Rob Donovan Reunites with Tracy Barlow and James Bailey Returns to Corrie!

This article discusses themes of pregnancy loss which some readers may find upsetting.

Next week, we see Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) reconnecting with her former fiancé and suspected killer, Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis). However, will she ultimately fall for his charms again?

Also, Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) shows early signs of dementia ahead of her diagnosis.

Simultaneously, Channique Sterling-Brown’s character, Dee-Dee Bailey, is taken aback as her younger brother, James, portrayed now by Jason Callender, makes an unexpected return with a startling proposition for her.

Daisy Midgeley, portrayed by Charlotte Jordan, finds herself annoyed due to an unthoughtful interruption. On the other hand, Roy Cropper, played by David Neilson, might harbor some remorse for attempting to aid Cassie Plummer.

Finally, nasty Brody (Ryan Mulvey) makes Dylan Wilson’s (Liam McCheyne) life hell.

Read on for all your Coronation Street spoilers for 17th – 20th March 2025.

6 Coronation Street spoilers next week

1. Rob Donovan has a proposition for Tracy Barlow

In simpler terms, Lisa Swain (played by Vicky Myers) informs Carla Connor (Alison King) that Betsy (Sydney Martin) is too frightened because Rob is at large. Therefore, Carla decides to take a day off work and care for Betsy instead.

However, due to turmoil at Underworld, Carla feels compelled to leave, resulting in Betsy being left on her own and feeling scared as the intercom buzzes.

Afterward, Carla notices Mandy, who is Rob’s prison guard partner and played by Rebecca Atkinson, in the hospital. She then phones Lisa, requesting Roy to monitor Mandy closely.

In the parking lot, Carla and Lisa exit after Mandy, while on the street, an astounded Tracy encounters Rob in a narrow alleyway.

Rob later convinces Tracy to meet with his contact and collect a fake passport for him.

Mary Taylor, portrayed by Patti Clare, gazes intently as Tracy receives a parcel in the narrow alleyway, and promptly, Tracy motions for Rob to depart. Meanwhile, Mary raps vigorously on the door.

Rob tries to flee, only for his legs to give way as he screams in pain.

Tracy gets rid of Mary, but soon discovers Rob lying on the floor.

Later on, Rob proposes the idea of beginning a fresh chapter together with Tracy, leaving her speechless. Will she consent to this proposal?

2. Debbie Webster displays worrying symptoms ahead of dementia diagnosis

Debbie phones Streetcars inquiring about the location of her taxi, and she becomes upset when Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) is unable to locate her reservation.

Eileen shares that she’s preoccupied because her sister Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh) has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Is this distraction due to Eileen making a mistake, or is it possible that Debbie’s memory loss might be causing confusion?

Towards the end of the week, Debbie learns about an issue with the electricity at her hotel. She then asks Mick Michaelis, also known as Joe Layton, for assistance in resolving the problem.

However, when Mick claims it was a scheduled power interruption and shows that Debbie’s energy provider had emailed her about it, Debbie adamantly denies having received such an email and remains unwilling to compensate Mick.

Has Debbie made a mistake, and will anyone pick up on the problems she’s having?

This year, it seems likely that Debbie will receive a diagnosis of dementia. Given that her brother Kevin isn’t well too, will Debbie choose to share her health concerns with her family?

For those impacted by Debbie’s forthcoming narrative, feel free to reach out to Dementia UK. You can contact them via their helpline at 0800 888 6678.

3. James Bailey returns with a shock offer for Dee-Dee Bailey

Lauren Bolton, played by Cait Fitton, feels thankful towards Dee-Dee for carrying on with her pregnancy, thus offering their son Frankie the opportunity for a typical upbringing.

However, upon James’ arrival, Dee-Dee decides to miss her scheduled hospital visit to spend time with him. Later, she receives an urgent text message from Lauren.

At the hospital, it was disclosed that another donor had been located, meaning they no longer needed to wait for Dee-Dee’s child to be born in order to save Frankie’s life.

In disguising her feelings, Dee-Dee is taken aback when James proposes the idea of him and his partner Danny adopting her unborn child, offering them a nurturing household instead.

In simple terms, Dee-Dee talks about the steps involved in adopting a child with her caseworker, and agrees to set up a get-together with potential parents.

But will Dee-Dee choose James and Danny to raise her baby?

4. Daisy Midgeley is furious as a sensitive moment is ruined

Daniel Osbourne (played by Rob Mallard) proposes an idea to Daisy; perhaps they could create a memory or tribute for her little one, which may aid her in finding peace amidst her grief.

Daisy tells Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) the plan for a small memorial, but he seems disinterested.

In Daisy’s yard, Sally Ann Matthews (as Jenny Connor), along with Daisy and Daniel, take turns lighting candles and quietly contemplate the sorrowful event of Daisy losing her baby.

But when Mick blunders in from the ginnel, Daisy is furious.

Will Mick realise what he’s walked in on?

People who are touched by Daisy’s story can seek assistance from Sands, and they can reach out to them by dialing their hotline number: 0808 164 3332.

5. Roy Cropper is caught up in Cassie Plummer’s chaos

On Evelyn Plummer’s (Maureen Lipman) birthday, she firmly requests Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) and Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) for assistance with Cassie, as she feels it is necessary.

Desperate for her fix, Cassie reaches out to a drug dealer. They arrange to meet at the precinct, but just as the dealer produces the drugs, Roy shows up and warns him he’ll contact the authorities!

While we don’t know what happens next, we do know that Roy soon has cause to visit the hospital.

At the same time, Ken Barlow (William Roache) expresses his displeasure upon hearing Tracy discuss Cassie’s overnight stay in the alleyway.

As a film enthusiast, I’d put it this way: “Darling, I can’t sugarcoat it – what you did to Cassie is inexcusable. When I get back from my trip to the Peak District, I want Tracy out of here, understand?

But can Evelyn help Cassie this time?

6. Dylan Wilson’s ordeal worsens thanks to bully Brody

In the STC, Daniel advises Dylan to avoid Brody, yet Dylan disregards his warning. Later, Sean Tully (played by Antony Cotton) drops by Dylan’s place and appears happy to see him seeming to have found a comfortable spot.

Later on, Sean finds himself confronted by Brody, who insists that Sean get him a temporary phone or else he’ll cause trouble for Dylan.

As the situation unfolds, it is now Sean whom Brody accosts, telling him to acquire a disposable phone for him, or else he will make Dylan’s life difficult.

Sean later tells Dylan about Brody’s blackmail scheme and reveals he’s going to report him.

A horrified Dylan begs his dad to let him handle it instead.

Dylan tells Brody his dad will never smuggle in a phone, but that he’s convinced him to keep quiet.

But Brody and his mates enter Dylan’s room, ready to teach him a lesson.

Will Dylan be alright?
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2025-03-11 03:46