FORBIDDEN LOVE in Coronation Street as sparks fly between THIS shock pair?

Coronation Street
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Is Coronation Street's David Platt about to cheat on wife Shona?

There's romance in the Weatherfield air as Coronation Street favourites David Platt and Alina Pop discover they have a connection... but will they act on their feelings?

Having a wife in hospital who can't remember who you are probably isn't the way David predicted he would be spending the first few months of married life.

Coronation Street spoilers: Shona doesn’t recognise David Platt!

Shona still can't remember her life before she was shot at Christmas (Picture: ITV)

But after Shona was shot in Coronation Street's Christmas Day episodes by drunk gunman Derek Milligan, David and Shona's world was shattered, and now she is refusing to let him even visit her in hospital in Leeds.

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Next week sees David pay Shona's estranged son, Clayton, a visit in prison in a bid to warn him against dripping poison in Shona's ear.

Desperate David Platt fights for Shona

David goes to visit Clayton in prison during next week's Coronation Street (Picture: ITV)

But of course, Clayton isn't having any of it, and David's visit proves pointless.

However, there is more bad news to come when Shona asks David for a divorce, and he covers his hurt by telling Maria that his wife has done him a favour and allowed him to move on.

Shona's request has understandably left David devastated and he goes into self-destruct mode by drinking in Victoria Garden.

David Platt Coronation Street

David goes into self-destruct mode when Shona asks for a divorce (Picture: ITV)

But while he is there, he bumps into Alina and it is clear there is a spark between them... but will they take things further?

Clearly Seb thinks there is something to worry about, because later in the Rovers he sees red during a chat with David and ends punching him.

Emma is horrified that Seb would get so involved with his ex girlfriend's love life, and David is left at rock bottom when Nick urges him fight for his marriage.

Jealous Seb Franklin attacks David!

Seb isn't happy about David and Alina's new bond (Picture: ITV)

But as David breaks down in tears, does he have enough fight in him to get his marriage back on track?

Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.

Coronation Street’s scheduling pattern will be changing due to the coronavirus pandemic and will air on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7.30pm from Monday 30th March. 

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 

After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off

She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 

As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book.