Coronation Street fans go wild as Steve McDonald hints at his ex-wife's return to the soap after almost two decades

Coronation Street fans were left excited about the possible return of one character after watching Wednesday's episode.

Steve McDonald – played by Simon Gregson – was chatting to Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) in the Rovers Return when she asked him what he missed most about owning the iconic pub.

As he joked, he missed the most “beer on tap,” and the conversation turned to his four ex-wives.

Steve is currently married to Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) – they previously married in 2012 before divorcing and re-married in 2018.

He first married Vicky McDonald (Chloe Newsome) in 1995, before walking down the aisle with Karen Phillips (Suranne Jones) in 2001.

Steve and Karen married in 2001, before Suranne Jones left the beloved soap in 2004 after four years

Steve then married Becky Granger (Katherine Kelly) in 2009, before marrying Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) in 2015.

Daisy asked Steve in the pub during Wednesday's episode: “Who was your least favorite gambler?” as he replied, “Tracy.”

She then asked, “Which of your four ex-wives do you miss the most?”

He immediately responded, “Karen, next question.”

Daisy continued, “If you could go back in time and marry just one of them, who would you choose?” while Steve didn't respond before she was distracted.

Steve's mention of Karen was enough to get fans excited about a possible return, despite him only mentioning her name.

One person posted: 'Coronation street… Karen macdonald…. So tonight…Steve admits that Karen was his favorite woman…Is this a sign…Is Karen aka Suranne Jones coming back (sic)'

Another commented: 'The woman Steve Macdonald would remarry, Karen #Corrie.'

Steve emphasized that of his four ex-wives, he missed Karen the most

Vicky McDonald (played by Chloe Newsome) and Steve married in 1995

The iconic Coronation Street character has been married seven times to five different women – pictured walking down the aisle with Becky Granger (Katherine Kelly) in 2009

Steve and his current wife, Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford), have certainly had their ups and downs over the years

The character was also married to Kym Marsh's Michelle Connor – pictured tying the knot in 2015

Coronation Street fans got excited after Steve said the ex-wife he missed most was Karen during the latest episode of the ITV soap

A third insisted: “Calling Karen McDonald. Steve loved her. #Corrie'

Another social media user gushed: 'Steve calls Karen! #Corrie'

Suranne left Corrie in 2004 after four years in the soap.

She has had an incredible TV career, starring in shows like Doctor Foster, The Secret Of Crickley Hall, Unforgiven, Maryland and more.

Suranne recently starred in the second series of BBC drama Vigil alongside Game Of Thrones actress Rose Leslie.