In the latest dramatic episode of Coronation Street, a shocking revelation uncovers that Hope Stape is not responsible for a major crime she’s been accused of. The truth about who’s behind the crime is even more startling.
Last week, Alina Pop returned to Weatherfield as a key witness in a high-profile human trafficking trial. Viewers will recall that in 2019, Seb Franklin discovered Alina was trafficked to the UK, forced to work at a nail salon where her passport was confiscated to prevent her return to Romania. However, this story took an even darker turn with Alina’s reappearance.
Accompanied by her infant son Doren, fathered by Tyrone Dobbs, Alina revealed that she had been living in Hastings but intended to stay in Weatherfield longer due to the ongoing trial. Tyrone agreed to accommodate them at the Chariot Square Hotel. In the coming scenes, Tyrone’s youngest daughter Ruby dotes on Doren, but Hope, who has been struggling with teenage rebellion, shows little interest. She recently ended her relationship with Sam Blakeman and is now infatuated with her neighbor, Jack Webster. Hope even visited the medical center to request birth control, angering her parents.
As Alina starts receiving threatening phone calls, she suspects they are from the traffickers trying to intimidate her. Tyrone, however, quickly accuses Hope of being behind the harassment. Hope is enraged and denies any involvement.
Later, tensions rise between Fiz and Tyrone when Fiz discovers that Tyrone has been dishonest about a large bill. It turns out the money was actually used for a consultation with Adam Barlow regarding custody of Doren. The argument intensifies when Tyrone proposes that Alina and Doren consider making Weatherfield their permanent home. Fiz is concerned that this could rekindle old feelings between Tyrone and Alina.
As the week progresses, Alina becomes increasingly paranoid, believing she is being watched. Her fears escalate when a thug forcibly enters her hotel room and threatens her as she prepares for her court appearance. Will Alina manage to stay safe and see the trial through?
