Viewers tuning in eagerly to see Eva Price take the ultimate revenge on Maria Connor on Coronation Street will not be disappointed.
In dramatic photos from Wednesday’s episode, the furious bride sees red and pushes her love rival into the fountain at the lavish wedding venue.
Eva (Catherine Tyldesley) jumps in after Maria (Samia Longchambon) and dunking the terrified hairdresser under the water as the two women battle it out.
Making a splash: In dramatic photos from Wednesday’s episode, furious bride Eva Price pushes her love rival Maria Connor into the fountain on Coronation Street
In scenes reminiscent of the famous Dynasty lily pond catfight between Krystal and Alexis, they brawl in the fountain as the stunned wedding guests look on.
On Monday night over 7million viewers saw Maria ruin Aidan and Eva’s wedding by gatecrashing the ceremony and revealing that Eva is faking her pregnancy.
Eva had spent months planning her revenge against Aidan and Maria after discovering they had been having an affair behind her back, and planned to expose cheating fiance Aidan Connor during their vows.
But when he confessed to the affair on the morning of the wedding she decided that she still loved him and wanted to marry him.
Jaw-dropping: Eva (Catherine Tyldesley) jumps in after Maria (Samia Longchambon) and dunking the terrified hairdresser under the water as the two women battle it out
Making waves: In scenes reminiscent of the famous Dynasty lily pond catfight between Krystal and Alexis, they brawl in the fountain as the stunned wedding guests look on
Water nightmare: Guests look on in shock as Eva throws herself into the water at a panicked Maria
But she hadn’t bargained on Maria discovering that as part of her revenge Eva had faked a pregnancy to ensure Aidan married her.
Watch the full episode at 7.30 and 8.30 on Wednesday on ITV.
Meanwhile Samia, has admitted that emergency services were needed on the Corrie set as she filmed the explosive scene with Catherine.
Speaking to the Loose Women panel on Tuesday, the soap-star, 35, who takes on the role of Maria Connor, admitted that they ‘went for it’ in the pond under the watchful eye of paramedics.
Taking no risks: Samia admitted that emergency services were needed on the Coronation Street set as she filmed the explosive scene with Catherine Tyldesley
Looking as pretty in the picture in a bright yellow semi-sheer top, Samia revealed that no expense was spared during the much hyped about bust-up with Catherine.
‘I was ripping out Cath’s hair extensions and throwing her tiara on grass,’ Samia revealed, before continuing:
‘We properly went in and we had paramedic on set. He said it was good to drink coke,’ she referred to a remedy to combat illness after long periods in open water.
However, a beaming Samia admitted that she scene ‘felt special’ as she filmed for it.
Revealing all: Speaking to the Loose Women panel on Tuesday, the soap-star, who takes on the role of Maria Connor, admitted that they ‘went for it’ in the pond under the watchful eye of paramedics
‘I was ripping out her extensions!’ Looking pretty in a bright yellow semi-sheer top, Samia revealed that no expense was spared during the much hyped about bust-up with Catherine
‘We had a paramedic on set’: Samia revealed they were encouraged to drink bottles of coke in a bid to combat illness after long periods in open water
The beauty also traced back her feud with Catherine, who plays Eva in the soap, and pointed the difficulty in shooting the scene where chocolate milk was poured on her head.
Reflecting on how the cast and crew broke for a break in between the scene, Samia admitted: ‘It was really vile. I was sat in the dressing room, covered in milk and smelling.
Cheekily, she was also asked about filming romantic scenes and quickly revealed there was no chemistry on set.
Loving it: A beaming Samia admitted that she scene ‘felt special’ as she filmed for it
‘It’s not romantic in any way!’ Cheekily, she was also asked about filming romantic scenes and quickly revealed there was no chemistry on set
‘It was vile’: The beauty also traced back her feud with Catherine, who plays Eva in the soap, and pointed the difficulty in shooting the scene where chocolate milk was poured on her head
Gross! Samia revealed that everyone broke for break in between the scene and she sat in her dressing room covered in chocolate milk
‘We all know each other so well that it feels a bit incestuous when you kiss your mates. It’s not romantic in any way.
Meanwhile, earlier on in the day, her on-screen love rival Catherine Tyldesley admitted on Tuesday that her two-year-old son Alfie wasn’t a fan of her on-screen PDA with Aidan Connor – played by Shayne Ward.
The soap-star, 34, hilariously revealed that her sweet son ‘grassed on her’ to her husband Tom Pitfield, telling him ‘Daddy, mummy’s kissing shane!’, whenever she showered her on-screen lover with affection.
