Corrie Spoilers 15th - 19th August 2016

Episode 8968: Monday 15th August at 7.30pm

Aidan and Maria keep mum.
Leanne pays a heavy price to protect her secret.
And Izzy is put out.

Writer – Ben Tagoe
Director – Ian Bevitt
Series Producer – Kate Oates
Executive Producer – Kieran Roberts

***

Episode 8969: Monday 15th August at 8.30pm

It’s a double whammy for Maria.
Nick resolves that it’s time to move on.
And actions speak louder than words for Izzy.

Writer – Jonathan Harvey
Director – Ian Bevitt
Series Producer – Kate Oates
Executive Producer – Kieran Roberts

***

Episode 8970: Wednesday 17th August at 7.30pm

Leanne takes control.
Izzy’s devastated by Gary’s admission.
And Maria sticks to her guns.

Writer – Ellen Taylor
Director – Ian Bevitt
Series Producer – Kate Oates
Executive Producer – Kieran Roberts

***

Episode 8971: Friday 19th August at 7.30pm

Mum’s the word for Michelle.
Simon hatches a plan.
Aidan and Eva’s flat hunting hits a bump.

Writer – Damon Rochefort
Director – Ian Bevitt
Series Producer – Kate Oates
Executive Producer – Kieran Roberts

***

Episode 8972: Friday 19th August at 8.30pm

There’s more than one bump in the road for Steve.
Leanne and Simon commit to a new future.
And Aidan get some news.

Writer – Damon Rochefort
Director – Ian Bevitt
Series Producer – Kate Oates
Executive Producer – Kieran Roberts


ITV

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Perdita

There’s more than one bump in the road for Steve.

---

Whoever wrote this spoiler is a bit of a wit! :D

I'm guessing this is confirmation that Michelle's pregnant? It seems a bit soon but then we already know that Steve's got super sperm. :p

Over on Coronation Street, trouble brews when Steve McDonald gets cold feet over Michelle Connor's baby plan at the worst possible moment.

Steve (Simon Gregson) has agreed to make Michelle happy by trying for a baby, desperately hoping that she doesn't find out he's already expecting one with Leanne Battersby.

Wondering what on earth he's let himself in for, Steve confides in his friend Tim Metcalfe by explaining that Michelle (Kym Marsh) wants to start a family but he isn't keen.

Always happy to help in his own unique style, Tim gives Steve some tips on how to reduce his fertility. However, Steve's mum Liz suggests a much more direct approach by urging him to just be honest with Michelle.

When Michelle returns home from a trip away in Ireland, Steve decides to take Liz's advice by telling her that he doesn't want a child.

Steve's words leave Michelle devastated as she's just taken a pregnancy test which revealed that she's already expecting. As Steve reels from the news, will he be forced to backtrack?
http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/16/31/...ichelle-01.JPG
Michelle tells Steve she's pregnant
© ITV
http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/16/31/...ichelle-03.JPG
Michelle tells Steve she's pregnant
© ITV

Coronation Street airs these scenes on Friday, August 19 at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.

Digital Spy

Ridiculous that Michelle should be pregnant after one weekend away! :wall:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Dazzle

Ridiculous that Michelle should be pregnant after one weekend away! :wall:

---

No, it is not .. only took Steve the once to make Leanne pregnant http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smile...ink-367638.gif

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Perdita

No, it is not .. only took Steve the once to make Leanne pregnant http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smile...ink-367638.gif

---

Well, I suppose as it's the super fertile Steve who impregnated her... :p

This week on the Street: Maria and Aidan go on the most awkward double date ever, Steve comes to a realisation, but is it too late? And, Gemma saves Norris from a con artist!
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...HOznhyNTlE.jpg
Luke, Maria, Caz, Eva and Aidan - Coronation Street - ITV
Things seem to be going well when Luke and Maria join Eva and Aidan on a double date until Caz shows up and mentions Aidan's visit the other night...
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...QneOqY_hXw.jpg
Eva and Aidan - Coronation Street - ITV
Looks like Aidan might have some explaining to do!
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...zH9CUZXEmk.jpg
Maria and Luke - Coronation Street - ITV
Later, Luke's left reeling when Maria calls an end to their relationship.
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...Vtxif5IZaE.jpg
Eva, Johnny and Aidan - Coronation Street - ITV
And as Eva enthusiastically shows Aidan the house brochures it's clear his heart isn't in it.
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...T8gbhiwdQU.jpg
Rana, Alya and Zeedan - Coronation Street - ITV
Rana, Alya and Zeedan put their thinking caps on when they realise that it will soon be Sharif and Yasmeen's 45th wedding anniversary.
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...0b7UzQcu54.jpg
Kate, Maria and Michelle - Coronation Street - ITV
Kate and Maria offer moral support as Michelle does a pregnancy test!
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...73ZFMR7QRI.jpg
Michelle - Coronation Street - ITV
Will it be good news?

