Fans of *Coronation Street* are convinced that Rob Donovan is plotting a sinister escape from prison, and many believe that Betsy Swain will be caught up in his plan. 

After being incarcerated for the 2017 murder of Tina McIntyre, Rob (played by Marc Baylis) has been absent from the cobbles for years. 

However, his recent reappearance has already caused a stir, as he is now entangled in a complex situation involving his sister, Carla Connor, and her need for a kidney transplant.

Rob’s return to *Corrie* began when his son, Bobby Crawford, secretly visited him in prison with an unusual request. 

Carla’s health had deteriorated, and she needed a kidney transplant, so Bobby sought his father’s help, hoping Rob would agree to donate a kidney to his sister. 

At first, Rob was reluctant, accusing Bobby of abandoning him and questioning Carla’s involvement in Tina’s death. 

However, after a conversation with Bobby, Rob seemed to have a change of heart, claiming that he had found religion in prison and was now willing to help.

The drama intensified when Carla was informed that she needed dialysis to manage her condition, and Rob once again became a focal point. Bobby visited Rob again, hoping to secure his agreement to be tested as a potential donor. Rob, eager to show his willingness to make amends, staged a hostage situation in the prison’s visiting room to prove that he had truly changed. In an attempt to convince Bobby, he orchestrated a scenario in which new inmate Matty Radcliffe held a female prison guard hostage. The situation worked, with Bobby eventually convincing Carla to meet with Rob.

However, Carla remains deeply skeptical of Rob’s motives. While she acknowledges that he may be genuinely willing to help, she is wary of his sudden transformation. Carla expressed her distrust to Bobby, but agreed to allow Rob to undergo the necessary tests to see if he is a compatible donor. Still, Carla’s suspicion lingers, and many viewers are starting to believe that Rob’s intentions are far more sinister.

The latest twist in this unfolding drama comes after Carla discovered the steep costs involved in having a prisoner like Rob undergo the transplant procedure. It was revealed that the procedure could cost up to £100,000, largely due to the additional expenses of keeping Rob in a hospital setting. Faced with this astronomical sum, Carla confronted Jenny Connor and Daisy Midgeley, reminding them of the stolen money from late serial killer Stephen Reid. Carla made it clear that unless they paid back the money, she would involve the police.

In a surprising turn of events, Betsy Swain, who had inherited money from her late mother Becky, offered to lend Carla £50,000 to cover part of the cost. While this act of generosity was welcomed, it also fueled fans’ speculation that Rob might target Betsy as part of a more dangerous plot. The idea is that Rob, eager to escape from prison, could use his kidney donation as a cover for his escape plan, and Betsy’s money could play a key role in funding his getaway.

Social media buzzed with fan theories following Betsy’s offer. Many viewers believe that Rob will steal or attempt to steal the money Betsy lent to Carla, using it to fund his escape. One fan wrote: “So this is how Betsy will be involved with the Rob storyline?? He is going to try to steal her money, isn’t he?” Another fan replied, “That’s what I was thinking.” Some fans also suggested that Carla might feel guilty if Rob successfully steals the money, believing that her actions led to Betsy’s involvement in his scheme.

In addition to the money plot, there is growing speculation that Rob’s main objective is not to help Carla but to escape from prison. Several fans have pointed out that Rob may be pushing for Carla to accept his kidney donation, not out of love, but as part of a well-orchestrated plan to break free from hospital care. Some viewers are even wondering if a prison guard will play a role in helping Rob escape. “Is that prison guard going to end up being Rob’s dodgy girlfriend, helping him plan an escape while he goes to the hospital to donate a kidney (which he has no intentions of donating)?” asked one fan. 

The drama surrounding Rob’s return to Weatherfield is only just beginning, and as the storyline unfolds, viewers are eager to see how his complex motives will play out. Will Rob succeed in using Carla’s health crisis as a cover for his escape, or will his attempt to steal Betsy’s money backfire? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: Rob Donovan is back, and he’s up to no good.

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