Becky Swain’s shocking return has left Lisa Swain emotionally split between her past and future in Coronation Street. In a private chat with Roy Cropper, Lisa admitted she still harbours feelings for Becky, despite being engaged to Carla Connor.
And with Carla away in Ireland, Becky has seized the chance to edge back into Lisa’s life. But what Carla uncovers upon her return sets off a fresh wave of chaos. Meanwhile, fans have picked up on one frustratingly obvious oversight that could’ve solved half the drama.
Becky Slides Back Into Lisa’s Life
After believing Becky had died in a hit-and-run years ago, Lisa had only just begun to rebuild her life with Carla. The couple worked through grief and obstacles, finally finding some stability, until Becky resurfaced. Her claim was, she had actually been in witness protection due to a botched undercover case. While Lisa tried to make sense of it all, Carla wasn’t convinced.
She sensed Becky and DI Costello were hiding something more, and her suspicions only deepened with Becky’s vague answers and perfect timing. During Carla’s trip to Ireland, Becky didn’t waste a second. She grew closer to Lisa and Betsy, slipping seamlessly into their daily routines.
Lisa, meanwhile, confided in Roy that part of her still loved Becky though she insisted Carla was the person she wanted to spend her future with. Next week, Carla returns to Weatherfield and walks straight into a mess. Becky wastes no time telling her she’s been staying at No.6 with Lisa and Betsy. If that wasn’t enough, Carla discovers a video of Becky and Lisa modelling Betsy’s latest fashion designs, which only fuels her insecurities.
Hurt and blindsided, Carla tells Lisa she’s going home. But Becky views Carla’s exit as a chance to press her advantage. She shows up at the Rovers and plays the song from her wedding with Lisa; the very one they danced to on their big day. Fans of of Carla and Lisa are left fearing Becky might actually win Lisa back. But while everyone’s focused on the romance, some viewers have zeroed in on a practical problem that keeps making things worse.
The Door That Nobody Locks in Coronation Street
It turns out the real issue might be simpler than expected, Becky keeps letting herself into No.6, completely uninvited. Fans have grown tired of watching her saunter in whenever she pleases. Many believe the situation could be diffused if the Connor-Swains just locked their front door. Viewer Denis Hiles suggested they “put a lock on the door” to stop Becky from walking in. While Lucilla Cousins bluntly urged, “LOCK THE COWING DOOR.”
Jacqueline Shine noted that nobody in soapland seems to use locks. Debbie Rudge asked the question on everyone’s mind: “Why don’t they lock the door?”. Sydney Martin had a laugh about it, admitting that locking the door doesn’t seem to be part of the show’s logic. She joked they should probably invest in a proper lock because Becky “just wanders in. Cait Fitton, who plays Lauren Bolton, defended the open-door dynamic by saying it mirrors real life in some neighbourhoods.
As Becky continues to cross boundaries, viewers are left wondering how long the Connor-Swains will let it go on. The love triangle is already fragile. If someone finally turns the lock, will it signal a change in control and clarity for Lisa? Or will Becky continue to use the open door as a way back into Lisa’s heart? Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all your Coronation Street spoilers and updates.