Coronation Street spoilers: Bailey family bombshell

There's more than one surprise in store for the Baileys

Author: Marianna MansonPublished 10th Mar 2021

The Bailey family are preparing to expand their brood in Coronation Street, with Grace Vickers rushed to hospital when her contractions start.

But it's not all good news when Ed Bailey's brother Ronnie drops a major bombshell in the waiting room, and Michael reveals not all is well with his baby daughter.

Simon's ready to face the consequences of his brush with crime

Elsewhere, Leanne Battersby finds herself way in over her head after resorting to desperate measures to get Simon Barlow out of trouble and things don't go to plan. Meanwhile, Simon is willing to take the wrap for his crimes.

Tyrone Dobson's crush is spiralling out of control, Cathy Matthew's wants revenge on the McDonald family and Kelly Neelan has a proposition for Imran Habeeb.

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Leanne is determined to get Simon out of trouble but when she fails to come up with the money he owes, she finds herself well out of her depth when Harvey tells her she'll be working for him to pay off the debt. Arriving home, Leanne convinces Simon everything's been handled.

Meanwhile, Simon goes to visit Kelly in hospital following her overdose and, distraught, tells her he'll accept his punishment if she wants to tell the police it was him who gave her the drugs.

When Kelly is released without charge, she tells Imran, who's been appointed to handle her case, that there's no way she's going back to her foster parents. When Imran says that he and Toyah have been fostering, Kelly wants to go and stay with them instead.

Elsewhere, Grace's contractions start and she and Michael rush to hospital with Ed and Ronnie. When Ed wants to know why Ronnie's suddenly got such an interest in the family, Ronnie drops a bombshell - that he had a relationship with Aggie before they were married, and thinks Michael may be his son.

Tyrone's interests are piqued when he spots Alina driving an old banger. Offering to fix it up for her, Alina casually mentions that she knows her way around a car and Tyrone is impressed, and can't deny to himself that he's developing feelings for her.

Back at home, Fiz suggests to Tyrone that they get married to join their assets but confused by his feelings for Alina, Tyrone lashes out and insists it's just because a wedding should be romantic, not practical. Later, Fiz confides in Chesney that she's organised a surprise wedding in Greece for them.

Cathy is determined to help Steve and his family with their fundraising for Oliver's cause, but Tracy is dismissive of her suggestions, leaving Cathy stung. Cathy takes to social media to share her two pence on Steve's campaigns, but feels terrible when she overhears him upset over being trolled.

Michael and Grace welcome a baby girl but soon a worried Michael explains that the baby has had to be put on a ventilator as she was struggling to breathe. Ronnie offers to gift Michael a car as he'll be back and forth to the hospital, leaving Ed quietly seething.

But before all that, here's what's coming up this week on Corrie...

Simon Barlow has been getting deeper and deeper in over his head since meeting drug dealer Jacob, as Leanne Battersby's grief consumed her.

Taking on the role of breadwinner for his family, Simon's been dismissive of Leanne and even Ken Barlow and Carla Connor attempted interventions. However that's all about to change when Simon finds him face to face with the big boss.

Tyrone is conflicted about his feelings

Elsewhere, Asha Alahan can't shake the feeling that she's losing Nina Lucas and is determined to do everything she can to keep the spark between them alive.

But Nina's not on the same page and soon a tragic chain of events is triggered.

Steve McDonald is furious when Peter misses work because he's seemingly drunk and breaks the news to Carla, who's tempted by old flame Lucas' offer of a break.

Kevin Webster is touched by his sister Debbie's offer of a free wedding venue but Abi Franklin isn't convinced of her motives.

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