Corrie's new Rovers Return landlady 'revealed' in shock twist - and it's not who you think

Coronation Street fans are convinced they know who will be the new owner of the Rovers Return - and it's someone who has been causing chaos on the cobbles in recent weeks

Joe Crutchley Screen Time Reporter

17:02, 09 Jan 2025

Coronation Street spoilers have teased another character could be leaving the ITV soap in the coming weeks

Corrie's new Rovers Return landlady 'revealed' in shock twist - and it's not who you think(Image: PA)

The new owner of Coronation Street's Rovers Return has been 'unveiled' - and it's a face that fans will recognise.

The iconic pub is one of the most famous in all of soapland, boasting a rich history throughout the soap's 65-year tenure on our screens. Over the years, we've seen numerous characters take their place behind the legendary bar, calling the shots and ringing the bell.

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From soap stalwarts like Bet Lynch (Julie Goodyear) and Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard) to newcomers like Sean Tully (Antony Cotton) and Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan), there's seldom a dull moment in this local.

At present, Carla Connor (Alison King) owns the pub, after landlady Jenny Connor (Sally Ann Matthews) and Daisy used stolen cash from Carla's factory to purchase the establishment amidst their financial woes.

Coronation Street Rovers Return new owner 'revealed' - and it's someone totally unexpected

The Rovers is a staple on screens(Image: Publicity Picture)

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Upon discovering this, Carla was livid. However, she decided not to report Daisy and Jenny, instead claiming ownership of the Rovers as it had been bought with her money, reports Lancs Live. But now, fans are convinced that the pub is set to change hands once again.

Recently on the cobbles, Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) stunned viewers when she began poisoning Ken Barlow (Will Roache). The two formed a friendship when Ken required care following a fall and injury.

Cassie has been causing plenty of drama(Image: ITV)

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Moreover, Cassie accidentally found out that Ken had bagged himself a cool £50k from premium bonds. Giddy with the gossip, she waited until Ken spilled the beans himself, which left her positively beaming.

Wasting no time, she nudged him to splurge on an exotic getaway and oh-so-casually hinted that he might need companywith Cassie throwing her hat in the ring. But there's been a sinister turn; since then, Cassie's been slipping something into Ken's drinks, while the neighbours are getting all suspicious about her eagerness to look after Ken.

Fans reckon she could be the new Rovers owner(Image: ITV)

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Drama escalates as fans now theorize that Cassie might just be plotting to snatch up the Rovers with Ken's newfound loot. On X, a user speculated: "Imagine Cassie convinces Ken to use his premium bond money on buying the Rovers and then Cassie actually ends up as the landlady, what a mega turn of events that would be if she wasn't in recovery."

Seems others are on board with the idea because another excitedly chirped: "Cassie as landlady of the Rovers - PLEASEEEE, we need it." Meanwhile, a third fan remarked: "I genuinely think it would make for great TV it would be so good."

Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX