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Betsy in Coronation Street learned more about her recovery during Thursday’s episode of the ITV soap after a stroke as a result of non-fatal strangulation

Spoilers have shared a glimpse of what happens to Betsy in Coronation Street after her stroke ordeal this week.

Initially, no one knew what happened after Betsy, played by actress Sydney Martin, was was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at home. As doctors confirmed she appeared to have suffered a stroke, there was horror for her family as she had a second stroke.

Doctors explained in the fallout that Betsy had suffered aphasia, a language disorder, as well as paralysis on her right side. Betsy was shown struggling to speak, while also struggling to find the right words to explain what had happened to her.

Eventually, Betsy’s family and the doctor uncovered that Betsy’s strokes were the result of artery damage in her neck and a temporary loss of circulation, as a result of strangulation during sex. Betsy explained that she had consented, and both she and her partner Dylan Wilson believed only minimal pressure was applied.

The storyline is exploring the dangers of non-fatal strangulation, while also raising awareness of the effects of a stroke. In the latest episode we saw Betsy continuing to struggle with her life-changing diagnosis.

The doctor visited her and told her that in terms of her muscle weakness, on the right side of her body, there’s a good chance she will recover. The doctor said that with language and speech therapy, she could make a “good” recovery.

Lisa was on the warpath, especially when she heard Dylan and his dad Sean joking around in the café. She’d vowed to go to the police and report Dylan, for strangling Betsy during sex.

Betsy had begged her mum not to report Dylan, not blaming him for what had happened to her. Lisa then exposed Dylan to everyone in the café, claiming he had assaulted Betsy during sex, causing her to have a stroke.

She fumed at the teen, saying he could have killed Betsy, and Dylan ran off. Sean wanted answers, and Dylan told his dad how he and Betsy had both consented to choking during sex, and that they had tried it before after seeing it online.

At the end of the episode, Lisa went to the police station to report Dylan, so will Dylan be sent to prison for what has happened to Betsy? That’s unclear, but new spoilers for this week and next week have shared more about what happens next with Betsy.

Dylan suggests Brody could be responsible for what happened to Betsy, suggesting she may have cheated on him. Next week, Brody confronts Dylan over his lies, and tells him that if he was Betsy, he’d press charges.

Ryan also gives Dylan some home truths which make him question his part in what happened to Betsy, and how much he was to blame. This leads to Dylan visiting Betsy at the hospital, where he admits he now accepts that he’s responsible for her condition.

Apologetic, Dylan is terrified and flees when the police arrive to take Betsy’s statement – but what will she tell them? Later, Betsy struggles as she begins physio exercises.

When she’s unable to get to the toilet by herself, she’s embarrassed to ask pal Lauren for help. Betsy has a long road to recovery ahead of her, and she will struggle with the life-changing impact on her daily life that the stroke has caused.

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Away from Coronation Street, Dylan Wilson actor Liam McCheyne has a well-known sibling

Dylan Wilson has been a staple on Coronation Street for years – but what do we know about actor Liam McCheyne?

Liam plays Dylan Wilson, the son of Sean Tully (Anthony Cotton) and Violet Wilson (Jenny Platt). He first arrived on the cobbles in 2011 and later returned in 2022.

Liam’s role on the show has progressed significantly over the years, as over on the soap recently, it was confirmed that Dylan and girlfriend Betsy Swajn (Sydney Martin) are set for a new dramatic storyline examining the devastating life-altering consequences of non-fatal strangulation.

In Wednesday’s episode (July 15) Betsy is found unconscious and rushed to hospital, with doctors confirming that she has suffered a stroke caused by a blood clot. So, with more drama to come on the cobbles we’re taking a look inside Dylan actor Liam’s life, including his relationship with his soap co-star brother.

Liam on working with his brother on Corrie

The character of Dylan was originally played by both Liam and his twin brother Connor. And while Liam has continued his acting career, Connor seems to have hung up his acting shoes in favour of sport.

Talking about him and his brother landing the role of Dylan on Corrie, Liam previously said: “We were three years old and it was a total fluke way to get it.

