Coronation Street icon returns to cobbles after making dramatic exit

Coronation Street icon returns to the Cobbles next week (Image: ITV)

Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow, played by Kate Ford, is set to make a dramatic return next week. The actress had previously left the ITV soap when her character decided to leave Weatherfield for her lover Tommy Orpington, portrayed by Matt Milburn.

This decision came after Tracy's affair with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) was revealed, leading her to confess that their marriage had become dull and she desired separation.

However, Tracy was later dismayed to learn that Tommy was relocating to Spain for a new coaching job, prompting her to hastily propose reconciliation with Steve. Their reunion was brief as Tracy found out that Steve had concealed a letter from Tommy inviting her to join him in Spain, resulting in her departure from Manchester for sunnier shores.

She also left behind her daughter Amy (Elle Mulvaney) and father Ken Barlow (William Roache) to pursue her new life with Tommy. Yet, Tracy will unexpectedly return to the Cobbles next week, expressing dissatisfaction with changes involving Ken during her absence.

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Ken had been hospitalised following an accident at home, with Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) stepping in to care for him while the family juggled their daily routines. However, Tracy's return brings with it discontentment, reports the Liverpool Echo.

FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 30th January 2024Coronation Street - Ep 1117980Monday 5th February 2024In the flower shop, Tracy McDonald [KATE FORD] turns the sign to closed as she kisses Tommy Orpington [MATT MILBURN]. Finding the shop locked, Steve McDonald [SIMON GREGSON] shouts he knows shes in there. As Tracy gingerly opens the door, with Tommy behind her, Steves gobsmacked. Picture contact - David.crook@itv.comPhotographer - Danielle BaguleyThis photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms (Image: ITV)

Tracy is taken aback when she discovers Ken has hired Cassie as his carer. Cassie is offended by Tracy's remarks, and Ken wonders why she has returned.

She claims her only reason for being there is to be with Amy, but Ken suspects his daughter may be concealing something else - but what could it be?

Will Steve welcome the sight of his estranged wife back on the cobbles? After losing Tracey to Tommy, he was heartbroken. Is there a chance they might reconcile?

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Coronation Street icon returns to cobbles after making dramatic exit

Coronation Street icon returns to cobbles after making dramatic exit

Coronation Street icon returns to cobbles after making dramatic exit

Coronation Street icon returns to cobbles after making dramatic exit

Coronation Street icon returns to cobbles after making dramatic exit