ITV has confirmed that a major character will be killed off in the highly anticipated Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover event, titled 'Corriedale'. Show bosses have promised the groundbreaking episode will see beloved fan favourites from both soaps collide in a devastating car crash that claims one life. The episode is set to air in late 2025, bringing the biggest storylines from both shows to a shocking climax.
Who is Behind the Wheel When Disaster Strikes?
The stage for tragedy is set on a dark road at night, with several key characters involved. From Coronation Street, scaffolder and abuser Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) is enraged after his boyfriend Todd finally ends their toxic relationship. Todd, seeking help from his ex-boyfriend Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank), plans to move out while Theo is away. However, Theo discovers the plan and turns up with his suitcases, creating a tense and volatile situation inside a minibus.
Billy, who has been the target of Theo's jealousy, is behind the wheel. With actor Daniel Brocklebank's exit from the soap announced for early 2026, speculation is rife that this crash could mark Billy's final scenes. Could his attempt to help an old friend lead to his own demise?
Becky Swain's Revenge Plot Spirals Out of Control
Meanwhile, in a parallel storyline, former police officer Becky Swain (Amy Cudden) is also driving with a mission. After months of scheming to win back her ex-wife Lisa (Vicky Myers) and daughter Betsy (Sydney Martin) by framing Carla Connor (Alison King), her plan seems to have worked. A heartbroken Lisa believes Carla has ended their relationship and agrees to start a new life abroad with Becky.
However, PC Kit Greene uncovers the truth and, with Carla, races to Hull port to stop Becky. When Carla makes a desperate call to Lisa's phone, Becky realises who is on the line. Distracted and enraged, she takes her eyes off the road at a critical moment, setting the scene for catastrophic consequences. Will Becky's obsessive campaign end in her own death, or will Lisa become an unintended victim?
A Busload of Potential Victims
The chaos does not end there. Notorious villain Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) is also on the road. After causing drama at the wedding of his sister Debbie (Sue Devaney) and Ronnie (Vinta Morgan), Carl flees the scene in his car. Given his history—including an affair with his brother's wife, fraud, and a hit-and-run that left Tyrone Dobbs disabled—many viewers will be wondering if this crash delivers his long-awaited comeuppance.
Furthermore, the minibus involved is carrying a host of other residents, meaning the fatality could come from a wider pool of characters. Passengers potentially include:
- Asha (Tanisha Gorey)
- Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney)
- David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd)
- Shona Platt (Julia Goulding)
- James Bailey (Jason Callender)
- Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson)
- Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford)
This element of mystery ensures that Corriedale is one of the most tense and unpredictable events in British soap history. With worlds colliding and fates intertwined, the episode promises to deliver genuine shock and lasting consequences for the communities of Weatherfield and Emmerdale.
