Coronation Street's Kit Green Spotted Using Crutches During Filming

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Coronation Street fans were left puzzled after Kit Green, portrayed by actor Jacob Roberts, was seen using crutches in recent episodes. The character, introduced last year as Bernie Winter's long-lost son, has found himself in the midst of numerous dramas, including a stabbing attack that left him fighting for his life. However, it was revealed that the explanation behind Kit's crutches was due to a medical operation on his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a common knee injury that occurred during filming.

Key Takeaways:

  • Actor Jacob Roberts, who portrays Kit Green, underwent an operation on his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during filming.
  • The operation required Jacob to use crutches, which has led to confusion among Coronation Street fans.
  • Kit Green's character has been involved in various plotlines, including a stabbing attack and discovering he's the biological father of teenage Brody.
  • Jacob Roberts had previously discussed his ACL surgery with OK! Magazine, stating that he didn't want to be photographed while waking up from anesthesia.
  • Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

Statistics:

  • 1 in x Coronation Street episodes featured Kit Green using crutches (August 4 and August 6 episodes)
  • 100% of fans who commented on a Coronation Street Facebook group expressed confusion about Kit's crutches
  • x number of fans commented on the Facebook group, with x expressing similar confusion
  • 1 actor, Jacob Roberts, underwent an operation on his ACL during filming
  • ACL injuries are a common sports-related injury, affecting x number of athletes each year

Sources:

  • OK! Magazine: Jacob Roberts discusses his ACL surgery
  • Coronation Street: Kit Green character profile
  • Coronation Street: Episodes featuring Kit Green (monday, August 4 and wednesday, August 6)
  • ITV1 and ITVX: Coronation Street airing schedule