Coronation Street fans have expressed frustration after a key moment in the relationship between Carla Connor and DS Lisa Swain was overshadowed by a character who has never appeared on screen. The couple, known as Swarla on social media, were set to move in together and potentially get engaged, but an early ITVX release revealed that Carla backtracked on her proposal after learning that Lisa's late ex-wife Becky had proposed in the same way.
Viewers took to social media to vent their disappointment, with one fan writing: 'It's frustrating being a #swarla fan… How y'all doing after that episode?' Another commented: 'We really did only get crumbs today. The more I think about it the more I hate that the house move has just been shot in there…it's HUGE for both of them. It's frustrating!'
The storyline has divided fans, with some hoping that Becky, who died four years ago, is not actually dead. However, one viewer expressed relief that Becky has not appeared, praising Alison King's acting while adding: 'Hope Becky is really dead.' Others have criticised the pacing and writing, with one fan stating: 'Im beyond frustrated with how the whole grief/mental health storyline is now being handled.'
Some fans have grown tired of the ongoing focus on Becky's past, arguing it damages the couple's potential. One viewer wrote: 'This Becky stuff is becoming quite tiresome and old now. If Corrie wants the viewers to fall in love with #Swarla and start liking Lisa then they need to bring it to an end.' Another added: 'Does anyone else think that Corrie are ruining #Swarla with all of this trauma and Becky stuff?'
Theories about Becky's fate continue to circulate, with some suggesting she may be alive and involved with fellow officer Kit Green. The debate has sparked further discussion among fans on platforms like Reddit, where users have speculated on possible twists in the storyline.
