Coronation Street has never been shy about shocking twists, but this week’s revelation might be one of the most dramatic yet. Julia Goulding, who plays the resilient Shona Platt, has confirmed that big changes are on the horizon after Monday’s explosive pregnancy storyline sent fans reeling.

The episode opened with David Platt’s world being turned upside down by an unexpected discovery. Rummaging through his bin, David stumbled upon a positive pregnancy test. At first, he brushed it off, assuming it belonged to one of the neighbors. After all, Carla Connor and Lisa Swain had been using his rubbish bins, and David wasted no time gossiping about the possible baby bombshell. But things quickly spiraled when his sister Sarah raised a chilling possibility—that the test could belong to his young daughter Lily, who had been complaining of stomach aches earlier that day. For a horrified father, the idea was unthinkable.

Relief only came when Shona stepped in and revealed the truth: she was the one expecting. But what should have been good news carried with it a storm of questions. Would a new baby bring peace and stability to the troubled Platts—or would it plunge them into fresh chaos?

Speaking to Digital Spy on the red carpet at the National Television Awards, Julia Goulding admitted she was thrilled to explore this new chapter, while also hinting that trouble is never far away in Weatherfield. “I feel like I’ve been pregnant for the last five years of my life,” she laughed, referring to her own children. “But I’m really excited. There’s going to be lots of drama along the way. Obviously, I can’t say too much, but it’s going to test Shona and David in new ways.”

And fans know the Platts are overdue some happiness. The last few months have seen heartbreak after heartbreak: Shona’s affair with Kit Green, the devastating fire that gutted the Platt household, matriarch Gail’s decision to leave Weatherfield, and the ongoing saga of David’s stepson Max, who landed himself in prison. With so much turmoil, viewers might hope that a baby could bring joy—but Julia was quick to remind everyone: “Where would the fun in that be?”

But the drama doesn’t end with Shona’s pregnancy. Elsewhere on the cobbles, another bombshell rocked Weatherfield. Carla Connor and Lisa Swain, newly engaged and looking forward to their future, were blindsided by the shocking return of Lisa’s wife, Becky Swain—long presumed dead. Becky’s reappearance promises to ignite one of the most complex love triangles the show has ever seen. How will Lisa navigate the return of her estranged partner? And what does this mean for Carla, who thought she had finally found stability?

With two massive twists unfolding simultaneously, Coronation Street is setting the stage for months of heartbreak, confrontation, and shocking revelations. The Platts may brace themselves for a new arrival, but as Julia Goulding teased, the path ahead will be anything but smooth. And as for Carla and Lisa, the unexpected return of Becky ensures that their happily-ever-after may already be in ruins.

In true Corrie fashion, just when the characters believe they’ve found hope, the rug is pulled from under them. The question isn’t whether there will be drama—it’s how much more the Platts and their neighbors can take.