Coronation Street's Devon actor lures another victim in gripping storyline

One of Coronation Street's newest charactors - played by Devon actor Emhrys Cooper - is set to lure yet another beloved resident into his worrying Institute next week. Leanne Battersby - played by Jane Danson - was the most recent character to be drawn into the cult.

Her fiance Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) and sister Toyah Habeeb (Georgia Taylor) have expressed their worries about Leanne's involvement. However, despite their concerns, the Institute seems to have a firm grip on Leanne, even though it has already wreaked havoc in her sister Toyah's life.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that Toyah had given birth at the tender age of 19. Tragically, the baby was stillborn, and Toyah buried the body on the red rec.

She confessed to Leanne and Nick but was arrested after an anonymous tip-off led the police to discover the remains of the baby, Rose.

Although Toyah was eventually released without charge, it was evident who had made the call to the police: Rowan. Additionally, Toyah has been concealing her secret affair with Nick from her sister, reports the Express.

In upcoming episodes, the plot thickens as another resident of the cobbles decides to join the Institute. This week, Amy Barlow, played by Elle Mulvaney, reveals her stress over her hectic schedule at a radio station.

In an attempt to help her relax, Leanne introduces her to an Institute video. Toyah is alarmed when she sees Amy watching the video, and is further shocked when Amy expresses interest in joining The Institute.

Next week, it seems Amy has been fully drawn into the Institute. In Monday's episode (July 8), Leanne informs Nick that she plans to care for Toyah after her recent hospital visit.

However, when Rowan invites her to a taster session for new recruits, Toyah offers to accompany her. As they arrive at the Chariot Square Hotel for the session, Leanne is thrilled to see Amy among the attendees.

Cooper, from Totnes, joined the Coronation Street cast back in March. He once appeared on X Factor and started his career at just 12 years old. He was in UK TV shows and ads. He got a scholarship to The Central School of Ballet but then went to Laine Theatre Arts School to study musical theatre instead.

He first performed on stage in the national tour of Fame - the Musical. Then he debuted in London's West End at 21 in We Will Rock You, a musical about the band Queen. He danced with famous singers like Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Pussycat Dolls, and Sugababes.

He also showed up on TV in X Factor, America's Got Talent, Stars in Their Eyes, and the MTV European Music Awards. In 2013, Cooper released his first song "Hypnotized" with Inspire U records. In 2016, he brought out "Reboot My Heart", which he wrote with Elaine Macaulso.

But Emrhys isn't the only star in his family. His older sister, Fleur, has also been on our TV screens before. She was one of the stars of the ITV2 series Million Dollar Babes, which followed young women working in the clubbing industry. At the time of the show, Fleur was 25 and her job was supplying 'tequila girls and entertainment for parties'. She now has her own Travel and Lifestyle business.