ITV Corrie fans switch channels over 'embarrassing' scene as soap sparks discussion

Coronation Street viewers were reaching for their TV remotes over a 'mega cringe' moment featuring Weatherfield's answer to Romeo and Juliet.

There were comical scenes in the Bistro as Amy Barlow invited her boyfriend Jacob Hay for lunch with her disapproving parents. Tracy Barlow and Steve McDonald have made no secret of the fact that they don't want their daughter dating reformed drug dealer Jacob.

Amy, played by Elle Mulvaney, invited them out for a meal under false pretences, claiming that she just wanted to spend some quality time with her mum and dad. So their faces were like thunder when she brought Jacob along with her during Friday night's hour-long episode.

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After an awkward meal buoyed by small talk and reverse psychology, the scene became even more toe-curling when the lovebirds said goodbye at the table in front of Tracy and Steve with a slurpy smooch that seemed to last for eons. Some viewers took to Twitter to say they couldn't bear to watch.

@MamaAlbert74 said: "I switched it over and said that our cat had hit the remote control." @marleyj48905500 tweeted: "I felt slightly embarrassed just watching it! Very funny! Amy is definitely her mother's daughter!"

@PTimberley commented: "I had to turn away." The soap shared the moment on Twitter with the question: "How long is too long to kiss your boyfriend next to your parents? Asking for a friend."

@Starlight75 told Corrie: "Far far too long if u having to close ur eyes, turn ur face away or change the station over!" @ConversationStreet Podcast exclaimed: "Ena Sharples is turning in her grave!"

@_jennifer1878 said: "That was far too long." And @LynseyF85 tweeted: