Coronation Street's Emrhys Cooper 'sick' during audition as he reveals who Rowan really is as Leanne enthralled

Coronation Street star Emrhys Cooper has shared how he was actually unwell during his audition as he reveals more about who Rowan Cunliffe really is and what viewers can expect in upcoming scenes.

Viewers of the ITV soap first saw the former Desperate Housewives star on-screen as Rowan last month when Leanne accompanied Simon Barlow to one of his seminars at the Chariot Square Hotel. Leanne was taken aback when the group mentor approached her and offered her some unsolicited advice.

Before long, Leanne was won over as Rowan was left encouraging her to share her innermost thoughts and feelings. She was seen trying out some of her new teachings at home with Nick and it's been revealed that the Bistro owner will be sucked in further by Rowan with potentially dangerous consequences.

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Emrhys made his Corrie debut last month (March). The actor, singer, dancer, and filmmaker is probably best known for having played the male lead role in the Emmy-nominated StyleHaul drama series Vanity in which he stars alongside Denise Richards and Karrueche Tran. The 39-year-old, who hails from Devon, has also appeared in films such as Mamma Mia, Walk a Mile in My Pradas and his award-winning directorial debut The Shuroo Process.

The 39-year-old, who hails from Devon, revealed the part came in via his agent and said he was "already struck by how well I knew the character". He continued to the Manchester Evening News: "The dilagoue was a little challenging because it didn't just role off the tongue but I knew I had to nail the role so I worked very hard for a few days...

"I actually filmed the