Alan Halsall opens up about co-parenting with ex Lucy-Jo Hudson following 'feud' rumours

Alan Halsall and his Corrie co-star girlfriend Tisha Merry have revealed the ups and downs of co-parenting Alan’s daughter Sienna with his ex-wife Lucy-Jo Hudson, who he split from in 2018 after nine years of marriage.

The couple, who moved into Alan’s ginormous house together last year, have given their first joint interview to discuss how they manage to make their blended family work.

Speaking to OK! Magazine, Alan, who has played Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street since 1998, said, "There's always going to be ups and downs with a blended family.

"So long as Sienna comes first in all of it, that's all that matters. Sienna's got her mum and dad, and she's also got Lewis and Tisha. It's just a case that everybody loves her."

He went on to say, "Of course there will be differences of opinion; so long as we're in that loving way when Sienna is around.

"We don't have a great deal of communication, it's only ever about Sienna and that's all it ever needs to be."

Following their split, Lucy-Jo became engaged to actor Lewis Devine and the couple announced the arrival of their first child earlier this year.

But sparks flew when Lewis seemingly referred to Sienna, six, as his own, and Alan lashed out on Instagram.

Speaking to the publication, Tisha also hinted at starting a family of their own, musing, “He's such a good dad, he's so caring and loving. I would love that for our child if we have one.

“When I first got together with Alan and I became a bigger part of Sienna's life, my dad said 'this will be the making of you'.”

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Meanwhile, Alan is now back on set at Coronation Street after the soap was forced to postpone filming due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Corrie bosses confirmed they will be socially-distanced filming last month, with new episodes expected int he coming weeks.

Check out next week's Coronation Street spoilers right here.

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