{"id":526510,"date":"2026-06-30T21:36:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T21:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/526510\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T21:36:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T21:36:11","slug":"coronation-street-kicks-off-new-romantic-twist-for-asha-alahan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/526510\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronation Street kicks off new romantic twist for Asha Alahan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Coronation Street\" data-node-id=\"3.0.0.0\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Coronation Street<\/a> spoilers follow.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Coronation Street kicked off a new storyline for Asha Alahan, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a71503213\/coronation-street-spoilers-asha-alahan-romance\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a71503213\/coronation-street-spoilers-asha-alahan-romance\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"the beloved character is set to pursue a romantic connection\" data-node-id=\"9.2\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the beloved character is set to pursue a romantic connection<\/a> with somebody in Weatherfield. After a series of unfortunate events, Asha grasped her opportunity tonight.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a71781517\/coronation-street-spoilers-jodie-sarah-battle\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a71781517\/coronation-street-spoilers-jodie-sarah-battle\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Tuesday (30 June) saw two instalments\" data-node-id=\"13.0\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tuesday (30 June) saw two instalments<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a71780360\/coronation-street-tribute-kay-patrick-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a71780360\/coronation-street-tribute-kay-patrick-death\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"the ITV soap\" data-node-id=\"13.2\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the ITV soap<\/a> air back-to-back following more scheduling changes, with Asha, Nina and Amy dropping in at the bar as Summer made some new friends. <\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"asha alahan, coronation street\" title=\"Asha Alahan, Coronation Street \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782380716_567_69b354a1-da08-43f9-b4e7-265113b17ca3.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>ITV<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"18\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Best streaming services UK 2026 \u2013 including Disney Plus, Netflix, iPlayer and Apple TV\" data-node-id=\"18.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Best streaming services UK 2026 \u2013 including Disney Plus, Netflix, iPlayer and Apple TV<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"22\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Summer was gutted, however, when her new &#8216;friends&#8217; took off in a taxi before paying their share of the bill. She lamented at being treated like a &#8220;doormat&#8221; over the years, and said she didn&#8217;t want to be a &#8220;soft touch&#8221; any longer. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"26\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">The following day, in the second of the night&#8217;s episode, Summer was greeted by her friends at the bistro, who organised brunch for her. She quipped that it was an &#8220;intervention&#8221;, but her friends played it down.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"31\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Rather, they said they were merely looking out for her before it ever got to that point. The group was also joined by Mary, with Summer&#8217;s spirits soon being lifted as they quickly had a laugh and a joke.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"35\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Asha, meanwhile, had her eye taken by workmate Sienna, who was at the bistro on a date \u2013 at least until they were a no-show. Asha&#8217;s mood perked up, with her friends telling her to approach Sienna.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"39\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">She tried to play it cool, but was evidently eager to speak to her. She eventually plucked up the courage, and asked if she would like to come over to their table. Sienna, however, asked Asha to stay, and she agreed.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"summer spellman, amy barlow, asha alahan, nina lucas, coronation street\" title=\"Summer Spellman, Amy Barlow, Asha Alahan, Nina Lucas, Coronation Street \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782855371_23_857bd466-88c0-4298-8809-5ea6fb238ba6.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>ITV<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"44\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a71782468\/coronation-street-spoilers-maria-desperate-demand-theo-plot\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a71782468\/coronation-street-spoilers-maria-desperate-demand-theo-plot\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Coronation Street&#039;s Maria to make desperate demand in Theo death plot\" data-node-id=\"44.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Coronation Street&#8217;s Maria to make desperate demand in Theo death plot<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"48\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">As Nina, Summer, Amy and Mary called her a &#8220;minx&#8221; by remarking that a new romance was &#8220;on&#8221;, it remains to be seen if Asha and Sienna&#8217;s connection will develop. After months of strife, could love be in the air for her? <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"52\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Tanisha Gorey, who portrays Asha, previously teased elements of the storyline, sharing: &#8220;There&#8217;s definitely something on the horizon and it&#8217;s really sweet. It&#8217;s also a little bit sad, but we see Asha having to be supportive. I really hope the fans get behind the story.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"56\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Coronation Street airs on weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and streams on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"ITVX\" data-node-id=\"56.2\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ITVX<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"60\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Read more Coronation Street spoilers on our dedicated homepage\" data-node-id=\"60.0\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Read more Coronation Street spoilers on our dedicated homepage<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"65\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/a70049607\/streaming-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/a70049607\/streaming-guide\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Streaming Guide\" data-node-id=\"65.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Streaming Guide<\/a> now to see at a glance where you can view ALL your favourite shows and movies.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"69\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">The new edition of Living Legends, celebrating the global phenomenon of BTS, is here! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/livinglegendsbts\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/livinglegendsbts\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Buy this ultimate fan guide in newsagents or online\" data-node-id=\"69.3\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy this ultimate fan guide in newsagents or online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Coronation Street spoilers follow. 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