Coronation Street is getting ready to welcome Bethany Platt back on the cobbles — and there are several juicy theories about what that could look like.
The character, played by Lucy Fallon, was a regular on the ITV soap for five years, making her debut in 2015. And it’s safe to say Bethany has been involved in several big storylines.
In 2017, she was at the centre of a heartbreaking plot involving child exploitation and grooming, with Lucy bagging an Inside Soap Award for her role. However, in January 2020, she dramatically quit the soap – leaving fans gutted.
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At the time, she left the programme in a bid to pursue other opportunities. But now, three years since she said her goodbyes, Lucy is heading back on the cobbles.
So, with her return just around the corner, Daily Star has taken a look at the biggest theories surrounding Bethany’s comeback. And as expected there’s plenty of drama in store for her.
Love triangle
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As viewers will recall, prior to Bethany’s exit, she dated Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard). The pair struck up a romance after his wife Sinead died – but things didn’t go smoothly.
Daniel has since moved on with Daisy Midgeley – and the pair are engaged. But little does he know that Daisy has been having an affair with Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott).
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And it seems things are going to take a dramatic turn for Bethany, Daniel and Daisy. Teasing the storyline, actor Charlotte Jordan spoke to Inside Soap about how Daisy will react to the return of Bethany.
“I imagine there will be another love triangle.” She also added how she hopes “Daisy and Bethany clash.”
Fans of the soap also reckon Bethany and Daniel will strike up a romance again and reunite. On X, formerly known as Twitter, one person said: “When is Bethany coming back to save Daniel from this cheating minx.”
On Facebook, someone else mused: “She’ll probably try and split Daniel and Daisy up.” Another fan penned: “Be good to have her back i hope she gets back with Daniel.” A fifth proclaimed: “Team Bethany! I am so thrilled that Lucy and her character Bethany are back. Bethany and Daniel are hopefully to be reunited. Bethany would love him like he deserves.”
Baby bombshell
Bethany and Daniel’s romance wasn’t short of a few dramas. Despite proposing, Bethany was horrified when she realised he proposed with late wife Sinead’s ring. He then made things worse when he called Bethany “Sinead” instead of her own name.
Realising he wasn’t over his late wife, Bethany ended things with Daniel. She decided to start afresh and she left the cobbles in 2020.
But ahead of her return, it’s been claimed Bethany could have a major bombshell in store for Daniel – by heading back with his baby in her arms.
Over on X one fan mused: “Just saw that Bethany might be returning with Daniel’s baby after leaving pregnant.” A second replied to the post and wrote: “I think it’s possible as Sarah has never mentioned visiting Bethany or any other of the Platts but I doubt it’ll happen.”
A third fan on Facebook penned: “She is so coming back with a/his baby after listening to this now. Sweet girl be good to see her back.” Another viewer wrote: “She will come back with Daniel baby now about 3yr old.”
Shock affair
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Ahead of her return to the soap, AI reckons Bethany could embark on an affair – with none other than Daniel. Daily Star has quizzed one of the world’s most popular artificially intelligent “creative” tools Bard AI to see if Bethany and Ryan could have an affair.
It responded: “There are a few factors that suggest that an affair could be on the cards.” The program explained: “Bethany and Daniel have a history before Bethany left for London, and they have always shared a strong connection.”
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Bard AI added: “When Bethany returns to Coronation Street, she may find that her feelings for Daniel have re-surfaced.” The program also noted how if Daniel hears about Daisy’s affair with Ryan, he may “be more receptive to her advances” and “more likely to turn to Bethany for comfort.”
It explained: “Additionally, the fact that Daisy is cheating on Daniel with Ryan could also lead to a potential affair between Bethany and Daniel. If Daniel finds out about Daisy’s infidelity, he may turn to Bethany for comfort, and they could end up having a one-night stand.”
Fans on social media also think Bethany and Daniel could strike up a relationship behind Daisy’s back. On Facebook, one person said: “Well she’s definitely going to get with Daniel now he knows daisy is banging Ryan.”
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