Coronation Street: Tracy Barlow set to ‘sleep with Sophie Webster’s ex’

It will be her first lesbian tryst

Tracy Barlow

by Marianna Manson |
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Corrie fans are in for a bumpy ride as Tracy Barlow is set to cheat on husband Steve McDonald – with a woman.

Tracy - played by actor Kate Ford - has had a colourful love life since joining the Street in the early 90’s, getting married three times and even murdering a cheating boyfriend (RIP Charlie Stubbs).

But now it looks like she’s turning her romantic attentions closer to home as she beds Sophie Webster’s ex-girlfriend, Paula Martin (Stirling Gallacher).

Paula Martin
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With Sophie off travelling the world with pal Kate Connor, Paula has found herself single, and when the affair is discovered by Tracy’s daughter Amy, Paula is bribed to keep quiet.

"Tracy has seen it all on Coronation Street — affairs, murder, kids, divorce, the lot. But the writers have decided to give her another new twist with a night of passion with a woman," a telly source told The Sun.

"Her and Paula will end up spending the night together after one thing leads to another.

"Amy then tries to bribe Paula into staying silent to mixed results."

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Gemma and Chesney have been nervously awaiting her magazine interview coming out in the press, but when they buy a copy they're horrified to see Bernie has made out Chesney is a love rat because it made a better story.

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Irritated by the bad publicity and the press now hanging around outside number 5, Gemma wishes she could get away for the day, and Chesney makes a plan.

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As Chesney books a romantic cable car trip Llandudno, shrewd Cathy reveals she's used the twins' Instagram account to get them a stay at an upmarket hotel.

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With Chesney reevaluating his priorities after Dan lost Sinead, he worries that the family being there might get in the way of his plans...

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Later on, Chesney whisks Gemma away for their cable car trip for two across the valleys, and he's got something important to ask her.

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Admitting that he's realised he needs to seize what is important to him after losing Sinead, Chesney bites the bullet and proposes - but things don't go to plan.

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Before she can respond, Gemma's waters break and she goes into labour. Chesney pulls the emergency break, but swinging from a wire above the hills, will they be able to get to a hospital in time?

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Later on after a very dramatic birth, Gemma watches her babies with a mixture of awe and panic.

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But the drama is far from over when Gemma and Cathy are told that she's been discharged to her own hospital, but that the babies must remain at Llandudno.

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Horrified at the thought of leaving her newborns, Gemma is left seething when she realises that Bernie has already made the quads their own Instagram account.

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Back in Weatherfield, a grieving Daniel is struggling to come to terms with the loss of his wife and is overwhelmed at having to organise the funeral.

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Taking a moment to think alone in Victoria Square Gardens, he's soon found by Bethany who lends a sympathetic ear and a shoulder to cry on.

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But when they're happened upon by Beth, she is furious, and accuses them of having an affair before Sinead is even cold.

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With his emotions in turmoil, Dan decides that he and Bertie need to get away and announces they're taking a holiday to Scotland. Beth is distraught he's taking Bertie away, worried they may not return.

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David's nightmare in prison continues as he's taken in for further questioning as they've got hold of the video footage that appears to incriminate him in stabbing Josh.

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With David's defense crumbling, Abe and Tez warn David that unless he wants to end up in hospital like Josh, he'd better stick to the story.

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Back on the street, Shona receives a message from Imran saying that David has been charged with attempted murder.

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With Shona's pleas to Nick to support his brother falling on deaf ears, Gail, returned from Thailand, calls a family meeting.

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A stern Gail tells Sarah, Bethany, Audrey, Shona and Leanne that she's sick of the family's in-fighting and it's high time they pulled together to support one another.

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Later on, the family arrive at the hearing to hear David, Abe and Tez plead not guilty to the attempted murder of Josh Tucker .

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To their horror, David is refused bail and ordered to await trial behind bars. When they hear that Josh has gained consciousness, Shona hopes he'll tell the truth about David's involvement.

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Maria is turned on by Gary's shiny gold zentai body suit, and when he suggests they could meet alone for lunch one afternoon, Maria is thrilled.

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Meanwhile, Ali has been working hard on himself, assuring Toyah that he's been weaning himself off the diazepam and is doing much better.

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But now all is well, and when Toyah encourages him to tell Maria how he really feels about her, he worries it's too late.

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According to the insider, their tryst is uncovered by Leanne Battersby when she overhears their lovers’ row and asks. "So how long have you two been in love?"

"It’s not known if Steve finds out, but when Amy gets wind of it she does her utmost to try and keep it a secret and bribe Paula into staying quiet," they continued.

"The scenes are expected to play out early next year."

Weatherfield has just suffered a devastating blow with the death of mother and wife Sinead Tinker, who was given just weeks to live after her cervical cancer returned with vengeance.

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