Coronation Street is bracing for one of its most dramatic weeks in recent memory, with the long-awaited return of Eva Price, shocking changes at The Rovers Return, and the emotional climax of the Carla–Lisa–Becky love triangle. The upcoming episodes promise a perfect mix of nostalgia, heartbreak, and scandal — a vintage Corrie blend that’s set to leave fans glued to their screens.
Eva Price’s Explosive Return — and a New Era for The Rovers
After seven years away from Weatherfield, Eva Price (Katherine Tildsley) is finally back — and she’s not returning quietly. Eva arrives hand-in-hand with her husband, Ben Driscoll, and daughter Susie, only to drop the biggest bombshell the cobbles have seen in years: she and Ben are the new owners of The Rovers Return.
Eva’s comeback is more than just a nostalgic homecoming — it’s a power move. Alongside her husband, she’s ready to breathe new life into the pub that has defined Coronation Street for generations. But she’s not alone in this new chapter. The Driscoll family brings fresh faces and tension to the Square, including Ben’s son Olly, who happens to be dating Dee-Dee Bailey, and his formidable mother Maggie, whose no-nonsense attitude promises to stir things up behind the bar.
Eva’s return immediately reignites old family feuds. Determined to reunite her fractured family, she calls for a truce between her sisters Leanne and Toyah Battersby, whose relationship has been strained to breaking point. But Eva’s good intentions quickly lead to chaos when Leanne, attempting to broker peace, walks in on Nick Tilsley proposing to Toyah. The scene detonates years of resentment between the sisters.
In true Eva fashion, she refuses to let them escape their issues. She locks the doors of The Rovers and demands the Battersby sisters face the truth — a bold, comedic, and emotional moment reminiscent of Corrie’s golden-era showdowns. “We’re not leaving this pub until you two remember you’re family,” Eva declares, taking charge in the way only she can.
Love and Heartbreak: The Carla–Lisa–Becky Triangle
While Weatherfield adjusts to Eva’s bombshell return, another story takes a devastating emotional turn. The ongoing romantic turmoil between Carla Connor, Lisa Swain, and Becky Swain comes to a head, testing loyalties and breaking hearts.
With Carla away in Ireland for business, Becky seizes the opportunity to rekindle her relationship with Lisa. In a tender yet heartbreaking scene, Lisa confides in Roy Cropper, admitting that she still loves Becky — but her heart ultimately belongs elsewhere. “It’s Carla,” she says softly, her voice trembling. “Always Carla. A hundred times over.”
Roy, ever the quiet moral compass, gently suggests that Becky should let go, telling Lisa that sometimes love isn’t enough to heal old wounds. But Becky, desperate and defiant, refuses to listen. She insists she’ll win Lisa back, setting in motion a risky emotional gamble that could cost her everything.
In an unexpected twist, Becky turns her attention to her daughter Betsy, who has been at the center of her recent storylines. In a heartfelt conversation, Becky suggests that they leave Weatherfield behind for good and start a new life in Spain. Betsy’s answer — “I think I want to come with you” — hints at a possible double exit for the mother-daughter duo. Fans have already begun speculating online that this storyline could mark a major farewell arc, closing one of Corrie’s most emotionally turbulent chapters.
A Familiar Face Returns — with a New Look
In addition to all the emotional turmoil, Coronation Street is also reintroducing a familiar character with a new face. Harry Platt, the young son of Sarah Platt, is back on screen after a six-month hiatus — but this time he’s being played by Joshua Levy.
Levy, known for his role as Finn Chambers in 2021, steps into the role after previous actor Carter J. Murphy departed the soap to pursue a career in musical theatre. The recast marks a fresh start for the Platt family storylines, with upcoming scripts reportedly giving Harry a more central role in the family’s ongoing dramas.
The Week Ahead: Classic Corrie Chaos and Emotional Climax
Between Eva’s grand return, the ownership shift at The Rovers, and the emotional fallout from the Lisa–Carla–Becky triangle, Coronation Street is poised for one of its most memorable weeks of the year. Longtime fans are already celebrating Eva’s comeback, with early behind-the-scenes photos showing Katherine Tildsley back behind the iconic Rovers bar, pint in hand and smile firmly in place.
But as with any homecoming in Weatherfield, peace never lasts long. With family feuds brewing, love triangles collapsing, and exits looming, Eva’s new reign as landlady could begin with just as much heartbreak as it does celebration.
As the cobbles rumble with returning faces and broken hearts, one question looms large:
Can Eva Price restore The Rovers to its former glory — or will her comeback spark the next great Weatherfield war?
