Weatherfield is reeling from a dramatic week that saw one of its most beloved romances crumble in spectacular fashion, while a sinister abuse storyline intensified. Long-time couple Carla Connor and DS Lisa Swain—known to fans as “Swirla”—have split after Lisa’s former life came back to sabotage their happiness, confirming the fears of thousands of viewers who saw their “Endgame” dreams shattered.

The Final Straw: Becky’s Calculated Move

The breakup was orchestrated by Becky Swain, whose relentless scheming finally drove a permanent wedge between the couple. After receiving a threatening funeral wreath, a desperate Becky snapped into action, staging a scene where her ex-wife, Lisa, found her seemingly intoxicated on the pavement, blaming recent events for driving her to drink.

As Lisa took Becky home to sober up, she broke her promise to meet Carla for lunch, leaving Carla furious at being abandoned. The final, devastating blow landed when Carla arrived at Lisa’s flat and was greeted by Becky, coming downstairs dressed casually in Lisa’s bathrobe. Carla, devastated and angry, ordered Becky to leave immediately. The decisive moment came when Lisa failed to support Carla, making no move to defend her partner. This hesitation was all Carla needed, confirming she would always be an afterthought to Lisa’s complicated past. Carla delivered the painful news that their relationship had come to an end, leaving Lisa floored by the loss.

Theo’s Rage Explodes Over Todd

Elsewhere, Theo Silverton’s controlling and abusive behaviour towards Todd Grimshaw reached its most volatile point yet. Theo continued to maintain full control by registering them for a half-marathon, enforcing a strict fitness regime.

The emotional manipulation was momentarily threatened when Sarah Platt confronted Theo, revealing he had been lying to Todd about having no contact with Pete. Todd was appalled by Sarah’s public challenge to his partner, yet the confrontation left a crack in Theo’s authority.

The situation exploded after Theo perceived Todd as flirting with James Bailey. Theo retaliated by intensifying their fitness routine and then erupting in a full-blown rage when James turned up at their flat, leaving Todd to absorb the entire force of his anger.

Carl Manipulates Debbie into Retirement

Carl Webster continued his cold, calculated manipulation of his sister, Debbie. He covertly marked a Preston’s Petals invoice as paid and then hinted to Ronnie Bailey that Debbie had likely forgotten to process the transfer. This subtle psychological campaign led a distraught Debbie to believe her health was deteriorating and that her memory was failing her. Ronnie, concerned, suggested that she should consider retirement. Debbie’s confusion and distress intensified when she received an email confirming her as a speaker at a major event scheduled for the next day, an event she had no memory of booking, furthering the belief that her condition is worsening.

Cast News: Billy Actor Departs, Bethany Star Engaged

In off-screen news, Daniel Brocklebank, who has played Billy Mayhew for almost 11 years, confirmed he has completed his final scenes on the ITV soap. The actor posted a heartfelt selfie and message online, stating, “I’ve cherished every second of being part of this incredible family.” He is set to depart the show in 2026 as part of a closely guarded storyline.

Separately, former Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon, who played Bethany Platt, announced her engagement to footballer Ryan Ledson. Fallon proudly unveiled her dazzling engagement ring on social media following Ryan’s proposal during her 30th birthday celebrations.