Coronation Street's traumatic baby storyline explained: What happened to Toyah Battersby?

Bethany Platt has only been back in Weatherfield a few short months, but the character is set to face her biggest shock to date in new Coronation Street scenes. The character made her sudden arrival back in Weatherfield just before the arrival of a new year.

Coronation Street fans are convinced they could be welcoming back a familiar face to help out Roy Cropper, who's found himself in a bit of a pickle in recent weeks following the mysterious disappearance of Lauren Bolton. As regular viewers will know, Roy's former employee Lauren recently vanished from her home without a trace, with the police believing that the teenager had met a sticky end after no clues were found that could reveal her whereabouts.

Coronation Street fans have been left heartbroken and have asked soap bosses 'what have you done' as one of the ITV soap's much-loved friendships appears to be over.

Coronation Street's Kimberly Hart-Simpson, who plays Nicky Wheatley, has a fascinating life off-screen.Two years after leaving the cobbles, she's back in Weatherfield, helping Daniel Osbourne, played by Rob Mallard, solve the mystery of Lauren Bolton's disappearance. Nicky, a former sex worker now working in community outreach, is using her knowledge of the sex industry to help Daniel, as Lauren was known to have followed Ryan Connor on O-Vidz before she vanished.

Coronation Street viewers believe they've figured out Rowan Cunliffe's true intentions for Leanne Battersby, following a recent plot twist.

Coronation Street viewers are convinced they've rumbled Rowan Cunliffe's true intentions for Leanne Battersby after a recent plot twist on the ITV soap. As viewers will recall, Rowan was shown to be concealing something from Leanne on Friday's episode, as he persistently nudged her towards his self-improvement institute. He even managed to distance her from her husband Nick Tilsley and sister Toyah Battersby when she needed them most.

Coronation Street fans have expressed their disappointment after thinking a romance could be back on. During the latest trip to the cobbles on Wednesday (April 24), viewers of the ITV soap saw Nina Lucas being helped by ex-girlfriend Asha Alahan.

ITV's Coronation Street may have just dropped a major hint about Max Turner's (Paddy Bever) connection to the mysterious disappearance of Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton), amid growing concerns that she might have been killed. Lauren vanished in February and her whereabouts remain unknown.The discovery of blood and human tissue in her flat, along with a potential murder weapon, led the police to treat her case as a murder investigation.

As a dramatic storyline kicked off in Coronation Street this week, Toyah Battersby heartbreakingly opened up about her harrowing past to Nick Tilsley as she explained how she had suffered a stillbirth as a teenager and buried her baby girl in the local park.The unexpected revelation also came with a further dose of pain too, as Toyah tearfully revealed that the father of the baby was actually the man that had raped her back in 2001. Following the emotional confession, Toyah was determined to report it all to the police before the grave could be dug up in the ongoing search for missing teenager Lauren Bolton, but Nick managed to convince her to delay her actions before she admitted to something incriminating.

Coronation Street star Jack Carroll has been wished well as he was seen ditching the UK after a busy time on the cobbles. The actor and comedian joined the ITV soap earlier this year as Bobby, the nephew of Weatherfield favourite Carla Connor.

Coronation Street fans have predicted 'more bad news' as they think a suspect has gone unnoticed in the Lauren Bolton case. Roy Cropper's solicitor, friends and family are still trying to prove his innocence after he was charged with the murder of the teen.

Coronation Street fans were left questioning if they had seen rumblings of a new affair as a heartbreaking secret is set to come to light. As viewers tuned into the ITV soap on Monday (April 22), it was still all about Roy Cropper and proving his innocence after he was charged with murder.

A former Hollyoaks star has landed a new role on Coronation Street, according to reports. Actor Jacob Reports is said to be joining the cast of the ITV soap in an undisclosed role. Jacob, 33, previously starred in E4 soap Hollyoaks as Damon Kinsella from 2017 until 2023.

Coronation Street has begun airing scenes that will lead into a tough story for Toyah Battersby (played by Georgia Taylor). In the episode that aired on Monday 22 April, Toyah was livid when she came across sleuths digging up a rose bed in the park.They were there after seeing Freddie the dog digging in the same place and believe Lauren Bolton’s (Cait Fitton) body might be buried there.

One of Coronation Street's legendary characters is set for a frightening hospital dash amid the mystery surrounding missing Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton). Recently, Roy Cropper (David Neilson) has found himself in hot water, being arrested and charged as the prime suspect in the alleged murder of missing teen Lauren. Fans will remember that troubled Lauren suddenly disappeared from the cobbles earlier this year, leaving her friend Bobby Crawford (Jack Carroll) worried after discovering her flat unlocked, blood on the floor and Lauren nowhere in sight.

It's been a bit of a quiet time for Toyah Battersby in Weatherfield - but all that's set to change when her 23-year secret comes spilling out as a result of Roy Cropper being targeted by internet sleuths over the disappearance - and suspected murder - of Lauren Bolton.

There are emotional scenes coming up in Coronation Street as a two-decade-old secret comes spilling out, an unexpected hostage is taken and there's also a major exit for one character after 24 years.

Coronation Street enthusiasts are piecing together the mystery of who's behind the sinister death threats to Dee-Dee Bailey.The solicitor has been tirelessly working to secure bail for Roy Cropper, who's been accused of murdering Lauren Bolton. Despite Lauren's disappearance months ago and the discovery of substantial blood evidence in her apartment, fans know that Roy is innocent and someone else is behind the grim act.

Coronation Street fans have pieced together a potential new family twist for missing Lauren Bolton after eagle eyed viewers spotted a clue during a recent behind the scenes video. As regular viewers will know, it's been nearly two months since the teenager vanished from the cobbles and fans are convinced one character definitely 'knows something' about her disappearance.

Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown was getting all the love from her co-stars on her special day which saw many united for a night out. The actress was celebrating her birthday this week with the Dee-Dee Bailey star turning 27 on Thursday (April 18).