Coronation Street viewers were left convinced they have worked out what Joel Deering’s parents are hiding in a game-changing twist
Coronation Street fans believe they’ve figured out the secret Joel Deering’s parents are keeping, and it doesn’t bode well for Dee-Dee Bailey. The lawyer, played by Calum Lill, met his end in September after his heinous crimes were exposed. Viewers will remember his history of grooming and exploiting young girls, including Lauren Bolton, portrayed by Cait Fitton.
Joel even tried to murder Lauren, who then disappeared for several months, only to return bearing his child, Frankie. Eventually, Joel’s ‘true’ nature was uncovered, and his body was discovered in a local river at the end of September. A pathologist later confirmed that Joel had died before entering the water, sparking a thrilling ‘whodunnit’. Numerous locals became suspects, but it was ultimately revealed that Lauren was Joel’s killer.
She has since been relocated to a mother and baby unit in prison, where she will remain with baby Frankie. However, during Wednesday’s episode (December 11), viewers were taken aback when Joel’s parents made an appearance on the cobbles, reports Lancs Live.
Joel was killed off this year(Image: ITV)
Gus (played by Chris Garner) and Anthea (portrayed by Carol Royle) bumped into Max Turner (Paddy Bever), who is caring for Frankie. Upon discovering that Frankie is their grandson, Gus and Anthea requested to spend time with the infant.
Max consulted with Lauren and assured her that he would oversee any visits between Joel’s parents and baby Frankie, to which she agreed. Later, Max informed Gus and Anthea that they could see Frankie.
Max might have left the room unsuspecting, but Anthea’s words to Gus raised alarms: “Perhaps we should have been honest with him.” To which Gus fretfully responded, “And lose any hope of seeing our grandchild? They’d never have agreed if they knew the truth. You know that as well as me.”
Fans have ‘worked out’ their secret(Image: ITV)
Corrie fans are buzzing with theories after this exchange, with many speculating about a sensational plot twist involving Joel’s parents. A fan speculated on a Coronation Street Facebook group, asking, “What secret are Joel mum and dad hiding? ? ” The suggestion that Joel could actually be alive has set the community abuzz, leading viewers to comment with theories like “Joel still alive?”
And agreeing with posts stating, “Yes I thought that as well.” One fan resonated with this suspicion, saying, “I think so too! ” While another threw in a dramatic alternative could Joel have an identical twin? This fan said, “Fiona Evans yes I think he has a twin who died!”
Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX
