When Aidan Connor (Shayne Ward) arrived on the street back in August, he proved to be something of a knight in shining armour for Carla (Alison King), plunging his money into Underworld when he found out her gambling debts were threatening the business.
Sure, their relationship got off to a rocky start - but things couldn’t be going better between the pair of them.
Too bad he’s been keeping a big secret, eh?
Yup, when his dad Johnny (Richard Hawley) and sister Kate (Faye Brookes) burst into the factory, it turns out that Aidan has been less than truthful about where his money came from.
And poor Carla soon finds herself with more than one family member going over the books.
Coronation Street bosses explain: “Kate and Aidan Connor are distant cousins of Michelle (Kym Marsh) and the family grew up on the same estate as Carla, who later married into the Connor family.
“Dad Johnny is a self made man, he’s been in the rag trade for years and has a well earned reputation. He’s funny, charming but ruthless in business. Johnny adores his kids but he’s no pushover as Carla soon learns.
“Sister Kate is a tough cookie and more than a match for her father and brother. Engaged to be married to female soldier Caz, Kate is a fun and vibrant young woman, full of mischief but passionate about family.”
Sounds like we’re in for some fun, doesn’t it? Although it has got us wondering whether or not the Connors might be the reason Carla flees the cobbles in the not-so-distant future.
Johnny and Kate join Carla, Michelle and Aidan on screen from Monday 5th October.
Are you excited to see what they have in store for us?