Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has predicted that Kevin Webster would consider killing evil Frank Foster if he ever hurt her character Sally.
Sally is currently developing a dangerous attraction to Frank (Andrew Lancel) after he employed her at his new factory.
Frank has proved to be a sinister presence in Weatherfield as he raped his ex-fiancée Carla Connor (Alison King) in September. He also tried to force himself on Maria Connor (Samia Ghadie) at the start of the year.
Sally is expected to begin a relationship with Frank in early 2012 after he makes a pass at her. Her decision will no doubt shock her ex Kevin (Michael Le Vell) if he finds out.
Dynevor told All About Soap of the story's future: "Sally's not really bothered about Kevin because of the way he's treated her in the past. I don't think he'd be happy if he found out about her and Frank, though.
"And if Frank hurt Sally in any way, I wouldn't like to guess what Kevin would do to him - I think he might even be capable of murder."
Asked how Sally reacts when Frank tries to kiss her for the first time, the actress replied: "She's a bit shocked at first because she didn't see it coming. But as soon as he pulls away and goes to leave, she feels she's ruined the moment. She's a bit taken aback and doesn't know how to react."
Last month, reports suggested that Frank will be killed off at the end of the current storyline.