Coronation Street’s Carla takes control of Betsy’s suddenly promising future

Carla Connor-Swain doesn’t want to see Betsy Swain missing out (Picture: ITV) Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin) has had to put her life on hold in recent Coronation Street scenes, after suffering a stroke that has left her with difficulties moving and communicating. Prior to collapsing in the kitchen unexpectedly, Betsy had been preparing to move to London after gaining a place on a fashion course. It was Betsy’s interest in fashion that initially helped grow the bond between Carla and Lisa Connor-Swain (Alison King and Vicky Myers). Their first heart-to-heart involved Lisa confiding in Carla about how Betsy was struggling in the wake of her mother’s death. On hearing that Betsy was interested in fashion, Carla organised for her to get some hands-on experience in the factory, which ultimately led to a permanent position. After finishing sixth form, Betsy applied for a place at the London College of Fashion, and was thrilled to have been accepted. When Betsy revealed the news to her parents, Carla was over the moon, and though Lisa took a bit of persuading, she was also on board with Betsy’s big plans. Betsy was offered a place to study fashion in London (Picture: ITV) However, once Betsy returned home from the hospital after her stroke, she told Lisa to contact the college and let them know she wouldn’t be going. Fortunately, Carla isn’t willing to let Betsy abandon her fashion dreams in upcoming scenes, as she takes steps to ensure that Betsy won’t miss out on the fashion education she was so looking forward to. It all starts when Sally Webster (Sally Dynevor) pulls Carla aside and shows her the website for a fashion course at a local college, pointing out that it might suit Betsy. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Carla is touched that Sally has been thinking of her and promises to look into it further. Betsy’s life was turned upside down when she suffered a stroke (Picture: ITV) The next day, it’s all systems go as Betsy asks Carla to help her fill in the application. Of course, Carla takes no persuading, and Lisa is thrilled to see Betsy so energised, especially after how down she’s been recently. To further buoy Betsy’s spirits, Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) pops round later in the week to give her a manicure. Betsy is thrilled, but things take a terrifying turn when she suddenly clutches her head in pain, fearing she’s having another stroke. Deals of the Day The viral LED face mask with over 350 lights that's currently discounted by £100 A friend said I looked 'snatched' – I credit this new Charlotte Tilbury powder Shop MySweetSmile's biggest Bank Holiday offers before they end Back-to-school shopping just got a lot cheaper thanks to Primark The back-to-school essential parents forget every year – and it could cost them Is she right, or is it a false alarm? Will Betsy have to put her fashion college plans on hold yet again? Arrow MORE: All Coronation Street spoilers for next week as Jodie strikes again Arrow MORE: Betsy’s life-changing change brings hope in Coronation Street but things go too fast Arrow MORE: Alison King reveals depression after health crisis during recent Coronation Street filming The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.