violence from a child against a parent." Danson said of the storyline that she had doubts when she heard about the domestic abuse plot. She admits she didn't buy the storyline when it was pitched as Leanne is "quite tough and she's always been a bit gobby" and wondered whether the character would "really take it from a teenager". Pregnancy In June 2016, it was announced Leanne would fall pregnant following a one-night stand. Of the storyline, Danson said she was "really chuffed" for Leanne as Leanne "thinks this could be her last chance". Danson says her character wants to give Simon and the baby a life she never had and with Simon, Leanne "makes the point she won't love him any less". The father was revealed as Steve McDonald and Leanne and Michelle will also be "forced" to be friends after Michelle finds out she is pregnant and that "it's just really awkward". Danson also stated that Leanne wants to forget the McDonald's and raise the child with Nick. Liz also finds out, and Gail is "thrilled when she finds out" and that the situation, "It's like a little pressure cooker, it's all waiting to blow". Danson also says the storyline "provokes a lot of stories for a lot of other characters and it's how they will deal with the repercussions". Steve being the father will have implications on Leanne and Nick's relationship. Producer Kate Oates said, "Nick is persistent and Nick adores her" and the storyline will see if they can overcome Leanne being pregnant with another man's child. Reception A writer for the Sunday Mirror called Leanne "tough" while another writer called her "loud-mouthed" and a "mouthy Manc". A Coronation Street insider said: "Leanne packs a mean punch. It's no holds barred." Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy described Leanne as "love-torn". Danson won the award for the "Best Dramatic Performance" at the British Soap Awards 2011. Danson was additionally nominated for "Best Dramatic Performance" at the Inside Soap awards for marriage to Peter at his deathbed but lost out to Emmerdale's Danny Miller. She was also nominated for "Best Actress". In December 2010, following the show's critically acclaimed live episode, Jane Danson's performance was singled out by many Digital Spy forum members. The Guardian columnist Grace Dent commented on Danson's decision to return to the show in 2007 saying that viewers knew Leanne would come back. She