Coronation Street star Todd Boyce has said that his character Stephen will be "delighted" when he finally gets together with Jenny (Sally Ann Matthews) in this week's episodes.

Since Stephen arrived back on the street last year he has made clear that he has feelings for Jenny and the underlying chemistry appears to be mutual.

Now both of them are single at the same time and this week in the Rovers, they share a kiss before heading upstairs to take things further.

"He is delighted," said Boyce."She is the apple of his eye, he is insane about her and he can't believe they have finally got together.

"This has been a dream of his since they first met - even whilst he was with Elaine he really only had eyes for Jenny."

He continued: "She's funny, she's sexy, he just wants her on his arm. He just thinks she's the bee's knees. She caught his eye way back and that was it.

"She's a character.. on every single level and she's fiery and she stands her ground. He likes women like that - Gabrielle had sass and intelligence but Jenny has the added element of being great fun, whereas Gabrielle wasn't a whole lot of laughs.

"The thing is his love for intelligent and sassy women could be his downfall. Gabrielle got the measure of him and what is to say Jenny isn't going to do that too?"

"It is affectionate and playful," Boyce added. "It is a grown-up relationship and Jenny brings out the best in him.

"She doesn't know the truth about him but she does get him. It is early days with them but they are both going through a big change in their life and both are looking to a different future."

Coronation Street continues Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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