Coronation Street Fans Fear Bernie Winter in Danger as Mal's Stalker Plot Unfolds
Coronation Street enthusiasts are expressing deep concern for the safety of Bernie Winter on the long-running ITV soap, following the arrival of the mysterious newcomer Mal. The pair first crossed paths at a hotel bar, leading to a night where they consumed drugs together, an incident Bernie concealed from her husband, Dev Alahan, until recently.
Mal's Suspicious Behaviour and Roy Cropper Connection
Despite Bernie's clear desire for Mal to leave Weatherfield, he has instead secured employment in the area, notably through a run-in with Roy Cropper. Roy had been exchanging letters with a woman named Alice, even contemplating a date, before Mal appeared, claiming Alice was his wife. Feeling guilty for Roy's heartache, Roy offered Mal electrician work at his café.
Fans have long speculated that Alice might not exist, suggesting Mal is catfishing Roy. A scene showing a man's hand contacting Roy as Alice has fueled these theories, though it remains unclear if it was Mal or another individual. However, attention has now shifted to Mal's interactions with Bernie.
Viewer Theories and Social Media Reactions
With Mal insisting on taking jobs in Weatherfield and extending his role with Roy, viewers believe he is deliberately staying to get closer to Bernie. This has sparked widespread alarm among fans, who fear Bernie could be in serious danger if Mal continues to pester her.
On social media, fans are convinced Mal is or will become a stalker, with Bernie as his intended victim. One viewer commented, "Very weird. Gonna be a stalker I think," while another agreed, "Definitely a stalker." A third fan noted, "Oh he thought he could get his hands on Bernie, the look on his face. He's jealous." A fourth added, "He is becoming a stalker."
Further theories suggest Mal might have a history of stalking, with one fan proposing, "A stalker. Not sure I believe he was married to Roy’s Pen pal, think maybe he stalked her, now has Bernie in his sights. They do hone in on people at their most vulnerable moments in life!"
Creepy Vibes and Dev Alahan Concerns
Viewers have repeatedly described Mal as "creepy" and a "stalker," with some expressing worry for Dev Alahan's safety as well. A fan speculated, "I think the electrician Mal wants Dev out of Bernie’s life so he can have her."
The catfishing theory resurfaced in discussions, with one tweet reading, "Is it just me but is Mal - actually the shortened version of 'Malice' and have we got a Phelan contender.... there is no Alice - poor Roy." Another viewer questioned, "Definitely maybe ? It's not as if anyone has met 'Alice'," while a third stated, "Mal was catfishing Roy too." One fan concluded, "It’s all some set-up surely... this wife Alice doesn’t even exist."
Coronation Street continues to air weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITV X, keeping audiences on edge with this developing storyline.
