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 Rise of a Friendship
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).
The Moment of Truth
Besty spies them in deep conversation outside the station and approaching them, she insinuates there’s more to their relationship than meets the eye.
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.
A Friendship in the Making
‘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.’
This all began during the Lauren Bolton investigation. The pair formed a bond that has grown stronger over time. It’s clear that they have some chemistry in their scenes together, which has led many fans to believe that a romance could be on the cards. While the romance rumors have been exciting for fans, Vicky Myers has downplayed the likelihood of a romance between Carla and Lisa, especially given the current circumstances in the story. She does believe, however, that a strong friendship between the two women could be a beautiful thing.
The Future of ‘Swarla’
Only time will tell if the ‘Swarla’ ship will set sail. But one thing’s for sure, the potential for a love story between these two is undeniable. We can’t wait to see how their relationship unfolds!
Coronation Street airs these scenes on Wednesday 11 September at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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