Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley has fans buzzing after he made an enthusiastic declaration about his co-star Alison King. Known for playing George Shuttleworth on the long-running ITV soap since 2020, Maudsley took to Instagram to share a fun photo with the much-loved Underworld boss, Carla Connor, played by King.
A Fun Instagram Moment
In the post, Tony and Alison can be seen striking playful poses, giving their best pouts for the camera. Captioning the photo, Maudsley wrote:
“The undisputed Queen Carla #Corrie”
The caption was enough to send fans into a frenzy, celebrating both the friendship between the actors and Carla Connor’s enduring status on the cobbles.
Fans React
Social media quickly lit up with responses from Coronation Street viewers. @marie.jackson64 commented: “Lovely photo, Ali is definitely a queen. Love Swarla.”
Others echoed the sentiment, praising both Alison King and the pair’s camaraderie. @emilyelizaxo gushed: “Oh she’s everything to me actually.” Meanwhile, @alexaemge simply wrote: “The queen has arrived.”
Even fans highlighting Tony’s presence joined in, with @davecunningham187 noting: “Looking good George & Carla.” And @samanthac2601 added: “Absolutely Queen of the Cobbles.”
The affectionate nickname ‘Queen Carla’ is clearly well-loved by Corrie fans, who celebrated Alison King’s portrayal of the fiery factory boss.
Carla Connor in the Spotlight
Alison King’s character has been central to Coronation Street’s latest drama. Earlier this month, Carla got engaged to her girlfriend, Lisa Swain, after multiple failed proposal attempts. However, the return of Carla’s presumed-dead wife, Becky Swain, has fans wondering how this will affect her future with Lisa.
Meanwhile, Tony Maudsley’s George has been navigating his own storylines, recently becoming single after Eileen Grimshaw left Weatherfield to start a new life in Thailand. Despite George’s ups and downs, his Instagram shoutout shows the strong bond between the actors behind the scenes.
Fans Celebrate Swarla
The combination of Carla and George’s dynamic—nicknamed ‘Swarla’ by fans—continues to delight viewers. With Tony Maudsley publicly acknowledging Alison King as the “undisputed queen,” fans are more excited than ever for the pair’s on-screen and off-screen friendship.
Whether it’s drama at the Underworld factory, emotional storylines, or just moments of camaraderie, Coronation Street continues to prove why it remains a fan favorite after decades on the air.
