Carla Connor’s heart might be set on making things official with Lisa Swain in Coronation Street. But when you live in Weatherfield, romance is never just smooth sailing. Next week, her big moment takes an unexpected turn thanks to a cheeky bit of interference from a very familiar face and it might just send her plans spiraling in a whole new direction.
Ryan Has His Say And Carla’s Not Sure
Carla finally gets her hands on the long-awaited engagement ring; a sparkling little package that arrives right at her and Lisa’s new place at No. 6. She’s over the moon as she pulls it from the parcel, but before she can even catch her breath, Lisa walks back in from the shops. Carla and her trusty nephew Ryan scramble to cover the truth, with a few harmless fibs to keep the surprise under wraps.
Once Lisa heads off again, Ryan wastes no time turning the conversation to how the big question will be asked. He naturally assumes his aunt will go full traditional, down on one knee and all eyes on her. Carla, however, isn’t convinced.
Scoffing at the idea, she tells him she doesn’t think it needs to be a big production. Ryan’s quick-fire comeback is that no woman has ever said such a thing. Carla suddenly finds herself wondering whether her low-key approach might not have quite the wow factor she imagined.
Coronation Street: A Proposal Makeover at The Rovers
Thanks to Ryan’s little nudge, Carla’s plan goes from understated to full-on romantic gesture. She sets her sights on The Rovers as the perfect stage for her proposal and ropes in temporary manager Glenda Shuttleworth to make it happen. The scheme is to hide Lisa’s engagement ring in a glass of champagne and deliver it with perfect timing.
Wanting to strike while the iron’s hot, Carla calls Lisa at work and insists they meet at the pub right away for a drink. From there, it’s all systems go, with Glenda in on the secret and the champagne ready to sparkle. But this is Weatherfield where even the best-laid plans have a habit of derailing. An insider has hinted that this might just be the sweetest side of Carla we’ve ever seen. Still, with Lisa’s unpredictable police duties, there’s a real chance the romantic moment could be derailed.
Everything is in place, and Carla’s heart is racing. Ryan’s teasing may have forced a dramatic rethink, but now all she needs is for Lisa to walk through those doors. If she does, The Rovers could witness a moment to remember. If she doesn’t, that champagne might just go flat along with Carla’s big moment. Whatever happens, we will keep you posted. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street drama and spoilers.