Coronation Street news: Gemma Winter joke has left fans fuming - and a mayor is involved
CORONATION STREET has angered some fans after Gemma Winter took a jab at a small town in England.
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ITV viewers witnessed Gemma Winter (played by Dolly-Rose Campbell) getting her heart broken on Monday’s episode of Coronation Street.
It was dramatically revealed that her boyfriend Henry Newton (George Banks) had only struck up a relationship with the kebab shop worker for a bet.
Overhearing the revelation, Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) stepped in and told Gemma the truth — causing Gemma to launch multiple plates of food over the scoundrel’s head.
Distraught by her relationship’s demise, Gemma spiralled into miserable anger, blaming all men for her mood.
Coronation Street: Gemma Winter has received backlash after making a comment about the town
During a rant against relationships, Gemma condemned all men to be banned from the country.
“Blokes are a total waste of space,” she continued.
Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) suggested: “Somewhere hot like California would be nice.”
While Gemma scoffed, replying: “No, send them somewhere cold and miserable like Skegness.”
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It's cold everywhere at the moment, not just Skegness.
However the off-hand comment has caused outrage with numerous Corrie fans online, as they defended the seaside town.
A Skegness Facebook group member commented: "I just think these soap writers have it in for Skegness.”
"It's cold everywhere at the moment, not just Skegness. So fed up of people badmouthing Skegness,” another commented.
Skegness’ Mayor Danny Brookes has even spoken out about the derogatory comment.
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"Everybody knows it isn't cold and miserable,” he explained.
Chesney later defended Gemma’s honour, sparking rumours of their upcoming relationship.
The drama comes after it was confirmed Coronation Street will undergo a shake-up over the coming weeks with a schedule swap.
Coronation Street continues tonight at 7.30pm on ITV.