Coronation Street teases an unlikely target for Maggie Driscoll tonight, as she watches her son Ben hanging out with Steve McDonald. The menacing matriarch is clearly unhappy with the new friendship, but does Steve have to watch his back?
Last nightâs episode saw Steve building a rapport with the Rovers landlord â much to Tim Metcalfeâs annoyance and jealousy. The pair bonded over their Irish heritage, with Steve later taking Benâs side in a discussion about sports.
After warning Ben that he would always be Steveâs best mate, a disgruntled Tim left the pub. But it turns out itâs not just the cabbie who is wary of the new friendship.
In todayâs episode, Steve and Ben play a game of darts in the Rovers, with Steve commentating in an Irish accent. While the two men joke around together, Maggie keeps a close eye on them from behind the bar.
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Later, Maggie approaches the pair as they share a drink and makes it clear that Steve has outstayed his welcome.
âItâs my day off, so Iâm just like, you know, kicking back, chilling, relaxing,â he explains, asking for another pint.
After chuckling about Timâs jealousy, Steve reveals that his friend has a cold and canât go to the football match tomorrow. He invites Ben to take his place, while Maggie glares at them from afar.
Is Maggie simply being overprotective, or could there be another reason for her obvious disdain? Well, some fans think theyâve got it figured out, believing Ben and Steve could actually be related as it was previously confirmed that Maggie had an affair while married.
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âDid the writer just plant the seed of Ben and Steve being brothers with the mention of Irish blood?â asked one fan on Reddit, while another added: âIâm fully convinced now that Jim McDonald will be revealed to be Benâs real dad, making Ben and Steve brothers.â
Meanwhile, one viewer predicted the connection months ago and shared their theory on Twitter/X: âCalling it now â Maggie Driscoll had an affair with Jim McDonald in Northern Ireland in the 1980s, and Jim is secretly the father of Benâs brother, Finlay⌠Or maybe father of Ben. Steve McDonald has a secret half-brother.â
In next weekâs episodes, Steve learns that his estranged dad Jim doesnât have long to live and decides to visit him while he still can. However, when he is unable to start his car, reluctant Steve considers it a sign from the universe.
Later, Ben manages to come to his neighbourâs rescue. But could his act of kindness lead to a life-changing discovery?
