Coronation Street fans 'rumbled' Shona and Jodie's dad's identity - and he's been onscreen
In a dramatic turn of events on Coronation Street, Shona Platt has made a vow to track down the father she shares with her sister Jodie, following shocking revelations about their past. However, avid viewers of the ITV soap are already buzzing with theories that the mysterious dad's identity has been 'rumbled' – and he might just be a familiar face from the rival soap Emmerdale.
A sister's confession sparks a quest for answers
The storyline kicked off when Shona reunited with her long-lost sister Jodie, who confessed to enduring years of control and abuse at the hands of their father. Jodie detailed how he would lock her in her room, restrict her movements, and make her life a misery after Shona vanished as a teenager following an unplanned pregnancy.
Determined to confront their father about the trauma inflicted on Jodie, Shona discussed her plans with her husband David Platt in recent episodes. Despite David's warnings that it was a bad idea, Shona remained resolute, plotting to secretly locate and question their dad to uncover the truth behind Jodie's suffering.
Fans predict a DNA twist linking soaps
This emotional family drama has set the stage for what fans are predicting could be a major DNA twist, potentially bridging the worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale. The connection hinges on Jodie's mysterious past: she was first introduced to viewers when found tied up in the back of a van belonging to Emmerdale character Graham Foster.
Since Graham's fake death was exposed and Jodie's link to Shona was revealed, the question of how these characters from different soaps know each other has remained unanswered. With Jodie now speaking of a controlling father, viewers have begun to speculate that Graham might be the key to this puzzle.
Social media theories point to Graham Foster
Taking to social media, fans have been sharing their theories that Graham Foster could be the controlling dad in question. One viewer posted online, suggesting that Graham kidnapped Jodie after she tried to flee from him, leading to the van incident and her eventual escape.
Another fan echoed this sentiment, writing, "I get the feeling Graham might be Shona's dad." A third added, "I'm still halfway through the episode but my theory is he's her dad," while a fourth agreed, pondering, "Or are they just going to make Graham Shona's father?"
The speculation has continued to gain traction, with one fan questioning, "It’s gonna turn out that Shona and Jodie are Graham from #emmerdale’s daughters, isn’t it?" Another simply asked, "Is that guy from Emmerdale her dad?" A final theory read, "Here's a thought. I'm just catching up on tonight's #emmerdale and I'm wondering if Graham from Emmerdale is the father of Shona & Jodie from Corrie!"
Unanswered questions and soap crossover potential
While it's known that Graham has no children in Emmerdale lore, fans can't shake the idea that this could be a clever retcon or hidden backstory. The theory suggests that Graham's kidnapping of Jodie and her subsequent flight might be directly tied to his role as their father, adding a layer of intrigue to the crossover between the two popular ITV soaps.
As Shona's quest unfolds, viewers are left wondering if this DNA twist will indeed confirm Graham as the father, or if another shocking revelation awaits. With both soaps airing regularly, the potential for a dramatic family revelation keeps audiences hooked and speculating.
Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, offering plenty of opportunities for this storyline to develop further.
