ITV/ Channel 5 Share By Tamzin Meyer Nov 3 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Nov 3 2025 As Becky brings up Carla's past, here's what Peter Barlow actor Chris Gascoyne is doing now Becky brought up Carla's past to make a dig at her Becky Swain Carla Connor Chris Gascoyne Peter Barlow Share By Tamzin Meyer Nov 3 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Nov 3 2025 Becky brought up Carla Connor‘s past in Coronation Street tonight (Monday, November 3), but what is Peter Barlow star Chris Gascoyne doing now? This moment came after Lisa Swain mentioned Peter during last week’s episodes. It seems unlikely that Peter will be coming back to Corrie anytime soon though as actor Chris Gascoyne actually has a lot on his plate at the moment. Here’s what he is doing now. Becky dragged up Carla’s past (Credit: ITV) Peter Barlow is referenced in Coronation Street Carla had been absent from the cobbles for a couple of weeks while attending a funeral in Ireland. She made her return during Thursday’s episode (October 30) – but it wasn’t quite the happy occasion she had hoped for. Becky spitefully revealed that while Carla had been away, she’d stayed over at the flat. Lisa insisted it was innocent, telling Carla: “I made a mistake. I was worried about Betsy and Becky was here, and I needed some help. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers “I get that you’re upset, honestly I do, but I think you’re making a bigger deal out of this than it needs to be.” Carla then responded by mentioning an ex of her own – Peter Barlow. She asked Lisa: “So if I invited Peter here to stay the night while you were away, that’d be OK, would it?” Lisa insisted she would trust Carla, but Carla didn’t seem convinced. Tonight, Becky was the one to bring up Carla’s ex-husband. Well, all of them actually. But, nevertheless, Peter was referenced as being one of the luckiest of Carla’s exes (having not died, that is). Peter and Carla had a complicated relationship and were actually married twice. The first marriage ended after Peter had an affair, but they remarried in 2021. Carla gave Peter permission to leave her in 2023 as she knew it was important for his recovery. He left to work on a boat in Spain in emotional Boxing Day scenes. He’s been in a number of shows since leaving Corrie (Credit: Channel 5) What is Chris Gascoyne doing now? Earlier this year, Chris Gascoyne was seen on TV in his first major role since leaving Coronation Street. He starred as builder Lee in Channel 5 drama The Feud. Also starring fellow soap alumni Amy Nuttall, Larry Lamb and Jill Halfpenny, The Feud aired in April 2025. It told the story of a suburban couple whose plan to build a kitchen extension led to a bitter conflict with their neighbours. More recently, it was confirmed that Chris had been cast in another Channel 5 drama – the popular series All Creatures Great and Small. Chris was first seen on the show last month as Harry Coker, who needed a vet to attend his dog racetrack. Read more: 8 huge things to expect from Coronation Street this Christmas Share Good to Know Share By Tamzin Meyer Nov 3 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Nov 3 2025 Previous Story Next Story