Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) turns his attention to Yasmeen Nazir (Shelley King) in upcoming Coronation Street episodes – and it’s making Stu Carpenter (Bill Fellows) very jealous.
It’s very clear that Stu and Yasmeen have feelings for each other, but they are now more focused on their friendship, rather than becoming an item.
Of course, the hesitation about a new relationship for Yasmeen has to do with her past with Geoff Metcalfe.
Because Geoff was abusive and controlling, Yasmeen finds it hard to trust another man.
When it comes to Stephen, his focus (until now) has been on mom Audrey (Sue Nicholls) and the Platts.
As Stephen settles into his new role in the family, he offers Sarah (Tina O’Brien) business advice and interferes with her partnership with Carla (Alison King), telling her that anyone with her experience should not take orders. from carla.
Later, as Stu approaches Speed Daal, he is sent out to watch Stephen flirt with Yasmeen.
It prompts Stu to tell Yasmeen the truth about being drunk at work, but will he say anything else?
Recently, during a chat with Metro.co.uk, Bill Fellows told us how Stu feels when he sees Stephen turn on the charm with Yasmeen:
“It’s just like in real life – once you see someone with someone else, you feel a little stronger. He was a little jealous, not huge. he has become really fond of her. She and her family helped him when he needed it the most, they gave him shelter when he needed it the most and that’s a great gift to give to someone.
“For Stu’s part, he’s very pleased with her. She’s had a hard time in the past and the writers are helping her through it in a very different way. She struggles with confidence. I want her to trust me, but I’ve told her white lies that destroy trust. I should be a lot more candid.
“I have a line that says, ‘I wish I’d been honest from the start’. But then again, if I had said those things, I might not have gotten to where I am now.’
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