Carla Connor has finally let her guard slip, admitting her unease about leaving Lisa Swain behind at a time when old ghosts have stepped back into their lives. With Becky, Lisa’s long-lost ex-wife, now firmly back on Coronation Street, Carla is beginning to voice the fears she’s been quietly suppressing.
But as she prepares to walk away, if only for a while, it’s clear she no longer trusts what might unfold in her absence and that unspoken worry could lead to something she’s been holding back for far too long.
Past Shadows Stir Unfinished Business
Carla and Lisa had been on solid ground not long ago, moving into their first home together at No.6 and marking the next chapter of their relationship with an engagement. But everything shifted when Becky, presumed dead for four years, made a shocking return during Betsy’s 18th birthday. Lisa, blindsided and speechless, struggled to accept the truth staring back at her. Becky explained she had been living in Spain under a new identity, protected after an undercover operation went disastrously wrong.
Her claims were later confirmed by DI Costello, who admitted he had knowingly let Lisa and Betsy grieve all these years. Since then, Becky has wasted no time slipping herself back into Lisa’s life, reviving an old bond and testing the limits of Carla’s patience without saying a word. Initially, Carla stayed composed, watching rather than reacting. But Becky’s subtle jabs and emotional familiarity with Lisa have started to gnaw at her.
Fans Demand ‘Old Carla’ Back in Coronation Street
In the latest episode, Carla was seen packing for a trip to Ireland following a family bereavement. Lisa confirmed she would be away for several weeks. But Carla didn’t hide her anxiety about Becky’s presence while she was gone.
Unable to ignore her instincts, she approached Roy Cropper, despite their recent tension. She asked him to keep an eye on Lisa and Becky. This single move sparked a frenzy among fans, who immediately recognised the flicker of the fierce Carla they’ve missed.
One viewer remarked that Carla needed her “black box dye and silver hoops” back to drag Becky down. Another said they hoped to see Carla physically remove Becky from the house. Others pointed out that Carla has been incredibly mature and understanding lately.
The woman who once commanded every room with fire may soon have no choice. Now, she’s bound to return and when she does, it won’t be words she uses to reclaim her place. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for every twist, clash, and comeback on the cobbles.