jake harman was a character played by kenny doughty; the character was a love interest for michelle connor (kym marsh). he made his on-screen debut on 28 october 2009, when dev alahan (jimmi harkishin) hired him to fix michelle's roof. however, he fell from the ladder and michelle had to get out of the bath to stop him from falling. in the midst of their encounter, michelle dropped her towel, much to her embarrassment. jake kissed her and a shocked michelle got rid of him.