There was no way Coronation Street was going to let Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) and Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) keep a happy home. This is Tracy we are talking about; her character is at her best when there is drama. This is set to come in the form of an affair as she gets hot under the collar with Steve’s icon, Tommy Orpington (Matt Milburn).
This week Coronation Street viewers will see Tracy employ newly retired footballer Tommy 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.
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 icon home in on his Mrs?!
Speaking about his return to the role of Tommy, actor 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!”
And what does Matt think of Tommy and his attraction to Tracy? ‘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 continues at 8pm tomorrow on ITV1
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