Becky’s Comeback Shakes Everything

Just as Lisa Swain’s life was settling into happiness with Carla Connor, Coronation Street unleashed one of its most shocking twists — the return of Lisa’s supposedly dead wife, Becky. The revelation shattered Lisa’s engagement joy and forced her to face the past she thought was buried. With daughter Betsy also caught in the middle, Lisa’s future has never looked more uncertain.

Vicky Myers, who plays Lisa, admitted the emotional turmoil is far deeper than the initial shock. “The weight of twenty years of history with Becky and Betsy has thrown a spanner in the works,” she explained. For viewers, that means watching Lisa wrestle with the ghosts of her marriage while trying to protect the fragile new life she has built with Carla.

Vicky Myers’ Honest Confession

At the Inside Soap Awards 2025, Vicky revealed she wasn’t immediately sold on the idea of Becky’s return. “My instinct was, ‘I don’t really want that to happen,’” she admitted. Producers met with her several times, carefully laying out the story’s purpose and long-term impact.

Once she understood the full vision, Vicky changed her mind. “The reasoning behind Becky’s comeback was massively important,” she said. She also praised Amy Cudden, who plays Becky, for fearlessly embracing the role and bringing raw energy to the controversial twist.

Lisa and Carla’s Fragile Future

Asked about the fate of Lisa and Carla, Vicky made her feelings clear. “Personally, I want them to stay together,” she confessed. But she also acknowledged the reality of soap drama. “It needs conflict, it needs drama — otherwise it’s not believable.”

For fans, that means heartbreak is almost inevitable. With Becky’s reappearance already testing their bond, the couple’s award-winning partnership could be pushed to breaking point.

Triumph Off-Screen, Turmoil On-Screen

Despite Lisa’s heartbreak on screen, Vicky had reason to celebrate in real life. She took home the Best Actress award, while Lisa and Carla’s relationship earned Best Partnership. Calling the moment “extraordinary and unbelievable,” she thanked fans for their overwhelming support and revealed Alison King (Carla) was equally thrilled by their joint win.

The glitz of the London ceremony was a world away from the turmoil awaiting Lisa in Weatherfield. As Becky’s presence continues to stir up the past, Carla’s love and Betsy’s trust are on the line — leaving Lisa trapped between the life she built and the one she lost.