plots. Actress Jane Danson was cast in the role of Leanne. After the introduction of the family, Danson said that the family came in with a bang and said that they are very different to anyone else on the show. She did not believe she had got the part until she filmed a scene in the Rovers Return Inn. Danson said she has always been a big fan of Coronation Street. Her favourite characters are the Duckworths and the Malletts. Everyone has been really welcoming and keep asking how she is doing. After joining Coronation Street, Danson started to become drained, tired and put on weight after playing Leanne for just six months. Danson took a short break from the show after being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Danson stated in March 2008 that she would stay with Coronation Street for as long as producers wanted the character. She explained that she has managed to create a perfect timing for filming and spending time at home with her family. She told the Sunday Mirror that being an actor with children is the perfect job. Danson said she could never imagine getting bored with Leanne and said if it was up to her, she could quite easily imagine still being there in 20 or 30 years time. Talking about her character, Danson added: "She's a loose cannon and she's destined to end up in a really bad way. I wonder how long she can keep picking herself up and dusting herself down - she's probably had six of her nine lives by now!" Characterisation Leanne has been described as loud, cheeky and holds an "in your face" attitude. She is very cocky, does not care and does what she wants. She's just a lout coming in at three o'clock in the morning all the time. She disrupts the Street with her loud music and she's always smoking and getting on everybody's nerves." She continued: "She's like a second-hand Spice Girl, who can't afford to go the whole way. But she wouldn't think twice about nicking clothes if she had the chance." Danson also added that she has "always been a good girl" and wouldn't dare shoplift like Leanne. Danson told the Daily Mirror that she would never put her own family life at risk like Leanne has done. After Leanne has an affair with Nick Tilsey, and keeps it a secret