EXCLUSIVE: Coronation Street star reassures fans after concerns for Carla Connor

Coronation Street actress Sydney Martin has spoken out about concern over Carla Connor's future with the Swains following the arrival of Lisa Swain's ex Becky Swain

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Fear not Coronation Street fans, Carla Connor's sweet bond with stepdaughter Betsy Swain will continue amid recent drama.

There was some concern that with the arrival of Betsy's mother Becky Swain, who returned from the dead just weeks ago, Carla's happiness with the Swains could be trashed. Before Becky arrived, Carla and Lisa Swain, Becky's ex-wife, got engaged with a little help from Lisa's teen daughter Betsy.

It's been a rough year for Swarla, as they are known by loyal fans, from kidnapping ordeals, near-splits and other drama. But the pair overcame all of it and were ready to move forward with the blessing of Betsy, who had grown close to her stepmother Carla.

But the arrival of Becky has caused plenty more chaos, with Carla not sure where she stands. Lisa has done her best to reassure her and they seem stronger than ever, while Betsy is keen to have both Carla and Becky in her life.

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Speaking exclusively to The Mirror at the Inside Soap Awards, Betsy actress Sydney Martin has now responded to concerns by some fans about Carla, and her future with Lisa. Some viewers have worried about whether Becky will or will at least try to come between the couple.

Others have worried about Carla and Betsy's growing bond, fearing the arrival of Becky might stop this from continuing. But Sydney is here to put those fears to rest with a reassuring comment.

She told us Betsy still very much wants Carla in her life, just like before, and that it's "not a competition" between Carla and Becky. Sydney added that it was important to her too that the relationship between Betsy and Carla continues.

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She shared: "I just wanna say, it’s not a competition between Becky and Carla, especially in Betsy’s eyes. I wanted to solidify that for people watching because that is something I keep note of.

"I love the relationship with Carla and it’s two very different things. I've been very protective over that." Sydney also teased more ahead for the Becky plot, but hinted fans may not expect where the storyline is going.

Hinting at a twist, she shared with us: "I think the story is really interesting, it's juicy. I don't think it's going to follow the path people necessarily think it will." When we asked for a word to describe what was ahead on the show in the coming months, she simply said: "I'm gonna go with twist."

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