Lisa Uncovers Becky’s True Motives | Coronation Street

Christmas on Coronation Street is rarely a season of peace and goodwill, and this year the cobbles are once again steeped in heartbreak, suspicion, and long-buried truths. At the centre of the festive turmoil is DS Lisa Swain, whose world is slowly unravelling as she grapples with loss, betrayal,

and the creeping realisation that not everyone around her can be trusted. As Weatherfield braces itself for a turbulent new year, Lisa’s emotional journey takes a dark turn when she begins to uncover Becky’s true motives — a revelation that could change everything.

Actresses Vicky Myers and Sydney Martin have both confirmed that the coming episodes will be deeply painful for their on-screen characters, Lisa Swain and her daughter Betsy, as they struggle to cope with Carla Connor’s sudden and unexplained departure.

Carla’s exit comes at the worst possible time, leaving emotional wreckage in its wake just as the festive season gets underway.

Following her devastating breakup with Lisa, Carla makes a shock decision to leave Weatherfield altogether. In a move that feels both impulsive and heartbreakingly final, she books a solo holiday to Lanzarote and seemingly cuts ties with her former life. To make matters worse, Carla asks Lisa to remove her name from their shared mortgage — a practical step that carries enormous emotional weight. To Lisa, it feels like Carla isn’t just leaving the Street, but erasing their future together.

In an exclusive interview, Vicky Myers revealed that Lisa is far from coping as Christmas approaches. “Lisa is really struggling,” she explained. “She keeps trying to get in touch with Carla, but apart from the odd message, she’s being ignored. Then she sees photos on social media of Carla apparently having the time of her life.” Each unanswered call and cheerful snapshot feels like another knife twist, deepening Lisa’s sense of abandonment.

Yet while Lisa’s heart remains firmly set on reuniting with Carla, another figure is quietly moving closer — Becky. With Carla gone, Becky’s influence in Lisa’s life begins to grow, not through grand gestures but through constant presence. Lisa finds herself spending more and more time around her, and the dynamic leaves her deeply unsettled. She is frightened of saying or doing the wrong thing, unsure of Becky’s reactions, yet too emotionally vulnerable to push her away.

Crucially, Lisa senses something isn’t right. Becky’s attention feels intense, her support calculated. And while Lisa clings to the hope that Carla will return, Becky appears to be positioning herself as the person Lisa “needs” instead. It is this subtle manipulation — the slow tightening of control — that sets alarm bells ringing.

Meanwhile, the festive period proves just as painful for Betsy. Sydney Martin has spoken candidly about how devastating Carla’s absence is for the teenager. “Carla and Betsy had a bond that was very different to the one Betsy has with Lisa,” she explained. “So losing Carla is huge.” For Betsy, who has already endured significant loss at such a young age, Carla represented stability and understanding — another parental presence who truly saw her.

With Carla gone, Betsy feels adrift once again, forced into an emotionally uncomfortable situation as her mum grows closer to Becky. The strain on the family unit is palpable, and Christmas only amplifies the sense of loneliness and displacement.

As Becky attempts to rekindle something deeper with Lisa, Lisa remains focused on one thing: Carla. Determined not to give up, she sends yet another message, hoping for reassurance, closure — anything. But Christmas Day brings a chilling twist when Roy Cropper makes a startling discovery: Carla never checked into her overseas hotel. Suddenly, her whereabouts are unknown.

Panic sets in. Lisa’s unanswered messages now carry a far more sinister weight, and the situation takes on an entirely new urgency. As Lisa desperately tries to piece together what has happened, she begins to notice inconsistencies — and all signs point back to Becky.

Vicky Myers has teased that viewers should not underestimate Becky. “People shouldn’t forget that Becky has worked undercover before,” she warned. “She knows exactly how to deceive and manipulate convincingly. All I can say is that Becky is pulling the strings throughout this entire situation.” As Lisa starts connecting the dots, she realises that events may have been twisted deliberately, with Becky quietly steering the narrative to her own advantage.

Elsewhere on the cobbles, Weatherfield is rocked by other dark revelations that underline just how dangerous secrets can be. In the new year, Billy Mayhew is left reeling when he uncovers the horrifying truth about Theo Silverton’s abuse of Todd Grimshaw. During Ronnie Bailey and Debbie Webster’s wedding celebrations, Billy stumbles upon bruises Todd has been hiding — physical proof of the torment he has endured.

Actor Daniel Brocklebank has spoken about Billy’s role in the storyline, emphasising that while Billy has been on the sidelines, he is far from naive. Billy’s pastoral training and shared history with Todd make him acutely sensitive to the warning signs, and his discovery could be the lifeline Todd desperately needs. The storyline echoes a recurring theme across the Street: abusers thrive in silence, while truth has the power to destroy even the most carefully constructed façades.

That theme is also reflected in the disturbing grooming storyline involving Megan Walsh and teenager Will Driscoll. Viewers were horrified to see Megan exploit Will on his 16th birthday, a moment that sparked widespread outrage and speculation that her days on the cobbles are numbered. Actress Beth Nixon has described Megan as “a devil in disguise,” someone who will do anything to maintain control as her web of lies threatens to collapse.

Against this backdrop of manipulation, abuse, and deception, Lisa’s growing awareness of Becky’s true nature feels both inevitable and terrifying. As a detective, Lisa is trained to spot patterns and read people — but when emotions are involved, even the sharpest instincts can be clouded. This Christmas, Lisa must confront the painful possibility that while she was mourning Carla, someone closer to home was exploiting her vulnerability.

As Coronation Street heads into the new year, one thing is clear: the truth will not stay buried forever. Whether it’s Becky’s hidden agenda, Theo’s cruelty, or Megan’s grooming, the cobbles are bracing for explosive revelations — and for Lisa Swain, uncovering Becky’s true motives may be the most personal and devastating truth of all.