Pauline McLynn Breaks Silence on Corrie’s Stunning Murder Reveal
So, let’s talk about the bombshell that Coronation Street just dropped — because honestly, this twist caught everyone off guard. In a surprise flashback episode, viewers finally learned the dark secret Maggie Driscoll has been hiding for nearly three decades. And yes, the revelation was as dramatic as you’d expect from a soap celebrating its 65th anniversary.
The episode, which mixed present-day celebrations with unexpected glimpses into Maggie’s past, pulled viewers straight into the troubled marriage she once shared with her husband, Alan. What looked like a cheerful birthday gathering at the Rovers quickly took a sharp turn as the flashbacks revealed the truth: the Driscoll family home in Ireland had been anything but peaceful.
We saw Maggie and Alan locked in a volatile relationship — constant arguments, suspicions, accusations, and a sense of tension that just kept building. Their sons, Ben and Finlay, grew up surrounded by that turmoil, and it’s clear those years shaped them in ways they’re only beginning to uncover. But it was one night, during yet another heated argument, that everything changed. As the row intensified on the staircase, Maggie pushed Alan — and he fell to his death. The entire moment was witnessed by young Finlay, who stood frozen at his bedroom door. And from that point on, Maggie carried the secret alone, painting Alan’s death as a tragic accident.
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Now, what makes this twist even more intriguing is how Pauline McLynn, who plays Maggie, has reacted to her character’s darker side finally being exposed. She’s taking it all in stride, even laughing about stepping into the role of Weatherfield’s newest villain. In her words, “We all love a villain, don’t we?” She genuinely doesn’t mind if viewers love or hate Maggie, as long as they’re entertained and eager to see what comes next.
She even revealed that she spoke with Kate Ford — known for playing soap icon Tracy McDonald — who offered some killer (literally) advice. After hearing about Maggie’s staircase shove, Kate apparently told her, “I’ve killed three times… you just have to get on with things!” It was delivered as both reassurance and a bit of classic Corrie dark humour.
Interestingly, Pauline doesn’t fully see Maggie as a murderer. She believes the whole thing was more of a tragic accident, shaped by years of emotional strain. And according to her, it’s unlikely the storyline will head into full courtroom territory — though, as she joked, in soapland anything can change at any moment.
For now, the biggest questions remain: will Maggie’s secret stay buried? What does Finlay know — and will he return? And how will Ben react if the truth ever surfaces?
One thing’s clear: Coronation Street has stirred up a storyline packed with tension, mystery, and emotional fallout — and Pauline McLynn is more than ready for the ride.
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