It was announced in February that a "family from hell" would be introduced to Coronation Street. Leanne made her first appearance on 4 July Danson left the series on 23 August and returned on 7 June Danson later took maternity leave in and returned in early Danson took another maternity break in and returned in the same year. On 27 September , Danson took an extended break from the show and returned three months later on 15 December Leanne's storylines include numerous affairs, prostitution , drug abuse , insurance fraud , discovering her biological mother was Stella Price Michelle Collins , a miscarriage , an abortion , and a custody battle for Peter Barlow Chris Gascoyne son, Simon Alex Bain.
Leanne has had numerous relationships within the show. She later married Peter in the show's live 50th anniversary episode , but later split from him, after his affair with Carla Connor Alison King was exposed. After a volatile reconciliation, she and Nick married for the second time in January , but in late January , Nick decided it was best for them to be apart, as he was suffering from long-term brain damage.
Nick proposes and he and Leanne go to Scotland to get married. In an effort to become more responsible, Leanne quits her hairdressing course and starts work with Rita Sullivan Barbara Knox in the Kabin. Nick, however, continues at college and they move into No. Nick and Leanne's relationship becomes strained when Leanne gets pregnant. Insisting they are not ready for a baby, Nick persuades Leanne to have an abortion and tell people that she miscarried.
Leanne reluctantly agrees and the relationship begins to deteriorate. Nick learns that his father's killer, Darren Whateley Andy Robb , will soon be released from prison and persuades Leanne to befriend him, intending to send Darren back to prison. Things do not go according to plan and Leanne's safety is threatened when Darren breaks into her house.
He returns to prison for breaking his parole conditions, despite the fact that Nick caused the situation. Their relationship breaks under the trauma and they split up. Leanne starts taking drugs and ends up owing her drug dealer a lot of money, but refuses to rob the Rovers.
