Coronation Street Chesney’s real dad ‘revealed’ after 21 years – and it’s soap legend

Coronation Street fans have finally ‘figured out’ who Chesney Brown’s real father is

Coronation Street favourite Chesney Brown’s real father has been ‘revealed’ – and it’s a cobbles icon.

The soap legend, played by Sam Aston, made his debut on the ITV soap back in 2003x Chesney rocked up to the cobbles with mum Cilla (Wendi Peters) and sister Fiz (Jennie McAlpine), with the identity of his father unknown.

Over the years, Chesney has been involved in some big storylines, especially in the past few months. As well as dealing with the death of brother-in-law Paul Foreman (Peter Ash), Chesney has been struggling to make ends meet.

A father to five, Chesney has been working overtime to provide for his family, and recently accepted more shifts at the re-opened kebab shop. However, Chesney was left heartbroken last month following some tragic news.

**Chesney’s real dad has finally been ‘revealed’** (Image: ITV)

It was revealed that Les Battersby (Bruce Jones) had died off-screen, while at work at an abattoir. Les, appeared on the soap in 1997 alongside his wife Janice (Vicky Entwistle) his daughter Leanne (Jane Danson) and stepdaughter Toyah (Georgia Taylor).

After Janice and Les’ infamous split due to Janice finding love with Dennie Stringer (Charles Dale) Les formed a new relationship with Chesney’s mum Cilla. The two married in 2005 before later splitting. As such, Les, became a stepfather to Chesney and he decided to adopt the youngster.

**Les’ death left his family heartbroken** (Image: ITV)

Following the news of Les’ death Chesney has been keen to uncover the truth about Les’ death, particularly as Les’ workplace offered his family £50k, but only if they sign a non-disclosure agreement.

The plot thickened at Les’ wake when Chesney was approached by a man who worked with Les. The man insisted he owed it to Chesney to reveal the truth to his family. According to Les’ colleague, the company has a history of neglecting health and safety measures.

**Viewers are certain Les is actually Chesney’s dad** (Image: ITV)

However, viewers are predicting a shock DNA twist is in store as they have ‘worked out’ that Chesney’s real father is actually Les. On a Reddit thread, one person wrote: “What’s everyone’s thoughts on the Les Battersby conspiracy theory? That he’s secretly Chesney’s dad. I’m 99% sure it’s true.”

Another added: “I’ve always said this.” A third commented: “This is modern Corrie, things don’t have to make sense.” Yet another joined the conversation: “I mean, if the writers want to mess around with Chesney then I can’t see why this theory can’t be ‘true’.”

Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX