Carla Connor – a woman who has survived countless scandals and weathered the storms of Underworld Factory – now finds herself in the most terrifying situation of her life.

In the latest episode of Coronation Street, viewers are shocked when Carla is kidnapped on Christmas Eve and disappears from Weatherfield without a trace.

What chills viewers is the detail that Carla is recovering from a kidney transplant and needs daily anti-rejection medication.

But in the room where she is held captive, there is no medication, no food, and no light.

Carla is thrust into a fight for her life, literally. In the teaser released by ITV, the image of Carla huddled in a dark corner, her terrified eyes staring at the iron door – has led fans to call this “Weatherfield’s nightmare.”

The prime suspect is Becky Swain, who once had a questionable relationship with Carla.

The final scene of episode 27/12 reveals a shocking twist: Becky is actually hiding Carla in her own house – and Lisa Swain, Carla’s ex-boyfriend, is completely unaware. Drama, romance, obsession, and betrayal – it’s all exploding. With this plot twist, Coronation Street is no longer just a soap opera, but a true psychological crime thriller.