ITV

http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...6B9iVRddtM.jpg
Steve and Tim - Coronation Street - ITV
Meanwhile, Steve admits to Tim that he's not keen on starting a family.
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...UnRZ4XTJN4.jpg
Michelle and Steve - Coronation Street - ITV
Later, Steve plucks up the courage to tell Michelle how he really feels...
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...Pvn--sRhxc.jpg
Michelle and Steve - Coronation Street - ITV
Will he have a lucky escape or has he just landed himself in hot water with Michelle?
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...QSoLffATHk.jpg
Gemma and Norris - Coronation Street - ITV
Gemma rides to the rescue when she sees Norris being taken for a ride by a con artist from the estate.
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...Ud2JjpJruw.jpg
Izzy and Gary - Coronation Street - ITV
Gary looks for excuses not to be alone with Izzy - will she realise his heart isn't set on a romantic relationship?
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...HpS7ozktyU.jpg
Leanne and Liz - Coronation Street - ITV
Leanne realises with horror that Liz knows she's pregnant.

ITV

http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...Te8ab-fiSc.jpg
Nick - Coronation Street - ITV
To make matters worse, Leanne's gutted when she sees Nick flirting with a customer.
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...lIOaWagrGw.jpg
Simon, Leanne and Nick - Coronation Street - ITV
So will Nick believe Leanne when she says she's going away for a couple of weeks as Toyah needs a shoulder to cry on?


ITV

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Dazzle

Ridiculous that Michelle should be pregnant after one weekend away! :wall:

---

I agree i'm fed up of seeing women get so easily pregnant in soaps! She's decided to try, then tried and taken a test in a couple of weeks wow wish it was that quick and easy!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Dazzle

Ridiculous that Michelle should be pregnant after one weekend away! :wall:

---

I agree i'm fed up of seeing women get so easily pregnant in soaps! She's decided to try, then tried and taken a test in a couple of weeks wow wish it was that quick and easy!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by vcdg84

I agree i'm fed up of seeing women get so easily pregnant in soaps! She's decided to try, then tried and taken a test in a couple of weeks wow wish it was that quick and easy!

---

It is for some but I know there are many who are not that lucky. I think this storyline required both of Steve´s conquests to become pregnant at the same time hence this extremely quick positive result for both Leanne and Michelle ..

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Perdita

No, it is not .. only took Steve the once to make Leanne pregnant http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smile...ink-367638.gif

---

superspermer steve got leanne pregnant so fast after a quick session 2 weeks before

I wonder how people who have fertility issues feel watching corrie and its endless pregnancies after one night stands. Its a poor representation of whats happening in the real world. They should show someone having to have IVF!

Monday (1)

Aidan corners Maria and insists that last night was a mistake. Covering her disappointment, Maria assures him their secret is safe with her. Aidan then calls Eva into the office, presents her with a necklace and tells her that he wants to forget about their recent fall out. He also lies when Eva quizzes him about the previous night, making out that he spent the evening with a mate.

Luke takes Maria to the Bistro for dinner, hoping to sort out their differences and suggesting they should set a date for their wedding. At Steph's suggestion, Aidan and Eva join Maria and Luke at their table. Maria admires Eva's new necklace, while Aidan masks his discomfort.

When Caz then calls in the Bistro offering to collect Liam from the babysitter, she asks Aidan if he saw Liam's toy car when he was round last night. Eva questions why he lied to her.

Meanwhile, Robert advises Nick to sort out his relationship with Leanne, as the tension between them is affecting the business. Nick takes his words on board. He apologises to Leanne and promises that from now on they're just friends and he'll stop hassling her. Leanne is secretly gutted and feels jealous when Nick flirts with a customer.

Elsewhere, when Sean asks Gary what the secret of his successful relationship is, Gary struggles for an answer and Izzy is upset.

Also, Beth takes offence when Kirk suggests to Sean that he should move in with Norris as he really enjoyed himself there.

Finally, Gemma reluctantly agrees to take on a paper round for Rita, while Steve admits to Tim that he's not keen on Michelle's baby plans.


Monday (2)

Maria comes to Aidan's rescue and makes out that he called round to get her opinion on a flat he was thinking of renting as a surprise for Eva. Eva is thrilled. While Eva and Luke get a round in, Aidan rails at Maria for landing him in it by letting Eva think he wants to move in with her. Maria leaves upset.

Later, Luke wants to know why Maria left in such a hurry. Maria drops the bombshell that she thinks they should finish and Luke is devastated. Having heard from Steph that Maria has dumped Luke, Aidan makes his excuses to Eva and heads off to find Maria, worried that she might have blown the lid on their moment of madness. Has Maria let the cat out of the bag?

