The bitter rivalry between Eva and Maggie in Coronation Street turns frightening this week when their ongoing pub war pushes Ben to breaking point, triggering a medical emergency that leaves everyone questioning whether their feud has finally gone too far.
Ben’s Heart Gives Way As The Pub War Turns Toxic
The trouble starts when Leanne tells Maggie that she wants to buy her out of her share of the Rovers. Eva acts shocked, even though she had suggested only the week before that Leanne should sell her stake in Speed Daal and use the money to buy Maggie’s slice of the pub instead. Maggie quickly joins the dots and turns on Eva, accusing her of plotting behind her back with Leanne.
Their long-running feud explodes once again, and the atmosphere inside the Rovers becomes unbearable as the two women trade insults over the sale of Maggie’s share. Trying to escape the tension, Ben heads out to deal with the beer delivery. But the stress clearly overwhelms him. Moments later, he clutches his chest in pain, a terrifying sign that his heart problems are being triggered by the relentless conflict between Eva and Maggie.
The Feud Spirals As Ben’s Condition Worsens
Even as Ben struggles, the argument inside the pub continues. Leanne ups the stakes by offering Maggie £160,000 for her share of the Rovers, but Maggie turns her down flat. Tempers flare, and in the middle of the chaos, Leanne’s bag gets wrapped around a bar stool, causing Maggie to fall. While attention briefly shifts to Maggie’s accident, Eva notices that Ben looks pale and sweaty. When he admits he has been suffering from heart palpitations, Eva realises how serious the situation has become.
Eva immediately calls an ambulance, fearing that the feud may have pushed Ben’s health to the brink. At the same time, Will is already at A&E with Megan, who is feeling unwell, creating the risk that secrets could come out while both crises unfold under the same hospital roof. As Ben is rushed in, the question looms; are Will and Megan about to be rumbled as well? The following morning, the fallout from Ben’s heart scare hangs heavy in the air.
Maggie and Eva start bickering again over Ben’s breakfast, showing just how deep their feud runs. But Ben, exhausted and shaken, despairs at their constant fighting. Finally, both women realise the damage they are doing. With Ben’s health now at risk, Eva and Maggie agree that, for his sake, they must call a truce. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers.