Johnny puts the boot in

[sootycat]

One of Coronation Street's biggest stars has put the boot in ailing EastEnders by declaring Emmerdale as the ITV soap's closest rival.

Actor Johnny Briggs, 69, who has played Mike Baldwin since 1976, said: "I flicked on to Emmerdale and it was excellent. I see it as a rival to Coronation Street - bigger than EastEnders. For quality, the Street and Emmerdale are on one level - then there's EastEnders."

[RitaLittlewood]

I saw that in the Mirror. I had to laugh since what would he know? When he's not in Corrie, he's usually in Florida. And when he is in Corrie, when does he get the tme to watch Emmerdale? Also Emmerdale isn't as full of misery like Corrie.

Patsy

[Deborah]

I was thinking the same-just can't see Johnny sitting there watching another soap!

[RitaLittlewood]

His holiday home in Florida is up for renting presumably when he's scheduled to work. 6 day weeks, scripts to learn overnight. He wouldn't get the time.

Patsy

[Jade]

Yea i kno! Hes never in it! And instead of watching Emmie, mayb he could b daeing wi getting sum drama lessons in eh? LOL.

[RitaLittlewood]

He's in less need of them that certain members of the cast. He's only been in 10 eps so far this year. That's 2 less than Reet!

Patsy

[Jade]

Yea! I kno. I mean how come Rita or Mike rent even in that much?

[Deborah]

Is it true Mike is leaving this year?

[RitaLittlewood]

Next year apparently, Deborah. He's meant to have signed for 2 years last year on the understanding it's his last. Rumour has it he'll get a terminal illness - yeah Reet if she plays her cards right!

No idea, Bruno. In their contract presumably. But considering they do bugger all, I think they should have pay cuts.

Patsy