Daniel Osborne was left deeply upset after discovering love interest Nicky's true identity - but Coronation Street fans have become convinced that she also has a connection cobbles villain Geoff Metcalfe.
The grieving dad, played by Rob Mallard, finally left his house after being persuaded to do so by Adam Barlow.
While attending a drinks reception, Daniel met Nicky and the pair appeared to get on incredibly well.
But when she suggested that they take their drinks to a hotel room, Daniel was horrified to discover that she was actually an escort and stormed out.
The next week, however, a lonely Daniel drowned his sorrows and ended up visiting Nicky in a hotel - but just ended up chatting to her about his late wife Sinead... which he ended up paying £220 for.
However, some viewers have become convinced that Nicky may have a link to Geoff, who has been known to pay for sex with prostitutes.
During Geoff's marriage to Yasmeen, he sneaked off to romp with an escort - and even went on to gloat about it to his wife.
Could Geoff have paid Nicky for sex in the past? And how will she react when she bumps into him on Corrie?
Earlier this month, actor Joe Duttine teased that a revelation about Geoff's treatment of his mum will turn his character Tim against his dad.
Speaking to TV Times, Joe aid: "I think the more evidence that is stacked against Geoff from people Tim trusts, the more Tim might turn. [Tim] might be a bit gullible, but he’s not stupid.
"I don’t think Tim will necessarily side and sympathise with Yasmeen because he’s not really bothered about her.
"But if he finds out that his dad behaved like this with his mum, that’s a whole different story. I think he’ll distance himself from him, ultimately."
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV
