CORRIE legend Carla Connor faced a devastating twist after collapsing in dramatic scenes – leaving her loved ones reeling.
The Underworld boss, played by Alison King, got shocking news from the doctors that could change her life forever in Friday’s episode of Coronation Street.
Fans of the ITV soap saw Carla be rushed to hospital in an ambulance after experiencing hallucinations and collapsing in her flat.
She was told by doctors that she had contracted sepsis from her head injury, when she was attacked in the factory, and would need further tests.
Carla then lied to her girlfriend Lisa (Vicky Myers) saying he was flying to Ireland to see Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott).
Lisa lost her ex-wife Becky years ago and Carla didn’t want to put her through anymore pain.
But when Ryan returned to Weatherfield, he caught Roy (David Neilson) packing a bag of Carla’s things in her flat.
Lisa and Ryan quizzed Roy on Carla’s whereabouts, forcing him to reveal the truth.
In hospital, Roy and Ryan was by Carla’s side when she received even more devastating news.
The doctor informed her that the sepsis has caused more damage to her one kidney than they thought.
Carla was left reeling to learn she might need another kidney transplant and dialysis.
She asked: “What is the life expectancy, you know, for a woman like me, my age, one wonky kidney, dialysis? Like, ten years, max?”
The doctor replied: “You’ve outlined the worst-case scenario. Hopefully it won’t come to that.”
But Carla wasn’t feeling confident or positive.
When Ryan updated Lisa on Carla’s news, Lisa rushed straight over to comfort her.
Carla told Lisa to do the “sensible thing” and “walk away” as it isn’t what she “signed up for.”
SOAP viewers are frequently left heartbroken after watching some of their favourite characters bite the dust.
Here is a list of the most devastating deaths that have taken place in soapland over the years.
EASTENDERS
Barry Evans – Evil Janine (Charlie Brooks) lured her trusting fiance to Scotland for a quickie marriage after learning he was dying.
Her plan to inherit Barry’s fortune was thwarted when Barry told her that the doctors had mixed up his medical files.
Furious that she was no longer set for a windfall, she pushed Barry off a cliff after telling him their love was “fake”.
Bradley Branning – Bradley was accused of killing Stacey Slater’s rapist Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) after he punched him twice on the night he died.
He was spotted in the Square by a police woman who chased him up a fire escape.
Bradley lost his balance and tragically plunged to his death.
CORONATION STREET
Tina McIntyre – Tina was getting it on with Peter Barlow – despite him being married to Carla Connor.
When she threatened to reveal the truth, Carla’s brother Rob got into a physical altercation with her.
Tina lost her footing and fell off a balcony – then warned Rob she was going to tell the cops he pushed her.
In a panic, Rob brutally clobbered her over the head with a metal pipe.
Molly Dobbs – Molly was one of the victims in Corrie’s 2010 tram crash, alongside Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold).
Married to Tyrone (Alan Halsall), Molly had been having an affair with Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) in the months before her death.
This resulted in the birth of their son, Jack (Kyran Bowes), who was named after Jack Duckworth.
As fate would have it, Kevin’s wife Sally (Sally Dynevor) was by Molly’s side in her final moments.
Sally was stunned as Molly confessed Kevin was Jack’s father, before dying of her injuries.
Vera Duckworth – Having appeared regularly in Corrie since the 1970s, there was no denying Vera Duckworth was an iconic character.
Alongside her husband Jack, the pair formed one of the soap’s most beloved couples.
Viewers were heartbroken when Vera was killed off in 2008, being discovered having passed away peacefully in her chair.
Liz Dawn, who played Vera, made a brief return two years later for Bill Tarmey’s exit as Jack.
Paul Foreman – Fans were heartbroken when Paul Foreman succumbed to his illness after battling motor neurone disease.
Introduced in 2018 as David Platt’s (Jack P. Shepherd) cellmate, he later embarked on a romance – and marriage – with vicar Billy Mayhew.
The MND storyline was announced in 2023 – with the expectation it would result in the character’s death.
EMMERDALE
Sarah Sugden – After the family got into financial problems, Sarah’s son Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) decided to make some quick cash from an insurance company by setting fire to the Sugden barn.
He didn’t realise his mum was inside the building, and she got trapped in the blaze.
Nine villagers – The shocking 1993 plane crash episode brought in 18 million viewers for Emmerdale.
Mark Hughes was killed by a falling wall, Archie Brooks was burned by jet fuel, Elizabeth Pollard was killed by debris and newcomer Leonard Kempinski died in a car crash caused by the crash.
Five other non-recurring characters from the village also died.
HOLLYOAKS
Carmel McQueen – The talented singer died in shocking scenes when a train crashed into a her family’s car.
Carmel managed to free her cousin Theresa from the rubble – but got stuck in it herself.
Moments later the train exploded and Carmel died in the arms of her family members, promising to be their guardian angel.
But Lisa told her: “It’s too late for that… I love you Carla. In it right up to my neck. I’m gonna be with you every step of the way. I’m going nowhere.”
Can Carla fight her way through this devastating health battle?
Or will Lisa experience losing another lover?
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and is available from 7am on ITVX.
