ITV Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 20 Feb 2026, 14:02 By Tamzin Meyer 20 Feb 2026, 14:02 Coronation Street fan theory 'works out' Steve McDonald's secret brother is Ben Driscoll Are fans on to something? Ben Driscoll Coronation Street Steve McDonald Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 20 Feb 2026, 14:02 By Tamzin Meyer 20 Feb 2026, 14:02 Ben Driscoll and Steve McDonald have been striking up a new friendship in Coronation Street recently much to Tim’s annoyance. Tim had to make it clear to Ben last night (Thursday, February 19), that Steve would always be his best friend no matter what. But, could it soon become hard for the new friends to stay away from each other? A new fan theory suggests that Steve and Ben’s bond might run blood deep. Ben and Steve have become mates (Credit: ITV) Ben and Steve’s friendship in Coronation Street Ben Driscoll might be fairly new on the cobbles but he’s wasted no time in making friends with the locals. This week, he’s formed a new friendship with local cab driver Steve McDonald. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers Steve quizzed Ben’s mind on a random grammatical error he’d been saying for years, while also debating whether rugby or football was better. When Tim then rocked up at the Rovers to see the pair laughing together and having been playing darts, the jealousy was obvious. Tim then fought back, saying that football was always going to be the better sport. He was very unhappy when Steve seemed to be turning her attention towards the rugby conversation though. Once Steve had gone, that’s when Tim put some boundaries in place. Steve was his best friend, not Ben’s. And, he wanted it to stay that way. Fans have predicted a twist (Credit: ITV) Coronation Street fan theory predicts Ben Driscoll is Steve McDonald’s secret brother Next week’s Coronation Street spoilers reveal that Steve McDonald gets a phone call while in the Rovers with Ben. He’s informed that his dad Jim McDonald isn’t well and might not pull through. Jim will then be killed off away from screen. Now, a new fan theory has suggested that Steve and Ben Driscoll are actually brothers and that this will come out in the wake of Jim’s death. Taking to Reddit, one fan said: “They’re going to be brothers, aren’t they? Jim’s going to be both their dad.” Also remembering that Maggie spotted something last year in the Barlows’ cupboard and got freaked out, another fan backed the idea. “Oh maybe, but why did Maggie freak out at the Barlows’? Would they have a pic of him in the cupboard? They might, he’s Amy’s grandad. “With Jim dying next week, it would be a bit pointless, but a way for it to come out (I’m not exactly sure how though).” Could the Driscolls and McDonalds be related in some way? Are Steve and Ben actually brothers? Read more: Here’s how old Coronation Street Jack Webster actor Kyran Bowes is Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 20 Feb 2026, 14:02 By Tamzin Meyer 20 Feb 2026, 14:02 Previous Story Next Story
