Coronation Street: Eva Price’s Explosive Return Spells Trouble — And Adam Barlow Is Right at the Heart of It
Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) is officially back on the cobbles, and her comeback is pure Coronation Street chaos — complete with secret pasts, messy love triangles, and a battle for control behind the bar. ITV has confirmed that Eva’s reappearance will reopen old wounds, especially when it comes to her ex, Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson).
Welcome Back, Eva Price
In classic Corrie fashion, Eva’s grand return comes with a twist — and a blindfold. Her new partner Ben (Aaron McCusker) surprises her with the ultimate romantic gesture: he’s bought her the Rovers Return.
Eva’s joy is immediate. She’s thrilled, emotional, and ready for her fresh start. But as the crowds gather outside to celebrate, familiar faces watch with mixed feelings. Across the street, Maria Connor looks on in horror, and soon after, Leanne Battersby rushes to bring Toyah to join their emotional reunion.
Of course, this is Weatherfield — so nothing stays peaceful for long.
Chaos at the Bistro
While Leanne heads to collect Toyah, she walks in on Nick Tilsley down on one knee, proposing. The timing couldn’t be worse. Old wounds between the sisters flare up instantly, and before long, their argument spills into the pub, where Eva tries to calm the storm.
Fed up with their bickering, Eva locks the doors and orders the two to finally talk it out. It’s a powerful moment — the once flighty Eva stepping into a commanding role. But her newfound confidence is about to be tested in ways she never expected.
Enter Maggie: The Mother-in-Law from Hell
Just when Eva thinks she’s found her footing, Ben’s formidable mother, Maggie, arrives — and drops a bombshell.
“You might be landlady,” she sneers, “but I’m your boss.”
The dynamic immediately shifts. Eva may have her name above the door, but Maggie makes it clear who’s really pulling the strings. As staff members Glenda, Sean, Lauren, and Gemma exchange nervous glances, a fierce power struggle begins to brew behind the bar.
The Vampire Mix-Up: A Spark Reignited
Things take a mischievous turn during the Rovers’ Halloween bash. Eva wanders into the back room and spots a man in a vampire costume. Believing it’s Ben, she throws her arms around him — only to realise, too late, that it’s Adam Barlow.
The moment is charged with awkward nostalgia. Adam quickly flees, leaving his briefcase behind, but for fans, the damage is already done. That brief encounter is enough to reignite speculation that there’s unfinished business between the former lovers.
Later, Eva confesses to Ben that Adam is her ex, insisting there’s nothing to worry about. But Maggie, ever the watchful matriarch, isn’t buying it.
“How many more skeletons has Eva got in the closet?” she mutters, her suspicions simmering.
Is History Repeating Itself?
Longtime viewers will remember Eva and Adam’s chemistry — equal parts passion and trouble. Their breakup left emotional scars, and their latest reunion has stirred those feelings right back up.
Could the briefcase Adam left behind hold secrets that pull him and Eva back together? Or will Maggie’s meddling blow Eva’s second chance to pieces before it even begins?
What’s Next for Eva?
With Coronation Street teasing that Adam and Eva’s story is far from over, fans are preparing for fireworks. Between Maggie’s manipulations, Ben’s jealousy, and Adam’s unfinished feelings, Eva’s comeback promises heartbreak, power plays, and plenty of late-night lock-ins at the Rovers.
As one fan put it perfectly on social media:
“Eva’s back, Maggie’s fuming, and Adam’s lurking — the cobbles are about to catch fire.”