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Coronation Street's Steve McDonald and Tracy Barlow will become embroiled in a bitter feud in a forthcoming storyline, a report has claimed.
The pair, played by Simon Gregson and Kate Ford, end up at war after Steve discovers that Tracy was lying when she blamed Becky for her miscarriage, according to the Daily Star.
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Steve's disgust towards Tracy is later expected to escalate when she refuses to move out of their new shared home of Number 13.
Determined that he doesn't want to live with Tracy, Steve reportedly recruits builder Owen Armstrong (Ian Puleston-Davies) to split the house down the middle with stud walls.
When Tracy vows to make life as difficult as possible for Steve by being the neighbour from hell, the former couple apparently spend weeks in a petty battle - cutting off each other's water and playing a series of other tricks.
A Coronation Street source told the newspaper: "Obviously they are raging, but for viewers it'll be hilarious to watch."
Reports have suggested that Becky will ruin Steve and Tracy's wedding later this month, storming into the ceremony to clear her name after obtaining proof of her arch-rival's deceit.
Becky will subsequently leave Weatherfield as Katherine Kelly has decided to bow out from the show after six years.
Coronation Street continues tonight at 8.30pm on ITV1.
parkerman
12-01-2012, 09:37
When Tracy vows to make life as difficult as possible for Steve by being the neighbour from hell, the former couple apparently spend weeks in a petty battle - cutting off each other's water and playing a series of other tricks.
A Coronation Street source told the newspaper: "Obviously they are raging, but for viewers it'll be hilarious to watch."
For a farce to be hilarious you need TWO good actors....
tammyy2j
12-01-2012, 10:26
For a farce to be hilarious you need TWO good actors....
If it were with Steve and Becky or Steve and Karen then it would be fun to see but Tracey no thanks
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The only farce is what the source told the newspaper. Another crap storyline on prime time viewing. plus a pathetic attempt to try and endear Traceyluv And Steve. Can't wait for the Becky confrontation,hope its top drawer that will keep me going for awhile.
Corrie seem all about Stelllaaaaarrrrggggghhhhh and Traceyluv at the moment. Two of the most useless characters to appear in any soap. One heads off to New York at Christmas with Phil Collinson and the other is friendly with Daran Little
It gets worse.
tammyy2j
17-01-2012, 10:27
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has predicted that her scheming character Tracy Barlow will carry on loving Steve McDonald even after their upcoming wedding goes wrong.
Tracy and Steve are currently planning to tie the knot next week, but feisty Becky McDonald is expected to throw a spanner in the works on the big day.
Becky (Katherine Kelly) is fighting to clear her name after Tracy falsely accused her of causing her miscarriage. After obtaining proof of her enemy's lies, Becky heads to the wedding ceremony to expose Tracy's true colours once and for all.
Ford told PA: "Tracy thinks it's in the bag. She gets there, she looks round, she feels a million dollars, she sees Becky sat there in the crowd and she starts to panic.
"[Tracy] is still obsessed with him. It's been going on since they were at school together, hasn't it? I think she'll always love Steve - I think he is the love of her life."
The actress also explained that working alongside Simon Gregson, who plays Steve, is always an enjoyable experience.
"We do laugh a lot. Simon's really funny," she said. "When he's acting as well, he does really funny things that just come out when we're rehearsing and stuff."
Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has confirmed that he has no plans to move on from the soap.
The actor has played the role of Weatherfield's Steve McDonald since 1989 and continues to be at the centre of dramatic storylines on the cobbles.
Gregson told the Worksop Guardian: "I'm more than happy to spend the rest of my career in Coronation Street. I've pretty much grown up there, so I've known the guys who have started out as runners and gone on to produce.
"I know everybody there, so for me it's like going to school. My mate calls it kindergarten!"
Coronation Street fans will see a big moment for Steve next week as the day of his ill-fated wedding to Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) arrives.
However, Gregson added: "He doesn't really love Tracy. He's doing it for all the right reasons - because of the children. Of course, she's had the horrible thing where she's lost the babies, and he feels as though he's got to stand by [her].
"He's deeply upset about losing the children - that's 80% of the reason why he's getting married, the other 20% being Amy. He just wants to get the wedding over and done with really, and get out!"
As fans already know, Steve's vengeful ex Becky (Katherine Kelly) ends up gatecrashing the ceremony to clear her name following Tracy's false allegations over her miscarriage.