Caz also gets involved when she tells Liam that Luke and Maria have split up, before she's had chance to explain things to her son. Maria is furious, telling Caz to pack her bags and leave.

Meanwhile, Nick continues to flirt with the hen party, much to Leanne's irritation. Leaving Leanne to manage the Bistro, Nick heads off with the hen party to a club in town. Leanne confides in Eva that returning to the Bistro was a mistake.

Elsewhere, Izzy suggests it's time to head home, but Gary is clearly in no rush to follow and Izzy is disappointed. Glad of an excuse not to go home, Gary agrees to a game of darts.

Also, a woman arrives in the Kabin to view Norris's cabinet, which he advertised on the trading website. While he isn't looking, Maureen scratches the cabinet and then tries to demand a discount. Gemma recognises Maureen and tells Norris that she's a well known rip-off merchant. When Gemma threatens to phone the police, Maureen is forced to pay Norris £20 for the damage. Norris is impressed, while Rita promises her she'll nominate her for the Good Samaritan Award.
http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/16/31/...-norris-01.JPG
Gemma recognises Maureen and tells Norris she's a well known rip-off merchant
© ITV

Finally, Tim gives Steve some tips on how to reduce his fertility, while Sean butters up Norris by telling him what a wonderful time Kirk had lodging with him and wonders if he might rent his spare room.


Wednesday

At the Bistro, a hungover Nick describes his night out with the hens, while Leanne does her best to mask her jealousy. Nick and Leanne also beg Zeedan to take his job back and Robert reveals that he's struck a deal with Steve for Street Cars to provide a delivery service for their takeaway food.

Later, Leanne calls to see Amy, but Liz refuses to let her in. Glancing at Leanne's stomach, Liz explains that Amy has chickenpox. Leanne realises with horror that Liz knows she's pregnant. Leanne then pours her heart out to Liz and explains how she wishes she could be with Nick, but it's impossible as she's carrying Steve's baby. Reaching a decision, Leanne announces that from now on, the baby is her only priority.

Meanwhile, in an attempt to put the spark back in their relationship, Izzy suggests a holiday. To her delight, Gary reckons it's a great idea. When Gary shows Izzy his family holiday ideas, Izzy is crushed and explains that she meant a romantic break for the two of them. Gary finally admits to Izzy that he doesn't want a physical relationship, but is happy to stay for the sake of their family. Izzy is deeply upset.

Elsewhere, Maria calls at the garage and suggests to Luke that he should collect his things. Luke wonders if she's met someone else, but Maria insists that's not the case. Hoping Maria will change her mind, Caz apologises for overstepping the mark. But Maria sticks to her guns, adamant she wants her out.

Also today, Rita signs Gemma's Good Samaritan application form. At Rita's insistence, Norris reluctantly buys Gemma lunch in The Rovers by way of thanks.

Finally, Sharif flirts on the phone in the gym but kills the call when Gary arrives, while Michelle arrives home from Ireland and Steve is delighted to have her back.


Friday (1)

Reminding Steve that she's at her most fertile, Michelle suggests they meet for an afternoon lie down. Liz is disapproving and tells Steve it's time he told Michelle the truth, that he doesn't want another baby. Seizing the opportunity to escape, Steve grabs an airport run and heads off.

Put out to discover that Steve has done a runner, Michelle confides in Maria and Kate that she and Steve are supposed to be trying for a baby. At Kate's suggestion, Michelle downloads a new pregnancy app and is shocked to realise she's five days late.

Having returned from his airport run, Steve plucks up the courage to face Michelle and tell her the truth, while Maria calls in the corner shop to buy a pregnancy testing kit for Michelle. Aidan clocks her purchase with alarm, worried that Maria may be pregnant. Maria and Kate wait on tenterhooks while Michelle does her pregnancy test.

Meanwhile, with her mind made up, Leanne spells out to Liz that neither she nor Steve will have anything to do with her baby. Liz is saddened. Leanne breaks the news to Simon that they're going to live with Toyah in Liverpool. Simon is horrified and confronts Nick, hoping he can shed some light on Leanne's sudden decision to up sticks and move away. Nick is stunned at the news and as Leanne approaches their table, she realises she has some explaining to do.

Elsewhere, Eva enthusiastically shows Aidan some house brochures. It's clear his heart isn't in it, and when Mary regales them with tales of her motorhome, he's only too glad of the distraction.

Also, Izzy tells Gary that she doesn't want a pretend relationship and that it would probably be best all round if he moved out.

Finally, Alya orders Zeedan to get his thinking cap on as it's their grandparents' 45th wedding anniversary and they need to plan something special.


