KEN Barlow could be in hot water after his ex-lover, Wendy Crozier, makes a return to the cobbles.
He encounters Wendy (Roberta Kerr) when they are both up for the same role as a new governor at Bessie Street School.
After an initial shock, the pair hit it off again but he keeps her presence a secret from wife Deirdre.
Wendy previously had an affair with Ken in 1989 which led to his first divorce, although he later regretted leaving his family behind.
But viewers will be left wondering whether her reappearance in Ken’s life will once again cause cracks in Ken and Deirdre’s relationship.
Producer Phil Collinson, said: “Ken’s affair with Wendy was one of Coronation Street’s defining stories during the Eighties.
“Viewers were on the edge of their seats as they watched the disintegration of the Barlows’ marriage and now, more than 20 years later, I hope they will be again.
“I’m delighted to welcome Roberta back as Wendy and can assure viewers that her reunion with Ken will be one of many must-see storylines this summer”