In Coronation Street, the wounded characters are often the source of great tragedy.

And Becky Swain, perhaps, is the perfect example.

Once appearing as a gentle woman alongside Officer Lisa Swain, Becky is now the central antagonist – the one the entire town fears.

After kidnapping Carla, Becky seems to have completely lost the line between right and wrong.

She manipulates Lisa’s emotions, feigning weakness and despair to get Lisa back. In a highly controversial scene, Lisa – torn between work and love – succumbs and sleeps with Becky. This scene not only shocks viewers but also opens a chain of painful consequences for all three: Carla, Lisa, and Becky.

But that’s just the beginning. In the upcoming trailer, Corrie reveals a serious car accident involving Becky – leading to rumors that she might be the next main character to die. Many fans believe the writers are paving the way for a “purge” to end this psychological arc tragically. However, there is also the theory that Becky will survive, only to be captured and face the most horrific consequences: losing Lisa forever.

What’s causing controversy among viewers is how Corrie places the audience on the fine line between “victim” and “perpetrator.” Becky is clearly hurt, but that doesn’t justify violence and captivity. Some say she’s a “justified fit of madness,” while others assert she’s the real villain – a character that audiences will likely hate the most in 2026.