Coronation Street: Lauren in distress as she enters labour Coronation Street fans have ‘worked out’ who Lauren Bolton’s next love interest is on the ITV soap. The youngster (Cait Fitton) has had a dramatic few years since her debut on the ITV soap in 2022. What’s more, Lauren made her shock return to the cobbles recently, after months of being missing.

It was revealed that sicko solicitor Joel Deering (Calum Lill) was behind her disappearance. Joel wormed his way into Lauren’s life last year after helping her out with bills, eventually coercing her into a sexual relationship. He then left her for dead after bashing her head in, following a heated argument where Lauren mentioned fiancee Dee-Dee Bailey’s (Channique Sterling-Brown) name.

However, when Lauren made her return she revealed to Joel she was pregnant with his baby. Joel then tried to kill her, drugging her in a desperate attempt to kill the baby. READ MORE: Corrie Ken Barlow 'playing' Rowan as 'real plan' for cult leader 'sealed' Lauren made her return recently (Image: ITV) His sickening plan didn't work though, as she went into labour early and the baby survived.

And despite Joel thinking he had gotten away with his crimes, last week - the truth came out. And since then, Lauren and Dee-Dee have teamed up to take Joel down. However, fans are certain they know who Lauren could be shacking up with next.

While some fans reckon she could start a romance with best pal Max Turner (Patrick Bever), other viewers h.