Carla Connor’s Proposal Plan Hits a Snag

Coronation Street fans were treated to an unexpected twist when Carla Connor (Alison King)’s grand proposal to Lisa Swain (Kate Spencer) went awry. What started as an exciting moment for the couple quickly turned into a series of missteps, leaving Carla rethinking her romantic gesture.

In the build-up to this week’s episode, Carla had revealed to her nephew Ryan (Ryan Prescott) that she was planning to propose to Lisa, the woman she’s been in a relationship with. She excitedly ordered an engagement ring and, with her new home at No. 6 in the background, she couldn’t wait to pop the question. However, as the scene unfolded, it became clear that things weren’t going to go as planned.

Carla’s Changing Mindset

When Lisa came home, Carla was caught off guard and quickly hid the engagement ring box. Once Lisa had left again, Carla admitted to Ryan that she was rethinking her approach. “I don’t think I’m going to do that,” Carla confessed. “It doesn’t need to be a whole production, does it?”

Ryan, clearly unimpressed with Carla’s sudden change of heart, scoffed at her decision. But this wasn’t the end of Carla’s proposal plans. Despite her doubts, Carla decided to move forward, and the next steps in her romantic gesture took a more intricate turn.

The Champagne Proposal Plan

Determined to make her proposal happen, Carla took her ring to the Rovers and handed it to Glenda (Jodie Prenger), asking her to discreetly slip it into Lisa’s champagne when she arrived. Carla then called Lisa at work, suggesting they meet for a drink to unwind after a stressful day.

Lisa joined Carla at the Rovers, unaware of the big moment that was about to unfold. However, before the proposal could take place, Coronation Street fans were treated to an unexpected detour.

Debbie’s Interruption and the Proposal’s Delay

Just as Glenda was preparing to serve the champagne with the hidden engagement ring, Debbie (Sue Devaney) arrived to discuss her own wedding plans. As Lisa explained to Debbie how her ex-wife Becky had proposed to her by dropping a ring into her glass of champagne, Debbie made a comment that threw Carla off course:

“Let’s hope this one’s more imaginative when the time comes,” Debbie quipped, referring to the often-seen proposal tradition of popping the ring into a drink.

This comment clearly struck a nerve with Carla, who gestured for Glenda to abort the plan and abandon the champagne proposal. With her original idea quickly unraveling, Carla was left deflated, unsure of how to move forward.

Carla’s Failed Attempt and Ryan’s Amusement

After her failed attempt, Carla returned home to report back to Ryan, who was waiting to hear about her big moment. Carla explained what had happened, revealing how her plans had been disrupted. Ryan, amused by the turn of events, reassured Carla that she’d come up with a better plan next time, calling her first attempt “corny.”

But what will Carla do next? Can she come up with a more unique and meaningful way to propose to Lisa, or will the pressure of getting it right prove too much?

What’s Next for Carla and Lisa?

Carla’s road to proposing to Lisa has been full of twists and turns, and viewers are left wondering how Carla will recover from this setback. Will her next attempt at romance be more successful, or will the tension between her and Lisa grow?

As Coronation Street continues to unfold, fans can expect more drama and surprises in this heartfelt storyline. Will Carla finally get the proposal right, or will Lisa be left questioning her commitment to the relationship? Stay tuned to find out!