Coronation Street actor Liam McCheyne has confirmed a major upcoming storyline in 2026 involving his character Dylan Wilson and Betsy Swain. According to Manchester Evening News, McCheyne described the plot as 'coming of age' and a 'subject storyline', which he said is the show's specialty. Fans of the long-running soap have speculated online about potential themes for the storyline.
One fan suggested it could involve pregnancy or a drink and drugs plot, aiming to make Dylan a more interesting character after previous attempts. Another speculated it might focus on an identity crisis or drug-related issues mixed with Betsy's unresolved trauma, possibly introducing rivalry with another character. Additional fan theories include themes related to AI or toxic masculinity, while others emphasized the 'coming of age' aspect, wondering if the characters might get caught up in a situation they try to solve alone.
Some fans expressed a preference for any storyline other than pregnancy. Betsy Swain, played by Sydney Martin, is the daughter of DS Lisa Swain and arrived on-screen in summer 2024. Her character history includes involvement with groomer Joel Deering and later with Mason Radcliffe, who died in January 2025.
After Mason's death, she grew close to Dylan Wilson and was recently surprised by the return of her late mother, Becky Swain. The specific details of the 2026 storyline, including whether it will address themes like pregnancy, substance abuse, identity crisis, AI, or toxic masculinity, remain unknown, as does how it will handle Betsy's unresolved trauma from past events.