Coronation Street's Fiz star Jennie McAlpine teases mysterious Phill twist on ITV soap

Simon O'Brien got fans talking last month what he made a return to the small screen as Coronation Street's newest character. The actor made his debut in the ITV soap on May 27 as Frank Bardsley.

Despite there being plenty of storylines going off on screen, Coronation Street fans couldn't help but be distracted by an everyday item. The latest trip to the cobbles on Wednesday night (May 25) featured a wet cement fight, some adoption news, and a worrying health scare.

Coronation Street fans were left scratching their heads as Phill Whittaker and Tyrone Dobbs got into another squabble over Fiz Stape. The pair, known for their comedic scraps, are both smitten with the Underworld machinist.

Coronation Street fans were left confused on Wednesday's episode as Fiz Stape accepted Phill Whittaker's marriage proposal after his secret was finally exposed. Only recently, Fiz had a blast from the past after a friend of Phill’s turned out to have been the prosecuting solicitor at her trial to which she came clean about the whole John Stape saga to Phill, who already knew.

They can't seem to decide if they're mates or enemies and comedic scenes ensued as Phill Whittaker and Tyrone Dobbs scrapped over Fiz Stape. In Wednesday night's episode of Coronation Street (May 25) things got very messy as love rivals ended up rowing again.

Coronation Street has released behind-the-scenes snaps from Phill Whittaker's explosive scenes on Monday night after his secret was finally exposed. Taking to Twitter, the hit ITV soap shared a collection of snaps of Phill actor Jamie Kenna and Hope Stape actress Isabella Flanagan filming. In one snap, it sees how Corrie filmed the moment Hope used a digger to crush Phill's fancy car after learning of his secret while another sweet snap sees the two co-stars sharing a laugh.

Hope Stape struck again during the latest visit to the cobbles but the scenes have left Coronation Street fans puzzled. It's been a few months since the youngster got up to any serious mischief and she found the ideal opportunity to cause problems for her mum Fiz and new partner Phill Whittaker.

Coronation Street fans were aghast as Fiz Stape told her daughter Hope about her late father John in Monday night's episode. Corrie viewers blasted Fiz for glossing over the truth as she gave 11-year-old Hope a potted history of the serial killer teacher.

Coronation Street fans were left confused on Monday's episode as Phill Whittaker's mysterious secret was finally revealed. Only recently, Fiz had a blast from the past after a friend of Phill’s turned out to have been the prosecuting solicitor at her trial to which she came clean about the whole John Stape saga to Phill, who already knew. Viewers will recall that Fiz was married to schoolteacher turned murderer John, who she welcomed daughter Hope with, before his death in 2011.

Coronation Street finally exposed Phill Whittaker's mysterious secret on Monday's episode. Only recently, Fiz had a blast from the past after a friend of Phill’s turned out to have been the prosecuting solicitor at her trial to which she came clean about the whole John Stape saga to Phill, who already knew. Viewers will recall that Fiz was married to schoolteacher turned murderer John, who she welcomed daughter Hope with, before his death in 2011.

Coronation Street stars Alan Halsall and Jamie Kenna may be all smiles when the cameras stop rolling but their characters are set for a classic soap fight this week - and it gets pretty dirty. The pair, who play Tyrone Dobbs and Phill Whittaker have been snapped behind the scenes during filming for their upcoming fisticuffs in the ITV soap.

There's big drama for Fiz Stape this week in Coronation Street, when it looks like her relationship with Phill is definitely on the rocks - only for him to pop the question. And when she talked about the latest development in Fiz's love life, actress Jennie McAlpine, who plays the Weatherfield favourite, mused that a regular wedding to Phill Whittaker (Jamie Kenna) would definitely be an improvement on the last time she tied the knot! "The last wedding Fiz had was in prison, with only Chesney and the prison guard as guests," says Jennie. "So I think it would be lovely for her to have a nice white wedding, and a happy ending." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox withOK!'s daily newsletter .

New images released ahead of Coronation Street’s upcoming episodes have revealed a heated exchange between Tyrone Dobbs' love rival Phil Whittaker with the pair spotted filming an intense scene in Manchester.Tyrone, played by Alan Halsall, was seen confronting his ex-partner Fix’s new beau, Phil, played by Jamie Kenna, with the two seen arguing, before Phil is seen to clap right back. It’s currently unknown whether the argument forms part of Tyrone’s attempts to win back the love of his life Fiz Stape, played by Jennie McAlpine, or if it’s just a concerned friend taking an interest in his former partner’s wellbeing - but in recent weeks, the mechanic has been seen appearing increasingly forlorn as he watches his ex start a new life with Phil.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out Phill Whittaker's mysterious secret on the ITV soap. Only recently, Fiz had a blast from the past after a friend of Phill’s turned out to have been the prosecuting solicitor at her trial to which she came clean about the whole John Stape saga to Phill, who already knew.