Key Highlights
- Eva Price’s return to Coronation Street was accompanied by a surprising twist.
- Maggie Driscoll revealed she is the new owner of the Rovers Inn.
- The development sets up potential conflict between Eva and Maggie.
New Ownership at the Rovers Inn
In tonight’s episode of Coronation Street, long-time viewer favorite Eva Price made a highly anticipated return to her cobbles, only for things to take an unexpected turn. The episode, available early on ITVX, sees Eva and Ben Driscoll arrive with the news that Ben has purchased the Rovers Inn for her – or so he claims.
However, the facade quickly crumbles as Glenda Shuttleworth learns that previous owner Carla Connor had not yet received payment for the sale. This revelation leaves Eva feeling particularly put out as she attempts to secure the funds from her son Ollie and later from Ben himself, who turns to more drastic measures.
The Bombshell Arrival
Just when things seemed to be settling down, Maggie Driscoll arrived with a bombshell of her own. In a classic twist that has left fans stunned, Maggie revealed that she is the new owner of the Rovers Inn, with it being her money that paid for the place.
Eva was left gobsmacked by this news, and the situation sets up potential tension between the two women in the coming episodes. According to actress Catherine Tyldesley, Eva will initially be irritated by Maggie but may come to see a different side of her as time goes on.
Expert Insights
Catherine Tydesley, who has reprised her role as Eva Price, revealed that there is an underlying chemistry between her character and Maggie. “There’s a lot of similarities,” she noted. “Deep down, there’s a moment where Eva in a roundabout way says ‘If I wasn’t with Ben and I’d just met Maggie, I think we’d be mates.’”
While the exact nature of their relationship remains to be seen, the new ownership at the Rovers Inn promises to bring fresh dynamics into the show. Fans will have to tune in for further developments as tensions between Eva and Maggie rise.
The twist adds another layer of complexity to the already intricate web of relationships on Coronation Street, making it an exciting time for viewers who cannot wait to see how these events unfold.
