Coronation Street hostage situation ends with a shooting

In a dramatic episode of Coronation Street, a hostage situation turned deadly when Rob Donovan shot someone. The tense standoff shocked viewers as characters faced life-threatening danger. Rob was seeking revenge against Carla Connor after an incident that left him injured. Tracy Barlow was held at gunpoint by Rob and forced to call Carla. He planned to trap both women in a dangerous situation. Carla tried to calm him down by recalling their childhood, but Tracy managed to escape and alert Carla’s girlfriend, Detective Lisa Swain. When Lisa arrived, a struggle broke out over the gun, and a shot was fired. Despite Rob being taken into custody, the situation escalated outside. Lisa’s daughter, Betsy, was accidentally shot and lay bleeding. The episode ended with uncertainty about Betsy’s fate. Additionally, the episode introduced a new character, Theo Silverton, who clashed with other residents. Actor James Cartwright, who plays Theo, expressed excitement about joining the iconic show. His character's storyline hints at future romantic developments.