Unlucky in love Chesney Brown (played by Sam Aston) is about to be get a new girlfriend in the shape of Emma Brooker (Alexandra Mardell) after Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell) rejects his advances.
The take-away manager dates Emma when Gemma fails to notice his attempt to try and wine and dine her with a romantic meal at the Bistro.
In next week’s instalment of the hit ITV soap Coronation Street, Chesney invites Gemma out for dinner, but is shocked when she arrives with old friend Spike (Joel Morris) instead.
As Chesney watches Gemma passionately kiss Spike, Emma kindly offers to step in to make it a double date and save him any embarrassment.
But things quickly turn awkward for Chesney when they all sit down for dinner, as it is becomes obvious Emma has genuine feelings for him.
However, Chesney and Gemma secretly fancy each other, although they have not yet admitted they are interested in one another.
Unaware of the chemistry between Chesney and Gemma, Emma arranges another date with Chesney, but insists it is only practice for when he meets the right girl.
At dinner, Emma makes notes about Chesney’s dating skills and even offers him some friendly advice, but is this a facade to put the moves on him?
One thing is for sure, Chesney is not looking to start a relationship with Emma, as actor Sam, who plays the singleton, described their situation as “awkward”.
“Spike is a six foot four, tattooed to the nines, broad man who is the complete opposite of Chesney, and he feels horrific,” Sam told Digital Spy.
“It couldn’t go any worse for Chesney when they have the mix-up over the date, but he doesn’t want to come across as a loner with flowers, waiting for Gemma.
“It’s one of the most embarrassing situations that he could be in. It’s soul destroying for him.”
Explaining how the storyline unfolds, Sam continued: “Chesney sees Bethany in the Bistro and he wants her to stand in as his date, but Emma suggests herself so he just goes with it.
“It’s so awkward and Emma is really hamming it up, so Chesney is dying inside. Chesney is jealous of Spike, but he also takes an instant dislike to Spike because he is rude. The whole thing is a nightmare for Chesney!”
Discussing Chesney and Gemma, he added: “I do think Chesney and Gemma would be good together. They say opposites attract and they are very opposite.
“They are like chalk and cheese, but they work great as friends as well, so we will see.”
While Chesney struggles to find love his former girlfriend Sinead Tinker (Kate McGlynn) is heartbroken after discovering she has cervical cancer.
Pregnant Sinead will have to decide whether to terminate the pregnancy to save her own life and undergo chemotherapy.
It is a difficult decision to make for the mum-to-be, one made harder as he decides to keep her health problems a secret from partner Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard).
Coronation Street continues Wednesday on ITV at 7.30pm and 8.30pm.
