Coronation Street fans believe they have figured out how Carla and Lisa Connor-Swain's home will be saved, as spoilers revealed the couple are at risk of losing No.6 just over a year after moving in.
Viewers of the ITV soap, filmed in Salford, will recall that after a difficult start to their romance, which began before the end of 2024, things improved when Detective Sergeant Lisa proposed and the couple moved into their first home as summer drew to a close last year.
Their happiness was soon disrupted by the arrival of Lisa's ex-wife, Becky Swain, who returned from the dead on their daughter Betsy's 18th birthday with a plan to reunite her family. After months of torment, Becky's downfall unfolded and she was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Marriage and business troubles
Following the ordeal, Lisa was keen to reunite with Carla, and despite initial hesitation, the Underworld factory boss soon rekindled their relationship. Months later, Carla and Lisa married, making Corrie history as the first two women to say 'I do' in Weatherfield.
They were later rocked by Betsy's ill health after she suffered a stroke at age 18, but things appeared to be on track for the family. Now, Lisa is supporting Carla as she faces the loss of her beloved business, Underworld.
Carla, who gained majority ownership of Underworld when her husband Paul Connor died in 2007, recently admitted the factory was in decline. The involvement of a dodgy Idris has made things worse, starting after a brief clash over parking. Idris later told his girlfriend, Leanne Battersby, he'd been eyeing up her business.
Sabotage and financial strain
Idris overheard Carla talking to Lisa about an important meeting at a hotel. When the meeting appeared to go well for Carla and Michael Bailey, Idris intercepted the client during a loo break, telling him Carla couldn't be trusted. The client returned with a cautious attitude, and Carla was later told the deal wasn't going ahead.
Carla revealed to Lisa she would have to sacrifice her workers' Christmas bonus to keep the factory afloat. Things worsened when Idris met Brody Michaelis at the rear of the factory and handed him a lighter, telling him he had a job for him. After stealing factory keys from his foster carer, Sally Dynevor, Brody let himself into Underworld, activated the sprinkler system, and escaped through the back door.
Sally raised the alarm to Carla, who rushed over to find all her stock damaged and water flowing throughout the building. Lisa later found Carla alone drinking on the steps outside the factory doors, having told her workers she had no choice but to shut the factory and could only pay them a month's wages.
Fans share their predictions
This week, Carla will face having to sell Underworld, and spoilers for next week confirm that at No.6, a fraught Carla tells Lisa they might have to sell the house if she can't find a buyer for the factory.
Fans have shared their theories on social media. @Emmmmmer said: "Nahhhh I’m calling it. Ryan will bring up the fact that they might have to sell No.6 because of the factory going under and Debs will throw some of the hotels money at it and save Underworld. #swarla #corrie." @BenDavies8p replied: "Nope I’m thinking Lisa will put on some money as an anonymous donor..."
@TVMusings26 commented: "Swarla selling the house? It won't get that far or happen, but in some way I'm glad they aren't glossing over financial strain. It is a real problem and it's relatable. #Corrie, next week!" @TheConnorSwains shared: "There’s absolutely NO way Carla and Lisa sell the house! #Swarla #Corrie." @MargheritAxen added: "Can I say a controversial opinion? I don’t care about n6. They can buy another home together. I just want my wives together, I don’t care where. #Corrie #Swarla."
