ITV Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 24 Apr 2026, 14:04 By Tamzin Meyer 24 Apr 2026, 14:04 Coronation Street fans baffled as soap neglects Maggie Driscoll storyline in murder episode Maggie Driscoll's storyline seems to have been sidelined Maggie Driscoll Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 24 Apr 2026, 14:04 By Tamzin Meyer 24 Apr 2026, 14:04 Coronation Street aired a dramatic episode last night (Thursday, April 23), as one of Weatherfield’s villains lost their lives. Betsy’s scream was heard towards the end of the episode as she stumbled upon a dead body. Maggie Driscoll is one of five potential victims. So, viewers were confused by her lack of appearance in the murder episode. Carla and Lisa heard a scream (Credit: ITV) A dead body was discovered Just when Carla and Lisa thought they could sit down and enjoy a cosy end to their whirlwind wedding day, Coronation Street delivered a chilling twist that no one could ignore. As the newlyweds tucked into their meal, a blood-curdling scream from Betsy Swain rang out across the Street. Viewers already know the terrifying truth – she’d stumbled across a dead body. But in a moment that didn’t raise suspicion, Carla brushed it off as nothing more than ‘foxes.’ Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers Behind the celebrations, danger has been quietly building. There are five potential victims now in the frame – Carl, Maggie, Theo, Megan and Jodie. Todd’s plan to flee to Thailand has also raised eyebrows, especially with Theo lurking nearby. Meanwhile, Jodie fears she’s being targeted, Carl’s been paid to disappear, and Maggie continues her mission against Megan. One thing’s clear – someone doesn’t make it out alive, and the truth is just around the corner.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Coronation Street newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. Maggie wasn’t focused on during the episode (Credit: ITV) Coronation Street fans concerned over Maggie Driscoll’s whereabouts in murder scenes While Theo, Carl and Jodie were all seen during last night’s episode, and even Megan was referenced by Leanne, Maggie Driscoll remained unmentioned and unseen. Considering that she’s one of the five potential murder victims, Corrie fans have been left confused over the decision to leave her out of the murder episode. One fan on Reddit wrote: “Suspicious lack of Maggie in today’s ep. “No mention of Maggie at all. Even in the run up to this episode, it doesn’t really feel like she’s put herself in a position to get herself into trouble really. Maybe setting her up to fly under the radar to be shocking when it terms out she turns out to be the victim?” Another person replied: “I actually forgot she was one of the potential victims.” A third person added: “Just can’t see it being her when the story about her husband dying hasn’t been explored a lot yet.” But, is this a major ‘clue’ as to who does and doesn’t die? Read more: Coronation Street fans ‘know’ exactly what is going on with Jodie, and it mirrors a recent Emmerdale plot Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 24 Apr 2026, 14:04 By Tamzin Meyer 24 Apr 2026, 14:04 Previous Story Next Story
