Coronation Street fans believe they’ve uncovered a shocking twist that will see Betsy Swain dragged into Rob Donovan’s dramatic escape. 

While Betsy has remained on the sidelines of the chaos so far, 

viewers are convinced that she is about to become a key player in the ongoing storyline.

Betsy’s Ties to Carla and Lisa

Betsy Swain first appeared on the cobbles last year when she cunningly secured a job at Underworld, bringing her into Carla Connor’s orbit. 

However, her connection to the factory boss has deepened recently due to her mother, DS Lisa Swain, becoming romantically involved with Carla.

The new year has already been turbulent for Carla after she suffered severe health issues. It was revealed that her previous kidney transplant had been compromised, and she urgently needed a new donor. In an unexpected twist, it was Carla’s imprisoned brother, Rob Donovan, who stepped forward to help.

Lisa’s Involvement in Rob’s Escape

Lisa Swain, who has had a complicated role in the ongoing drama, was the only one aware that Rob had an escape plan in motion. With help from corrupt prison officer Mandy, Rob planned to use the transplant as a cover to break free.

At the start of the week, Mandy moved Carla into another room while waiting for Rob’s arrival. Disguised in a stolen officer’s uniform, Rob slipped out of the hospital and into Lisa’s car. However, when Lisa attempted to call for backup, he turned on her, attacking her to prevent her from blowing his cover.

Rob eventually reached Carla, only to discover that Mandy was pregnant. Realizing that she had been manipulated, Mandy walked away, leaving Rob to fend for himself. As he tried to make a break for it, Carla found the strength to fight back. In a dramatic moment, she pushed her brother down the stairs, leaving him seriously injured.

Lisa Declares Rob Dead – But He Escapes

The chaos escalated in Tuesday night’s (February 18) episode when Lisa, believing Rob had died from the fall, declared him dead after failing to find a pulse. At the time, her priority was getting a critically ill Carla back to the hospital.

When DC Kit Green arrived, Lisa convinced him to focus on Carla’s condition instead of securing the crime scene. However, while Kit was busy transporting Carla to safety, other officers arrived at the abandoned office block—only to find that Rob was very much alive. He had stolen Lisa’s car and was officially on the run.

Carla Fears for Lisa and Betsy’s Safety

Upon learning that Rob had survived and was now at large, Carla was immediately consumed with worry. She knew firsthand how dangerous her brother could be and feared for Lisa and Betsy’s safety.

Betsy, too, was deeply shaken by the situation. She had already expressed concerns for her mother’s safety on the force, particularly after the tragic loss of her other mother, Becky, who died in the line of duty. The danger posed by Rob only heightened her fears, leading her to beg Lisa to leave the force before it was too late.

Fan Theories: Will Betsy Be Kidnapped?

As the drama continues to unfold, Coronation Street fans have taken to social media to speculate about Betsy’s fate. Many believe she is about to be caught in the crossfire of Rob’s escape.

One viewer, @luciferseve, shared their theory on X (formerly Twitter), writing:

“Theory with Betsy going back to telling her mom to quit and Rob on the run, I think Lisa will lose her job but that’s when Betsy gets kidnapped. I also think this is going to be Kit’s downfall #swarla #corrie.”

This theory suggests that Rob, desperate and on the run, may use Betsy as leverage against Lisa, forcing her into an impossible situation. Fans also suspect that Kit Green, who has been increasingly suspicious of Lisa, will find himself at the center of the fallout.

What’s Next for Betsy, Lisa, and Kit?

With Rob still on the loose and Carla fearing for her loved ones, it’s clear that the drama is far from over. Will Lisa be able to protect Betsy from her dangerous brother? Could Kit’s ongoing investigation into Lisa’s actions lead to his own downfall?

As Coronation Street continues to deliver high-stakes tension, fans will be eagerly watching to see how this thrilling storyline unfolds.

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