Coronation Street’s Tyrone Dobbs and Fiz Brown have been an iconic Corrie couple for years, bring a welcome dose of comedy to the cobbles.
However, Alina Pop looks set to jeopardise their long-running romance, as she sets her sights on the kind-hearted mechanic, Coronation Street spoilers have revealed.
Tyrone, played by Alan Halsall, has recently found a passion for yoga, taking up the mindful practice in a bid to improve his health and wellbeing.
Factory worker Alina (Ruxandra Porojnicu) also attends the local class, but when she reveals this to Fiz (Jenny McAlpine), Tyrone’s discomfort becomes obvious.
Picking up on his body language, Fiz later pokes fun at him, suggesting he has a crush on young Alina.
Fiz and Tyrone’s complex romance dates back to their teenage years (Image: ITV)
In a cruel jibe, Fiz then claims Alina is too beautiful for an older man like Tyrone, leaving her long-term boyfriend peeved.
Meanwhile, Alina is crushed when she learns her family dog in Romania has died and turns to former boyfriend Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni) for comfort.
Seb fails to see how much the news has hurt her, but when Tyrone comes across an upset Alina in the street, he offers her the sympathy she needs.
Tyrone comforts Alina when he hears her heartbreaking news, sharing stories of his own dog
Tyrone tells Alina about his late dog Monica, sharing in her grief and letting her know he understands what she is going through.
Later, when factory boss Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien) tells Alina she can’t take any time off to mourn her dog’s passing, Tyrone fights her corner.
He points out dogs can be like family members, and their death can take a serious toll on any pet owner.
Can Alina win Tyrone’s heart, leading to the breakdown of his relationship with Fiz?
Alina is grateful, and the incident leaves her looking at Tyrone – who was previously nothing more than a friend – in a new light.
Heading to the pub, Seb tries to make up for his disappointing behavior earlier in the afternoon and tells Alina he’s sorry to hear about her dog dying.
However, Alina then admits she has her eye on someone new, telling Emma Brooker (Alexandra Mardell) and Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) about the potential suitor.
While Alina keeps her crush on Tyrone under wraps, Seb is curious, and wonders who the mystery man could be.
If Alina makes a move on Tyrone, will he give in, and break his trust with Fiz?
Or will Tyrone stand by his family and put his flirtation with Alina aside?
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