Stunning: Samia was dressed to impress in her sensational yellow top and flared blue trousers
‘He grasses me up!’ Earlier on in the day, Catherine Tyldesley, 34, admitted on ITV’s Lorraine that her two-year-old son Alfie wasn’t a fan of her on-screen PDA with Aidan Connor
Catherine looked in high spirits as she appeared on the daytime chat show to talk about her dramatic story line alongside Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon).
But talk quickly turned to her son Alfie, who she admitted watched her on the popular show, as she revealed he throws her under the bus anytime she kisses her co-star.
Talking further about her son, she admitted: ‘I’ve come to term there isn’t a work/life balance. There are ups and downs the whole time.’
Catherine, who stunned in a bright orange floral dress, then happily discussed her the dramatic wedding day showdown – which had been long teased before airing on Monday night.
‘He grasses me up!’ Catherine shares her sweet son with husband Tom Pitford
‘Daddy, mummy’s kissing Shayne’ The soap-star admitted that her sweet son ‘grassed on her’ to her husband Tom Pitfield whenever she showered her on-screen lover with affection
Not a fan: Little Alfie isn’t too keen on his mum’s PDA scenes
‘I loved filming it!’ she admitted, before continuing: ‘As soon as I got the script, I turned the pages and was like “oh no, oh no”. I loved every second of it.’
Offering insight into her role of Eva, Catherine admitted: ‘She doesn’t think about consequences, she’s very childlike. When she’s got something in her mind, she’s going for it.’
With the drama in Coronation Street at its peak, the stunner revealed what was to be expected: ‘Fountains and great heights and all kind of things are involved.
Talking further about her son, she admitted: ‘I’ve come to term there isn’t a work/life balance. There are ups and downs the whole time’
‘I loved filming it!’ Catherine then happily discussed her the dramatic wedding day showdown – which had been long teased before airing on Monday night
‘It was good fun to shoot. We were in fountain for two and half hours. They heated it up and it was like a jacuzzi.’
Clearly loving her job, Catherine admitted: ‘I can’t thank the Corrie team enough. The producers and writers are phenomenal. They are such a gift.
She also admitted that it was Shayne who has had it quite tough in the public, but she has so far received a warm response, admitting that people were, ‘Team Eva.’
‘Fountain and great heights are involved’: With the drama in Coronation Street at its peak, the stunner revealed what was to be expected
‘Team Eva’: She also admitted that it was Shayne who has had it quite tough in the public, but she has so far received a warm response
Exit: Catherine made a trendy exit from ITV studios, wearing skinny black jeans, tasselled boots and a keyhole blouse
Catherine also touched on the devastating Rita story line: ‘She was singing last night, it was heart-breaking and broke my heart. Rita is like your nanna.
‘She has some beautiful stuff coming up. They’ve put together so well,’ she concluded.
Ahead of the dramatic wedding day episode, Catherine shared some hilarious behind the scenes shots where she was clad in a stunning strapless wedding dress, which showed off her ample cleavage and slender waist as she playfully put her fists up.
Clearly loving her job, Catherine admitted on the show: ‘I can’t thank the Corrie team enough. The producers and writers are phenomenal. They are such a gift’
Catherine also touched on the devastating Rita story line: ‘She was singing last night, it was heart-breaking and broke my heart. Rita is like your nanna’
‘She’s ready for you Maria!’: Catherine shared some hilarious behind the scenes shots ahead of her on-screen wedding to Aidan Connor
Laugh out loud: Showing how much she commits herself to a scene, Catherine posted a funny snap showing her leaned over the fountain dripping while co-star Samia Longchambon, who plays love rival Maria Connor burst into fits of giggles and helped her haul herself out
Teasing her confrontation with Maria, played by Samia Longchambon, the star captioned the shot ‘She’s ready for you Maria!’.
After Maria, who Aidan has been secretly bedding for months, storms their wedding, the girls start screaming at one another before they clash in a fountain.
Showing how much she commits herself to a scene, Catherine posted a funny snap showing her leaned over the fountain dripping while a soaked Samia burst into fits of giggles.
Shedding light on the situation she wrote ‘@samia_longchambon laughing her head off because my dress was so heavy I couldn’t get out … cheers mate #loveyoureally’
Here comes the bride: Catherine showed off her glamorous side in her princess gown
Pals: Catherine also shared this playful snap of her on-screen love Shayne Ward dressed as a woman for their stag and hen dos on the soap
Furious: Eva Price is seen squaring up to Maria Connor after she crashes her revenge wedding to Aidan on Monday’s Coronation Street
Just before their big day, Aidan, played by Shayne Ward, reveals to Eva that he has been having an affair with Maria.
