A Chilling Reminder

In a week filled with tension and secrets, Coronation Street took fans on a trip down memory lane—back to one of its most shocking murders. Tracy Barlow’s brutal killing of Charlie Stubbs in 2007 was casually referenced in Friday’s episode (available now on ITVX), setting the stage for an explosive twist involving another hidden killer on the cobbles.

The nod to Tracy’s past came as new resident Maggie Driscoll settled into the Rovers Return with her family. Keen to impress her grandson Ollie with some local scandal, Maggie couldn’t resist telling him that Tracy had once killed a man. The moment left viewers with chills—especially as it came alongside whispers of Maggie’s own dark secret.

The Murder That Changed Tracy Forever

Long-time fans will remember the night Tracy bludgeoned her cheating boyfriend Charlie with a statue after luring him in with a seductive dance. At the time, it shocked the nation. Though she received a life sentence, she later walked free after discovering corrupt forensic evidence had tainted her case.

When Eva Price filled Ollie in on the details, the pub atmosphere darkened. “Why isn’t she in prison?” he asked. And while no one had an answer, viewers certainly remembered the storm that followed.

Maggie’s Smile Hides a Sinister Past

The real bombshell, however, is Maggie herself. According to early reports, Coronation Street is preparing to reveal that Maggie has a murder of her own buried deep in her past. A source told The Sun that the crime predates her move to Weatherfield—and even her own family is unaware.

“When the truth comes out,” the insider teased, “it will send shockwaves through the street. It’s the kind of reveal that changes everything.”

Speculation is already rampant. Fans have pointed to Maggie’s suspicious interest in the Barlows and her discomfort around Eva and Adam. Some viewers believe she may have played a hidden role in the death of Adam Barlow’s mum, Susan.

Could Billy Uncover the Truth?

In a cruel twist of fate, Coronation Street may be rewriting the past. Billy Mayhew, long thought to have been partly responsible for Susan’s death, could discover that Maggie was actually behind it all along. If true, the fallout would be enormous.

With the holiday season fast approaching, secrets are set to explode. A new murder mystery is about to rock the cobbles—and Maggie’s name is at the center.