Coronation Street fans ‘work out’ Glenda’s lover – and it would be electric

The indomitable Glenda Shuttleworth is due a bit of love in Coronation Street, isn’t she?

The musically-inclined barmaid hasn’t had much luck in the way of romance in recent years, with a brief dalliance with Michael Bailey (Ryan Russell) and an attraction to Fraser (Chris Grahamson) providing brief interludes.

According to Corrie boss Kate Brooks though, her fortune is about to change.

‘We have got a big storyline coming up with Glenda in the new year, which will really unpack Glenda as a character,’ she promised.

‘She’s obviously a fabulous character and very Elsie Tanner, there is a big storyline which will hit the screens around March and there will be a love interest.

‘There is a big test coming up as well, there may be love on the horizon and a happy ever after.

‘I think Glenda is in need of some happiness, it’s a big story and it’s not just completely pertaining to a love story.’

So, naturally, the big question is who, right?!

Metro readers on the Metro Soap Facebook page all had the same idea: the soon-to-return Owen Armstrong.

Kaydie Williamson suggested: ‘What if she’s with Owen??? Izzy’s dad he’s meant to be coming back lol’.

Other readers were just happy that Glenda’s due to find some joy, with Susan Pollard writing: ‘About time, love Glenda so I hope it’s going to be a happy ending for her!’ with Karen Hadler agreeing: ‘Make it a happy ending please. She deserves love’.

Owen’s own Corrie relationship history was tumultuous at best, with an early romance with Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard) ending when she realised just how domineering he could be.

His next fling came in the form of Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver), who also eventually realised that his behaviour was deeply unhealthy and manipulative.

He moved on with Anna Windass (Debbie Rush), with the two ultimately blending their respective families, leading to more chaos when Owen slapped Anna’s adoptive daughter, Faye (Ellie Leach).

Though they navigated that situation, the interference of serial killer Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre) who blackmailed them into bankruptcy and sexually assaulted Anna put a rot on their relationship that eventually swallowed it whole, with Owen heading for a new life in Aberdeen.

Speaking on his return, Owen actor Ian Puleston-Davies said: ‘It’s brilliant to be back and to get stuck into a cracking storyline, Owen’s back and he’s still angry!’.

Surely a romance with our Glenda would quell some of that anger, though? She’s an absolute delight: beautiful, confident with an enormous heart and just the right amount of sass.

She’s also someone the audience loves and deeply cares for, so if Owen does try and pull the same rubbish he pulled with Liz and Eileen, it’ll instantly villainise him, something we’re not 100% sure the show wants.

Owen would also have to survive assessment from the rest of Glenda’s formidable lady squad, Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney), Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor), Christina Boyd (Amy Robbins) and Bernie Winter-Alahan (Jane Hazlegrove), and also her protective older brother, George (Tony Maudsley), all of whom would instantly suss out any ill intent.

No, we’re sure if Glenda and Owen were to get together, he’d realise he’s met his match and act accordingly!

Speaking of her gang, Jodie recently spoke out on the importance of the recent special episode that saw ‘Debbie’s Angels’ take centre stage.

‘I think it’s vital, I grew up with these women, and we watched these women to make us feel seen in a way.

‘I love it when you see women who are flawed, who are funny, who are brave, who are silly, who are heartbroken, I think it’s so vital.

‘Floods and fires and everything and car crashes are great, but I think to these women, that’s their issue going on, and I think it’s vital to tell these stories because it’s just a beautiful thing in a very traumatic way.’