This scene reminded fans of Chesney’s earlier conversation with his partner, Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell), about his dream of starting a burger business called “ChesBurger,” a storyline reported. Earlier this year, Chesney proposed the idea of making gourmet burgers as a way to earn extra income, but fans noted that the show never revisited this storyline.

One Reddit user remarked that it would be refreshing to see Chesney and Gemma break away from their usual “scraping by” storyline and try something new. Many fans echoed this sentiment, with one commenting, “Chesney used to be quite entrepreneurial. Remember when he had that market stall selling dog collars? It’s disappointing that the show’s kept him in this cycle of financial stress. It would be great if he and Gemma finally caught a break.”

Frustrated fans have voiced their discontent with Coronation Street’s approach to character development, with one expressing, “It feels like the writers don’t allow the characters to have any ambitions and just keep them in their usual routines.” Another noted the show’s inconsistency, recalling the original burger joint idea, saying, “I remember the scenes. It feels like another storyline the writers just dropped.”

One viewer went on to suggest that the show could have pursued the idea of “ChezBurgers” taking off, which would offer something unique compared to the usual financial struggles. Another added that pairing Chesney with his friend Kirk in a new venture could breathe fresh life into both characters, making the storylines more engaging.

Many viewers are left wondering if Coronation Street’s creators will address these concerns by giving characters more depth and continuity or if they’ll continue overlooking audience feedback.