Ken Barlow has made a life-changing decision to help his granddaughter Amy after she was conned out of a significant inheritance by Rowan Cunliffe. However, fans of Coronation Street are now speculating that Cassie Plummer might have her own agenda, potentially throwing everything into chaos to get her hands on the money.
Cassie, played by Claire Sweeney, has been a fixture in Ken’s life since being hired as his carer earlier this year. Living at No.1 Coronation Street, she has been looking after Ken (portrayed by William Roache) and attending to his every need. But as Ken weighs up his options regarding Amy’s financial loss, some viewers are questioning whether Cassie might have ulterior motives.
On Monday’s episode, Ken expressed his guilt over Amy’s situation. The young woman, played by Elle Mulvaney, had been manipulated into handing over her inheritance—left to her by her late grandmother, Deirdre—to Rowan and his self-help organisation, The Institute. Now, with Ken’s recent £50,000 win from a premium bond payout, he is seriously considering giving Amy the money to replace what she lost.
This revelation has led many Coronation Street fans to speculate that Cassie might interfere with Ken’s plan, potentially seeking to claim the money for herself. Social media was abuzz with theories, with one viewer posting: “Let’s hope Cassie doesn’t con Ken!” Another joked: “Cassie tearfully to Ken: ‘I need a life-saving operation, but they only do these in the USA, and it costs £50k—guess I’ll just have to accept my fate.’”
Others shared their suspicions, with one viewer stating: “Cassie is definitely going to fleece both Amy and Ken out of his money.” Another questioned her intentions: “Why is Cassie so against Ken giving Amy his winnings? I wonder why!” A different fan added: “They should just get Cassie to sign up for the Institute—then she can scam them instead of Ken.”
Despite speculation that she might betray Ken and Amy, Cassie could also be on the verge of a new romance with a long-time Coronation Street favourite, Steve McDonald. Back in June 2024, actor Simon Gregson hinted at a potential relationship between Steve and Cassie during an appearance on This Morning.
“There’s a little bit of a spark with Cassie,” Gregson revealed. “She’s coming into the picture, and that’s what’s on our screens at the moment. There’s definitely some chemistry there.”
Cassie’s complicated past, including her strained relationship with her no-nonsense mother, Evelyn Plummer, adds another layer of intrigue to her storyline. Whether she will genuinely support Ken and Amy or exploit the situation for her own gain remains to be seen. As the drama unfolds, fans will be watching closely to see if Cassie is a friend or a foe in the ongoing saga at No.1 Coronation Street.
