Coronation Street fans threatened to switch off as they worked out a "creepy twist".
Friday's edition of the long-running soap continued to explore Summer Spellman's pregnancy storyline. The character, played by Harriet Bibby, has been rocked by the news she is expecting a child.
The baby's dad is Aaron Sandford and Summer is attempting to get their relationship back on track after they briefly split. She worked at a clothes stall earlier in the week to take her mind off her relationship drama and met Esther.
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The character, played by Vanessa Hehir, wanted to thank Summer in tonight's show by buying her dinner at the Rovers Return. However, she overheard Summer tell Billy drop the revelation she is expecting a child.
Esther followed Summer out of the pub and told her how she is unable to have children. She was later joined by her husband as they offered to adopt the baby from Summer and they would support her through the pregnancy.
However, fans following the show on Twitter were unnerved by the way the couple asked such a huge question despite only knowing Summer for a few days.
Sharon commented: "Anyone else finding this baby buying storyline creepy?"
Rosalind posted: "This creepy couple wanting to 'buy' Summers baby us REALLY disturbing, if we're doing down a dark rabbit hole with this storyline I'm switching off!"
Jehan tweeted: "I hope Summer says no to Esther & her fella who just come off as shady to me. Maybe Summer will agree then change her mind & Esther & her man will snatch the baby."
Katie commented : "Imagine asking for someone’s baby literally knowing them for 5 minutes embarrassing."
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