Steves Kiss Off

This is the moment Steve's been waiting for since toxic Tracy went down for murder.

After wooing Michelle with his needy single-parent credentials the pair eventually lock lips when Michelle confides in him about Paul's part in her husband's death.

But with her emotions running wild, and a failed engagement just a few months' ago, it could all be too soon for Michelle.

Actor Simon Gregson told ITV Soaps: “I think it's a little bit close to the previous event, but I do think she's ready now for somebody who's heterosexual!”

Despite growing closer to the lusty landlord, Michelle comes to her senses and pulls away after the kiss, leaving Steve very hungry for more.

However, despite their dithering, Simon is sure they'll eventually get it together, and even believes she could fill Karen's size nine stilettos.

“No one can ever really measure up to the madness of Karen, she was a one off,” added Simon. “But he's fallen for her big time, so hopefully all will go well for him.”

And with Steve's mum Liz heading for the aisle, we reckon a double splicing at the Rovers could be in order!

“We could sell it to a magazine!” laughed Simon. “I'm sure that'll be on the cards, it's highly possible. But I doubt whether Steve and Michelle will be thinking about weddings just yet …”