For months now, Coronation Street fans have been speculating that there might be more to Carla Connor (Alison King) and DS Lisa Swain’s (Vicky Myers) friendship – and seems they are not the only ones to notice a spark between them.
Next week, their relationship comes under the scrutiny of Lisa’s daughter Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin), as the pair have continued to grow closer recently.
The Origins of the Spark
Viewers have seen Carla support Lisa as she opened up about the death of her wife and her struggles with Betsy, before offering the troubled teen work experience at the factory.
Then last week, Carla stepped in to mediate between mother and daughter, after they hit more communication problems.
In forthcoming scenes, Carla and Lisa are once again in each other’s orbit, as she continues to support her friend in trying to bring down the evil Joel Deering (Calum Lill).
Betsy spies them in deep conversation outside the station and approaching them, she insinuates there’s more to their relationship than meets the eye.
The Speculation and the Actors' Reactions
How will Carla and Lisa react?
In a recent interview with Metro.co.uk, actress Vicky Myers, who plays Lisa, admitted she enjoyed the speculation about the couple, who fans have nicknamed ‘Swarla’. However she was not drawn on whether things could progress between them.
‘Well, I think for now, with everything that’s happening in the street, Lisa’s incredibly busy,’ she reasoned. ‘I do feel that it would be really quite lovely for her to have a friend and be able to develop a friendship with somebody.
‘She sees a lot of herself in Carla and respects her. She is feisty and strong – a powerhouse. She also has a big heart.’
Vicky added: ‘I think it would be really nice to see their friendship develop, or just a friendship in general for Lisa. I think she needs that. Somebody to talk to instead of trying to do it all by herself.’
What the Future Holds
While Myers acknowledges the chemistry between the characters, she seems to be leaning towards a friendship dynamic, rather than a romance. She believes Lisa needs a friend to confide in, especially as she navigates the difficult time of grieving and dealing with her daughter.
Whether this friendship blossoms into something more remains to be seen. Fans will have to tune in next week to see how Carla and Lisa react to Betsy's suspicions and whether this potential romance will be explored.
Coronation Street airs these scenes on Wednesday 11 September at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
'Swarla' Speculation: A Bit of Fun or a Potential New Couple?
The speculation about Carla and Lisa's relationship has been a source of amusement and excitement for fans, generating a buzz online and adding an intriguing layer to the storyline. Whether it's a real romance or just a playful fan-made nickname, it's clear that this dynamic duo is captivating viewers. Only time will tell if the writers will take the ‘Swarla’ spark further, but one thing is for sure, the potential for drama and romance in this unlikely pairing is certainly there.
