 Holly Chamarette (1985-1988) and Dawn Acton (1988-1999). But when she returned to the cobbles, Kate Ford had reprised the role and she was clearly here to stay. The troublemaker immediately wreaked havoc in Steve McDonald's life following their one-night-stand which resulted in the birth of her daughter Amy - who she often used as a pawn in her schemes. This caused immense strain in his relationship and marriage with Karen Phillips. After ruining their wedding by announcing Steve was t){kind=link}
QUEEN of mean Tracy Barlow has left viewers with their jaws dropped to the floor more than once while in Weatherfield.
But in recent years, the Coronation Street florist has grown tamer than necessary. Here’s why she should go back to her old tricks.
For as long as I could remember, mean girls have always been fascinating to me from their bold and insufferable shells to their sensitive and vulnerable inner cores.
And while most if not all my generation still remember Regina George as one of the most memorable villains, Tracy Barlow has always come first in my eyes.
The iconic character was first introduced as a sensitive young child who had many disagreements with her mother Deirdre, particularly as the chain-smoking stalwart embarked on an affair with Mike Baldwin, which completely destroyed her marriage with Ken Barlow.