What happened between Roy and Tracy in Coronation Street? Past marriage explained

| Soaps Reporter Published September 16, 2026 10:16am Updated September 16, 2026 10:16am A bizarre chapter from the Corrie history books, yes (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock) Aw, nothing like reflecting on your past relationship history with your new love interest, right Tracy Barlow? The Coronation Street character, played by Kate Ford, faced an awkward conversation in yesterday’s episode of the ITV soap, as new boyfriend Ross Wilkes (Ian Burfield) was given a low-down on her past romances. In the Bistro, Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) quickly got to work telling Ross about how many times Tracy has been the bride at a wedding. Tracy quickly told Fiz that the total number is three, not four. Fiz put forward her case, pointing out that it’s actually four due to marrying Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) twice, Robert Preston (Tristan Gemmill) and er, Roy Cropper (David Neilson). Tracy and Roy share a surprising past (Picture: ITV) Yes, it happened quite a few years ago, but Roy and Tracy actually did tie the knot. Sounds weird, I know. Here’s what happened. What happened between Roy and Tracy? Her plan was dark (Picture: ITV) Tracy spiked Roy’s drink at a wedding reception and later tricked him into believing they had slept together. Tracy then claimed that Roy was the father of her unborn baby. Roy and Hayley Cropper (Julie Hesmondhalgh) wanted a baby at the time, and offered Tracy £20k in exchange for full parental rights once the little one was born. In order to secure the rights to the child, Roy married Tracy. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. The baby was born and initially named Patience, but the truth was eventually revealed and Roy and Hayley discovered that Steve was actually the father. Roy and Hayley left the cobbles with the baby, but chose to return her to Tracy, leading to the little girl being renamed Amy. Tracy gave the £20,000 back, and her marriage to Roy was annulled. Who is Tracy’s new boyfriend Ross? Tracy’s started a new romance (Picture: ITV) Ross Burfield is Tyrone Dobbs’ (Alan Halsall) biological father. He is in a relationship with Tracy, which is helping him hide his true character. Earlier this year, Ross successfully drove Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) out of town. He managed to isolate her from Tyrone and his loved ones, leaving Cassie with no choice but to take a job on a cruise ship and start her life again. But did she? Deals of the Day An Instagram mattress left me with back pain – this one completely changed my mind Book Val d'Isère, Val Thorens and Tignes for less in Club Med's ski sale Save 25% on red light therapy masks, sauna blankets and sleep gadgets in Bon Charge sale The viral LED face mask with over 350 lights that's currently discounted by £100 A friend said I looked 'snatched' – I credit this new Charlotte Tilbury powder The last we saw of Cassie, she was having an argument with Ross in a car. We don’t actually know if she got on the train, meaning there is every possibility Ross was responsible for ending her time on the cobbles in a much darker way. The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.