Recent episodes of Coronation Street have left fans on the edge of their seats, especially with Carla’s ongoing health struggles and her complex relationship
with Lisa. As the storyline deepens, viewers are growing more perplexed by what seems like critical moments being cut, leaving them to wonder if they missed some important developments.
Carla and Lisa’s relationship has captivated fans, with their once-long-standing friendship evolving into something more romantic. Last year,
viewers were thrilled as the bond between Carla and Lisa turned into a full-fledged romance, marked by a slow buildup of trust, emotional openness, and a turning point where mutual attraction led to them becoming a couple. However, their journey together has been far from smooth. Lisa has been grappling with the trauma and unresolved grief following the death of her partner, Becky, while Carla is facing life-threatening health issues that seem to keep escalating.
Recently, Carla’s health took a dramatic turn when she was rushed to the hospital with a serious diagnosis: sepsis. This life-threatening condition posed a grave danger to Carla, and subsequent tests revealed that her kidneys had been severely damaged, meaning she urgently needed a transplant. The situation mirrored a previous health scare Carla faced seven years ago, adding an emotional weight to the unfolding crisis. Despite the gravity of her condition, Carla made it clear she did not want family members to step forward as potential organ donors, fearing that the complicated emotions and potential entanglements would only make things worse.
However, Carla’s nephew, Bobby Crawford, ignored her wishes and sought help from his estranged father, Rob Donovan, offering a potential solution that Carla strongly rejected. In an intense hospital confrontation, Carla harshly dismissed Rob’s offer, accusing him of having ulterior motives and refusing to trust him. This moment highlighted the deep rift between Carla and Rob, leaving fans to wonder if there was any hope for reconciliation. Despite her doubts, Carla later spoke with Lisa and Bobby about Rob’s intentions, ultimately deciding to allow him to undergo compatibility tests, should his offer be genuine.
As if things weren’t complicated enough, Carla learned that accepting a kidney from Rob—who is currently incarcerated—would involve enormous financial costs to cover private medical arrangements, as the estimated price for transferring and treating an inmate for a transplant was a staggering £100,000. This added yet another layer of difficulty to an already fraught situation.
In the January 20th episode, fans were given a slight reprieve as Carla was discharged from the hospital. She returned home, where Lisa vowed to care for her during her recovery, signaling a significant shift in their relationship. However, viewers were left confused as it seemed Lisa had moved in with Carla, a development that wasn’t shown on-screen but was implied. This left fans questioning the timeline of events and feeling that some crucial moments in their relationship were overlooked or skipped entirely.
Social media quickly erupted with comments from fans who were unsure whether Lisa had truly moved in with Carla or if this was simply a plot point that hadn’t been fully explained. Some fans expressed their confusion, asking if the move was part of a larger storyline involving Carla’s health, while others expressed frustration at the lack of clarity. One fan commented, “I love Carla and Lisa together, but it feels like we’ve missed some crucial moments. Did Lisa officially move in? What about Betsy?”
While the challenges surrounding Carla’s health and the financial strain of her potential transplant remain front and center, the evolving dynamics of her relationship with Lisa promise to play a key role in the coming weeks. Fans are eager to see how the couple’s journey continues, especially as Lisa’s personal and professional past, including the unresolved investigation into Becky’s death, could bring additional hurdles for them to face together.
Despite the bumps in the road, Carla and Lisa’s connection remains a fan-favorite, with many affectionately referring to them as “Swirly.” However, the confusion surrounding key plot points and missing scenes has left fans longing for more clarity as they continue to root for the couple.