New love shock for Corrie's Audrey

Coronation Street favourite Audrey Roberts will discover that her new love interest is a cross-dresser in a forthcoming storyline, according to reports.

Earlier this week, fans saw Audrey have a friendly chat with Claudia Colby's (Rula Lenska) boyfriend Marc in The Rovers - marking the beginning of a love triangle plot for the trio.

The Sun claims that events take a further twist in the coming weeks when Audrey and Claudia both spot a mystery woman leaving Marc's house.

Unbeknown to the rival hairdressers, the 'woman' is actually Marc himself - heading out to Manchester's Gay Village in female clothing.

A Weatherfield source said: "Many men aren't gay but like to wear a frock. Cross-dressing is another taboo that soaps are looking to tackle."

It is thought that Marc will tell Audrey and Claudia that his 'female visitor' was his sister - but the truth about the matter later comes out.

The show newcomer is played by actor Andrew Hall, who is best known for his role as Russell in sitcom Butterflies.