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Vickie Scullard

Coronation Street's Sally Carman and Joe Duttine speak of how they fell in love on set

Coronation Street stars Sally Carman and Joe Duttine have spoken of how they fell in love on set.

The ITV soap stars, who have been dating for two years, announced that they were engaged at the end of March.

Speaking to Lorraine Kelly, Sally, 39, who plays mechanic Abi Franklin, opened up about how they got together.

When Lorraine asked whether they clicked on set, Sally explained that it was a much slower process.

Sally said: "We were friends for a while but then we started sharing puddings and I thought maybe something is on the boil."

Sally admitted that she was pleased that they didn't share too many scenes together.

Coronation Street's Sally Carman and Joe Duttine speak of how they fell in love on set (ITV)

She explained: "It's much better just because Johnny is a bit of a joker and he's very funny and he can put you a bit off your stride.”

Speaking of her character, she continued: “I lived with the horse in the back room for a bit, we shared a room, me and the horse. That was all right.”

Joe, 50, then explained that a lot of people live at the Metcalfe home - where his character Tim and his on-screen wife Sally live.

Real-life Corrie couple Joe Duttine and Sally Carman (ITV)

The pair also addressed the new addition to the cast which was announced yesterday.

Paula Wilcox is returning to Corrie after 51-years away from the ITV soap to play Geoff Metcalfe's former partner Elaine.

"I met her in the canteen, she seems like a nice lady," Joe said.

Geoff, Tim’s dad, is currently mixed up in an abuse storyline involving wife Yasmeen (Shelley King) who is currently poised to stand trial for his attempted murder.

She snapped after he subjected her to months of mental torture behind closed doors.

It is hoped that Elaine’s appearance will help Yasmeen’s case.

Lorraine airs weekdays from 9am on ITV.

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