Coronation Street's Jacob shares pride for Summer co-star as she responds to praise for emotional scenes

Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan has heaped praise on his co-star Harriet Bibby after fans praised the actress for her latest scenes as her character Summer Spellman was at the forefront of the latest episode.

Viewers of the ITV soap watched as the teen was found slumped in Victoria Garden beside a box of alcopops that Jacob was trying to flog after buying them from Evelyn Plummer to make some extra cash as he and Amy struggle to scrape together money for rent and bills.

When the police arrived, they made the assumption Summer was drunk and took her to the station after an anonymous tip-off from Simon Barlow who was out to get his own back one again on Jacob for his past mistakes. Over at the station, Amy and Aadi Alahan arrived and informed PC Craig Tinker that Summer hadn't been drinking and that it could be her diabetes.

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As the rushed to the cell, Craig found Summer in a diabetic coma and later, she was seen in hospital being told she could go home with concerned guardian Billy Mayhew by her side. Back on the cobbles, Billy bumped into a troubled Amy who ended up telling him that Summer has been making herself sick.

After returning home, Billy softly confronted Summer who finally opened up about her struggles, explaining that her diabetes makes her feel different from her friends and that she doesn't want to put on weight.

Following the tear-jerking scenes, Coronation Street shared a video of Summer actress Harriet talking to the camera who is encouraging viewers and fans to seek support if they are suffering like Summer has been on-screen.

Alongside the video, Corrie shared: "If you know someone who has