Corrie's Steve McDonald gobsmacked as Tracy's affair 'exposed' on cobbles

30 January 2024 , 00:01

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Corrie's Steve McDonald gobsmacked as Tracy's affair 'exposed' on cobbles

Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow and Tommy Orpington could find their steamy affair exposed next week.

It was revealed recently that Tracy and Tommy will embark in a secret romance after the two had a spark after meeting on Christmas Day at the flower shop.

Viewers will recall that fictional footballer Tommy has made several stints on the cobbles over the years and the local Weatherfield celebrity has returned for a longer storyline after a series of failed businesses and his wife leaving him. In upcoming scenes, Sally and Tim Metcalfe vie for Tommy's attention yet it's Tracy who grabs her moment with the local Weatherfield celebrity.

Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow and Tommy Orpington could find their steamy affair exposed next week (ITV)

Tracy tells Tommy to call in the shop with his decorating invoice as husband Steve McDonald is due back from France the next day and it will be their last chance to spend time together.

However, in true soap style, Steve arrives home early and in a bid to be romantic, he prepares a French buffet, telling father-in-law Ken Barlow and daughter Amy Barlow how he intends to impress Tracy. Meanwhile, over at the flower shop, Tracy turns the sign to "closed" as she kisses Tommy.

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At the same time, Steve puts his romantic plan into action as he heads to the shop and upon finding it locked, shouts as he knows Tracy is in there. As Tracy gingerly opens the door, with Tommy behind her, Steve’s gobsmacked. Has their affair been exposed or will Steve not realise what's going on?

Tracy gingerly opens the door, with Tommy behind her, Steve’s gobsmacked (ITV)

It comes as Tommy actor Matt Milburn said of reprising his character and the storyline: "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!"

Talking about Tommy's instant attraction to Tracy, the actor said: "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."

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Olivia Wheeler