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Shock Coronation Street exit for legend revealed 47 years after arriving on the cobbles
Will the exit be permanent?
TIMES have been hard for Steve McDonald since his wife Tracy Barlow walked out on him for Tommy Orpington.
But how will he react when she decides to leave Coronation Street altogether?
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Tommy Orpington (portrayed by Matt Milburn) reappeared in the ITV cobbles in late December, 2023, and instantly hit it off with Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) who hired him as a redecorator for No.1.
Viewers will remember that the pair wound up in a torrid affair which was eventually discovered by Tracy's husband Steve (Simon Gregson) with the help of his pal Tim Metcalfe.
But instead of asking for forgiveness, Tracy shocked Steve even further when she revealed she'd been feeling bored with their marriage and she was keen to start afresh without him.
Unfortunately, her plan was turned on its head when Tommy announced he'd be leaving Weatherfield to take on a coaching job in Spain.
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The former footballer left Tracy behind just as Steve decided to dive back into the dating pool, but in scenes due to air next week, Tommy writes to the florist, inviting her to move abroad with him.
However, Steve finds the letter and hides it from Tracy before she is able to see it.
Over lunch in the Bistro, Tracy admits to her daughter Amy (Elle Mulvaney) that she misses having a man in her life and later, she shocks Steve by declaring she wants them to get back together.
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Tracy assures Steve that Tommy was a stupid mistake and promises that she’s back for good.
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But later, as Steve heads out for a celebratory bottle of wine, a subdued Tracy watches him go.
When he gets a moment alone, Steve burns Tommy's letter, but unfortunately for him, secrets never stay hidden forever and things go from bad to worse between Tracy and Steve.
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Tracy decides to head to Spain after all, and dad Ken suggests a farewell drink in the Rovers before raising a glass to her new life in the sun.
But will Steve try to stop Tracy from leaving again? Or could Tracy have another change of heart?
Tracy was first introduced to viewers of the Manchester-based program in 1977 and she has been portrayed by four different actresses over the decades.
Kate Ford took on the role in 2002 from Dawn Acton who was preceded by Holly Chamarette and Christabel Finch.
Coronation Street airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8pm on ITV.
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