Coronation Street fans are speculating about the cause of Betsy Swain's upcoming health crisis after the ITV soap confirmed the teenager will receive a life-changing diagnosis. Betsy, played by an unnamed actress, is rushed to hospital in an ambulance next week after collapsing at home, leaving her mothers Lisa and Carla Connor-Swain distraught.
What Happens to Betsy Swain?
The storyline begins this week as Betsy wants to spend more time with her love interest Dylan Wilson before her planned move to London for fashion college. After a disastrous attempt at cooking breakfast for Dylan, he offers to teach her how to make bolognese. Dylan assures her they will make their long-distance relationship work, leaving her smiling as they hug.
Next week, a promo shared on Corrie's YouTube channel shows an ambulance driving away from No.6 Coronation Street and an anxious Carla arriving at the hospital to find Lisa at Betsy's bedside. Spoilers reveal that when Dylan arrives to see Betsy, he runs out of the room and tells Lisa and Carla that she seems to be having some kind of fit. The doctors tend to Betsy while Lisa and Carla watch in horror.
Accusations Fly as Betsy's Condition Worsens
An upset Betsy begs Lisa not to blame Dylan for what happened. Later, when Sean Tully suggests visiting Betsy together, Dylan shuts the conversation down, making Sean suspicious. In the cafe, Sean is shocked when a furious Lisa turns on Dylan and blames him for Betsy's collapse. Lisa then goes to the police station and asks to report a crime, according to ITV spoilers.
Corrie has teased that all will be revealed as Lisa demands answers and accusations fly, while Betsy tries to come to terms with her life-changing diagnosis. The exact condition has not been disclosed, leading fans to speculate online.
Fan Theories on Betsy's Diagnosis
Viewers have taken to social media to share their predictions. @4TheSlowBurn posted: "My current guesses for Betsy's story: a diagnosis of FND, POTS, or epilepsy. Less likely but maybe a stroke caused by taking the contraceptive pill (I know someone this happened to) and Lisa didn't know Betsy was taking it and blames her relationship with Dylan."
@Emmmmmer commented: "Right. So updated theory is Betsy has some underlying neurological illness/disorder that will prevent her from being as independent as she wants to be? Possibly MS or something similar. And there will be some other twist to it. #swarla."
@kel_c_82 suggested: "I’m guessing ectopic pregnancy." @missmollybruton echoed: "Ruptured ectopic pregnancy leading to Betsy being in life threatening danger, passing out from internal bleeding and having the ruptured fallopian tube removed. Teen pregnancy is a classic coming of age storyline. Ectopic pregnancy in teens hasn't been covered in soap before."
The diagnosis will be revealed in upcoming episodes on ITV.
