# Kit Green (Coronation Street)

Christopher "Kit" Green is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by Jacob Roberts. Roberts made he first appearance as Kit in episode 11,264, broadcast on 31 May 2024. The characters casting details were announced on 23 April 2024. Roberts previously portrayed the role of Damon Kinsella in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks for six years. Kit is revealed to be the son of Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) who she revealed to her partner Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin) that she had another son when looking through old photos. Kit first appeared when Bernie went to visit him at his house to find out if he was really her son, later when Kit arrested Bernie for being drunk she found out it was his birthday when Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) and other police officers celebrated his thirty first birthday, Kit and Bernie have a chat in a investigation room but Kit but he told her that he didn’t want anything to do with her.
His storylines have focused on being revealed as the son of Bernie, working on the disappearance and attack on Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton), planting evidence in the back of Nathan Curtis (Cristopher Harper) van, blackmailing Beth Tinker (Lisa George) into leaving Weatherfield, feuds with Bernie, Beth, Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard).

## Storylines

Kit is visited by Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) visited him at his house, trying to search for her long lost son Zodiac Winter, but he throws Bernie out after catching her searching through his draws. Later Bernie finds out that Kit is her son after Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) and other police officers celebrated his thirty first birthday, which was the same day as Zodiac's, but Kit told Bernie that he didn't want anything to do with her. Kit was transferred to Weatherfield police station by DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) to help work on the disappearance of Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton), and he later arrested Nathan Curtis (Christopher Harper) after planting evidence in the back of his van. Kit later encountered his half brother Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) who was suffering with MND when a inconsiderate driver parked in the disabled space and flashed his police badge at him to make him move.
He later encountered his half sister Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell) when she was arrested for stealing shoes for he daughter Carys Winter-Brown (Lily Taylor), and helped her get let off and she offered him to come in their house, but he found out that his adoptive mother had passed away and when he was about to leave he told Bernie that they would tell the truth to Gemma and Paul, but he backstabbed her and told them that Bernie lied to them. Whilst Kit and Craig were walking past an alley Craig saw his mum Beth Tinker (Lisa George) giving away fake t-shirts to a man called Sid and Kit made a deal with Sid, but Beth caught him out and he forced her to leave Weatherfield or he would ruin Craig's career after Craig told her that he covered up his ex-girlfriend Faye Windass (Ellie Leach) and Emma Brooker (Alexandra Mardell) hit and run which killed Ted Spear (Duggie Brown).

## Development
### Casting and characterisation

On 13 May 2024, Coronation Street announced that Jacob Roberts had been given the role as Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) secret son Kit Green. Bernie had been on a mission to track down her secret son Zodiac who she gave away and his name was changed to Christopher Green by his adoptive parents. Kit is also a detective who was brought to Weatherfield by Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) to help with the disappearance of Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton). Roberts previously played the role of Damon Kinsella in Hollyoaks for six years. Roberts spoke out on his casting and he said "It's absolutely amazing to be joining the cast of Coronation Street. Meeting all of the cast and crew was great, it really is like one big family. It's just a lovely environment and everyone has been really nice and welcoming. I feel like I'm at home here".
Roberts described his first day "overwhelming", and he added "the attention to detail is just incredible, it actually makes you feel that you are on a real street". Roberts added:
   "I got a call just before Christmas and I submitted a self tape. I actually put it to the back of my mind and didn't think much of it because I think I assumed I wasn't successful after not hearing back. Around a month later I was invited to a meeting, which was more of a casual audition, and after this was the screen tests which still had five people auditioning for the part but in the end, I got it and was delighted, I got a bottle of champagne and went straight to my mum's and I didn't say anything. She asked me what my champagne was for so I said "well, you'll be watching me on Corrie in a couple of months" so that was really nice. My mum absolutely loves Coronation Street so she was really chuffed".
—Roberts discussing how he got the role of Kit.
Roberts told ITV that he had always been a fan of Corrie, even whilst growing up. He added "When I was in Hollyoaks, I always kept an eye on it, and all the other soaps, but Corrie was the main one in terms of entertainment so I've always had a "soft spot" for Corrie". Roberts described his character as "misunderstood" as he had been "hurt" throughout his life. He also added that Kit would have some "deep rooted" resentment with his biological mum Bernie, and described it as "interesting" to play out.

### Relationship with long lost mother Bernie Winter

Kit is revealed to be the long lost son of Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove). Roberts added "I was very shocked because I know Bernie has already got a big family, so to be a part of that family is great but I was surprised. I didn't know how well I would fit in because Kit is nothing like that family, but I do think he's been a good addition and created a new and exciting dynamic". Roberts also added "He doesn't actually recognise Bernie at first, I don't think he's ever really seen her. He initially thinks she's trying to rob his house because she's going through his drawers, and with him being a detective, he's having none of that. Kit realises who she is when she mentions a jade elephant toy, which is something he would know because it's the only memory he's got of his biological mother, but he doesn't want to let her know that he knows. I think she's come into his life at a time where he didn't actually need her. He's got a great job and life now so he doesn't want to disrupt that". Roberts added "Kit enjoys hurting Bernie like she hurt him." Roberts spoke out that Kit is "determined" to make it clear how selfish Bernie has been. He also added that, at some point, Kit will need to realise that the only way to move forward in his life is to try and forgive his mother. He doesn't feel like it will happen "for some time."
   Jane has been absolutely amazing! I get Jane's humour and she gets mine, so it has never been awkward. She instantly took on a motherly role to me and really took me under her wing. When I first started she showed me where everything was and let me know the ins and outs of Coronation Street. If I've had any questions, I would go to Jane so she has just been great with me."
—Roberts describing his experience working with Jane Hazlegrove

