Coronation Street viewers are convinced that Lisa Swain’s sister might actually be a soap superstar from Emmerdale, following the huge announcement of a crossover special between the two iconic soaps.
In an unprecedented move for British soapland, it’s been revealed this week that an hour-long episode will see our beloved characters from both Coronation Street and Emmerdale join forces to honor this cherished television format.
For one extraordinary evening, the worlds of Emmerdale and Weatherfield will collide, with the creative minds behind each programme masterminding a clever way to intertwine their respective soap realms.
Once the special ends, normality of sorts will resume as everyone returns to their own familiar territories. Still, ITV has hinted that “the consequences of the high-stakes drama will have repercussions for both communities and see them linked forever”.
Eager fans wasted no time in theorising about potential encounters and connections between the characters after news of the event broke, reports Leicestershire Live.
Amidst such speculative frenzy, it looks like Coronation Street’s Lisa Swain (portrayed by Vicky Myers) might be in for a stunning genetic revelation connected to one of Emmerdale’s most cherished characters.
Having made her mark since debuting in 2021, Officer Swain has become entangled in all manner of intense incidents, from unravelling murder cases and incarcerating villains to becoming implicated as a murder suspect herself, ensuring that Lisa’s spell on the cobbles has been anything but dull.
Lisa, also known as Victoria’s friend, has embarked on a blossoming romance with the iconic Carla Connor (played by Alison King), with their relationship going from strength to strength. The couple has even taken the significant step of moving in together, joined by Lisa’s daughter Betsy (portrayed by Sydney Martin).
Given the recent confirmation of the highly anticipated Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover, fans have been speculating about potential connections between characters from the two soaps. One intriguing theory suggests that Lisa’s sister might be none other than Emmerdale favourite Vanessa Woodfield (played by Michelle Hardwick).
On a Coronation Street Facebook fan page, while discussing the upcoming crossover episode, one fan expressed their excitement: “I’d love to see someone on Corrie turn out to be related to someone on Emmerdale!”.
Another fan pondered: “Vanessa and Lisa?” A third enthusiast agreed, saying: “Yes! Sister sister… this would be amazing.” Sharing the same sentiment, another fan noted: “They look similar too!”