Fern Britton's theory on Coronation Street's Joel Deering murder death has fans convinced
by Jess Phillips · NottinghamshireLiveCoronation Street's gripping new murder plot has everyone talking, including TV star Fern Britton. The dramatic demise of villainous lawyer Joel Deering on the show has sparked a whodunnit frenzy, with characters like DS Swain, Dee-Dee Bailey, Ed, Mason Radcliffe, and Carla Connor becoming prime suspects.
However, Fern Britton has weighed in with her own twisty take via social media, hinting that Joel might not be dead. In her post on the site X, formerly known as Twitter, she mused: "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 a some custard? Feeding a chained up Joel in a basement? I'm exhausted..."
Britton then firmly tweeted: "I don't think he's dead! " which goes against other adamant statements from fans, such as one flatly saying, "Dee-Dee murdered him!"
Another theory circulating among viewers is that Dee-Dee’s curious purchase of spaghetti hoops and custard might signal pregnancy cravings—potentially even carrying Joel's baby—echoed by one social media user who suggested simply, "She's pregnant", according to the Liverpool Echo.
Another viewer humorously commented on the unusual culinary pairing seen on screen: "Spaghetti hoops and custard, must be a northern cuisine."
An impatient fan weighed in, advocating for the survival of the character Joel: "Wish they would hurry up and reveal that Joel is still alive. If he was dead then why didn't they show him getting whacked over the head with a crowbar at the start? This isn't how a whodunnit is done! "
Some fans are brewing theories, with one suggesting: "Joel might have a twin he's killed off and so still might be alive! " A forthright comment from another added: "I'm not convinced Joel is dead. There I finally said it! " Over at Corrie, the mystery around Lisa Swain's cryptic injuries has been revealed.
She confided to Carla about her search for Joel: "I got itchy feet waiting for uniform to find Joel so I went looking for him. I didn't find him but what I did see is some bloke trying to snatch this woman's bag.", reports Plymouth Live.
She further explained her own predicament: "Then he got in his car. I was trying to clock the registration plate and he clipped me on the side as he drove off. Hence the cracked ribs. I didn't report it because I just - I didn't want to be made to have time off."