Coronation Street fans believe they have uncovered a secret child storyline for Glenda Shuttleworth, with some speculating that Marco Rhodes could be her son. The theory emerged after a special episode aired on Monday, November 9, which focused on Debbie Webster and her friends.
Marco's Arrival and Summer's Romance
Marco first arrived on the cobbles in September and was quickly introduced as a new love interest for Summer Spellman. Summer, who had endured a devastating year grieving her guardian Billy Mayhew and being imprisoned for a murder she did not commit, met Marco when he complimented her drawing in the café. He later took the page from her notebook and displayed it in a tattoo shop window, which turned out to be an excuse to see her again.
Their romance hit obstacles when Summer spotted Marco wearing an electronic tag and later learned he had been arrested for being a getaway driver. He was refused bail due to prior convictions and remanded in custody, where he now shares a cell with Gary Windass.
Fan Theories Emerge
The special episode, dedicated to Debbie's surprise party for her son Carl's 40th birthday, featured an emotional moment where Christina Boyd made cruel comments about Glenda not having children. This prompted viewers to speculate about Glenda's past.
One fan, @LunaLocoJewels, tweeted: "'You haven't got kids' Glenda's secret kid incoming then? Probably Marco #Corrie." Another, @sam_Fletcher78, commented: "I think Abi and Kev will get back together - Glenda has a big storyline coming up…wonder if she lost a child?"
@simplymrtv added: "Yeah Glenda and the child story is definitely coming next year." @Fake_TV_Chef noted that three of the five women in the scene had already had a secret adult child come into their life, asking: "Who's next, Sally or Glenda?"
Whether these fan predictions will come true remains to be seen, but the speculation has certainly sparked interest in Glenda's future on the street.