Coronation Street continues tonight at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Ruffed_lemur
19-01-2012, 16:25
Why do we have to have yet another wedding go wrong? If they think it adds more drama then they're wrong. So boring! :thumbsdow
Pity Slapper Owen didn't push the pair of 'em into the creosote pool. Don't worry about leaving Mr Gregson ,Messrs Collinson and little Marcus seem hellbent on keeping as many crap actors in the show as possible.
Pity Slapper Owen didn't push the pair of 'em into the creosote pool. Don't worry about leaving Mr Gregson ,Messrs Collinson and little Marcus seem hellbent on keeping as many crap actors in the show as possible.
Maybe that's why the only decent actress in the show is leaving...
Steve has zero chemistry with Tracey
Steve has zero chemistry with Tracey
Who could have Chemistyry with Traceyluv
Steve and Tracy’s wedding is rocked by a shock revelation from Becky. Kate Ford, who plays Tracy, tells us more…
How does Tracy feel when Becky interrupts the wedding?
She’s horrified. It’s her big day and she’s determined nothing is going to ruin it.
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Does she wish she hadn’t lied about Becky pushing her down those stairs?
Tracy shouldn’t have lied but she was desperate – she’d just lost her babies and didn’t want to lose Steve as well. She doesn’t think before she acts.
How does she feel now she’s so close to marrying Steve?
This is what she’s always wanted. It’s Tracy’s birthday and marrying Steve is the best present she could ever get. She just needs to keep Becky quiet and she’ll finally get her man.
So Steve chases after Becky and then tells Tracy he never loved her…
Yes. Tracy’s devastated. She knew in her heart of hearts that Steve still loved Becky and he was only with her for the babies. But hearing him say it out loud on what was meant to be the best day of her life, just destroys her.
Is this soaps’ law of comeuppance?
Well, Tracy shouldn’t be able to blacken someone’s name to that degree. But some viewers want her to be with Steve. She is terrible, but people feel a bit sorry for her.
Does Tracy deserve to lose him?
I think she deserves Steve but goes the wrong way about things. She’s obsessed, so she’s going to continue pursuing him.
Was the church showdown fun to film?
To be honest they’re quite long days. It’s always more fun to film the build-up. It was about 12 hours in a wedding dress and my shoulders were cold. But we were on location at a beautiful stately home.
Is Becky a more formidable opponent than Steve’s ex Karen (Suranne Jones)?
I would say so, although they are both quite selfish.
As a mother, would you be as loyal to your daughter as Deirdre is to Tracy?
It’s very difficult when it’s your child. It’s hard to say how you’d behave until it actually happens to you. I can see how Deirdre has behaved that way. She’s backed into a corner.
Do you watch Emmerdale? There’s another soap wedding this week…
I do watch it. That wedding is bound not to run nicely. They never do in soaps!
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tammyy2j
23-01-2012, 16:00
Maybe that's why the only decent actress in the show is leaving...
Jane Danson is a great actress
Jane Danson is a great actress
Agreed. In the midst of so much mediocrity, I forgot about her.
Does anyone know if Steve has the marriage annulled/divorces Tracey? (I am so hoping that is the case).
Does anyone know if Steve has the marriage annulled/divorces Tracey? (I am so hoping that is the case).
I believe he will go for annulment
tammyy2j
25-01-2012, 13:49
I believe he will go for annulment
Can he get an annulment he did sleep with Tracey before they were wed and she has a kid with him so he cant claim unable to consummate :p
Can he get an annulment he did sleep with Tracey before they were wed and she has a kid with him so he cant claim unable to consummate :p
To consumate the marriage, you have to do the deed AFTER you get married
Chloe O'brien
25-01-2012, 15:32
You know what Steve & Becky were one of my favourite couples on the street, but after watching Monday night's episode and last nights tribute to Becky. Becky is well rid of him and Steve and Tracy deserve each other and their misery. All Becky wanted was someone to love her unconditionally and he couldn't do that. He is a spineless twit. Would I loved to see Becky back on the street soon OH Yes 100% but she needs to bring Danny with her and take over the Rovers and rub Stevie's face in it every day to see what he let walk away.
To consumate the marriage, you have to do the deed AFTER you get married
Would she still be entitled to half his property with an annulment ?
Ruffed_lemur
26-01-2012, 00:30
I believe he will go for annulment
I hope he does.
