Coronation Street fans are convinced that Glenda Shuttleworth's upcoming romance storyline will involve a familiar face, with many predicting a pairing with returning character Owen Armstrong.
Viewers of the ITV soap have long wanted Glenda to find love. Recent comments by actress Jodie Prenger and Corrie boss Kate Brooks have hinted that next year could see this explored.
Actress and Boss Tease Glenda's Storyline
Speaking about the new storyline, Jodie told The Mirror: "It's good. Do you know, it's funny, it's one of the things, if you're out, a lot of people do say, and it really warms your heart, going, 'When are you going to get a fella?' And I go, 'I don't know!' But yeah, it is on the horizon, so looking forward to that."
Kate added to press: "I think Glenda is in need of some happiness. It's a big story and it's not just completely pertaining to a love story." This hints that romance could be on the way, and now fans think they know who with.
Fans Back Owen Armstrong as Glenda's Match
With Owen Armstrong returning to the ITV soap early next year, fans think he and Glenda may get together. One fan said: "Glenda and Owen??? Injecttttt it" Another said: "I didn't think of that but yes I think that they'd work."
A third fan posted: "Omg I didn't even think this!!!" as a fourth wrote: "That's what I keep thinking and hoping." A further comment read: "What if she's with Owen??? Izzy's dad he's meant to be coming back lol." Another agreed: "Oooh that will be interesting."
One fan commented: "Loved Owen Armstrong," as a final post read: "Like to see Glenda with a happy life." Others hilariously mixed Owen up with villain Ross Wilkes, begging bosses not to let it happen. One viewer also shared their hopes that Glenda and Steve McDonald might get together.
Secret Son Theory Dismissed by Viewers
It comes as a theory circulated about Glenda having a secret son. In a storyline not confirmed by the soap or any actual sources, fans shared a theory that newcomer Marcus on the show could be the secret child of Glenda, and that this was her new storyline on the way.
As many fans guessed Glenda may have a child, one post suggested it might be Marco, and fans were not impressed. One fan posted: "Its all very farfetched for one street," as a second said: "Running out of story lines." A third fan wrote: "Yet another long lost child/grandchild storyline."
Another comment read: "These stories lines are unbelievable. First Christina and now Glenda. It's so far fetched." A further comment said: "So both George's sister and girlfriend gave up their children for adoption and have now found there son and granddaughter. Both neighbours. A bit of a coincidence and a lack of imagination on the writers part to have two characters in the same show in similar situations so soon after each other."
Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITV X.
