Steve McDonald’s love life took a nosedive in Coronation Street after Tracy dumped him for ex-footie star Tommy Orpington, but now, someone new is catching his eye. Trouble is, she’s the same woman who got thrown out of the Barlow household for drugging Ken’s tea. And with Tracy still lurking around Weatherfield, this budding romance might not stay drama-free for long.
How Steve Ended Up Here
Remember when Tracy Barlow ditched Steve for former footballer Tommy Orpington? At the time, it looked like she’d finally moved on. Tommy had the stardust, the swagger, everything Steve wasn’t. But as it turned out, Tommy was far more interested in football boots than bedroom chat. Tracy soon returned to Weatherfield, but with one condition, Steve was strictly in the “Amy’s dad and nothing more” category.
Kate Ford didn’t mince her words about Tracy’s mindset either. She said Tracy had grown bored of Steve and was happy to keep him firmly in the friend zone. No drama, no spark, and certainly no reunion on the cards.
Enter Cassie Plummer. At the time, she was working as a carer for Ken Barlow, who wasn’t in the best of health. And at first, it looked like Cassie had turned a corner, until things took a shady turn. When Ken began making a recovery, Cassie took drastic steps to keep her cushy job. She started slipping something into Ken’s tea, making him sleepy, forgetful, and far too reliant on her.
Unsurprisingly, when this little deception came to light, the Barlows blew their collective top. Not only had Cassie tampered with Ken’s well-being, but she also risked his health and finances. The fallout was swift, Cassie was booted out of the house and banished from the Barlow fold.
Cassie and Steve Is Officially On in Coronation Street
Still, you can’t keep chemistry bottled up for long on Corrie. Despite the family chaos and a sea of disapproving glances, Steve and Cassie’s connection bubbled back up. In upcoming scenes, things take a juicy turn, Steve kisses Cassie and makes it official. He boldly declares they’re a couple now, and he doesn’t care who knows it.
Ah, but maybe he should care because someone does know. That someone is none other than Tracy. Yes, the ex-wife and queen of grudge-holding herself is already clued in. And no, she’s not exactly thrilled to see her ex playing tonsil tennis with the woman who once drugged her dad’s tea. Can you blame her?
What Will Tracy Do Next?
Let’s be honest, this is Tracy Barlow we’re talking about, a woman who could hold a grudge for Britain. While she might’ve claimed to be done with Steve, seeing him cosy up to Cassie might just light a fire she thought was out.
So, will she really sit back and wish them well? Not likely. Tracy’s got a knack for making her displeasure known in ways that leave lasting impact, and if she’s brewing something behind that cold stare, Steve and Cassie better brace themselves.
Whether this romance will survive the storm (and Tracy’s potential wrath) is anyone’s guess. But one thing’s for sure, it won’t be smooth sailing. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for your daily dose of Weatherfield drama and all the juiciest Coronation Street updates.
