Coronation Street fans spot remarkable Dolly Parton coincidence after Celeste reference
Dolly Parton died earlier this weekCoronation Street fans spotted a remarkable Dolly Parton coincidence in the latest visit to Weatherfield. The country legend received a playful mention during a scene between Todd Grimshaw and guest character Celeste.
Singer Dolly died on August 25, one day before the episode aired. We knew prior to this that Celeste was a huge Dolly Parton fan, so Corrie had not inserted the reference following the news, making the overlap accidental.
Coronation Street’s Dolly Parton reference explained
In the scene, Todd told Celeste that she “probably won’t be welcomed in the ranch any time soon”.
Celeste answered: “I guess there’s only one thing left to do. Pray.”
After Todd questioned her religious beliefs, she explained: “To the majesty herself, Dolly Parton!”
The exchange initially played as another glimpse of Celeste’s larger-than-life personality. However, the context changed after news of Dolly’s death.
Viewers quickly discussed the striking timing across social media. One X user noted that Coronation Street usually films six to eight weeks in advance. The viewer concluded that producers could not have rewritten the scene following the news.
Another fan wrote: “I know Celeste is a massive Dolly fan but spooky timing.”
“The Dolly references hurt,” shared another.
Someone else was concerned how it messed the plot up: “She’s been mentioned a few times lately, since that aunt of Bernie’s appeared. The writers didn’t expect that Dolly would die and mess everything up, because surely a mad keen Dolly fan would now be mentioning her demise.”
It was also the soap’s second Dolly reference this week. Celeste has been arranging her own funeral during her brief spell on the cobbles.
Celeste’s Coronation Street storyline heads towards tragedy
Frances Barber’s arrival as mysterious Celeste introduced a newcomer with only six weeks to live. Celeste soon formed a bond with Todd while planning her funeral.
She also revealed that she is Bernie’s aunt. Bernie knows that Celeste has little time left, but given there was a family feud over money, she has shown no interest in making amends.
The storyline will soon turn painful for Bernie, as Celeste reveals a family secret before her death. That looming tragedy placed the light exchange beside much heavier family drama.
Celeste will die next week, forcing Bernie to confront that lost opportunity. A hidden family secret will then create further turmoil for the Winter-Browns.
When Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and ITVX
Coronation Street airs on weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1. Episodes also stream on ITVX.
Viewers can follow Celeste’s final chapter next week. Her death and secret will leave Bernie facing fresh complications as the storyline reaches its emotional conclusion.
Read more: Coronation Street cast departures and returns – who’s leaving the cobbles next?
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