In the Coronation Street episode that aired on Monday 13 May, Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) revealed to Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin) that she has a secret son - and he’s played by Hollyoaks star Jacob Roberts.
Bernie admits to her boyfriend that she had another son called Zodiac who was taken into care, later adopted and changed his name to Christoper Green.
In the episode, Bernie tracked down the man who she thought was her son, who goes by the name of Kit Green (played by Jacob). While Kit denied being Bernie’s son - it’s confirmed to viewers that he is when he picks up a toy that Bernie told Dev she gave her baby son years ago.
So how does actor Jacob feel about joining the cast as Bernie’s secret son?
“I was very shocked because I know Bernie has already got a big family, so to be a part of that family is great but I was surprised. I didn’t know how well I would fit in because Kit is nothing like that family.”
In fact, Kit Green is a police officer and will be spending a lot of time on the cobbles as he’s assigned to a case very close to Weatherfield.
Jacob explained: “Kit is working as a detective and has been brought in to try and solve the Lauren Bolton case and of course is Bernie’s secret son. I do think he is going to be a very misunderstood character at first.
“He’s been really hurt throughout his life and although he has a good heart, he has some deep rooted resentment with his biological mum, which will be really interesting to play out.”
Jacob is no stranger to viewers, having played Damon Kinsella in Hollyoaks for six years - but shares his nearest and dearest were thrilled when he landed the role.
He said: “My mum and dad are really chuffed too which is lovely. My mum has always watched Coronation Street, I’ve always kept up to date with it too, so it just feels surreal to be here.
"Meeting all of the cast and crew was great, I really do feel at home here."
Jacob added: “I’m looking forward to everyone meeting Kit but I do think he is going to be a very misunderstood character at first. He’s been really hurt throughout his life and although he has a good heart, he has some deep rooted resentment with his biological mum, Bernie, which will be really interesting to play out.”