“My neighbour across the road was on work experience for a local agency and she asked my mum if we would want to go and do an audition for her. She said even if we didn’t get it, it would help her with her work experience.

“My mum, dad and even nursery teachers all thought we would be too shy to do it. When we got here, and were in the casting, as soon as the cameras were on, we were like totally different children with our confidence and were laughing away.”

Liam and twin brother’s close relationship

Liam is still very close to Connor and regularly shares photos of them enjoying time together. Earlier this year, Liam shared a special update with his brother as in January, the pair took to their Instagram to share a post celebrating their 19th birthday.

Alongside photos of the twins over the years, Liam wrote in his caption: “Happy birthday to you best mate and right hand man @connormccheyne1 Here’s to the best memories throughout chapter 19!” Meanwhile, Connor penned: “Happy birthday to this one. @liammccheyne here’s to a top 2026.”

Liam’s Corrie return ‘was hard to take for Connor’

Meanwhile in 2024, Liam revealed that fans often stop his twin brother thinking it’s him. He said: “The funnier story is when people think Connor, my twin brother, is Dylan.

The actor added: “He’ll get stopped in Manchester on his way to college and won’t have enough time to say it’s not him before someone has a camera asking for a picture.”

Liam also previously revealed that when Dylan returned to the soap in 2020, both he and his twin brother were up for the role – and it was a hard decision for Corrie producers.

“They couldn’t decide here at Corrie who would be cast, so they sent it to an external casting agency in London. They literally went off my CV, based on the fact that I’d just come off Last Tango,” he said.

“That was hard to take for Connor, because he was very good. But we’ve both agreed in the past, and we’ve said publicly in the press, that it’s led to another opportunity for him. Acting wasn’t his thing in the end and it’s opened another door for him.”

Coronation Street airs Monday to Friday at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX

New Coronation Street spoilers for next week’s episodes have teased murder secrets are exposed, with exits hinted at and there’s an update on Betsy Swain’s health

There’s some huge moments ahead on Coronation Street next week, new spoilers have revealed.

Sarah has nowhere left to hide as her killer secret is exposed. Kit tries to quiz McLaughlin about Theo’s murder case, but McLaughlin gives nothing away.

Sarah is worried about her outfit from the night Theo died, which is with forensics, while Kit thinks Gary will be arrested. As the evidence all points to Sarah, she is arrested.

Sarah feigns innocence at the station, while Lisa warns Kit that he too is under suspicion. Warning him to stop protecting Sarah, Lisa tells Kit they are going to charge Sarah with murder.

Back on the street, Maria confides in Gary that she’s worried sick the police will release Sarah and come after him instead. She’s left even more concerned when at the salon, Maria clocks Sally’s screensaver which is a picture from Carla’s wedding.

Maria notices Gary is in the background, before telling Gary it will prove he was lying about being at the builder’s yard all evening. Kit tries to get Sarah to confess to Gary’s involvement, before Kit lashes out at Gary for playing happy families while Sarah rots in a cell.

Adam offers to help Kit look after Harry, while Maria is conflicted about her future with Gary, so she goes to visit Sarah. As the week draws to a close, Sarah finally confesses to killing Theo.

Sarah tells Kit it was Jodie who attacked her, leaving him stunned. Brody rounds on Dylan for spreading lies about him, while Ryan tells Dylan some home truths which make him question his part in what happened to Betsy. Dylan visits Betsy and tells her that he accepts that he’s responsible for what happened to her.

When a police officer arrives, what will Betsy tell them? Christina is forced to admit to Todd that she’s still not got a grip on her spending, so Todd covers for her to George.

Summer warns Todd that covering for Christina will end in disaster. Todd confides in James that he plans to give Theo’s life insurance away, only for Christina to believe Todd is planning on giving George some money.

Lauren’s left saddened when Ollie reveals he’s been offered a job in Brighton. Soon, Leanne offers Ollie the job of chef at Speed Daal and he gratefully accepts.

So it’s safe to say it’s another big week with twists ahead on the cobbles. Stay tuned for much more as there’s lots to come.

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