Coronation Street is set to air a shocking killer twist for its popular new family The Driscolls after the truth comes out about one member of the family during a special flashback episode. Last month it was reported that former EastEnders star Aidan O'Callaghan would be joining the cobbles to star in an upcoming episode of Corrie focussing on newcomer Ben Driscoll's past.
While little is known about the flashback episode, O'Callaghan recently confirmed he had traded in Walford for Weatherfield after posting a picture of himself outside the Rovers Return on Instagram.
Viewers know that Ben recently joined the soap alongside his wife Eva Price, played by returning star Catherine Tyldesley, their children and Ben's mother Maggie Driscoll, played by Father Ted star Pauline McLynn.
According to The Sun, the flashback episode will reveal which member of the Driscoll family is hiding a big secret.
During the episode, Driscoll matriarch Maggie will reportedly be seen killing off a major figure in a reveal that will "send shockwaves" through Weatherfield.
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The killing is supposed to have happened before the family moved into the Rovers and Maggie's son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren are unaware of what she has done.
Her secret won't stay hidden for long, however, and will apparently be revealed in a bombshell moment in the lead-up to Christmas.
Digital Spy reached out to Corrie on this story, who aren't commenting on this storyline speculation.
Speaking recently to Digital Spy about her character, McLynn teased some exciting storylines over the festive period, saying: "I was told she's larger than life and gets on with everyone. Although obviously, there are family dynamics – in every family there are. And maybe at some stage, the carpet will be pulled from under everyone's feet.
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"Now that I've been filming for a while, I know that Maggie is fiercely loyal and protective of her family. There'll be things happening over Christmas where you think: 'Oh come on, that's very bad behaviour at the very least!'
"Maggie likes to throw in the most outrageous things, just to see how far she can go. But often that line has been long passed! And she'll say: 'What's the fuss about? You're a bit touchy, aren't you?'
"If you're a certain age, you might feel you have a certain licence to act badly, you know? Because you're the mammy."
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.
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