Coronation Street viewers are convinced they have worked out who Glenda Shuttleworth's new romantic partner will be in a surprising affair storyline. Glenda (Jodie Prenger) first appeared on the long-running ITV soap in 2022.
She arrived as the daughter of the late soap icon Archie (Roy Hudd) and sister to George (Tony Maudsley). Since her arrival, Glenda has become a popular character and has integrated into Weatherfield life.
Glenda's Storyline History
Glenda has also featured in several significant soap storylines, including securing employment as a barmaid at The Rovers Return and falling victim to a robbery at the famous pub.
Furthermore, it was recently revealed the soap is preparing a substantial new storyline for Glenda that will "really unpack Glenda as a character". Programme boss Kate Brooks told Digital Spy and other media: "She's obviously a fabulous character and very Elsie Tanner."
Big Storyline Coming in March
Kate, who assumed the role in 2024, continued: "There is a big storyline which will hit the screens around March. There will be a love interest. There is a big test coming up as well."
Kate added: "There may be love on the horizon and a happy ever after. 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."
Fans Predict Ben Driscoll Affair
Fans are already theorising about her potential love interest, though he is currently in a relationship. On a Coronation Street Facebook fan page, viewers believe her new romance could involve Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker).
"I can see an affair between Glenda and Ben maybe," speculated one viewer. Someone else commented: "Glenda and Ben affair pending..." A third person remarked: "I would kind of like this, she needs a meaty dramatic storyline! ! !"
Ben made his debut on Coronation Street last year when he relocated to Weatherfield alongside Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley), his mother Maggie (Pauline McLynn) and his two sons Ollie (Raphael Akuwudike) and Will (Lucas Hodgson-Wale).
It was not long before he became embroiled in several major storylines. He discovered Will was being groomed by his teacher, the villainous Megan Walsh (Beth Nick), and also learnt that Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) is his half-brother.
Coronation Street airs Monday to Friday at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
