"When the cash starts to roll in Ryan finds he's hooked'

Troubled Ryan heads down a dark path this week on Coronation Street when, on top of his steroid abuse, he begins sharing X-rated pictures with his fans. Actor Ryan Prescott, who plays him, tells us more

- STEVEN MURPHY

Where is Ryan’s head at currently?

I think he can’t see a reality moving forward and that’s the problem. He has allowed himself to get so lost in his fitness obsession and the gratification that it brings. He’s trying to get that gratification from the likes and comments he receives from strangers.

We’ve seen him start to take steroids. Did you do research into the storyline?