Would she still be entitled to half his property with an annulment ?
I hope he does.
Personally I think he should go for assasination.
Chloe O'brien
26-01-2012, 10:41
Maybe he could set her up with a guy to see if she would cheat on Steve then divorce her for adultery and she would get nothing and he could chuck her out of the house.
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has suggested that viewers would be disappointed if Tracy Barlow turned nice following her latest setback.
The actress's twisted character was left devastated earlier this week as arch-rival Becky McDonald (Katherine Kelly) exposed the lies she had been telling over her miscarriage - ruining her wedding day in the process.
Tracy's new husband Steve (Simon Gregson) and adopted dad Ken (Bill Roache) have both been left disgusted by her behaviour, but Ford told What's On TV that the schemer should not suddenly change her ways.
Ford commented: "I think Tracy's been a bit nicer lately - a little bit nicer! I think a mixture is nice, otherwise it's all one thing. It's quite nice to have a mixture.
"[Fans would] be really disappointed if she became [all] nice. That's not who the character is - people don't want the character to change."
The 34-year-old added that Tracy's feelings for Steve will remain as strong as ever despite recent events.
Ford admitted: "She's really messed it up, hasn't she? She's spent 20 years trying to get him, and then she's messed it up at the last hurdle! She's not going to give in - ever."
Coronation Street continues tonight at 8.30pm on ITV1.
A nice Tracy would be so out of character, would be even more unbelievable as the character she is now :thumbsdow
Kate Ford is under the misapprehension that people actually give two flying **** about her or her alter ego the better. She is a crap actor who owes her part to her 'relationship' with a certain executive. ALLEGEDLY. It was a huge mistake bringing the character back in a ridiculous storyline and the sooner she returns to London the better
Personally I think he should go for assasination.
Steve would get off with her murder
Chloe O'brien
26-01-2012, 22:03
Gail spoke on behalf of the country tonight, when she said that Tracy should go and terrorise some other community. Maybe she will take the hint and take Michelle & Carla with her.
Kate Ford is under the misapprehension that people actually give two flying **** about her or her alter ego the better. She is a crap actor who owes her part to her 'relationship' with a certain executive. ALLEGEDLY. It was a huge mistake bringing the character back in a ridiculous storyline and the sooner she returns to London the better
She should return to prison- that's where she really belongs.
Ruffed_lemur
27-01-2012, 00:28
Maybe he could set her up with a guy to see if she would cheat on Steve then divorce her for adultery and she would get nothing and he could chuck her out of the house.
Even if she did that she'd still get her share of the money. Annulment is best, but not sure he'll go through with it.
Ruffed_lemur
27-01-2012, 00:31
You know what Steve & Becky were one of my favourite couples on the street, but after watching Monday night's episode and last nights tribute to Becky. Becky is well rid of him and Steve and Tracy deserve each other and their misery. All Becky wanted was someone to love her unconditionally and he couldn't do that. He is a spineless twit. Would I loved to see Becky back on the street soon OH Yes 100% but she needs to bring Danny with her and take over the Rovers and rub Stevie's face in it every day to see what he let walk away.
I quite agree. Steve doesn't deserve Becky.
Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has predicted that his character Steve McDonald will be a match for scheming Tracy Barlow as they battle against each other in an upcoming storyline.
Steve was recently left appalled as Tracy's wicked lies over her miscarriage were exposed, but this week's episodes show that his problems are far from over as his new wife refuses to leave their family home of Number 13.
As first reported earlier this month, Steve ends up resorting to desperate measures by recruiting builder Owen Armstrong (Ian Puleston-Davies) to put up a wall which converts the house into two self-contained flats.
However, a furious Tracy (Kate Ford) then vows to become the neighbour from hell - sparking a petty feud between the pair.
Gregson, speaking of the storyline for the first time, told itv.com: "Steve isn't very good at all at the moment. His true love has flown, quite literally. And he's living with the witch in Number 13, and all is not well.
"He's completely stuck with Tracy, she won't move out of the house, he doesn't know what to do, but he comes up with [this] marvellous plan."
Promising that fans will see Steve stand up to Tracy, the actor continued: "Tracy gets home, she sees the wall and goes mental. But he knows exactly where he's coming from now - he's not going to get tripped up again, he's got her in his sights and he's aiming for the kill.
"She threatens to become the neighbour from hell, but she's pushed Steve so far, that now Steve is the devious monkey . Let's see who wins this battle."
