Coronation Street fans think they have ‘worked out’ newcomer Ollie’s ‘real identity’ as a new mystery was sparked in the show’s latest scenes.

Viewers were first introduced to the new character in August, when Dee-Dee Bailey met him at the Rovers Return. The pair quickly hit it off, but Dee-Dee wasn’t interested in getting into another relationship.

Those who follow the ITV soap know, Dee-Dee hasn’t had the easiest of times following her relationship with secret serial groomer Joel Deering, at the end of which she found out she was pregnant.

But Ollie later made a return to the cobbles when it was revealed he was going to be one of Dee-Dee’s clients. After helping get him off the hook, Dee-Dee was unsure about pursuing anything romantic.

But with a clear attraction between the pair, the legal professional changed her mind and she and Ollie were seen on a date in the Rovers.

However, Corrie fans are suspicious of Ollie. It started when, during their date, Carla Connor and Lisa Swain were celebrating their engagement in the pub.

With the joyous occasion happening around them, Ollie was intrigued by who everyone was, particularly the happy couple. And it was his interest in Carla and Lisa that sparked fans to wonder what the mystery newcomer couple be up to, as they were certain he was up to something.

It was then during the latest trip to Weatherfield on Friday (September 26) that more questions about Ollie’s real motives were asked. It started when Dee-Dee and Ollie headed to the Bistro with Adam Barlow and Alya Nazir on their first official double date.

Ollie wasn’t impressed with the food and when Toyah Battersby came to collect their plates, and asked Ollie why he didn’t eat his, he appeared annoyed and told her that it was too heavy on the truffle oil and that he cares a lot about his food.

With things turning awkward, Alya set about smoothing hings over but it was when Ollie heard her say Toyah’s name, his attitude changed and he suddenly seemed interested in the cobbles stalwart.

As Alya asked Toyah for a coffee, Ollie clocked her name with interest, saying: “That’s an unusual name.” Once their meal was over, Ollie tried to apologise, but Dee-Dee called him “rude” and “obnoxious”, saying she’d seen a different side to him.

With his fellow diners heading out of the restaurant, Ollie held back and took a suspicious call, where he promised to do some digging. Looking over at Toyah, he said: “I’ll find out what I can. Do a bit of digging.”

And Corrie fans were quick to share their thoughts on social media. @MarkItIsThen said: “My guess is that Ollie could possibly be Toyah’s brother from her father’s side #Corrie.”

@AngelaP49083964 questioned: “Why is Ollie interested in Toyah? Is he something to do with the scammers Leanne got drawn into? Or Imran? #corrie.” @RyanSoapKing25 wrote: “I knew I couldn’t trust Ollie. Poor Dee Dee #Corrie.” @amz07 commented: “Trust your instincts Dee Dee, this Ollie is not to be trusted. Maybe a Journo? #corrie.”

@gillyn4 posted: “Wonder if Ollie knew Imran or had dealings with him. That could be why he’s getting closer to Dee Dee…very fishy #Corrie.” @xxAlicia89 shared: “Ollie knows Toyah from somewhere, wonder what he’s got on her #Corrie.” @TVMusings22 added: “Can’t get a read of Olly but he’s deffo not Kosher. Why are they determined to traumatise DeeDee. #Corrie.”

Meanwhile, on Reddit, Colm_Flaherty said: “I found it interesting how he was criticising the Bistro’s food and then particularly took an interest in Toyah. I’m thinking he maybe connected to Imran or Rowan.”

nostalgic_muffin replied: “I’m really curious where things are going with the Ollie character, I’m sure I read that Channique (Dee Dee) said he’s not what he seems, but not necessarily in the way we might think. The thing with Toyah today was interesting.” Saintlysin14u commented: “Be interesting if Rowan does make a reappearance but I don’t think it will happen. As for Imran… maybe but he is long gone so…”