Coronation Street sparks Todd and James passion after forgotten almost-kiss

Coronation Street could have a new couple on its hands after Todd Grimshaw and James Bailey shared another telling moment this week, more than a year after James tried to kiss him.

Todd and James have getting friendly again following the end of Todd’s horrific relationship with Theo Silverton, who subjected him to months of coercive control and physical abuse before his death.

But their growing closeness isn’t entirely new. Back in June 2025, James was giving Todd personal training sessions when the pair started opening up to each other about their relationship problems.

After drinks at Todd’s house, James offered to show him some stretching exercises he could do at home.

Things quickly became more intimate and James attempted to kiss Todd.

Todd pulled away before they actually kissed because he was still committed to Theo, explaining that he loved him.

Theo then came into the room, witnessed what happened and his jealousy over James subsequently became another element of his increasingly controlling behaviour towards Todd.

Now, with Theo gone and Todd gradually rebuilding his life, Coronation Street appears to be returning to that attraction.

The hints became difficult to miss in the latest episode as Todd and James enjoyed time together in the Rovers.

When Maggie spotted the pair looking comfortable together, she told them: “You sure look cosy.”

Todd insisted: “We’re just friends.”

However, Maggie wasn’t convinced, replying: “You make a fine-looking couple.”

Later, Todd questioned why people automatically assumed something was happening simply because two gay men were friends.

George also admitted he’d been watching Todd and James together in the pub and said he was hoping “something good might come out of it”, particularly after everything Todd has endured.

It has inevitably got viewers wondering whether Corrie is finally going to take Todd and James somewhere it stopped short of exploring last year.

One viewer asked after the episode: “So in tonight’s episode they seemed to be going towards them being a couple. What do we all think of this?”

Another fan said they thought Todd and James “would be cute together too”, while another viewer hoped the soap wouldn’t rush Todd back into relationship drama after everything he experienced with Theo.

For now, Todd and James remain friends and Coronation Street has not confirmed that they will become a couple.

But this isn’t a completely new pairing being created out of nowhere. James has already tried to kiss Todd once. Todd’s relationship with Theo stopped anything from happening between them then, and the latest scenes have now put their chemistry firmly back on screen.

Could Todd finally be ready to find happiness with James? We certainly hope so.

Coronation Street streams on ITVX and airs on ITV1.