Coronation Street fans are convinced they have figured out which character will meet their demise next week during the ITV soap's highly anticipated murder week, and they also believe they have identified the perpetrator. The speculation comes as viewers eagerly await the revelation of the victim among five potential candidates: Theo Silverton, Carl Webster, Maggie Driscoll, Megan Walsh, and Jodie Ramsey.
Fan theories point to Carl Webster as victim
The prevailing theory among fans is that Carl Webster will be the one to lose his life. This speculation is fueled by exit rumours surrounding Carl, who is reportedly planning his departure from the cobbles. Viewers have taken to social media to share their predictions, with many suggesting that either Debbie Webster or Ronnie Bailey could be the killer. One fan wrote, "Ronnie kills Carl I think," while another speculated, "I think Debbie kills Carl." A third added, "I think Carl gets killed, Debbie is the killer but Theo gets the blame." Some fans even believe Theo Silverton might be the one to murder Carl in a twist, with one theorising, "Theo kills Carl final prediction."
Megan Walsh also a strong contender for death
Another popular theory is that Megan Walsh will be killed off, following her exposure for grooming and sexually abusing teenager Will Driscoll. Fans think Maggie Driscoll or Eva Price could be responsible for Megan's death, with some linking Eva's potential exit from the show to a murder storyline. A viewer commented, "I think it's Megan as Eva is leaving for a while, maybe she's the one who does it." Another said, "It's Megan cause Eva goes prison for murder which is her storyline to leave the soap!" A further post read, "EVA has got a reason to kill Megan."
Alternative theories suggest unexpected twists
Not all fans are convinced the victim will be one of the five named characters. Some have proposed alternative scenarios, such as Todd being the victim or Theo killing Summer, who is also leaving the show. One fan asked, "Isn't Todd leaving?" while another theorised, "I think Theo will kill Summer as she is leaving the show." Another viewer posted, "I don't think it's any of these, there will be a twist and it's someone we don't expect." A final theory suggested, "Carl kills Abi in the garage after an argument with Kevin."
The death will spark a whodunnit storyline, with the killer set to be revealed later in the year. Each potential victim will have an episode this week focusing on their possible final day, leading up to the discovery of the body by a horrified Betsy Swain on the day of Lisa and Carla Connor-Swain's wedding. Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
