Corrie Spoilers 23rd - 27th Jan 2017

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Coronation Street's Michelle Connor goes into meltdown later this month as she makes a heartbreaking attempt to move on from baby Ruairi's death too quickly.

Michelle (Kym Marsh) was left devastated this week as she gave birth to Ruairi just 23 weeks into her pregnancy, leading to tragedy as he was too underdeveloped to survive.

Viewers have already seen Michelle's marriage to Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) come under strain in the aftermath – and the problems continue when she insists on going for lunch with him at the Bistro in upcoming scenes.

Michelle is determined to show that she's bouncing back from what's happened, but it's clear that she's not coping when she hits the bottle hard.

She also reacts badly when Steve gently urges her to slow down, sparking a public meltdown which ends with her storming out of the Bistro and rushing off into the night.

With Steve already battling with his own grief and the guilt of the baby he's fathered with Leanne, he's in left in despair but frantically arranges a search party to track Michelle down again.

Can Steve support Michelle when she needs him the most, or will she look elsewhere for comfort?

Michelle Connor tries to move on by having lunch with Steve McDonald at the Bistro in Coronation Street
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Michelle Connor has a meltdown while at the Bistro with Steve McDonald in Coronation Street
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Digital Spy
Coronation Street airs these scenes on Monday, January 23 at 7.30pm on ITV.

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1. Michelle pushes Steve away

Steve and Michelle - Coronation Street - ITV
Over lunch in the Bistro, grieving Michelle hits the bottle.

Steve, Michelle and Robert - Coronation Street - ITV
Steve suggests Michelle should slow down drinking, but Michelle turns on him, bluntly pointing out she isn’t breastfeeding so it doesn’t matter.

Steve and Michelle - Coronation Street - ITV
In an angry, drunken rage, will Michelle say something she may regret?
2. Can Robert bring Michelle back from the brink?

Michelle - Coronation Street - ITV
Later, a devastated Michelle sits alone, struggling to cope with the loss of her son Ruairi.

Michelle and Robert - Coronation Street - ITV
With Steve, Tim, Johnny and Kate all on the lookout for Michelle, it’s Robert who finds her first.
Michelle and Robert - Coronation Street - ITV

Robert is determined to do anything he can to get Michelle on the safe side of the wall.

Michelle - Coronation Street - ITV
But will she listen to him?

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3. Peter shows Nick who's boss

Nick, Simon and Peter - Coronation Street - ITV
Simon finds himself in the hospital after trapping his finger in a car door. Nick and Peter cant seem to help blames themselves for this injury.

Nick, Simon and Peter - Coronation Street - ITV
While Simon looks to Peter for comfort, Nick starts to feel left out.

Peter and Nick - Coronation Street - ITV
Later, Peter catches up with Nick and reveals he knows the truth about Leanne's baby.

Peter and Nick - Coronation Street - ITV
Peter warns Nick to back off, saying if he tries to pull any more stunts, he’ll spill the beans.

Peter and Nick - Coronation Street - ITV
Will Nick take Peter's threat seriously?

Nick and Toyah - Coronation Street - ITV
Reaching a decision, Nick heads to the Bistro and sets about his drastic measures. When Toyah interrupts him, she's horrified about what he is planning.

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4. Grandma Liz...

Leanne, Liz and Nick - Coronation Street - ITV
Returning home, Nick finds Liz has dropped off gifts for the baby.

Leanne, Liz and Nick - Coronation Street - ITV
Coming to the realisation that Liz knows their secret will he allow Leanne to accept the gift?

5. Ruairi's funeral

Michelle and Steve - Coronation Street - ITV
On the day of Ruairi's funeral, Michelle and Steve put their arguments behind them to say goodbye to their son.

Michelle and Steve - Coronation Street - ITV
Will it bring them closer together or push them further apart?

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6. Has Adam met his match?

Aidan and Alya - Coronation Street - ITV
Alya approaches Aidan for a promotion but he is dismissive.

Adam and Alya - Coronation Street - ITV
Overhearing, Adam approaches Alya to see what was going on. Will she be tempted to make a deal with Aidan’s nemesis?

Adam - Coronation Street - ITV
Alya hands over the keys to the factory to Adam along with a fake password to Johnny’s computer.

Adam, Johnny and Aidan - Coronation Street - ITV
Thinking the place is going to be empty, Adam is stunned when Johnny and Aidan catch him in the act.

Adam, Johnny and Aidan - Coronation Street - ITV
Has Adam been rumbled?
7. The end of the feud?

Adam, Ken and Daniel - Coronation Street - ITV
At the Barlow’s, Ken demands Adam sits down and tells him what’s going on with the Connors!

Ken, Daniel and Adam - Coronation Street - ITV
Adam gets hot under the collar with all the questions being fired at him. Daniel watches on, enjoying his discomfort.

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8. Happy Birthday Tracy!

Tracy, Daniel, Luke - Coronation Street - ITV
Its Tracy’s 40th and to celebrate, she’s on a wine appreciation course that Daniel has set up...

Tracy, Daniel, Luke and Robert - Coronation Street - ITV
Although this being Tracy we're not sure she'll appreciate it!
9. Prima Cathy

Gemma and Cathy - Coronation Street - ITV
Cathy gingerly approaches Gemma for a job at the kebab shop…

Gemma and Cathy - Coronation Street - ITV
It isn’t looking great for Cathy, will she be able to persuade her?
10. Roy's new house guest...

Roy and Shona - Coronation Street - ITV
As Roy and Shona mull over his next model railway project.

Shona, Roy and Brian - Coronation Street - ITV
Brian arrives with all his worldly goods in tow - will he be moving in?

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[lizann]

no sign of carla or ryan contacting michelle and drink isn't the answer for her she should know this from carla

[olivia1896]

looking forward to those Adam scenes as he seriously does need to be taken down a peg. Sick of him making snide remarks at Daniel

[swmc66]

He will not change character though he willalways be a chancer

[lizann]

is liz giving leanne baby stuff she bought for it or for ruairi