.

Kit has recently been careful to stay away from germs while he's undergoing chemotherapy to treat his illness. He has even reluctantly stepped back at work, following an unfortunate incident where he lost his temper with a member of the public who coughed on him.

The next day, Susie finally shows her mum Eva and grandmother Maggie Driscoll the rash on her neck and back.

Maggie is quick to recognise that it's chickenpox – and it's obvious that the young girl is in no fit state to take centre stage.

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Susie is gutted to realise that she won't be able to perform in the show, but will her virus have wider consequences?

Speaking earlier this year, Catherine Tyldesley – who plays Eva – heaped praise on young co-star Aurora Bradshaw, who took on the role of Susie in late 2025.

Catherine told us: "I adore that girl. She is going to be the biggest star. She's phenomenal!

"Eva has decided: 'It's me and you now, Susie'. Becoming a mother to Susie just opened up a whole new world for Eva in the best possible way. She's really come into her own – and Susie is such a character.

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"I love doing scenes with Aurora because she plays Susie so perfectly. From the moment we had a chemistry test, I was blown away.

"Even Aurora's mum in real life, Charlotte, will say to me: 'Oh my God, you could actually be her mum. Watching you two together is crazy'. So I feel really, really lucky."

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