Coronation Street continues tonight at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.
Steve does not devious, he only does stupid :rolleyes:
Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has admitted that he wants life to stay tough for his character Steve McDonald.
Steve was recently left devastated as his ex Becky (Katherine Kelly) left Weatherfield just as he realised she was the love of his life.
The businessman is now facing further troubles as his new wife Tracy (Kate Ford) is refusing to leave their family home of Number 13 - even though he can't stand the sight of her after seeing her true colours.
Gregson told the Daily Star: "There's a great line where Steve says that he collects ex-wives like his brother collected stamps. That sums Steve up. The writers love dumping a bucket of s**t on him.
"Each woman comes along and it's just a different way of making him suffer. But do you know what? I love that about him. I love that the writers will never let him be happy."
Steve resorts to desperate measures later this week as he recruits builder Owen Armstrong (Ian Puleston-Davies) to convert Number 13 into two self-contained flats - keen to have Tracy out of his life.
The storyline is believed to spark a petty feud between Steve and Tracy as they play a number of tricks on each other, becoming the neighbours from hell.
Coronation Street continues on Thursday at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Great that means shes going ti be getting more screen time.
it says alot when you are outacted by little amy!
Great that means shes going ti be getting more screen time.
it says alot when you are outacted by little amy!
Not just Amy but outacted by Eccles!!!!!!!
Why can't Steve apply for annulment of the marriage, why does it have to be Tracy? Anyone know?
I dont think it does have to be Tracy. These are the grounds
Void grounds;
*the parties are within the prohibited degrees of relationship
*either party is under the age of sixteen or the parties have intermarried
*at the time of the marriage either party was already lawfully married
*the parties are not respectively male and female
Voidable grounds;
*the marriage hasn't been consummated
*either party didn't consent to the marriage
*either party was suffering from mental disorder at the time of the marriage ]*at the time of the marriage the respondent was suffering from venereal disease
*at the time of the marriage the respondent was pregnant by a third party
As you can see Steve may have a few good reasons
So why has Steve asked Tracy to apply for the annulment? I missed the bit where they discussed why it has to be her, not him. Steve is doing this nonsense of wall building inside the house to get her to go for the annulment :searchme:
I would assume that its possibly because she may get legal aid being unemployed wheras Steve being a businessman would not
I would assume that its possibly because she may get legal aid being unemployed wheras Steve being a businessman would not
Money never seems to be a problem for Steve
Money never seems to be a problem for Steve
Well he has had a lot of expenses recently and had to sell T'Rovers
I dont think it does have to be Tracy. These are the grounds
Void grounds;
*the parties are within the prohibited degrees of relationship
*either party is under the age of sixteen or the parties have intermarried
*at the time of the marriage either party was already lawfully married
*the parties are not respectively male and female
Voidable grounds;
*the marriage hasn't been consummated
*either party didn't consent to the marriage
*either party was suffering from mental disorder at the time of the marriage ]*at the time of the marriage the respondent was suffering from venereal disease
*at the time of the marriage the respondent was pregnant by a third party
As you can see Steve may have a few good reasons
does the consummation of the marriage have to occur AFTER the wedding? just a technicality but I am curious...
parkerman
12-02-2012, 11:37
does the consummation of the marriage have to occur AFTER the wedding? just a technicality but I am curious...
Yes.
Money never seems to be a problem for Steve
it never does in Soapland - even in EE Beetroot man always has wads of cash - but doesnt actually work?
Steve took mortgage to buy the Rovers for Liz, so even if he has now sold to Starl, he ought to be no better off....
does the consummation of the marriage have to occur AFTER the wedding? just a technicality but I am curious...
Otherwise you would not consummate the marriage
it never does in Soapland - even in EE Beetroot man always has wads of cash - but doesnt actually work?
Steve took mortgage to buy the Rovers for Liz, so even if he has now sold to Starl, he ought to be no better off....
And the money they paid kylie
LostVoodoo
13-02-2012, 16:45
it never does in Soapland - even in EE Beetroot man always has wads of cash - but doesnt actually work?
Well he owns businesses, so he takes the profits and pays the staff a wage to run them. Although he does 'work' in the Archers more than anywhere else. But yeah, Steve is always seen as having a bit more cash than the average wage slave on the Street, but I can't imagine the cab office makes a lot of money and he doesn't have the Rovers anymore. Does Becky still own half of the taxi office?
