Coronation Street has delivered another shocking twist in the controversial storyline involving teacher Megan Walsh, played by Beth Nixon, as it was confirmed she had an abortion rather than suffering a miscarriage. The revelation came during Thursday's episode of the world's longest-running TV soap, adding a new layer to the already complex plot involving her illicit relationship with student Will Driscoll.
Pregnancy Twist Unravels Amid Grooming Scandal
For months, Megan has been at the centre of a grooming storyline, carrying out a secret relationship with her student Will Driscoll. To cover her tracks, she started a fake relationship with Daniel Osbourne and only disclosed her pregnancy to Will. When families became aware of the situation, Megan faced police questioning but was released due to lack of evidence.
Her refusal to undergo a DNA test led Daniel to break up with her, and in recent episodes, it seemed Megan had lost her baby after a fall during an altercation with Will's grandmother, Maggie. However, the latest episode confirmed this was a lie, as Megan confessed to having an abortion earlier in the year.
Megan's Confession and Fallout
In the final scene, Megan was seen in a therapy session where she dropped the bombshell news. She said, "I had the chance to be a mum and I chose a termination. Well, I've already got rid of one kid - why should I be trusted with another." This confession came after she had previously told Maggie she suffered a miscarriage due to the fall, a claim Maggie dismissed by calling Megan a "liar" and insisting she had simply slipped.
Earlier in the episode, Megan tried to downplay the situation during a secret meeting with Will in her car, saying, "It's not that big a deal. To us, it is, but not to them. They were nice. They offered me counselling but women lose babies all the time." Will responded angrily, "We didn't lose ours though, it was murdered!" Megan suggested the miscarriage could be a way for Will to end the relationship, but he remained unconvinced.
Fan Reactions and Theories
Viewers were quick to react on social media, with many expressing shock and anger. One fan wrote on X, "I f****** knew she had an abortion. It’s all part to make Will hate his own family and isolate him more. Don’t feel bad now Megan, you’re a fucking monster you deserve anything that comes your way."
Another speculated, "So I'm guessing Megan had the abortion when she 'disappeared', but she's claiming Maggie killed the baby? Diabolical. I don't see how she's on this show much longer." A third noted, "A lot of people guessed Megan wasn't really pregnant & maybe you all were right. I never fully agreed because why would she take her prenatal vitamins & stop drinking even when Will wasn't near if she wasn't really pregnant?"
A fourth fan theorised, "After seeing today's episode, I believe Megan probably aborted that baby in the days she wasnt picking up Will's call. That baby is evidence of her grooming and I think she used Maggie pushing her as a cover like she had a miscarriage. I figured she would rather be barren for the rest of her life than go to prison for her crimes."
Background and Context
Megan, who suffers from PCOS, had decided to have a termination earlier in the year, but viewers were led to believe she hadn't gone through with it. The storyline has explored themes of manipulation and deception, with Megan's actions increasingly isolating Will from his family. Maggie coldly remarked about the lost pregnancy, "The child of a child abuser. What chance would it have?" while Will's dad Ben noted that any evidence was now lost due to her actions.
Coronation Street continues to air weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, keeping audiences gripped with this dramatic and controversial plot.
