Coronation Street fans were delighted as Rana Nazir and Kate Connor gave in to their feelings for one another with a kiss.
The best friends, played by Bhavna Limbachia and Faye Brookes, shared a passionate moment during Wednesday night’s double-bill of the ITV soap, moments before Rana’s partner, Zeedan, walked into the room.
Kate and Rana kissed! 😘
Zeedan knows something's up! 😱
Will the wedding go ahead!? 💔
Find out in half an hour… 🕣 #Corrie #Kana pic.twitter.com/6GQBVvBAQz
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) November 15, 2017
Despite an ensuing mix of emotions for the characters, viewers were thrilled to see them acknowledge their feelings at last, sharing their views on Twitter with the hashtag #Kana.
One person posted: “Kate and Rana! FINALLY! #CoronationStreet #kateandrana #kana,” while another added: “#CoronationStreet YES KATE AND RANA”.
Kate and Rana! FINALLY! 🙌 #CoronationStreet #kateandrana #kana
— Siân Bobbett (@thatrangergirl) November 15, 2017
#CoronationStreet YES KATE AND RANA
— Sophie (@KlossIsTheBoss) November 15, 2017
Another posted. “I am totally shipping Rana and Kate.”
I am totally shipping Rana and Kate 🙌👭 #Corrie
— Lisa Marie McKinney (@Lisawestlife10) November 15, 2017
But a spanner was thrown in the works as it looked as though Rana would continue with her wedding plans, prompting Kate to plead with her to “stop messing with my head”.
With the future looking uncertain, one fan worried: “I love Kate and Rana but oh my god I feel awful for Zee I’m so conflicted #CoronationStreet,” and another said: “I don’t trust coronation street with this kate and rana storyline. i’m not getting my hopes up for a healthy lgbt relationship.”
I love Kate and Rana but oh my god I feel awful for Zee I'm so conflicted #CoronationStreet
— Claudia Boleyn (@ClaudiaBoleyn) November 15, 2017
i don’t trust coronation street with this kate and rana storyline. i’m not getting my hopes up for a healthy lgbt relationship.
— lucy (@nayasrivera) November 15, 2017
Another concerned fan commented: “Beautiful scene but still hard to watch. Girls we know you are meant to be (together)”.
Beautiful scene but still hard to watch. Girls we know you are meant to be ❤️👀 #Kana @Faye_Brookes @BhavnaLimbachia
— ∞ amy 🏳️🌈∞ (@ohsnapitsamy_) November 15, 2017
“@Faye_Brookes and @BhavnaLimbachia’s acting was incredible, but god that scene broke my heart,” added another.
@Faye_Brookes and @BhavnaLimbachia's acting was incredible, but god that scene broke my heart 💔
— steph (@dresstorepress) November 15, 2017
:: Coronation Street continues on ITV at 7.30pm on Friday.