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The year 2021 wasn’t the best one for Summer (Harriet Bibby) as she experienced a series of health issues from dealing with anxiety after Seb’s death to being diagnosed with diabetes.
Her year didn’t end well too as she hit another low when she suffered from her self-image as a result of getting obsessed with teacher Daniel (Rob Mallard) and being envious of his fling Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan).
Corrie boss Iain MacLeod has confirmed Summer’s confidence issue will continue this year as she undergoes changes in exploring her identity as a teenager.
“[It] is a really relatable story of the pressures of being a teenage girl – romance, exams, conforming to looks and peers, risky from a health point of view,” Iain told Metro.co.uk.
He described the plot as the “most down-to-earth story” that aims to tackle a medical condition that the majority isn’t aware of. Iain revealed it’s one of the most important stories the fans should not miss,
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“It’s heartbreaking to see young person disintegrating but she will ultimately come through and value herself,” he added.
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Corrie viewers saw Summer last month, purging out all the food she had eaten, despite the vicar Billy Mayhew’s (Daniel Brocklebank) encouragement that she looked fabulous.
Billy’s current fling Paul (Peter Ash) even joined them at the bistro in cheering up the schoolgirl after her alleged scandal with Daniel, and with the pressure of the university interview.
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Summer struggled with wanting to look like Daisy, believing that Daniel will reciprocate her feelings if she will have a semblance of his ex.
Despite losing herself in the process, Iain hinted at her happy ending for “she will learn to love herself.”
An unlikely savior will also come into the picture, as Billy’s ex, Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) will also take part in Summer’s recovery.
“We look at the underexplored dynamic where she has three dads. ‘I love the potential in that character group – when we are able trying to co-parent this troubled young woman in their messed up romantic situation,'” the Corrie boss added.
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