Is Roy Cropper in danger? Fans fear Becky’s ‘true motive’ could target a Corrie legend next… and they’re not ready 😱
Coronation Street viewers are growing increasingly anxious for one beloved Weatherfield icon after this week’s chilling developments surrounding newcomer Becky Swain. The mysterious figure, who made a shock return from the dead last month, is quickly emerging as one of the soap’s most dangerous schemers — and fans fear her next move could have devastating consequences.
Becky’s comeback sends shockwaves through the cobbles
Long-time fans will recall that Detective Sergeant Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) and her daughter Betsy were led to believe Becky had been killed in the line of duty four years ago. Her sudden reappearance on Betsy’s 18th birthday stunned everyone — especially Lisa, who was left torn between relief and suspicion.
Becky (Rachel Leskovac) claimed she had been living under a new identity in Spain after a witness protection mission gone wrong, an explanation later confirmed by Lisa’s boss, DI Costello. But as the weeks have passed, viewers have begun to see cracks in Becky’s story — and her manipulative side is starting to surface.
“She’s clever, she’s wily — and she knows how to lie”
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Corrie producer Kate Brooks teased that fans haven’t seen the half of Becky’s true nature yet.
“Becky is someone you don’t want to mess with,” Brooks revealed. “She’s got her sights firmly set on getting that family back. She’s clever, she’s wily, and she stayed dead for four years — she knows exactly how to lie her way out of situations.”
The producer also hinted that Becky’s emotional manipulation of Lisa is far from over.
“She’s capitalising on the fact that Lisa is still struggling to process everything,” Brooks explained. “What Becky’s offering is a glimpse of the past — the life they once had together.”
Carla and Roy in the crossfire
While Lisa battles her mixed emotions and her fiancée Carla Connor tries to protect her from further heartbreak, fans are now worried that Becky’s scheming could spread beyond the Swain family — to Carla’s closest confidant, Roy Cropper.
Social media has erupted with speculation that Becky might target Roy, who remains one of the Street’s most beloved figures.
“Why do I get the feeling Becky is going to target Roy?” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter). “He’s Carla’s Achilles heel.”
Another viewer replied: “I’ve been thinking that for a while! Nooo, please not Roy!”
Others are even linking the plot to the show’s upcoming anniversary episode, with one comment reading:
“The legend who dies in the anniversary ep? I hope not! Protect Roy at all costs!”
A storm is brewing in Weatherfield
With Becky now manipulating Lisa and bonding with Betsy, it’s clear she’s willing to go to great lengths to reclaim the life she lost — no matter who gets hurt.
As one fan summed it up:
“We know Dark Becky is looming. How far is she willing to go? Get behind me, Roy Cropper!”
Whatever Becky’s ultimate goal, one thing is certain — her return has reignited Coronation Street’s darker, more dangerous edge. And if Roy truly ends up in her sights, the consequences could change the cobbles forever.