Coronation Street reveals Tracy’s surprise marriage plan in early ITVX episode

In a gripping new episode of Coronation Street, airing early on ITVX, Tracy McDonald takes her feud with Cassie Plummer to shocking new depths —

weaponizing her crumbling marriage to Steve in a cold, calculating act of revenge. What begins as petty bickering soon escalates into a full-blown war of wills,

leaving Ken Barlow caught helplessly in the crossfire, and the cobbles buzzing with tension.

This week’s storyline has turned the spotlight firmly on Tracy, a woman who has never been one to back down. Her volatile relationship with Cassie — one built on pride, jealousy, and control — explodes once again as the two women trade insults and underhanded tactics under Ken’s weary gaze at No. 1 Coronation Street. The atmosphere is poisonous, the tension palpable, and the stakes higher than ever.

But tonight, viewers will see a surprising twist. Tracy suddenly changes her tune, proposing an unexpected truce. She tells Cassie that they need to put their differences aside for Ken’s sake, claiming his health is more important than their petty rivalry. It seems almost genuine — almost. Cassie, though, isn’t so easily fooled. Her instincts scream that there’s more to this olive branch than meets the eye.

And she’s right.

When Tracy later visits the cab office, her manipulative agenda becomes clear. She confides that she wants Cassie to “help” her by persuading Steve — who’s currently away visiting his brother — to withdraw his legal claim on the florist business amid their bitter divorce. Tracy, it seems, isn’t seeking peace — she’s plotting a power play.

Cassie’s refusal sparks yet another furious confrontation. The truce disintegrates instantly, and the feud returns with renewed venom. The two women’s animosity boils over until it reaches a shocking turning point later that evening.

Returning home, Cassie finds Tracy sprawled on the sofa at No. 1, a bottle of wine beside her. What happens next pushes the limits of Cassie’s temper and judgment. In a moment that will have viewers gasping, Cassie deliberately sets fire to the tablecloth with a candle, before shouting dramatically to “wake” Tracy — painting herself as the hero who saved the day. Tracy wakes just in time to witness Cassie’s act, but it’s too late to expose the truth without looking completely unhinged.

By morning, the fallout begins. Neighbors and family members start to question Tracy’s erratic behavior. Why has she been drinking alone? Why is she spiraling? And most importantly — why is she still clinging so desperately to her failed marriage?

The answer, as it turns out, is heartbreakingly simple and utterly Tracy.

She reveals that she’s had to fire her divorce lawyer, unable to keep up with the mounting legal fees. For a woman as proud and fiercely independent as Tracy, it’s a humiliating admission. Cassie, in a rare moment of sympathy, urges her to just settle the divorce and move on. She reminds Tracy that life would be far easier if she simply agreed to divide her assets and finally free herself from Steve once and for all.

But that’s not how Tracy McDonald operates.

In a defiant declaration that stuns Cassie — and will no doubt leave Coronation Street fans reeling — Tracy refuses to give up her florist shop, the one thing she sees as truly hers. “No way,” she snaps. “That business is mine, not his. He’s not having half of my flower shop.”

Then, her fury takes an even darker turn. Fixing Cassie with an icy glare, Tracy accuses her of obsession, convinced that Cassie is out to take everything she has — her home, her business, and now, even her pride. The venom in her words cuts deep:

“Why are you obsessed with me, Cassie? You’re intent on getting your hands on everything that’s mine. Well, I’ll tell you something — I’ll stay married to Steve for the rest of my life if it means I keep my shop.”

It’s a shocking declaration — not only because it reveals how far Tracy is willing to go to get her way, but because it exposes just how bitter, lonely, and trapped she’s become. Once the queen of Coronation Street manipulation, Tracy now seems like a woman cornered, clinging to control in any way she can.

For Cassie, the revelation is both infuriating and baffling. Has she underestimated Tracy’s ruthlessness? Or has she finally pushed her rival so far that Tracy is ready to burn everything down just to win?

Ken, ever the peacemaker, is left devastated as the chaos consumes his home. Watching the two women’s endless feuding threatens not only his peace of mind but the fragile balance within the Barlow family. Viewers can expect emotional scenes as Ken’s patience wears thin — and as Tracy’s reckless choices begin to catch up with her.

What happens next could reshape the dynamics of Coronation Street’s most infamous household. Will Tracy really stay married to Steve just to keep her florist? And when Steve learns that his estranged wife is using their marriage as a weapon in her feud, how will he respond?

One thing’s for certain — this battle is far from over. Tracy’s vow to delay her divorce out of sheer spite sets the stage for a new era of deception, resentment, and manipulation on Coronation Street. And if Cassie thought she could outsmart Tracy McDonald, she’s about to discover just how dangerous her rival can be when she’s cornered.

In classic Coronation Street fashion, tonight’s episode promises a volatile mix of dark humor, high emotion, and power plays that could leave lasting scars. For Tracy McDonald, the game has only just begun — and she’s playing for keeps.