fans have been left fearing for cobbles icon Ken Barlow. Only recently, Cassie Plummer took up the role of a carer in the Barlow household. Played by Claire Sweeney, Cassie has been helping Ken (William Roache) following his fall earlier this year.
However, only recently, fans have been wary over Cassie caring for Ken. Soap watchers will recall that Ken recently learnt that he had secured a £50K premium bond win, revealing the news to Cassie. On Monday night, Ken's son-in-law, Steve McDonald, seemed wary when he learnt of Cassie's plans to whisk Ken away to a luxury spa.
Steve asked whether Ken was paying for the getaway, suggesting she was 'taking advantage' of an old man for a 'free holiday', predicting she would ditch him at the hotel. However, Cassie hit back saying no one thinks about carers and the trip will be good for Ken, adding she enjoys his company. Taking to , now X, viewers are worried that Cassie could be fleecing Ken out of his £50K premium bond win, worrying she may have more things in store to get her hands on the money.
"Cassie’s gonna rob Ken blind. Fact," one person said, while a different account wrote: "Cassie is loving spending Ken’s money, she’s not even ashamed..
." (sic) Another put: "YES STEVE - Cassie is taking advantage of 'Kenny' She is after his £50k premium bond win!" (sic) While another added: "Cassie's fleecing of Ken has begun. #corrie.
" (sic) Meanwhile, on Monday night, actress Kate Ford appeared to leave Coronation Street as Tracy.