Does Becky still own half of the taxi office?
No, she let Steve buy her out before she left, and then gave Kylie the money for Max.
Coronation Street star Kate Ford has praised her character Tracy Barlow's upcoming feud with Beth Tinker, promising that there are "really funny" scenes in store as the pair go head-to-head.
Tracy is left furious in the coming days when Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) removes the partition wall at Number 13, allowing Underworld worker Beth and her son Craig to move in as new housemates.
Steve hopes that Beth's arrival at the house will drive Tracy out once and for all, knowing that the pair will clash.
Ford told itv.com: "Tracy is completely horrified. This is a nightmare. This cosy house where she was hoping to live for years and years and years with Steve, is now completely taken over by Beth.
"It's really funny. It's a bit more light-hearted than what I'm used to as playing Tracy, which is really nice. Tracy always has to have a public enemy number one, and at the moment it's Beth."
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Lisa George, who plays Beth, also predicted that Coronation Street fans will be laughing as they watch the story unfold.
George explained: "Beth is so excited that she's moving into Number 13. She's on the street, it's right near work, two minutes away from the factory. She thinks it's hilarious that she's moving in with Tracy.
"We can expect lots of comedy to come between Beth and Tracy, with little spats and things like that. Watch out!"
tammyy2j
20-02-2012, 14:45
Does Steve move out?
Coronation Street characters Tracy Barlow and Beth Tinker will team up to hang on to their home.
Flatmates Tracy (Kate Ford) and Beth (Lisa George), who have so far not seen eye to eye, will pretend to be a lesbian couple to scare off cash-strapped Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson).
"They are determined to hang on to the place," a source told the Daily Star. "It will be hilarious and the girls will have a great time filming - it won't be long before Steve begins to smell a rat.
"When Tracy is overwhelmed by the smell of kippers that Beth cooks one morning, the pair realise putting them round the place will guarantee no-one will want to buy it.
"The scenes will be some of the funniest ever and show Corrie is still the best when it comes to giving viewers a good old chuckle."
When one interested buyer visits No.13, Tracy apparently says of the fishy smell: "It's always been here - it's even worse upstairs!"
tammyy2j
03-05-2012, 14:32
Tracey isnt funniest
Tracey isnt funniest
I agree, Tammy. And those two being lesbians and the kippers all around the place are not funny storylines either, all done before as well :thumbsdow
Is Kate Ford pregnant??? Watching her on Corrie tonight I thought she had put on some weight. She kept trying to hide her stomach. Just an observation
LostVoodoo
19-06-2012, 16:11
Is Kate Ford pregnant??? Watching her on Corrie tonight I thought she had put on some weight. She kept trying to hide her stomach. Just an observation
I was thinking exactly the same thing! When I first saw her I had the idea in my head she ws still pregnant until I remembered, we haven't seen her for so long.
I was thinking exactly the same thing! When I first saw her I had the idea in my head she ws still pregnant until I remembered, we haven't seen her for so long.
Come on Lost Voodoo please don't dash my hopes, she looks with child ,wearing that smock top blouse, ties in with the end of her contract which I think is Jan 2013. It could be she's leaving .YES , YES, YES "Happy days are here again etc"
tammyy2j
03-08-2012, 11:19
Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has confessed that his character Steve McDonald is "terrified" when he realises that he is at the centre of another love triangle.
Steve makes a big mistake next week when his estranged wife Tracy falls seriously ill. Wanting to comfort Tracy (Kate Ford) as he fears she might die, the businessman lets her believe that he has feelings for her.
When Tracy later begins to recover and expects a reunion with Steve, he is exasperated as this could threaten his chances of getting back with Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh).
Gregson told Soaplife: "Michelle tells him to go and sort it with Tracy. He goes to the hospital, but Tracy immediately starts discussing where she and Steve might live and how happy they'll be.
"The thing about Steve is that he doesn't like confrontation, and he'll do anything for an easy life. He likes to just go through life, have a nice girlfriend and have a laugh with Lloyd.
"When crunch comes to crunch, he does think, 'Right, I need to sort this out', but he ends up just teetering around it. Instead of telling Tracy straight, he announces that he just wants to be on his own."
The actor added: "He's in this situation again where he's stuck between two women - which is when Steve is, at best, terrified. I don't think he's a bad guy, but I would tell him to man up and sort Tracy out big time and get out."
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