Steve McDonald set to receive life-changing health news on Corrie which could impact his unborn children
The Rovers landlord recently found out he's got his wife and one-night-stand pregnant
SIMON GREGSON’s Corrie character Steve McDonald was dealt the daddy of all problems last month after getting girlfriend Michelle Connor pregnant as well as Leanne Battersby after a one-night stand.
And it seems as though Steve’s bad luck won’t be ending any time soon.
I can reveal that the Rovers Return landlord is set to receive a life-changing medical diagnosis – which could have devastating implications for both his babies.
A new storyline will see Steve be told he might have myotonic dystrophy, a genetic disorder inherited from his dad – Jim McDonald.
And to make matters worse, Michelle’s beau is forced to come to terms with the fact he could have passed the progressive muscle wasting condition onto both of his unborn babies.
An insider revealed: “Steve’s life was thrown into complete chaos when he discovered he had impregnated his missus - and a woman who isn’t his missus.
“And viewers will soon see Steve suffer even further when he is told he could have Myotonic dystrophy – a disorder which could ultimately be life-threatening.
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“Obviously the impact of the disorder on him would be huge if he has it but as it’s genetic both his babies with Michelle and Leanne could have it too.”
Dad Jim, played by CHARLES LAWSON, will call his son to say he has the disease and that there’s a chance he could have it too.
The Weatherfield stud will then be forced to tell Michelle, played by KYM MARSH, that he thinks he has Myotonic dystrophy – and that their baby is at risk too.
But things get awkward when Michelle confides in her new pal Leanne about her baby fears – not realising she’s carrying Steve’s baby too.
A source added: “This story could be the tipping point for Leanne and force her to reveal that Steve’s the father of her baby.”
On top of this the cobbles will be rocked even more when WILLIAM ROCHE’s character Ken Barlow returns to Weatherfield with his son Daniel, played by ROB MALLARD, and grandson Adam played by SAM ROBERTSON.
Corrie announced earlier this year that they were taking the unprecedented step to air six episodes per week.
All this new drama will certainly help fill the air time.
An Ayia-ful of Vogue
VOGUE WILLIAMS is doing a grand job of giving Ayia Napa in Cyprus a facelift.
The telly host and model, who is singer BRIAN McFADDEN’s ex, was a walking advert for the resort usually famed for boozed-up tourists slamming shots and stripping off.
She’s filming a new series called Getaways, co-produced by the BBC and RTE One, featuring holiday destinations with direct flights from Ireland.
If Aiya Napa sees an influx of Irish folk, Vogue – who last month was also working in Marbella and LA – will be expecting a few quid extra in her pay packet.
SOAPBOX
NEIGHBOURS fans were left devastated earlier this year when Christopher Milligan’s much-loved character Kyle Canning left the Aussie soap after more than seven years.
But loveable Kyle will be making a shock return to Erinsborough during today’s episode – leaving Ramsay Street residents startled.
Kyle will be sure to bump in to his former love interest Amy Williams, who he ditched to reunite with ex-wife Georgia Brooks.
I wonder what this means for the pair.
Meanwhile, over on EMMERDALE, Lisa Dingle makes a shocking move as she gets desperate for cash.
It seems as though she could have Chrissie White in her sights.
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