Coronation Street fans go wild as Steve McDonald hints at ex-wife’s return to soap after nearly 20 years
Coronation Street fans got excited about one character’s possible return after watching Wednesday’s episode.
Steve McDonald – played by Simon Gregson – was chatting to Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) in the Rovers Return when she asked him what he missed most about owning the iconic pub.
As he joked the thing he missed most was ‘beer on tap,’ talk then turned to his four ex-wives.
Steve is currently married to Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) – they previously tied the knot in 2012 before getting divorced and married again in 2018.
He first married Vicky McDonald (Chloe Newsome) in 1995, before walking down the aisle with Karen Phillips (Suranne Jones) in 2001.
Steve then wed Becky Granger (Katherine Kelly) in 2009, before he married Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) in 2015.
Daisy asked Steve in the pub during Wednesday’s episode: ‘Who was your least favourite punter?’ as he responded: ‘Tracy.’
She then quizzed: ‘Which of your four ex wives do you miss the most?’
He immediately replied: ‘Karen, next question.’
Daisy continued: ‘If you could go back in time and marry only one of them, who would you choose?’ as Steve failed to respond before she got distracted.
Steve’s mention of Karen was enough to get fans excited about a potential return, despite him just mentioning her name.
One person posted: ‘Coronation street… Karen macdonald…. So tonight… Steve admits that karen was his favourite wife… Is this a sign.. Is karen aka suranne Jones coming back [sic]’
Another pointed out: ‘The wife Steve Macdonald would remarry, Karen #Corrie.’
A third insisted: ‘Karen mcdonald mention. Steve loved her. #Corrie’
A different social media user gushed: ‘Steve mentioning Karen! #Corrie’
Suranne left Corrie in 2004 after four years on the soap.
She’s gone on to have an incredible career in TV, starring in shows such as Doctor Foster, The Secret Of Crickley Hall, Unforgiven, Maryland and more.
Suranne most recently starred in the second series of BBC drama Vigil alongside Game Of Thrones actress Rose Leslie.