Coronation Street fans are buzzing with excitement — and disbelief — over a possible twist that could rewrite the fate of one of the show’s most tragic characters. New filming photos released in early July 2025 have sparked speculation that Becky Swain, the late wife of Lisa Swain, may not be dead after all.

Becky, a beloved police officer, was believed to have died in the line of duty during a robbery back in 2021. Her tragic death left viewers heartbroken and devastated her wife Lisa (played by Vicky Meyers) and daughter Betsy (Sydney Martin). For years, Lisa has struggled to move on, and her new relationship with Carla Connor (Alison King) seemed to offer a second chance at happiness.

However, that sense of closure may be short-lived. New on-location photos obtained by Metro show an emotional scene between Carla and Lisa in a park — but what truly grabbed fans’ attention was a mysterious third figure in the background. Dressed in a green overcoat and wide-brimmed hat, the person’s face is hidden, but their presence is unmistakably significant.

Social media detectives quickly began piecing things together. “Becky is alive, isn’t she?” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Others speculated that the character may have been placed in witness protection and is only now emerging after years in hiding. “They’re hiding the identity of that woman on purpose,” another user posted. “There’s no way that’s just a background extra.”

According to longtime viewers, such a twist would not be out of character for Corrie, which has a long history of shocking returns and surprise revelations. If true, Becky’s reappearance could throw Lisa’s life into turmoil. Just as she’s finding love again with Carla, the ghost of her past may come back — not as a memory, but in the flesh.

“This has all the makings of a classic Coronation Street bombshell,” one Redditor commented. “Lisa and Carla are on the verge of getting engaged, and then boom — Becky shows up. Lisa runs. Carla’s heartbroken. Betsy’s torn between two mums. It’s messy, it’s emotional, and it’s so Corrie.”

What makes the theory even more compelling is the show’s recent hints about Becky’s death not being as straightforward as it once seemed. In recent episodes, Lisa and Betsy discovered that Becky had been under investigation for corruption before her death — and that other people may have been involved in the incident. Was her death faked to protect her from those same individuals? Could she have been working undercover?

Producers have remained tight-lipped, but insiders suggest that fans are in for a “major narrative shake-up” this fall. With filming underway and the new season set to premiere later this year, Coronation Street could be gearing up for one of its most dramatic arcs in years.

Whether Becky is truly back or it’s all a clever misdirect, one thing is certain: Corrie fans are more invested than ever. And in true Weatherfield fashion, the past is never truly buried — especially when it’s wearing a green coat and watching from the shadows.