Yahoo News Coronation Street to kick off Maria's romance story
Coronation Street will kick off a new romance storyline for Maria Connor next week.
Show bosses have named local doctor Ali Neeson as a potential new boyfriend for unlucky-in-love Maria (Samia Longchambon), but the path to them getting together is sure to have complications along the way.
Next week's episodes see a bored Maria complain to Ali (James Burrows) about her non-existent love life.
Clearly interested as they chat at the Rovers Return, Ali points out that there is probably someone right under her nose who'd be suitable – but will Maria take the hint?
News of Maria's romance storyline was first revealed earlier this month. It's thought that she'll try out a dating app in the hope of finding the perfect guy.
Maria's efforts lead to a series of disastrous dates, but does this pave the way for Ali to win her heart?
Corrie viewers will see the build-up to this storyline begin on Friday (June 28), as Maria starts to feel down in the dumps over a lack of excitement in her life.
The final straw comes when she ends up having to endure a girly spa night with Gail Rodwell and Audrey Roberts, who bore her with their dull conversations.
Maria's fear that she's getting old before her time is what sparks her decision to try online dating, leading to some funny scenes ahead in the coming weeks.
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV.
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