It's been rumoured by Corrieblog for nearly a year now. See here. But now it seems that it's actually happening. Coronation Street is to air its first lesbian kiss this Spring as Sophie Webster, played by Brooke Vincent, locks lips with Sian Powers, reports The Sun.
Sophie is comforting Sian, after she splits from her boyfriend Ryan Connor when a friendly hug turns into a passionate kiss. Sophie tells Sian: "You are far more important to me than any lad." Sian gasps: "I've got to go" - and runs out of the Websters' house.
A source told The Sun: "Sophie and Sian think they're just good friends but their feelings for each other have been growing. Things come to a head when Ryan tries to kiss Sophie. Sian runs back to Sophie sobbing - and their emotions take over."
I think what is really interesting about this storyline is how the script writers will deal with the obvious conflict between Sophie's religious beliefs - given they have both taken a vow of chastity in church - and their sexual feelings for one another.
The episode airs on Friday April 9th, nearly a year to the day since Corrieblog first ran the story. Currently the only gay on Coronation Street is Sean Tully, played by Anthony Cotton.
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