Coronation Street fans have been sent into a frenzy after a charged moment between DS Lisa Swain and Carla Connor

Coronation Street fans went into overdrive after witnessing a poignant moment between DS Lisa Swain (Victoria Myers) and Carla Connor (Alison King), leaving fans on tenterhooks as the duo nearly kissed.

In the episode aired on Monday (October 7), it seemed things could not get any worse for Carla when Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin) accidentally blurted out to a key client about Carla’s court appearance for ABH, while Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor) disclosed to the same client that Sarah Barlow (Tina O’Brien) was in Turkey.

Chaos continueed as Carla, already having a terrible day at the factory with the fuming client, found herself berating Betsy and Sally, oblivious that Tom, whose child she had hit with her car, had shadowed her from the courtroom to her workplace.

The tension was palpable as Tom confronted an unsuspecting Carla outside the factory.

DS Swain turned hero as she rescued Carla from a potentially perilous confrontation with Tom. Later, during an intense visit at Carla’s flat, Lisa and Carla shared a charged moment, culminating in Carla caressing Lisa’s face tenderly, leaving her emotionally turbid. One can only wonder if DS Swain shares the emotional tumult?

Coronation Street favourites Carla Connor and DS Swain shared a tender moment (Image: ITV)

Eager viewers voiced their excitement on X, previously known as Twitter: “Feels like I’ve waited a long time for this one!.”

While another chimed in with praise for the storyline development: “Love how Carla and Swain really did not like each other to begin with and then we get this definite switch in their relationship. We then see them slowly but surely start to open up to each other.”

A third fan commented: “Carla wants Swain, Carla wants Swain.” Meanwhile, another viewer speculated: “Swain and Carla are going to be the most stunning couple very soon to grace our screens.”

Upcoming Coronation Street episodes will show Carla treating Betsy to a coffee in the cafe and offering her old job back, much to the youngster’s delight. Additionally, Carla hints to Lisa that they need to have a conversation.

Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX