Coronation Street's Steve McDonald finds it "mind blowing" that he might have an adult daughter.

Simon Gregson

Simon Gregson

Simon Gregson has opened up about his 'Corrie' character's current dilemma as he gets used to the idea he could be Emma Brooker's (Alexandra Mardell) real father, and the shock news is difficult for him to wrap his head around.

Asked if Steve believes he could really be her dad, Simon said: "Not really, he is trying to work it out and he feels as though she would be more likely to be Jim's daughter, it is a bit mind blowing to think he has a 20-year-old daughter.

"I don't think he really knows what to think. I think in all honesty he would be hoping that it isn't the case.

"What happened with Leanne was bad enough but he has got his head round that situation and co-parents with Leanne, but to suddenly have a grown up daughter is like something from 'Long Lost Families', how do you process that information?"

Although Steve would have Emma from a previous relationship with Fiona Middleton (Angela Griffin), he is still nervous about how his partner Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) will react.

Simon added: "As ever with Steve it is about going about things the right way. In reality he should come clean straight away and tell Tracy what has been happening and that he might be Emma's dad.

"It happened before he even knew Tracy and there is no reason for her to have an issue with it but of course Steve is going to go about it all the wrong way and cause himself many more problems."

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