SHOCK!!! Coronation Street fans are convinced Maggie’s hiding a secret child — and the twist? They might already be living right under her nose on the cobbles! 👇👇👇
Maggie’s Dramatic Arrival in Weatherfield
Maggie (Pauline McLynn) made her debut as the fiery mother-in-law of Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley), who recently returned to Coronation Street after seven years away. Eva’s comeback was already headline-worthy, but Maggie’s unexpected entrance has stolen the spotlight — and raised plenty of questions.
Fans watched as Eva’s husband Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker) stunned her by buying the Rovers Return Inn, only to struggle with the final payment. Forced to call his mother for help, Ben’s decision brought Maggie to the Cobbles — and she wasted no time making herself at home.
Since then, Maggie has been clashing with Eva over control of the pub, moving in alongside Ben, their sons Ollie (Raphael Akuwudike) and Will, and Eva’s daughter Susie, the child she shares with the late Aidan Connor (Shayne Ward).
But eagle-eyed viewers are convinced there’s more to Maggie’s story than she’s letting on.
Fans Predict a Hidden Family Secret
On Coronation Street fan pages, speculation is running wild that Maggie has a secret child — and that person might already be living on the street.
“How long until it comes out that Maggie has a secret kid on the street?” one fan asked in a Facebook thread.
Another viewer replied with a bold theory: “My money’s on Carla Connor (Alison King)! Her and Ben look alike!”
A third agreed, writing: “Would love this twist!” while others pointed out that Coronation Street has a long history of hidden parentage and shocking DNA reveals — making Maggie’s alleged secret child the perfect next bombshell.
Pauline McLynn on Joining the Cobbles
Actress Pauline McLynn, known for her iconic roles as Mrs. Doyle in Father Ted and Libby Croker in Shameless, has been a welcome addition to Weatherfield’s cast.
Speaking about her surprise at joining the ITV soap, Pauline admitted she never expected to land the role. “Bewildered! I really didn’t see this one coming,” she laughed. “I’m not one of those actors who has goals or ambition, really — I just go from one thing to the next depending on who wants you. When they said Coronation Street were interested, I thought, ‘What? Say that again?’”
Her portrayal of Maggie has already impressed fans, bringing a mix of comedy, chaos, and control to the Rovers Return — but if the online theories prove true, her character’s past could soon blow the pub’s doors wide open.
A New Connor-Driscoll Connection?
With viewers convinced that Carla and Maggie could share more than a few personality traits — not to mention a striking resemblance — all eyes are now on the Driscoll matriarch.
Could Maggie’s secret tie her to one of Weatherfield’s most powerful families? Or will her arrival expose even deeper family rifts?
One thing’s for sure — when secrets spill on Coronation Street, they never stay buried for long.