### Blackmail storyline

Kit started to blackmail Beth Tinker (Lisa George) after she found out that he was working with Sid who she used to make fake t-shirts to sell. Kit admitted to Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) that he dropped theft charges against his half sister Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell) as Kit was determined to get blackmail material on Craig, so he got Craig drunk and he found out that he helped cover-up his ex-girlfriend Faye Windass (Ellie Leach) and Emma Brooker (Alexandra Mardell) hit and run in 2022 that killed Ted Spear (Duggie Brown). Craig then asked Kit to forget he'd said anything since he considered himself "a model copper". Kit was pleased to see he'd uncovered Craig's potentially career-ending secret.
When Kit finds out that Beth knows his secret, he resorts to drastic measures to guarantee her silence. Kit hands Beth some money, but also warns that he wants her out of town by the end of the week otherwise he'll ruin the career of her son Craig, after he told Kit about him covering up his ex-girlfriend's hit and run. Kit's dramatic ultimatum comes just as Beth's long-term partner Kirk Sutherland (Andy Whyment) declares that he can't live without her and pulled off a romantic gesture by revealing Peanut the dog wearing a neckerchief, which reads marry me but she turned Kirk down after telling him she got offered another job and would have to leave Weatherfield. Discussing the storyline during a new interview with Inside Soap, Roberts explained "Once she finds out that he's gone behind her back to earn a few quid out of the dodgy T-shirts, Beth thinks she has the power, so he has to work his magic and figure out how to get one up on her. Kit has a massive ego, and he doesn't like being told what to do, so he wants to get his own back on Beth and then see who's laughing!" When asked if Kit has any remorse for manipulating Craig, Roberts said "Kit's just out for himself. He shows no remorse towards Craig because he tried to get dirt on Kit just after his mum died, so Kit thinks Craig behaved badly towards him. He has to see him and deal with him every day, so he does like him to some degree. But he can also pull out the blade whenever he wants!"

## Reception

Sue Haasler from Metro discribed Kit as a "dodgy cop". A writer from the Inside soap wrote that "Kit has a lot of unresolved issues". Another writer from the Inside soap wrote "Kit doesn’t need Bernie in his life!". Iona Rowan from Digital spy wrote that "Kit has a massive ego." Justin Harp from Digital spy described Kit and Bernie's reunion as a "An emotional reunion". Fans speculate that Kit is hiding something "sinister" as Beth Tinker (Lisa George) has reportedly quit the soap and even filmed her final scenes, whilst some fans on Twitter, one fan wrote "kit digging a hole for Beth's body", whilst another fan wrote "Clueless Beth is out of her depth with Kit", whilst another fan wrote "I don't think Kit is Bernie's son I think he has stolen the identity of his housemate".
Fans speculate that the newcomer Sid could be the real Kit, with Kit being an impostor. Taking to social media, some fans wondered if Kit was working with Sid AKA "the real Kit". More fans speculate that Kit would kill Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) to punish Bernie, one fan wrote "I honestly think Kit will kill Paul in his last episode in a last minute shock twist in an attempt to punish Bernie and take everything away from her, starting with Paul. Kit made no secret he hates Bernie, he’s also helped Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell)". Another fan also predicted that Kit is working with Joel Deering (Calum Lill) in Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) killer cover-up, one fan wrote "Wonder if Kit is in cahoots with Joel? Why would he plant evidence for Sarah Platt who he only just met?".
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Bernie's Secret Son Revealed!". ITV. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
* 1 2 Harp, Justin (15 July 2024). "Coronation Street's Kit Green tricks Craig Tinker into incriminating confession". Digital spy. Justin Harp. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
* ↑ Kilkelly, Daniel (20 August 2024). "Coronation Street's Kit Green to blackmail Beth Tinker with exit demand". Digital spy. Daniel Kilkelly. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
* 1 2 Rowan, Iona (25 August 2024). "Coronation Street star explains why Kit Green blackmails Beth". Digital spy. Iona Rowan. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
* ↑ Haasler, Sue (25 August 2024). "End of the road 'confirmed' for Coronation Street couple as they call it quits". Metro. Sue Haasler. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
* ↑ ""Kit has a lot of unresolved issues…" says Corrie star Jacob Roberts". Inside soap. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
* ↑ ""Kit doesn't need Bernie in his life!" says Corrie newcomer Jacob Roberts". Inside soap. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
* ↑ Wheeler, Olivia (28 August 2024). "ITV Coronation Street fans 'work out' sinister Kit twist - and it's bad news for one character". Daily Mirror. Olivia Wheeler. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
* ↑ Tonks, Phoebe (31 July 2024). "ITV Coronation Street's Kit Green 'exposed' as fans work out his real identity". Daily Mirror. Phoebe Tonks. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
* ↑ Tutton, Charlotte (6 August 2024). "Coronation Street's Kit Green's secret 'rumbled' as Sid's real identity 'exposed'". Daily Mirror. Charlotte Tutton. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
* ↑ Harley, Joe (6 August 2024). "Coronation Street: Kit will kill Paul to punish Bernie, predict fans". Entertainment daily. Joe Harley. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
* ↑ Meyer, Tazmin (31 May 2024). "Coronation Street: Joel and Kit working together in Lauren killer cover-up, a new fan theory predicts". Entertainment daily. Tazmin Meyer. Retrieved 29 August 2024.