Coronation Street fans have expressed surprise after spoilers for upcoming episodes teased a new romance in Weatherfield for the first time.
According to details released by the ITV soap, which is filmed in Salford, Ollie Driscoll reveals he is meeting an influencer who wants to review Speed Daal, prompting his dad, Ben Driscoll, to go into competition. Ben announces the Rovers are holding a craft beer event. Jude, the influencer, calls at the Rovers and samples the craft beers, raising the question of whether this will ignite a bitter father-son rivalry.
Shock appearance
Later, as Ben and Ollie exchange words, they are distracted by someone on the staircase. A dishevelled Brian Packham enters, followed by Maggie Driscoll, leaving everyone in shock. A smitten Brian later quizzes Eva Price on how to woo Maggie.
Eva goes on to assure Maggie that she is really happy for her, but, unaware that Brian has just arrived with flowers, Maggie tells Eva it was an underwhelming night and one not to be repeated. Later, when Maggie calls at the Kabin to apologise, it remains to be seen whether she will put things right.
Fan reactions
Following the release of the spoilers on Tuesday (August 18) for the week starting Monday (August 24), Corrie fans have flocked to social media to share their views on the possible new relationship.
@PaulineMcLynnUK declared: "MAGGIE & BRIAN HAVE A ONE NIGHT STAND NEXY WEEK #Corrie." @KatieJukesy posted: "BRIAN AND MAGGIE? #Corrie." @TheConnorSwains replied: "I did not need to wake up to this!"
@gregayala0010 shared: "Maggie and Brian a new couple [crying laughing emojis]." @ThomasR14336083 admitted: "Maggie & Brian I didn't see coming..." @camjmes0 wrote: "Oh wow," alongside the spoiler pictures, to which @oxley8150 responded: "omgodfather- no way."
