Eva Price Takes Charge of the Underworld | Coronation Street

In a week of high-stakes drama and emotional chaos, Coronation Street welcomes back one of its most captivating characters—Eva Price.

Her return to Weatherfield isn’t just a homecoming; it’s a seismic shift that sends ripples through the cobbles, shaking up old alliances, igniting dormant rivalries,

and forcing everyone to face truths long buried.

Eva, played with trademark charisma and fire, arrives back in town with that familiar mix of glamour, grit, and determination. Her reunion with half-sisters Leanne and Toyah Battersby is meant to be a moment of family healing. Instead, it turns into an explosive confrontation that reignites old resentments. Years apart have not softened the scars left by betrayal, jealousy, and misunderstanding. Toyah struggles to forgive Eva for past deceptions, while Leanne, caught between the two, attempts to broker peace—though her own secrets threaten to unravel it all.

But the real storm begins when Maggie, the formidable mother of Eva’s partner Ben, sweeps onto the scene. Her arrival is anything but welcome. With sharp wit and sharper opinions, Maggie instantly begins asserting control, announcing without hesitation that she’s moving in with Ben and Eva. Her domineering nature quickly throws the household into turmoil, sparking power struggles that test Eva’s patience and pride. Eva, who once fled Weatherfield to escape the chaos of her past, now finds herself trapped in another emotional battleground—this time in her own home.

Amid the domestic warfare, Eva’s professional life takes an unexpected turn when she steps back into Underworld, the factory that defined so much of her past. With Carla Connor distracted by mounting personal drama, Eva seizes the opportunity to take charge. Her sharp instincts and no-nonsense leadership quickly win her respect from the workers, but not without raising eyebrows among her former colleagues. Old tensions resurface as Eva reasserts herself as a woman of ambition and authority. For Carla, Eva’s rise feels uncomfortably close to a betrayal—especially as Becky Swain, ever the manipulator, continues to fan the flames of division between her and Lisa.

Becky’s schemes grow bolder by the day. Sensing an opportunity to advance her own agenda, she whispers poison in Lisa’s ear, convincing her that Carla is sabotaging her behind the scenes. Lisa, feeling cornered and betrayed, lashes out, forcing Carla into an impossible position. What was once a thriving partnership begins to crumble, leaving Underworld on the brink of chaos just as Eva is trying to bring it back to order.

Meanwhile, across the cobbles, another storm brews in the Alahan household. Asha Alahan’s mental health begins to spiral as she struggles to cope with the pressures of her past mistakes, online bullying, and the crushing expectations of those around her. In a surprising twist, the person who steps up to help her is none other than Maggie—Ben’s mother, and now Eva’s greatest headache. Beneath her stern exterior, Maggie reveals a softer side, offering Asha the support and wisdom she desperately needs. Their unlikely friendship becomes one of the most heartfelt storylines of the week, proving that even the toughest hearts can carry compassion.

Elsewhere, the Websters find themselves pulled apart by growing family tensions. Sophie’s return from abroad should be a joyful reunion, but instead, it stirs resentment and old wounds. Kevin struggles to keep peace between his daughters as past grievances resurface, while Sally finds herself torn between her family loyalties and her own ambitions. It’s a week of shouting matches, confessions, and painful truths that threaten to tear the Websters apart just when they need each other most.

At the same time, young Hope Stape becomes convinced that she’s being targeted by an online tormentor. Her paranoia grows as anonymous messages flood her phone, each one more sinister than the last. When she accuses Jake of being behind it, the community is thrown into turmoil. Parents take sides, whispers spread, and once-solid friendships begin to fracture. But is Jake truly guilty—or is someone else pulling the strings in a cruel game designed to destroy a child’s trust?

Adding to the tension are Ollie and Carl, whose buried secrets resurface with devastating consequences. Their past connection—something they’ve both worked hard to conceal—comes to light in the most public way possible. The revelation sends shockwaves through Weatherfield, unearthing betrayals that stretch back years. Relationships crumble, tempers flare, and loyalties are tested as the truth threatens to rip the community apart all over again.

Through all the turmoil, Eva stands at the center of the storm—a woman determined not to be broken by the chaos around her. As she juggles her complicated love life, family feuds, and newfound authority at Underworld, she begins to reclaim her identity piece by piece. But power, as Eva quickly learns, always comes at a price.

By the end of the week, it becomes clear that Eva’s return marks the beginning of a new chapter for Coronation Street. Her confidence, charm, and fiery spirit make her both a hero and a threat—someone capable of reshaping Weatherfield’s power dynamics in ways no one sees coming.

As the dust settles, questions linger. Can Eva truly take charge of Underworld without losing herself in the process? Will Maggie’s influence destroy her relationship with Ben before it’s even begun? And how long before the next shocking secret explodes, leaving another family in ruins?

One thing is certain—Coronation Street has never felt more alive. With Eva Price back in command, the cobbles are once again home to ambition, passion, and betrayal at every turn. And for the residents of Weatherfield, life under Eva’s reign promises to be as unpredictable—and explosive—as ever.