{"id":353316,"date":"2026-01-05T12:45:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T12:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/353316\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T12:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T12:45:09","slug":"coronation-street-finally-confirms-carlas-fate-in-early-itvx-release-soaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/353316\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronation Street finally confirms Carla&#8217;s fate in early ITVX release | Soaps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SEI_269712555-1e7d.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-24389935\" alt=\"Carla Connor looking worried in Underworld in Coronation Street.\" decoding=\"sync\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tCarla Connor has been through quite an ordeal (Picture: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<p>This article contains spoilers for tonight\u2019s <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tv-soaps\/coronation-street\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Coronation Street<\/a>, which has not yet aired on TV but is available to watch now on <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/itvx\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ITVX<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve spent the past few days worrying that cupboard captive <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/carla-connor\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carla Connor<\/a> (<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/alison-king\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alison King<\/a>) was set to become a closet corpse in Coronation Street, as <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/becky-swain\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Becky Swain<\/a>\u2019s (<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/amy-cudden\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amy Cudden<\/a>) kidnapping plot hit terrifying new levels.<\/p>\n<p>Since rising from the dead last summer, Becky has made it her mission to reclaim what <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/12\/17\/coronation-streets-vicky-myers-addresses-distraught-lisas-abuse-amid-phenomenal-corriedale-episode-25557540\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">she believes is rightfully hers<\/a> \u2013 her estranged wife <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/lisa-swain\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lisa Swain<\/a> (<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/vicky-myers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vicky Myers<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>She was quick to learn that the one major obstacle she faced was Carla, who not only held the key to Lisa\u2019s heart, but was also the closest to uncovering Becky\u2019s criminal acts.<\/p>\n<p>When she caught Carla snooping around her flat for evidence, Becky made her move, and Carla found herself bound and gagged in an airing cupboard.<\/p>\n<p>With Lisa and the rest of Carla\u2019s loved ones under the impression that she had gone on a solo trip to <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/canary-islands\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lanzarote<\/a> and Becky in control of her mobile, things looked hopeless for Carla.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767617108_739_SEI_279015311-8efb.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-25849006\" alt=\"Becky stands over bound Carla in Coronation Street\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tCarla was being held prisoner by Becky Swain (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/12\/29\/coronation-streets-becky-left-dead-carla-stages-great-escape-danger-still-lurks-25900183\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The one opportunity she had for escape<\/a> was quickly thwarted when Becky caught her, and made out that she planned on leaving Carla without her anti-rejection meds and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/01\/02\/happens-carla-coronation-street-leaving-26005913\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">letting nature take its course<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, Becky\u2019s plan was derailed when she realised that Carla had managed to tell <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/betsy-swain\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Betsy Swain<\/a> (<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/sydney-martin\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sydney Martin<\/a>) her exact location, using three random words disguised as a hotel and suite name.<\/p>\n<p>Now aware that DC <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/kit-green\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kit Green<\/a> (<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/jacob-roberts\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jacob Roberts<\/a>) was hot on Carla\u2019s tail, Becky took action. By the time Kit got to the flat, there was no sign of the factory boss.<\/p>\n<p>In tonight\u2019s episode, with Becky in the wind with Lisa and Betsy, <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/12\/31\/coronation-street-copper-kit-finally-cracks-carlas-kidnapping-case-but-hes-too-late-25954111\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kit doubled down on his efforts to find Carla<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>His search led him to an abandoned area by the canal, where he began to fear that Becky had dumped Carla\u2019s body in the water.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767617108_181_02_01_coro_betsy_becky_lisa-1ff1.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-25173180\" alt=\"Becky, Besty and Lisa standing together in Corrie\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tBecky is on the run with Lisa and Betsy Swain (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tDon&#8217;t miss a Soaps scoop! 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After having his attention drawn to a shipping container, Kit broke the lock and finally found Carla inside\u2026<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t worry, we won\u2019t spoil what state she\u2019s in \u2013 you\u2019ll have to tune into the episode to find out if Kit made it to her in time\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Later, in Becky\u2019s car, Lisa picked up a phone call that had the scales finally falling from her eyes. As she demanded Becky stop the car, it proved too much of a distraction, and Betsy began to scream at the road ahead\u2026<\/p>\n<p>With this episode leading directly into <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/corriedale\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Corriedale<\/a> and the multi-vehicle pile-up that will claim lives, will Lisa and Betsy survive long enough to <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/12\/28\/alison-king-reveals-biggest-hope-carla-connor-amid-corriedale-carnage-25855165\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">reunite with Carla<\/a>? 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