A Year of ‘Swarla’

It’s been one year since Coronation Street introduced Carla Connor (Alison King) and Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) as a couple—and fans are feeling emotional. The pairing, quickly dubbed “Swarla” online, has been one of Weatherfield’s most dramatic romances, packed with health scares, family feuds, and shocking twists. But as they reach their one-year milestone, viewers have one plea: give Carla and Lisa some peace.

A Rollercoaster Romance

The relationship got off to a rocky start. Not long after falling for each other, Carla faced a terrifying health battle when she contracted sepsis and needed a kidney transplant. That crisis brought back her brother Rob Donovan, who had ulterior motives for stepping up as a donor. His escape from prison ended in a violent siege at No.1, where Lisa’s daughter Betsy was accidentally shot.

Despite the chaos, love endured. Lisa first popped the question in May, but her grief over PC Craig Tinker’s death made Carla turn her down. Later, Carla planned her own proposal but never got the chance—until Betsy stepped in and revealed the secret to her mum. In one of Corrie’s most heartwarming moments, Lisa arrived on the cobbles in full uniform, dropped to one knee, and asked Carla to marry her as their friends and neighbours looked on.

Trouble From the Past

Just as the couple began planning their future, they were hit with another bombshell. Lisa’s ex-wife Becky, long believed to have died in the line of duty, turned up alive. Her shocking return left Lisa reeling and put new pressure on her relationship with Carla.

Even Betsy’s milestone 18th birthday ended in tragedy when a hit-and-run marred her celebrations, proving that calm never lasts long in Weatherfield.

Fans Mark the Anniversary

As the fandom looked back on a year of “Swarla,” they flooded social media with emotional tributes. One fan wrote: “Can they slow down and give them some happiness? Thanks!” Another joked: “Haven’t known a single day’s peace since.”

Others called for ITV to release a new promotional picture of the couple, after spending 12 months clinging to the first official image. One user summed it up: “A whole year of being obsessed with these ladies… time for another one surely @itvcorrie?”

What’s Next for Carla and Lisa?

With Becky’s shocking return and family tensions rising, it seems Carla and Lisa’s troubles are far from over. But as fans celebrate their first anniversary, the demand is clear: viewers want the couple to finally get the happiness they deserve.