Becky’s Shocking Return

Coronation Street fans are still reeling after Becky Swain (played by an as-yet unnamed actress) made a dramatic reappearance in Weatherfield last month. Her former wife, DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers), was left stunned when Becky showed up alive on her doorstep — despite being believed dead for nearly four years.

The emotional return unfolded on the 18th birthday of their daughter, Betsy, turning Lisa’s world upside down just as she had begun to build a future with fiancée Carla Connor (Alison King).

Becky later explained she had been living in Spain under witness protection after an undercover operation went wrong, a revelation that has only deepened Lisa’s inner conflict.

Carla vs Becky: A Brewing Rivalry

Since Becky’s comeback, Carla has struggled to hide her disdain. In a tense confrontation, the Underworld boss snapped at Becky to “go back to being dead.” But Becky refused to leave quietly, later returning to bond with Betsy.

In one touching scene, Becky gave her daughter a stack of birthday cards she had written for every year she missed. The gesture softened Betsy, who then insisted her mum stay, creating a frosty atmosphere when Carla walked in on the new family dynamic.

Fans Demand Answers

Now that the dust has settled, viewers are clamouring for more backstory — and many are demanding a flashback episode.

One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “We NEED a flashback episode for Lisa and Becky to understand their past and how it affects the present.”

Another posted: “Ngl, I would like to see a flashback episode of when Lisa and Becky were younger, or just a peek into the last few years.”

The calls have only grown louder after Lisa’s actress, Vicky Myers, teased that there is 20 years of history between Lisa and Becky that hasn’t yet been explored on screen.

Star Teases What’s Next

Speaking to Digital Spy, Myers hinted at a complicated love triangle and an emotional deep dive into Lisa and Becky’s past. “This has really thrown a spanner in the works, to put it lightly. It’s going to be interesting for viewers to watch this dynamic play out. They’ve got history, they had a child together, and there’s a lot to come.”

A Story Far From Over

With fans calling for flashbacks and with Carla caught in the middle of Lisa and Becky’s unresolved bond, this storyline is only just beginning. Secrets from the past, messy emotions in the present, and the fragile hope of rebuilding a family could push the Connor-Swains to breaking point.