Coronation Street’s captivating murder mystery has caught the attention of none other than Fern Britton.
The beloved ITV show has viewers on the edge of their seats following the apparent death of the nefarious solicitor Joel Deering, transforming the plot into a suspenseful whodunnit. With various characters, including DS Swain, Dee-Dee Bailey, and Carla Connor, under suspicion, fans are buzzing with theories.
Fern Britton, known from Celebrity Big Brother, has joined the conversation with her own fascinating theories, igniting discussions about Joel’s true fate on X (formerly Twitter). She shared: “Just been having a catch-up with Corrie over lunch. So, what is going on? Who murdered Joel? Is he actually dead? Who identified the body, Kit? Why did Dee-Dee buy a tin of spaghetti hoops and some custard? Feeding a chained-up Joel in a basement? I’m exhausted…”
Fern later reinforced her theory, stating: “I don’t think he’s dead!” while another user chimed in, asserting, “Dee-Dee murdered him!”

Fans have been speculating wildly to explain Dee-Dee’s unusual grocery purchases, suggesting everything from secret pregnancies linked to Joel’s paternity to peculiar dietary habits. One viewer theorized, “She’s pregnant,”. Others humorously suggested, “Spaghetti hoops and custard must be a northern delicacy.”
Some fans expressed frustration with the story’s pacing, with one commenting: “I wish they would hurry up and reveal that Joel is still alive. If he were dead, why didn’t they show him getting hit over the head with a crowbar at the start? This isn’t how a whodunnit is supposed to unfold!”
Additionally, there’s speculation about a potential twist involving a lookalike. One fan posited, “Joel might have a twin he’s killed off, so he could still be alive!” Capturing the sentiment of many, another viewer admitted, “I’m not convinced Joel is dead. There, I finally said it!”

Coronation Street has finally shed light on the mystery behind Lisa Swain’s bruises. She confided in Carla, explaining: “I got restless waiting for the uniform to find Joel, so I went looking for him. I didn’t find him, but I saw some guy trying to snatch a woman’s bag. He jumped in his car, and as I tried to note the license plate, he clipped me on the side as he drove off. That’s how I got my cracked ribs. I didn’t report it because I didn’t want to be forced to take time off.”
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