Coronation Street’s Vicky Myers Teases Becky Swain Twist After Shock Return
Coronation Street star Vicky Myers has lifted the lid on what’s next for Lisa Swain after the shock reappearance of her late wife, Becky. Fans watched in disbelief when Becky, long thought to have died in the line of duty, walked back into Lisa’s life — and the fallout is only just beginning.
Lisa’s Past Comes Back to Haunt Her
Vicky Myers first joined Corrie in 2021 as DS Lisa Swain before becoming a full-time fixture in 2024. Since then, viewers have seen her develop a romance with Carla Connor, even getting engaged. But happiness didn’t last long.
Just as Lisa and Carla settled into their future together, Becky Swain — the woman Lisa believed she lost two decades earlier — appeared alive and well. The revelation stunned Lisa, and daughter Betsy, who grew up thinking her mother had died a hero.
Becky revealed she had been in witness protection in Spain after an undercover job spiraled out of control. Lisa was left torn between the life she’s building with Carla and the unresolved history she shares with Becky.
Vicky Myers on the Love Triangle Drama
Speaking at the Inside Soap Awards 2025, where she scooped Best Actress and Best Partnership with Alison King (Carla Connor), Myers admitted the Becky twist was not what she wanted at first.
“It was a bit: ‘I don’t really want that to happen!’ But once we discussed it, it became clear why it had to happen. And I think that’s massively important – why it’s happening,” she said.
On Lisa and Carla’s future — affectionately dubbed “Swarla” by fans — Myers wouldn’t promise stability:
“I don’t know if I can reassure them about much, to be fair! We know that Becky is back and there’s a lot to unpack with that. There’s still obviously 20 years of history between Lisa and Becky. And obviously Becky is Betsy’s mum, so this has really thrown a spanner in the works, to put it lightly.”
She teased that the next chapter will dive into that shared past, exploring the relationship that once defined Lisa’s life and the complicated emotions resurfacing now.
What This Means for Carla and Lisa
Carla Connor has been a steady presence in Lisa’s recent storyline, but Becky’s return sets up a dangerous emotional tug-of-war. With DI Costello confirming Becky’s story — though not entirely trusted — Lisa faces not only a battle for the truth but also a test of her heart.
As Myers hinted: “To have that understanding as to this history that they’ve got together, where they were 20 years ago, and what was happening when these two women found something in each other… there’s a lot to come.”
Award Success Amid On-Screen Turmoil
Off-screen, Vicky Myers’ portrayal has been widely praised. At the Inside Soap Awards on September 29, she triumphed over EastEnders’ Lacey Turner, Emmerdale’s Beth Cordingly, and Hollyoaks’ Isabelle Smith to win Best Actress, alongside her Best Partnership win with Alison King.
Her wins cement her as one of Corrie’s strongest leads — and ensure Lisa Swain’s story will remain at the heart of the show for the foreseeable future.