Coronation Street’s DS Lisa Swain hasn’t opened up much about how her partner – and Betsy’s other mum – died, but fans have figured it out
Coronation Street fans think they know exactly how DS Lisa Swain’s partner passed away – and it involves a dark twist.
The detective has been quiet about how exactly Betsy’s other mum died, but has mentioned her a few times in passing. While Betsy was fuming to find out that her mum has been flirting with Carla Connor, plenty of it seemed to be because she was missing her late parent.
Now Reddit users think they’ve figured out exactly how Lisa’s ex-partner died – and think she had a hand in it. One social media user said: “She died in the line of duty, we haven’t been told the exact details.”
Someone else immediately followed up: “Ooh two possible theories. A, something happened that Lisa is somewhat responsible for. B, she died to protect Lisa or Betsy (or some kind of sacrificial death).” And another quickly wrote: “I wonder if it’s the first one because Lisa seems to hold a lot of guilt for it and didn’t the officer say she was impulsive?”
Swain hasn’t spoken much about her former partner
Another viewer said: “I was wondering this too after yesterday’s episode. Prior to that I assumed it was illness. Something more traumatic could help explain Betsy’s personality and acting out.”
“She died in the line of duty, she was probably stabbed or shot during a raid and died from that?” a different user suggested.
The identity of Lisa’s former partner hasn’t been exposed either, beyond her name – Becky – but eagle-eyed viewers are sure they already know who she is. Fingers are pointing towards Becky McDonald, Steve’s ex-wife – portrayed by Katherine Kelly.
Could Becky McDonald be Betsy’s mum?(Image: ITV)
Fans on social media said: “I’ve said it all along… ‘Becky’ is actually Becky McDonald. They all look so similar!” While another agreed: “Now this would be a plot twist.”
More fans questioned: “Why am I so invested in the Swain family? I want to know more about Lisa’s wife Becky. How did she die? Which mum had Betsy? I’m fully into this.”