Friday (2)

Steve finally admits to Michelle that he doesn't want a baby. Utterly devastated, Michelle reveals that she's pregnant. She confides in Liz that she wishes Steve had been honest from the outset, as now it's too late and she's carrying his baby. Liz is stunned.

Later, Michelle finds Steve buried deep in thought in the back yard. Telling her how sorry he is for upsetting her, will Steve come clean about his fling with Leanne?
http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/16/31/...ichelle-03.JPG
Michelle tells Steve she's pregnant
© ITV
Meanwhile, begging Simon to go along with her story, Leanne tells Nick that she's only going to Liverpool for a week or two as Toyah needs a shoulder to cry on. Nick is supportive and offers to look after Simon while she's away. Leanne is consumed with guilt. Putting the ball firmly in his court, Leanne tells Simon that he can either move to Liverpool with her, or stay in Weatherfield with Nick. Simon's torn. Still reeling from the news, Liz also tells Leanne about Michelle's pregnancy.
http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/16/31/...ne-nick-01.jpg
Leanne tells Nick that she's only going to Liverpool
© ITV
Elsewhere, when Eva tries to interest Aidan in more property details, he flips by telling her to give it a rest and storming out. Aidan corners Maria and quizzes her about the pregnancy testing kit. Maria assures him that it was for a mate as Aidan breathes a sigh of relief. Aidan calls at Eva's flat with some gifts, apologising for his earlier outburst. Leanne then breaks the news to Eva that she's moving to Liverpool. Eva excitedly suggests to Aidan that he should move into the flat. Will Aidan agree?

Also, when Zeedan reveals Rana's plan of a sapphire anniversary party with a blue theme, Alya reluctantly admits it's a great idea. When Alya suggests Rana should invite her parents to the anniversary party, Rana isn't keen.

Finally, will Izzy agree to Gary's suggestion that they should continue to live together as friends and provide Jake with a loving home?

Digital Spy

I miss Todd & Billy so much. It's just not the same without them. And no, I don't need to see them as a couple every episode. I would be totally fine with them being on individually, as Todd was last Monday.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by livden

I miss Todd & Billy so much. It's just not the same without them. And no, I don't need to see them as a couple every episode. I would be totally fine with them being on individually, as Todd was last Monday.

---

The won't be off screen for long, particularly Todd.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Dazzle

The won't be off screen for long, particularly Todd.

---

Todd definitely will be busy with the Phelan storyline and I dare say Billy will be there as well, at least at times. I am looking forward to a showdown between Phelan and Todd, hopefully the scriptwriters won´t let Phelan get away with it

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by swmc66

I wonder how people who have fertility issues feel watching corrie and its endless pregnancies after one night stands. Its a poor representation of whats happening in the real world. They should show someone having to have IVF!

---

I think your're forgetting Steve's ex wives Karen and Becky both had fertility issues. It would be unlikely to have Steve have THREE wives with problems

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by swmc66

I wonder how people who have fertility issues feel watching corrie and its endless pregnancies after one night stands. Its a poor representation of whats happening in the real world. They should show someone having to have IVF!

---

I think your're forgetting Steve's ex wives Karen and Becky both had fertility issues. It would be unlikely to have Steve have THREE wives with problems

I forgot about that thanks for the reminder

So we get more Sean this week but no Todd & Billy. Yeah... because I'm sure people would just LOVE to see more of Sean's self pity! lol.

todd and billy have been on quite a lot lately so this is just a rest for them. thats what the writers do. im personally not into how much making out they"re doing its a bit ott and a bit gross for corrie. (and no, not because its two men i couldnt care less about it being two men and i 'd feel the same about it being a hetero couple)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by olivia1896

todd and billy have been on quite a lot lately so this is just a rest for them. thats what the writers do. im personally not into how much making out they"re doing its a bit ott and a bit gross for corrie. (and no, not because its two men i couldnt care less about it being two men and i 'd feel the same about it being a hetero couple)

---

I can only remember one really full on kiss! We saw more the other night with Maria and Aidan (which I complained about on the episode discussion thread because I'm not too keen on make out scenes either).

But what a kiss that was (Billy and Todd .. not Maria and Aidan ;) )
:D

Is Izzy's pain all gone now?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by tammyy2j

Is Izzy's pain all gone now?

---

Maybe the rest she had in prison has done her good? And of course Gary is looking after her and doing many things she had to before so maybe she is much better?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Perdita

Maybe the rest she had in prison has done her good? And of course Gary is looking after her and doing many things she had to before so maybe she is much better?

---

I was expecting her to come out worse in pain from prison

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by tammyy2j

Is Izzy's pain all gone now?

---

Until the next time it's needed as a plot device. :p