However Eva, who has been planning to ditch him at the altar as revenge for his infidelity, still agrees to go ahead with the wedding – blissfully unaware that Maria has sneaked into the venue.
As the nuptials get into full swing, a furious Maria then gatecrashes the wedding in explosive scenes, and denounces the ceremony as a sham to guests.
Chaos: The two girls are seen furiously screaming at each other at the altar – before they embark on a physical clash in a fountain – following the emergence of Maria’s affair with Aidan
With Aidan having already come clean however, viewers will be on the edge of their seats waiting to see if Maria can call a halt to proceedings – or if she has more up her sleeve.
Whatever the outcome, the two girls are seen fiercely squaring up to each other and even embarking on a physical fight at the venue – making for undoubtedly dramatic viewing.
It was revealed earlier this month that Eva’s hotly-anticipated revenge wedding to Aidan will go awry, after he confesses to his affair.
Happily Eva after? With Aidan having already come clean to Eva however, viewers will be anxiously waiting to see if Maria can halt proceedings – or if she has more up her sleeve
Yet, Eva still decided to go ahead with her scheme to ditch her husband-to-be – in order to use his affair admission to expose Maria, on her hen night.
Elsewhere on the soap, things also go awry for Jenny Bradley (Sally Ann Matthews) and Johnny Connor (Richard Hawley) when ailing Rita’s health takes a turn for the worse, forcing them to pause their plans and rush to the hospital.
Only adding to the soap’s drama, it was also revealed this week that the famous Cobbles are set to expand to a whole town – complete with shops, restaurants and its own square.
Revamp: it was also revealed this week that the famous Cobbles are set to expand to a whole town – complete with shops, restaurants and its own square
Last month Weatherfield Police Station was confirmed as a brand new set – and more have now been announced to allow the soap to host multiple storylines at once, following its decision to air an extra episode each week.
Producer Kate Oates revealed the exciting plans to What’s On TV Magazine, explaining: ‘There will be a couple of new businesses and we’re going to have a little park area, so not everything will happen at the Red Rec.
‘There may also be another eatery with a different kind of vibe. We have already got the cafe and bistro. It’s nice to see a community feel.’
Detailing the show’s decision to expand their location, she continued: ‘It does well for social dynamics if you’ve got people who were friends who are now colleagues or someone is someone’s boss. It always adds a nice energy.’
The new sets come as Coronation Street opted to extend its weekly line-up from five episodes to six this month, by broadcasting a double bill on Wednesdays.
The first extra show will air on September 20 at 8.30pm, fittingly marking the occasion with the double wedding of Aidan and Eva, and Jenny and Johnny.
Plans to extend the ITV soap’s billing were announced last year, but an official date was not confirmed.
Executive producer Kieran Roberts promised viewers: ‘We’re thrilled to be launching our extra weekly episode on Wednesday, September 20, at the heart of a truly unmissable week of heart-stopping drama, heart-breaking emotion and heart-warming comedy.’
Altered: Despite this however, Eva clearly still goes ahead with her scheme to abandon Aidan at the altar – and uses his affair admission to expose Maria on her hen night
He explained that plans for the new shows have taken more than a year to prepare and have included building an extension to the show’s Manchester set, which viewers will see next year.
Teasing further twists and turns to come in some of the show’s most dramatic storylines this month, series producer Kate Oates told how Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) will soon discover the horrifying truth of her stalker’s identity: her ex-boyfriend Will.
Comedian Jim Moir, best known by his stage name Vic Reeves, will also step into Weatherfield as newcomer Colin Callen.
Big move: The new sets and scenes come as Coronation Street opted to extend its weekly line-up from five episodes to six this month, by broadcasting a double bill on Wednesdays
Making his debut as the organiser of Norris and Mary Coyle’s Mr and Mrs Quiz competition, he will soon ruffle feathers as his influence spreads across the Cobbles.
Bethany Platt’s harrowing grooming storyline will also continue through autumn as the teenager (Lucy Fallon) faces the trial of her abuser Nathan Curtis (Chris Harper).
‘We are going to see if she makes it to court,’ said Oates. ‘It’s a huge deal for a girl in her position to face.
‘We still have the issue of Nathan’s friend, Mel, who he had brain-washed, who will try to stop Bethany going to court.’
She teased: ‘Will Nathan ever face justice?’
Exciting: The first extra show will air on September 20 at 8.30pm, fittingly marking the occasion with the double wedding of Aidan and Eva, and Jenny and Johnny