Coronation Street Fans Speculate on April Murder Mystery
Coronation Street enthusiasts are buzzing with theories about an upcoming murder plot, convinced they have identified both the victim and the perpetrator set to unfold in April. This speculation stems from a flashforward teaser aired on Monday, which hinted at a grim event involving five potential characters.
Potential Victims and Clues
The flashforward revealed five possible murder victims: Megan Walsh, Jodie Ramsey, Maggie Driscoll, Theo Silverton, and Carl Webster. Among these, Megan Walsh has emerged as a favourite among fans to meet her demise. The body is expected to be discovered by a distressed Betsy Swain, who will face police questioning, with all suspects entangled in drama on April 23.
Fans have taken to social media to dissect subtle clues that point towards Megan's fate. Notably, a scene where Megan exits a flat as Maggie Driscoll enters a car of the brand Megane has sparked theories. Many interpret this as a symbolic hint that Maggie might be responsible for Megan's death, given the car's name similarity to Megan's.
Megan's Controversial Storyline
Megan Walsh, an athletics coach, has been central to a disturbing storyline involving the grooming of teenager Will Driscoll. It was recently revealed that she slept with Will after he turned 16, and he is not her first victim. Will believes they are in love and plans to flee with Megan, especially after learning of her pregnancy news. However, his friend Lee disclosed that he too had a relationship with Megan the previous year, when he was seemingly underage.
As tensions rise, it is anticipated that the Driscoll family will soon uncover Megan's actions, leading to explosive confrontations. Fans predict that April will bring this revelation to a head, with Maggie Driscoll, Will's grandmother and a character with a history of violence, potentially taking matters into her own hands.
Flashforward and Fan Theories
The flashforward scene featured fireworks, which fans have linked to a previous episode where Will and Megan's inappropriate relationship was first exposed on Bonfire Night, also accompanied by fireworks. This parallel has strengthened suspicions that Megan is the intended victim.
On social media, one fan remarked, "Will and Megan’s indecent relationship was revealed on bonfire night in a scene with fireworks. And what did the flashforward scene have? Fireworks. Ladies and gentlemen, Megan Walsh is Dead!" Another fan speculated, "Megan is the murder victim! Maggie somehow contrives to frame Eva for it... but it ends up being Lee who did it!" A third added, "Megan by Maggie after finding out what she done to her grandson."
Further theories include comparisons to pop culture, with one fan noting, "Is this like one of Taylor Swift's Easter Eggs? Megan(e)* is the victim and Maggie will kill her." Another post read, "Right now I'm thinking it maybe Megan. My second choice is Maggie. I'm thinking this setting up to being a big Driscolls storyline."
Coronation Street continues to air weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITV X, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats with this developing whodunnit.
