The cobbles of Weatherfield have rarely been quiet, and this week Coronation Street delivers yet another twist that will leave fans gasping. The stormy relationship between Lisa and Carla, one of the most talked-about couples on the Street, is finally unraveling — and it’s not because of a failing organ, a family gun drama, or even dodgy business dealings. Instead, the chaos stems from one of soapland’s most iconic tropes: the shocking return of the supposedly dead ex-wife. Becky’s dramatic reappearance throws every carefully laid plan into disarray, forcing Lisa, Carla, and even young Betsy to face a truth no one expected to confront again.

From the outset, Carla senses something isn’t right. She tries to project calm, the kind of composure you’d expect from Underworld’s formidable boss, but inside she’s rattled. Lisa, ever passionate and reckless, swears up and down that Carla is her one true love, her forever. But no amount of reassurance can mask the fact that Becky’s presence is like a ghost walking into their living room. And ghosts have a nasty habit of dragging skeletons out of closets.

Ryan, hoping to lend some support, steps into the middle of the tension. In a hushed but firm warning, he reminds Carla that old flames don’t just go out overnight. His words echo in Carla’s mind, planting seeds of doubt that soon sprout into full-blown anxiety. It doesn’t help that Lisa and Becky are already at odds, each claiming to be acting in Betsy’s best interests. The friction between them simmers dangerously, and Carla finds herself caught like a referee in a match that’s destined to end badly.

For a while, Carla tries to do the noble thing. She urges Lisa to be honest with Betsy, to tell the girl that her other mum isn’t as dead as everyone thought. It’s a bold choice — one meant to put truth ahead of comfort. But in Weatherfield, bold choices often come back to bite, and this one is no exception. Suddenly, wedding bells for Lisa and Carla, once teased as imminent, are silenced. Their future together is shoved into limbo while Becky’s “return from the grave” dominates every conversation.

Then comes another twist: Becky announces she’s renting a flat nearby. What seems like good news for her quickly turns into a nightmare for everyone else. Betsy, curious and a little naive, asks Lisa to help Becky with the move. Reluctantly, Lisa agrees. What should have been a simple task becomes a powder keg when their car runs out of petrol. Stuck together in close quarters, Becky takes the chance to poke at Lisa’s relationship with Carla. It’s a sly move, one designed to test Lisa’s loyalty — and the cracks start to show.

Meanwhile, Carla is doing her best to convince Ryan she trusts Lisa completely. But when the subject of Becky comes up, her poker face falters. She can’t quite hide her unease. Ryan, ever perceptive, notices. His earlier warning lingers in her mind, and when Carla later crosses paths with Becky, her temper finally snaps.

The situation only spirals from there. Becky, eager to reconnect with Betsy, tries to catch her up on the years she’s missed. But the reunion doesn’t go to plan. Overwhelmed by the weight of emotions, Betsy bolts, leaving Becky looking like the villain. Later, when Becky tries again, Carla’s patience shatters. With brutal honesty, she tells Becky it would be better for everyone if she just went back to pretending she was dead. The words cut like glass — harsh, but dripping with the raw truth of Carla’s desperation.

Still, deep down Carla knows life isn’t that simple. No matter how much she wants Becky gone, Betsy has a right to her mother, and Lisa can’t just erase a huge part of her past. That realization gnaws at Carla, making her question whether she can ever truly have Lisa’s undivided love. The once-solid foundation of their relationship begins to crumble.

As tensions rise, the emotional fallout spreads across the Street. Lisa feels torn, guilty for hurting Carla but equally pulled by her responsibility to Becky and Betsy. Carla feels betrayed, even though Lisa hasn’t strayed — it’s the constant presence of Becky, like a shadow lurking in every corner, that makes her feel second-best. Their arguments grow sharper, and even moments of tenderness can’t mask the widening rift.

Adding to the drama, Becky herself admits she knows her role is disruptive. Actress Amy, who plays Becky, has even spoken out, acknowledging that fans may despise her character for intruding on one of the show’s most beloved couples. But she insists the storyline isn’t about cheap drama — it’s about exploring the messy, complicated layers of love and loyalty. According to her, fiery struggles often lead to greater strength, but whether that applies to Lisa and Carla remains to be seen.

For now, though, viewers are watching a slow-motion train wreck. Carla, once Lisa’s rock, is pulling away. Lisa, desperate to hold onto both Carla and Betsy, finds herself making decisions that only push Carla further out of reach. And Becky? She’s not going anywhere, no matter how many times she’s told she’d be better off invisible.

Parallel to all this, the cobbles host yet another layer of drama. Tracy Barlow is once again in over her head, blackmailing Carl and Abby after exposing their affair. But Carl is no fool. When Tracy tries to extort money, demanding a full payoff or she’ll tell Kevin everything, Carl plays it cool. He offers just £500, scoffing at her threats. When Tracy ups the pressure, Carl escalates in his own shady way — hiring Dylan to scare her by wrecking her shop. The scheme works, rattling Tracy badly, but it also shows just how far Carl is willing to go. Dylan, however, wants out, recognizing the darkness of Carl’s games.

And then there’s Tyrone, whose storyline delivers heartbreak of another kind. After a shocking hit-and-run, he’s left with a devastating spinal injury. In gut-wrenching hospital scenes, he confesses to Fiz that he can’t feel or move his legs, fearing he may never walk again. It’s one of the most emotional plots the Street has tackled in recent memory, with the Spinal Injuries Association even working alongside producers to ensure realism. Tyrone’s pain will ripple through his family and friends, testing the resilience of everyone who loves him.

Meanwhile, in real life, actor Alan Halsall (who plays Tyrone) is experiencing happier times. Away from the gloom of Weatherfield, he’s celebrating new love with Ellie Dolan and recently received a prestigious award for his contributions to television. But on-screen, Tyrone’s future looks painfully uncertain.

All of these threads — Lisa and Carla’s breakup, Becky’s disruptive return, Tracy’s dangerous blackmail game, and Tyrone’s injury — weave together into a tapestry of drama that Coronation Street fans live for. It’s messy, emotional, and unpredictable, just as soap opera should be.

And while Lisa and Carla’s romance may not be officially over forever, it’s clear the relationship is on life support. Trust is broken, doubt has set in, and Becky’s presence is a wound that refuses to heal. For Carla, being “the love of Lisa’s life” isn’t enough anymore. For Lisa, the balancing act between past and present is tearing her apart.

So buckle up, Weatherfield fans. This isn’t smooth sailing — it’s a storm brewing into a full-blown hurricane. And by the looks of it, no one on Coronation Street is walking away unscathed.