Christina Boyd, Daisy Midgeley’s estranged mother on Coronation Street, has quickly become one of the show’s most talked-about characters because of her unpredictable behavior, fiery personality, and fractured relationship with her daughter. Played brilliantly by Amy Robbins, Christina has been labeled a “hot-mess mum,” but Robbins insists that there’s far more depth beneath the chaos. Monday’s episode highlights why Christina changed, what motivates her, and how her presence continues to shake up Daisy’s life. At the heart of this storyline is a woman torn between regret, insecurity, and the desperate need to reconnect with a daughter she barely raised.

The episode opens with Christina barging back into Daisy’s orbit, brimming with energy, self-importance, and a flair for drama. She is loud, opinionated, and unapologetic, instantly clashing with Jenny Connor, the woman who actually did the hard work of raising Daisy. Jenny sees Christina as unreliable and selfish, while Christina believes Jenny “stole” the role of mother she should have played. That tension crackles through every scene, making Christina’s presence a disruptive force not only in Daisy’s life but in the Rovers Return as well. The writers use these confrontations to remind viewers of Christina’s complicated past and to show how her “change” is less about becoming someone new and more about finally deciding she wants to matter.

Amy Robbins has described Christina as self-absorbed, vain, and impulsive — but also deeply insecure. Her flamboyant confidence is a mask, concealing years of low self-esteem and feelings of failure. Christina isn’t evil; she’s flawed and human. Her change comes from a desire to make up for lost time with Daisy, to reclaim her identity as a mother, and to prove she isn’t irrelevant. Yet her methods are clumsy. Instead of quiet consistency, she storms in with big gestures, demands attention, and assumes she can step back into Daisy’s life as if nothing happened. This disconnect is what makes her such a fascinating character. She is trying, but she doesn’t know how to succeed.

For Daisy, Christina’s return is destabilizing. Daisy has long since learned not to expect her mother to show up for her. Raised mostly by Jenny, she has grown accustomed to disappointment, with Christina drifting in and out through the occasional phone call or holiday card. So when Christina suddenly appears, full of claims that she wants to be part of Daisy’s wedding and life, Daisy’s reaction is guarded. She loves her mother deep down, but the wounds of neglect and abandonment run too deep to heal overnight. The episode captures this tension beautifully, showing Daisy torn between the desire to hope and the instinct to protect herself.

Jenny, meanwhile, represents the voice of reason. She has no patience for Christina’s antics and no sympathy for her excuses. Jenny has been the mother Daisy needed, and she resents Christina’s sudden reappearance. The hostility between Jenny and Christina provides some of the show’s sharpest dialogue, full of barbed insults and bitter truths. Their rivalry is about more than Daisy — it’s about identity, pride, and the unspoken question of who truly deserves to be called “Mum.” Amy Robbins herself has teased that Jenny and Christina’s clashes are electric because both women are strong, outspoken, and unwilling to back down.

The “change” in Christina comes into focus when she admits, perhaps for the first time, that she regrets her absence. She envies Jenny’s closeness with Daisy and realizes she has missed milestones she can never get back. Instead of wallowing, though, she tries to compensate by over-involving herself in the wedding plans. This leads to humorous yet heartbreaking scenes where Christina insists she knows best, while Daisy struggles to assert boundaries. The writers cleverly balance comedy and tragedy, showing Christina as both irritating and sympathetic. She is a woman who wants to do right but lacks the tools to do so.

Amy Robbins has explained that Christina’s messy behavior is rooted in jealousy and insecurity. Christina wants to be seen as glamorous, fun, and important, but beneath the bravado lies a woman who feels she has failed. Her “hot-mess” quality comes from constantly overcompensating — trying too hard, speaking too loudly, demanding too much. Viewers laugh at her antics, but they also recognize the sadness driving them. Christina isn’t malicious; she’s misguided. That makes her unpredictable, a perfect ingredient for soap drama.

The episode also explores Daisy’s inner conflict. She longs for a normal relationship with her mother, but experience has taught her not to rely on Christina. In one emotional scene, Daisy confronts her mum about the years of silence, the missed birthdays, the times she needed her most. Christina responds defensively at first, then with unexpected vulnerability. She admits she couldn’t handle responsibility, that she always felt inadequate, and that running away was easier than facing her failures. This moment of honesty doesn’t erase the past, but it offers a glimpse of why Christina changed. She isn’t suddenly perfect — she’s simply trying, for once, not to run.

Looking ahead, Christina’s presence will continue to complicate Daisy’s life. Her desire to be part of the wedding could cause chaos with vendors, family dynamics, and even Daisy’s relationship with Daniel. Jenny’s mistrust will fuel further clashes, while Daisy will be caught in the middle. Fans are divided: some see Christina as comic relief, others as a tragic figure, and many as both. That complexity is what makes her storyline compelling.

In the broader scope of Coronation Street, Christina represents the theme of flawed parents and broken families. The show has always excelled at portraying messy, real relationships where love and resentment coexist. Christina isn’t the perfect soap villain or hero — she’s a human being who has made mistakes and now struggles to make amends. Amy Robbins plays her with charisma, wit, and just the right amount of vulnerability, making viewers alternately laugh, cringe, and sympathize.

In the end, Christina’s change isn’t about becoming a new woman overnight. It’s about the decision to show up, however imperfectly. It’s about confronting the consequences of her past, even if it means being rejected. And it’s about daring to hope that Daisy might one day let her back in. Whether she succeeds or fails, Christina’s messy, heartfelt journey ensures she will remain one of the most talked-about characters on Coronation Street.