As the long-awaited Swarla wedding edges closer on Coronation Street, fans are bracing themselves for potential chaos. With Carla Connor and Lisa Swain finally set to tie the knot, viewers can’t help but wonder whether the show will really allow the couple a smooth path to happiness or whether an unexpected return could throw everything off course at the very last minute.
Will Peter Barlow Really Disrupt Swarla’s Big Day?
Much of the online speculation centres on a familiar name: Peter Barlow. Given his complicated history with Carla Connor, some fans believe his return could spell trouble.
After all, Peter has a reputation for wedding-day drama, particularly when he’s the groom himself, which makes the timing of any comeback feel suspicious. That said, several fans remain unconvinced that Peter would play any real role in sabotaging Carla’s future.
One viewer pointed out that while Peter and Carla once loved each other deeply, their relationship had clearly run its course by the time he left. They wanted different things from life, and dragging Carla back into that emotional turmoil would feel like reopening a chapter that has long been closed.
Others went even further, insisting the wedding itself would go ahead without interference. According to one popular theory, the real drama may unfold after the ceremony.
Why Fans Don’t Trust the Producers’ Promises
Despite reassurances, not everyone is buying into the idea of a peaceful Swarla wedding. Some fans openly questioned producer Kate Brooks, arguing that her definition of a “happy ending” doesn’t always align with audience expectations.
One commenter bluntly stated they don’t believe a word she says, especially when it comes to protecting fan-favourite couples. That scepticism extends to the wider production team as well. A few viewers admitted they wouldn’t put anything past Brooks or fellow producer Iain MacLeod.
While some defended the slow-burn build-up of Swarla as thoughtful and well-written, others were quick to note that much of that groundwork happened under a previous producer.
Still, many fans argued that the significance of Swarla as a same-sex couple matters too much for the show to undermine. One commenter stressed that Coronation Street needs its first truly successful wedding for a female same-sex couple, especially when other soaps have already moved ahead in that space.
If Not Peter, Then Who Could Cause Chaos in Coronation Street?
Interestingly, a growing section of the fandom believes Peter isn’t the real threat at all. Instead, speculation has shifted toward other possibilities, including legal complications.
One theory suggests the police could intervene, since Lisa remains legally married, raising the possibility of last-minute hurdles rather than romantic sabotage. Others floated more dramatic ideas, with Becky Swain’s name repeatedly popping up as a wildcard presence.
While some comments leaned into dark humour, even joking about the possibility of tragedy on the wedding day, most fans agreed the writers would be taking a huge risk by turning such a landmark storyline into pure shock value.
As for Peter, several viewers still expect him to return eventually, just not for Carla. Some believe he could come back to support Ken at No.1, while others imagined a brief appearance where he simply congratulates Carla before drifting into a completely separate storyline. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers.