Coronation Street has once again delivered a storyline that has viewers buzzing with excitement and emotion, as Glenda Shuttleworth steps into a brand-new role at the heart of Weatherfield. With the Rovers Return at the center of this major shift, fans are declaring the change as one of the “best decisions ever”—and it’s easy to see why.

The beloved pub has seen its fair share of drama over the years, but this latest twist feels particularly satisfying. Glenda, portrayed by the ever-charming Jodie Prenger, is no stranger to the Rovers bar. Since her debut in 2022 as the vibrant sister of undertaker George Shuttleworth, she has brought a fresh and unmistakable energy to Coronation Street. Now, she’s stepping up to manage the pub after Jenny Connor was forced to relinquish control in a messy, heartbreaking turn of events.

Jenny, the former landlady, had been planning to buy back the Rovers with investment money supposedly provided by her partner Daisy Midgeley. However, in a devious twist, Daisy, with help from her mother Christina Boyd, orchestrated a catfishing scam that tricked Jenny into believing she was dealing with a legitimate buyer. It all came crashing down when Daisy made a quick escape from Weatherfield, not to Brighton as she claimed, but all the way to Bali—taking the money with her and leaving Jenny emotionally and financially broken.

With the pub’s future hanging in the balance, Carla Connor, the actual owner, decided it was time to act. She officially took back the deeds to the Rovers and offered the manager’s job to Glenda. Jenny, reeling from betrayal and defeat, tried to move on and found herself a new position at The Kabin, while Glenda eagerly accepted her new responsibility.

Monday’s episode (May 12) captured Glenda’s first real taste of running the Rovers—and she did not disappoint. In true Glenda style, she didn’t just take over behind the bar; she owned it. Viewers watched her break into song, filling the pub with joy and laughter, even as Carla looked on with thinly veiled skepticism. For fans, it was an iconic moment that seemed to usher in a new era for the pub, with many expressing their delight on social media.

Jodie Prenger herself joined the fun, reposting a clip from the episode and teasing on Instagram, “Poor Carla, does she know what she’s let herself in for?” Her wit and warmth off-screen clearly mirror the character she plays, and fans couldn’t agree more.

The reactions online were instant and enthusiastic. One viewer declared, “Making Glenda the manager is the best decision ever. It needs to stay this way.” Another chimed in: “Glenda is amazing. Keep her in The Rovers. One of the best things to happen to Corrie.” Some viewers even called for her to be promoted from manager to full landlady, citing her charisma, humor, and musical flair as traits that perfectly embody the Rovers spirit.

The fanbase’s love for Glenda isn’t new, but this storyline seems to have crystallized her status as a potential icon of the show. Several fans highlighted how she represents classic Corrie values—community, warmth, and a bit of cheeky sparkle. One particularly heartfelt comment summed it up: “Glenda is one of those rare characters who epitomized Corrie from the second she first appeared. Absolutely bloody brilliant & (as we already knew) what a singing voice!”

Of course, not everything is sunshine behind the bar. Carla may have passed the baton to Glenda for now, but her discomfort suggests she might not have total confidence in her decision. Whether that will lead to tension down the line remains to be seen, especially if Glenda’s larger-than-life style starts clashing with Carla’s more buttoned-up approach.