I'm wondering if there are any fellow corrie fans on here who are following the storyline of a known previous escort now trying to get a civvie job and leave escorting behind. She appeared to be an independent escort charging good rates, and it wasn't being portrayed as seedy and having a controlling pimp whilst she was working. Since her return and being outed she's justified it saying she needed to do it to look after her child, and felt dirty and that clients could be violent. Apart from that aspect this storyline really could've done us all a favour for those of us who do get outed. I understand a TV show can't be seen to glamourise it and promote it, but I feel it would've been better if it was just a case of her saying it's something she did in the past, was entirely her choice, and now has moved on. It's almost like corrie felt there needed to be a sympathy aspect to it rather than her just being a young woman who made a decision to become an escort. I'm by no means saying there aren't escorts who do get beaten up and feel dirty, but I feel this would've been a great opportunity to demonstrate to society that it isn't necessarily a job we turn to because we have to. For many of us it's a choice. When she was first on the show she seemed lovely, and I was hoping her return would demonstrate how it is possible to be an escort and then leave without it hindering future prospects. Perhaps it will turn out that way, and I jolly hope it does, but tonights episode saw her suspended from the job she was so pleased to get and her career prospects look like they're now ruined 

Media plays such a huge role in public opinion. None of us want to be outed, and that is something only we should have the right to disclose. Most my family know, a few close friends, and the ones who have threatened to out me have received stern notices from solicitors to keep their cunty gobs shut. I hope the naysayers in the storyline are in the minority and that she's supported and accepted by everyone else. This would do us a massive favour and lessen the worry that many of us have for if we ever do get outed.

It's a new one since Leanne. I'd forgotten about that! In fact I think they handled hers better and that was ages ago when the stigma was even worse. It's been nice seeing Leanne getting on in relationships etc and only having the odd snide comment here and there. I think with the popularity of sites like Onlyfans media are keen to put sex work back into the box of it being a seedy industry that will ruin your prospects, so to steer clear. It's like they want to make an example of us and how we are seen. I really do hope I'm wrong and that this story ends up telling what the truth is for most of us, that we're just the same as everyone, but with a bit more tolerance, compassion and understanding!

Yes i been watching it on corrie. Obviously it's just a soap and her particular story is made up but i do think there is women and situations just like her one that does happen. I have met many like her. Although there is women that love this job and would not want any other but i do think there is still many that come in to it because they really need the money and not lots of options for them especially already in debt. To do with some violence that had previously happened to her while working well that can be pretty accurate just look at the thousands of warnings on here about men/clients doing bad things to us.

Ultimately, what it boils down to is the fact Coronation Street is a family-orientated pre-watershed programme, and not only do advertisers pay a lot of money to advertise during its breaks, but it has a featured advertiser too (Argos, I think). This is why every storyline will have some kind of moral message. They will never show an escort who is entirely happy with their choice to do that line of work, there will always be a degree of negativity and/or shame because anything less could be construed as glamourising this industry.

Nicky wanted to change her life and leave the industry behind her. However, she did not disclose her past to her employers which was a lie on her part. Irregardless of anything, liars are not rewarded, this is something that was a core part of the Hays Code in cinema. Continuing to look at this under the same code, Nicky is a woman, and woman are always punished for their past misdeeds, and sadly, prostitution will always be considered a misdeed, no matter the reasons that lead the person to make that choice. Tbh, the writers in Corrie are simply doing what they have to do to get the storyline on screen which is following guidelines. However, it is worth noting that many of the characters are appalled by the way Nicky has been outed, which is encouraging, and not all seem her escorting past as shameful.

Unfortunately, this storyline is a powerful reminder to us all that if our advertising shows our face and allows us to be identified, then chances are this side of our life can become common knowledge and many will not take kindly to it or be understanding.

I love this Miffy, thanks. I had no idea about the Hays Code. Yes, the advertisers are pretty much king and this is a family show so that explains why escorts can't be shown in too positive a light.

i don't watch Corrie  but Easties, my only vice lol,  does similar - Rainie  was a street worker with addiction issues and im loving them showing her off drugs n working hard to make marriage and family life work  and obv Janine  is played as evil Femme fatale be nice just once to see a media reflection that bares any reflection on real life