Coronation Street fans 'can't cope' after watching THIS priceless moment tonight

Coronation Street
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Mary Taylor has had fans in stitches once again...

Tonight's Coronation Street has got fans all talking about one thing... and that's the brilliant Mary Taylor.

The character has always left fans laughing with her hilarious one liners and brilliant comedy timing, but tonight she outdid herself in a brilliant scene with Sean Tully.

Mary and Ben Shephard blanket Coronation Street

Sean didn't seem to have as much enthusiasm for Mary's blanket as she did... (Picture: ITV)

After taking to Sean about her love for TV presenter Ben Shephard, Mary thrilled everyone with some classic Coronation Street comedy once again by showing off her new purchase.

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As she visited Sean at work in Underworld clutching a brown Jiffy bag, Mary revealed her new online bargain - a blanket compete with Ben's face printed all over it!

Mary and Ben Shephard blanket Coronation Street

Fans couldn't get enough of Mary and her Ben Shephard obsession tonight (Picture: ITV)

But while Sean struggled to show any enthusiasm over Mary's bizarre new purchase, fans couldn't get enough of the florist and her blanket...

But Mary and her blanket wasn't the only drama happening on the cobbles tonight.

Mary and Ben Shephard blanket Coronation Street

Fans took to social media to praise Coronation Street for this comedy scene (Picture: ITV)

Also on tonight's Coronation Street...

Maria and Gary's wedding day also arrived... but while the bride was getting ready for her big day, the groom was more worried about keeping his killer past a secret.

While Maria has no idea that she is about to marry a murderer, Gary has told ex Sarah everything and is determined to make sure she doesn't spill his secret.

However, as the pair talked about their feelings for one another, leading to a charged moment between them, David walked in.

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Gary and Sarah had a heart-to-heart on the morning of Gary's wedding (Picture: ITV)

But how much had he heard of their conversation?

Meanwhile, Bernie was on the warpath when she discovered Gemma was meeting with mean mum Vanessa.

And, Geoff's true colours were revealed when Faye overheard him talking to Sally.

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Just how much of Sarah and Gary's conversation did David hear? (Picture: ITV)

As he verbally lashed out at his daughter in law, Faye heard every vile word.

But will she believe his apologies? Or is someone else about to join team Yasmeen?

Coronation Street will temporarily air a reduced schedule of three episodes a week.

Watch on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV. 

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 

After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off

She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 

As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book.