STEVE McDonald is diving back into the dating pool only a few weeks after his separation from Tracy Barlow.
His bold move pays off next week as one woman in Coronation Street is clearly thinking of giving him a chance herself. How will it go?
After pining over him for multiple years, getting involved in public and explosive brawls with other women in the cobbles, Tracy Barlow decided it was time for her to part ways with Steve McDonald.
The florist made the decision to break off her marriage following her torrid affair with Tommy Orpington, which helped her reach the conclusion she was growing bored of her love life with Steve.
Since then, the cabbie portrayed by Simon Gregson has been down in the dumps but, in scenes airing next week on ITV, he decides to focus on new beginnings and gets back to dating.
But things don’t get off for a great start for him.
It all begins when a jilted Steve moans to David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) that his online dating profile hasn’t had much success.
Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) suggests Steve should try the cocktail night at the Chariot Square if he wants to meet someone.
A bolstered Steve returns home, determined to not give up on romance as of yet, but once at No.1, he finds Ken trying on different jackets.
When Ken reveals that he’s going to join him for his evening at the Chariot Square, Steve does his best to appear pleased.
The pair head off to the Chariot Square, expecting a good evening but as Debbie approaches Ken and Steve with drinks, they are in for quite the shock.
Debbie points out an older lady in the corner named Elspeth and explains that she bought the drinks.
To top it all off, Debbie reveals that Elspeth has had her eye on Ken all evening, leaving Steve incredulous.
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However, luck will be on Steve’s side later on next week when he sets off for the speed dating night at the Rovers.
With the speed dating in full flow, Steve’s unimpressed to find himself sitting opposite Tracy (Kate Ford) but at the next move, he hits it off with Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney).
The speed dating over, Steve suggests to Cassie they meet up again but could he be making a mistake?
How will Tracy react?
Is Cassie the right match for Steve?
While he was settled with Tracy for several years, Steve has had a surprising dating history in Weatherfield and he has experience with troublemakers.
Before Tracy, Steve shared the life of fan favourite Becky Granger, known for her short temper, illegal antics and rowdy behaviour, similarly to Cassie.
Steve and Becky were a strong couple but when they bought Max Turner to fulfil their dreams of building their own family, the lie caught up with and consumed them.
Meanwhile, upon her arrival, Cassie was determined to charm fellow mechanic Kevin Webster.
Has she really given up on him?
Coronation Street airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8pm on ITV.
