Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney is championing a fresh romance on the cobbles. She talked about the potential of a romantic storyline between her character, Cassie Plummer and her banter partner, Steve McDonald. The actress shared her excitement about Cassie’s growing bond with Steve and expressed her desire for their relationship to evolve romantically. So, can we expect another new couple on the deck? Read on to find out!

Coronation Street Star Claire Sweeney Teases New Romantic Storyline

Claire Sweeney has a thrilling idea for a new Coronation Street plot and we’re all up for it. She calls for a Cassie Plummer and Steve McDonald romance. Viewers know that Cassie recently lost her job at the garage, but guess what? She grabs the perfect opportunity and proposes to become Ken’s caretaker.

The soap star is excited about Cassie’s new job and her blossoming connection with Steve. She even confirmed that their relationship will take the next level soon. She shares that her Coronation Street character, Cassie, genuinely enjoys helping out and finds the banter with Steve amusing & fun.

The actress compared their interactions to young kids in a playground, where the boy who fancies the girl teases her and then runs away. She noted that there was a spark between Cassie and Steve during speed dating, though it didn’t progress further at that time. But, she is manifesting for it to happen now!

Sweeney Opens Up About Transitioning from Dobbs To Barlows

The soap actress discussed her expanded role on Coronation Street. She revealed that Cassie is now interacting with the Barlows after her initial storyline with the Dobbs family. Additionally, the star labelled transitioning to scenes with the Barlows a ‘classic moment.’ She feels honoured to be working with legends like Rita Tanner and Ken.

Sweeney reflected that as she has grown older, she has experienced many memorable moments in her life and career. However, she also confessed that she has often failed to pause and truly appreciate them. She furthermore talked about a particular instance on the Coronation Street set when she shared the screen with Barlows. The actress recalled how she finally took a moment and pinched herself to savour the moment.

The Cassie actor also confessed that wearing Deirdre’s original glasses was a big deal for her.  She even held those glasses and considered them a cherished piece of history. Let us see what’s next for her character on the soap. Are you rooting for Steve and Cassie