Nick Tilsley ‘capable’ of causing roof collapse for money

OHMYGOSSIP — Ben Price has admitted Nick Tilsley’s “bizarre” morals mean he could have caused the factory roof collapse to make money.
The ‘Coronation Street’ star has admitted his character is capable of triggering the horrific incident if it meant claiming the insurance, and he explained where the line lies for Nick.
He said: “Nick’s bizarrely moral in terms of people and danger but not at all in terms of money. If he thought there was no one in the factory, which is meant to be the case on the day of the roof collapse, then yes he could be capable of it.
“The stakes have to be high enough for Nick for him to go that far. Could he use it to his advantage, does he feel he’s got no other options? Nick’s a planner. If he knows there’s no one due to be in there, it could be the perfect opportunity.”
Ben, 47, added his alter ego would even blame it on Carla Connor (Alison King) if it meant he could “move on” without any complications.
He explained: “The roof is already a mess, do a bit more damage and blame it on Carla maybe. If it’s just purely financial, controlled and no one could get hurt then yes, I think he would do it.
“If he can come out of the situation well and move on, then fine.”
Viewers are seeing a darker side to Nick, who stole from his grandmother Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) to fund his own barber’s shop, and Ben is thriving on the challenge as an actor.
He said: “Yes it’s great, I don’t worry personally about whether Nick is liked or not liked, I enjoy him being the sort of character where people say ‘ooh I don’t like him, he thinks he’s all that’.
“I like that, I think it’s important for him and his character, and his brother. Neither are that bothered whether people like them or not, they’re out for what they can get, they’re very well matched.
“It’s nice to have come back and see the writers have used that time when he’s been away to reimagine him. It’s nice to come back to a different Nick.”

Source: Female First
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