Coronation Street viewers have developed a compelling theory about the identity of newcomer Maggie Driscoll's alleged victim, and it's someone Weatherfield residents know all too well.
The Shocking Theory Emerges
Since Pauline McLynn's character arrived on the ITV soap last month, Maggie Driscoll has captivated audiences with her no-nonsense attitude and sharp wit. However, recent reports suggest there's a dark secret lurking in her past - Maggie is believed to have taken someone's life, with the truth set to be revealed in a special episode towards the end of 2025.
An insider revealed the dramatic impact this revelation will have: 'When viewers see whose death Maggie was behind, it will really send shockwaves through Weatherfield and life will never quite be the same again for her.' The source confirmed to The Sun that the killing occurred before Maggie moved into the Rovers Return with her family, who remain completely unaware of her alleged actions.
Fans Point to Susan Barlow
Social media has been buzzing with speculation, and many fans have converged on the same theory. X user swoosh286 proposed: 'I'm calling it now, Maggie Driscoll caused the accident that killed Adam Barlow's mother, Susan.'
The fan theory gained traction after viewers noticed Maggie's strange behaviour during Halloween episodes. They pointed to her reaction when Eva Price mistook Adam for Ben, and later when she discovered something in the Barlow family cupboard. Multiple fans quickly agreed with the assessment, with Greg writing 'I think Maggie was responsible for Susan's death' and Katie adding her support for the theory.
Revisiting a Classic Coronation Street Tragedy
Longtime Coronation Street fans will remember that Susan Barlow died in 2001 when her car was forced off the road by a getaway vehicle fleeing an armed robbery. The robbery involved Gareth Brannigan and, significantly, Billy Mayhew - whose involvement caused major drama when exposed in 2017.
Now, viewers are questioning whether there's another layer to this tragic story. X user Mitch suggested an even more dramatic twist: 'Wait everyone is thinking Theo kills Billy but what if Billy only thought he killed Susan, he finds out it was Maggie and Maggie kills him to protect her secret.'
With Billy Mayhew's exit from the soap looming, this theory would certainly provide a dramatic send-off for the character while tying together storylines from Coronation Street's rich history.
Coronation Street continues to air on ITV1 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm, with episodes available for streaming from 7am on ITVX and YouTube.
