Steve Lowe

Steve Lowe made his first appearance on 11 February 2013. He is portrayed by Michael Simkins.

Storylines
Steve is introduced as Bianca Butcher's probation officer. Steve first appears when he visits Bianca at her home. He later meets Bianca in the café and takes a liking to her mother Carol Jackson. He arranges to meet Carol, and stops being Bianca's probation officer. He tells Carol that when he heard that her son Billie Jackson had died, he felt they had a connection, as his daughter Emily died in 1998, two days before her 10th birthday. They meet again the next day. A few weeks later, Bianca sees Steve on heading for her house, and thinks it has something to do with her son Liam Butcher, but is shocked to find them on a date. Bianca is angry and wants Carol to end the relationship, because Steve could see something and report to Bianca's new probation officer. Carol tells Bianca that she has ended her relationship with Steve but he approaches Bianca in the market and she realises that Carol lied. Carol tells her friend Masood Ahmed, who tells Steve about Carol's difficult position. Steve assumes Carol has sent Masood to tell him their relationship is over and is angry with her.