Prepare for your jaws to hit the floor, Coronation Street fans, as a BOMBSHELL NEW FAN THEORY has dropped, proposing an UNTHINKABLE ROMANCE that threatens to absolutely SHATTER one of the cobbles’ most beloved engagements and send shockwaves of OUTRAGE through the entire fandom! This isn’t just a rumour; it’s a possibility so audacious, it could redefine loyalty in Weatherfield forever!

The latest speculative firestorm swirling around the Street centers on none other than the vivacious Bernie Winter and the charismatic Glenda Shuttleworth. A new fan theory has emerged, daring to predict that these two popular personalities could soon find themselves embroiled in a passionate, unexpected romance! But the very idea has sent the audience into a furious frenzy, and with good reason!

The sheer audacity of this prediction lies in one critical, undeniable fact: BERNIE WINTER IS CURRENTLY ENGAGED TO DEV ALAHAN! With Dev currently away in India, tending to a sick relative, the suggestion of Bernie finding love with Glenda while her fiancé is thousands of miles away is nothing short of a STUNNING BETRAYAL! Could Bernie truly abandon her commitment to Dev for a new, unforeseen passion? The very notion sends shivers down the spine, painting a picture of heartbreak and potential infidelity that no one saw coming!

The reaction from the loyal Coronation Street fanbase has been immediate, vocal, and overwhelmingly DISBELIEVING! Fans are not just sceptical; they are in outright revolt against the very notion, branding it as implausible and a shocking misstep for their cherished characters.

The internet is now ablaze with furious protests:

• One bewildered fan exclaimed, “Did anyone else pick up on a vibe between Bernie and Glenda at the Rovers? I do think that both Bernie and Glenda could be bisexual and it would be believable for their characters, but I don’t see them together as a couple at all!” Even those open to expanding character portrayals are drawing a line at this pairing!
• Another outraged viewer took to Reddit to express their visceral reaction: “Hmmm no thank you. I’m all for us gays being represented. And the fact that two women could be bisexual without it being mentioned previously isn’t beyond possible. I love both characters. But please no. They don’t fit and it’s sadly sensationalist.” The accusation of “sensationalism” highlights the depth of their discontent!
• A third fan minced no words, stating: “Plus Bernie just got engaged to Dev before he left and has shown no signs of being frustrated that he’s gone, so I don’t believe she’d just up and leave him like that.” This directly attacks the core premise, pointing out the glaring inconsistency with Bernie’s established commitment to Dev.

While Glenda is currently single and has had brief romantic history, the focus here is squarely on the potentially ENGAGEMENT-SHATTERING implications for Bernie and Dev. Bernie’s recent dramas, including being held hostage by Mick Michaelis, have only solidified her bond with her family, making a sudden romantic detour seem even more out of character.

Could Coronation Street truly dare to tear apart Dev and Bernie’s engagement in such an unexpected fashion? Is this the ultimate betrayal that will leave Dev Alahan heartbroken and the Street reeling from the sheer audacity of this “unlikely romance”? Or will fan power prevail, burying this theory before it can ever see the light of day on the cobbles?

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