michael le vell
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Has he actually been aaxed or is this just another break. Will they edit him out again or keep he scenes in
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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/michael-le-vell-written-out-of-coronation-street-indefinitely-after-admitting-to-cocaine-abuse-9168894.html
Michael Le Vell written out of Coronation Street 'indefinitely' after admitting to cocaine abuse
Le Vell will re-appear on TV screens from 21 March, as he has completed seven weeks of filming since returning to the show. He will then disappear from the series until further notice.
The other cast members were quick to say sorry, it'll never happen again, I'll go into rehab, get myself clean etc, (and we have not seen any of them repeat offend, as far as I am aware) whereas unfortunately, in order to defend himself, he has had to reveal a lot about himself all in one go and it's made him appear a bit sleazy ( cheating on his wife whilst she had cancer, one night stands, significant alcohol abuse etc). It's all about perception.
We've seen him admit to having an alcohol problem ( from before the time of the allegations) and state that he would address it, yet he doesn't appear to want to do anything about it. At his age, it's likely his alcohol abuse will affect the way he does his job.
In my mind ( easy to judge, so obviously it's just an opinion) he should have taken a bit longer time off, addressed his alcohol issues and drug issues (if any) and then got stuck back into work. It's all very well people saying that he needed to get back to normality as soon as possible, but sometimes you need to take stock. A lot has happened to him in the last year or so and perhaps a period of counselling etc would have done him the world of good.
It was rather stupid of him to announce publicly that he has used cocaine. If he felt the need to take time off to get over his demons, he and the producers could have sorted it out privately.
I appreciate his life has been tough over the past year but he was cleared of charges with a job waiting for him yet he still didn't seriously address his issues.
I think the relationship with Sally & Tim is far more entertaining for the viewers and Kevin coming back for the same merry go round of stories would be such a backward step. Let's get a new mechanic on the street for Tyrone to bounce off in the garage and leave Kev to Corrie history.
Well although distasteful nothing that emerged during the trial (cheating, drinking, one nighters etc) have been illegal or would affect his work. But then again, I'm pretty tolerant, I mean even the coke I didn't bat an eyelid. It's not something I've ever done but it seems quite commonplace, I know a few people who induldge and are perfectly pleasant to be around when under the influence etc. It's the same as any night out except they can stay up will 8am.
There's a big difference between doing some coke (and geez, from what MLV has been through I just don't know how I would cope if it were me) Craig Charles burning rocks...
The bloke has obviously done some silly things to take the pressure off, but if he is now going to use the time get his head back in the right place, good luck to him.
I can't imagine how soul-destroying them allegations can be.
You are far too kind.>:(:D
He's a total bell end who let fame go to his head and only has himself to blame for all the scrapes he's gotten himself into. >:(
Well written. It must have been hideous. I know I can use alcohol as as means of coping with extreme stress sometimes but if you're already using it to excess you must have another avenue to escape and looks like he found it.
I'm a bad bad boy & have taken myself off to your bedroom... lol