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Todd Grimshaw began to question his sexuality in 2003, becoming Corrie's first regular homosexual character, after years of criticism about non-representation.

2003 saw the introduction of another gay male character, Sean Tully played by Antony Cotton.

The character of Karen McDonald ( Suranne Jones ) was developed, with her fiery marriage to Steve and warring with Tracy Barlow.