Corrie boss scared next year’s MASSIVE storyline is too controversial

Coronation Street, Bethany Platt

by Emma Dodds |
Published on

Coronation Street producer Kate Oates has revealed that an upcoming storyline could cause outrage from viewers of the show.

Kate, who has run the show since early 2016, confessed to Metro.co.uk that she's slightly terrified about a planned storyline for next year.

The producer, who spoke out on the red carpet of the Inside Soap Awards, admitted her "fear" over what the team have planned, but was also embracing it.

WATCH: Rita Hayworth's best moments from this year on Coronation Street

Of course, she's not actually revealed any details whatsoever about what they have planned, but it sounds like a doozy.

It seems that, despite such a controversial past 12 months, Kate is determined to ride on the wave of the storylines that have been so divisive instead of holding back a little.

She told Metro.co.uk: "I am still scared but I think that the trepidation that I feel about it is useful.

"It’s one of those storylines that makes you check what you are doing and it will make people talk about it – we will seek a lot of advice and we have talked about it a lot as a team."

The curiosity is KILLING us!

Kate Oates
Kate Oates ©Getty Images

She also added that she believes her worries are a "good thing" as it means the storyline will be "done in a very considered way," something she hopes will "come across".

After storylines such as Bethany Platt's horrific induction into a paedophilic sex gang and Pat Phelan's hostage situation, we can't imagine what would scare Kate more than those.

But we're VERY excited to find out!

Are you a Corrie fan? What do YOU think will be the massive storyline that Kate is so worried about? Let us know over on Facebook and Twitter.

READ MORE...

Corrie's Robert to face MAJOR new heartache as he's released from prison

Dancing On Ice: Here's everything we know so far about the new series

"I'm feeling great!" Ant McPartlin bounces back ahead of the new I'm A Celeb!

NOW READ: A brief history of Steve McDonald and Tracy Barlow's relationship

Gallery

A brief history of Steve McDonald and Tracy Barlow's relationship on Coronation Street

Coronation Street, Tracy Barlow, Steve McDonald1 of 9
CREDIT: ITV/ Coronation Street

Steve, Karen and Tracy's love triangle

After initially being married to Karen, Steve had a one night stand with Tracy after he and Karen separated in 2003.

Coronation Street, Tracy Barlow, Steve McDonald2 of 9
CREDIT: ITV/ Coronation Street

Tracy gets pregnant

Tracy then became pregnant, and for some strange reason we can't quite remember pretended it was ROY'S baby (why oh why). She gave birth to her baby, whom Roy named Patience (bleh) but was renamed Amy when Tracy decided she wanted to give motherhood a go.

Coronation Street, Tracy Barlow, Steve McDonald3 of 9
CREDIT: ITV/ Coronation Street

Tracy reveals Steve is the father of her baby

She revealed Steve was the father on his ACTUAL WEDDING DAY to Karen when they decided to give it another go, which left Karen distraught but she forgave him and they got on with their lives.

Coronation Street, Tracy Barlow, Steve McDonald4 of 9
CREDIT: ITV/ Coronation Street

Karen and Steve break up

...Or tried to, but Tracy was determined to split them up because she secretly fancied him. She was finally successful a year later and they gave things a go.

Coronation Street, Tracy Barlow, Steve McDonald5 of 9
CREDIT: ITV/ Coronation Street

Tracy and Steve date

But their romance is short-lived when Tracy discovers that he's only dating her to get custody of Amy.

Coronation Street, Tracy Barlow, Steve McDonald6 of 9
CREDIT: ITV/ Coronation Street

Steve marries Becky

It all goes a bit quiet for Steve and Tracy as Tracy is sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing her abusive boyfriend Charlie, and Steve marries Becky. But Becky and Tracy obviously don't see eye to eye and end up fighting ALL THE TIME.

Coronation Street, Tracy Barlow, Steve McDonald7 of 9
CREDIT: ITV/ Coronation Street

Tracy gets pregnant with twins

At some point during all this, Steve and Becky break up and Tracy gets pregnant with Steve's baby AGAIN - but this time it's twins. Sadly, Tracy suffers a miscarriage but pretends to Steve that Becky pushed her down the stairs and caused it.

Coronation Street, Tracy Barlow, Steve McDonald8 of 9
CREDIT: ITV/ Coronation Street

Steve and Tracy divorce

So close, but yet so far! Steve and Tracy do marry, but Becky gets ahold of Tracy's medical records which prove she did not cause the miscarriage and they divorce a year later

Coronation Street, Tracy Barlow, Steve McDonald9 of 9
CREDIT: ITV/ Coronation Street

Tracy and Steve are friends... Or are they more?

Fast forward through the Michelle years and Steve and Tracy are FINALLY in a good place, and can call each other friends. But is there more to this than meets the eye?

Just so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website, we never allow this to influence product selections - read why you should trust us