Coronation Street Star Vicky Myers Hails ‘Work Wife’ Alison King After Inside Soap Awards Win
Coronation Street star Vicky Myers has spoken warmly about her bond with co-star Alison King, calling her “absolutely incredible” and admitting the pair now refer to each other as work wives.
The Rise of “Swarla”
Fans of the ITV soap have been captivated by the romance between Detective Sergeant Lisa Swain (Myers) and Carla Connor (King). Known affectionately as “Swarla,” the couple’s journey has been anything but easy — from Carla’s health battles and the return of her dangerous brother Rob Donovan, to Lisa’s grief over the loss of her late wife Becky… who later shocked everyone by returning alive.
Despite the chaos, Carla and Lisa cemented their love with an engagement and a move into their first shared home at No. 6 Coronation Street.
Vicky on Alison: “She’s Absolutely Incredible”
Speaking after their win for Best Partnership at the 2025 Inside Soap Awards, Vicky gushed about her working relationship with Alison:
“She’s absolutely incredible, and to get to go in our house on our set, and then walk down Coronation Street, and see the Connor-Swains house at number 6, and like you say, to work with Ali and to have worked with her so closely for over a year now, it’s brilliant. And we call each other work wives and stuff, and we have a great relationship off set.”
Double Triumph for Vicky Myers
Vicky’s celebrations didn’t stop there. She also scooped the Best Actress award, recognising her powerful portrayal of Lisa Swain since 2021. Initially brought in as a recurring character, Lisa became a central figure in Weatherfield from March 2024, with her past and personal struggles adding emotional depth to the soap.
Competing against stars from EastEnders, Emmerdale, and Hollyoaks, Vicky’s double win highlighted how quickly she’s become one of the soap’s standout performers.
A Playful Promise to Fans
Vicky joked that her new awards won’t just be gathering dust at home — they might even sneak their way onto the Corrie set:
“These are going everywhere with me. They’ll be popping up on set in the middle of scenes, you’ll be able to spot them. For now, they’re just going to be stuck to my hands!”
What’s Next for Swarla?
With Becky Swain’s shock return throwing complications into Lisa and Carla’s future, fans are bracing themselves for drama. But if the chemistry between Vicky and Alison off-screen is anything to go by, “Swarla” will continue to be one of Coronation Street’s most compelling love stories.