Coronation Street to be rocked by shock new affair as legendary character gets steamy with hunky newcomer
CORONATION Street is to be rocked by a shock new affair as a legendary character gets steamy with a hunky newcomer.
Cheating on your spouse or partner is nothing new in Weatherfield, with Sarah Platt destroying her marriage to Adam Barlow and Daisy Midgeley breaking fiance Daniel Osbourne's heart last year.
Now in upcoming scenes, Tracy Barlow is set to embark on a passionate affair behind husband Steve's back.
There has been hints of trouble in the couple's marriage for months, with things seeming somewhat stale between them.
But things take a further turn this week on Coronation Street when Tracy - played by Kate Ford - employs newly retired footballer Tommy Orpington to spruce up her interiors, after being underwhelmed by husband Steve’s efforts in the bedroom.
With lazy Steve failing to get the decorating done, Tommy takes up the job, but it quickly becomes clear his mind isn’t just on the work as the sexual chemistry between Tracy and Tommy leaves her hot under the collar.
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As Tommy admits he fancies Tracy and leans in for a kiss, it looks like there’s no red card for Tommy as Tracy takes their attraction to extra time.
As the pair embark on a steamy affair, has Steve scored a huge own goal by letting his local footballing icon home in on his Mrs?!
Reprising his role as ex Weathy County striker Tommy, Matt Milburn said: “I was absolutely thrilled and over the moon, because it’s something I’ve wanted for years.
"I’ve played Tommy intermittently since 2016 so to be told that I was going to be coming back and given something far more substantial, I was delighted.
"Tommy is the perfect character for me to play because I love football and he’s a famous northern footballer. It’s great to be back!”
On Tommy’s instant attraction to Tracy, Matt added: "I think he likes her sparky nature, her quick retorts and her banter is very sharp. He likes being kept on his toes.
"She’s not an easy target in many ways. I just think that they seem to have this chemistry between them that none of them see coming.”
Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.