Corrie enthusiasts are abuzz with speculation that Alina Pop is harbouring a significant

secret concerning her son and the real motive behind her return to the Street.

Ruxandra Porojnicu made a comeback as Alina in Wednesday’s episode, where an unsuspecting

Fiz Stape (portrayed by Jennie McAlpine) encountered her outside Freshco.

The plot thickened for the Underworld worker when she spotted a photo of Alina with a young boy on her phone, sparking suspicions that Tyrone might unknowingly be the father of another child.

Long-time fans will recall Alina Pop’s arrival on the scene in 2019 as a human trafficking survivor

Rescued by the now-deceased Seb Franklin, she laer entered into a relationship with an older Tyrone Dobbs (played by Alan Halsall) in 2021, leading him to end his nine-year relationship with Fiz, reports the Mirror.

While Fiz was left reeling from Tyrone’s abrupt departure, she remained oblivious to the fact that Alina was expecting, presumably carrying Tyrone’s child.

Alina’s departure from Weatherfield was marked by her tenderly touching her belly and ordering tomato juice, strongly suggesting she was pregnant.

Throughout the episode aired on Wednesday, viewers swarmed social media platforms, with many convinced that Alina had indeed had Tyrone’s baby, with one fan commenting: “Kid look like a mini Tyrone”.

Viewers were left speculating after one remarked: “Alina’s son. Tyrone can’t deny being the father”, and another concurred: “That was definitely a photo of Tyrone’s son. He’s going to get the shock of his life when he meets Alina again and she drops the bombshell.”

An additional comment from a fan noted: “That was Tyrone’s son in that photo, and of course Fiz just happens to pick up her phone off the floor and see it.”

Scepticism arose among some fans following Alina’s fleeting comeback to Weatherfield, witnessed hastily leaving the Chariot Square Hotel to avoid bumping into Tyrone.

Speculation has mounted on Reddit with doubts cast over Tyrone’s paternity, as one viewer pointed out the child appeared too mature: “He looks way too old to be Tyrone’s kid? ? ? Imagine if Seb was the dad and she’d been keeping the baby hidden..”

On returning to the iconic soap, Ruxandra expressed joy at rejoining the Coronation Street family: “It feels wonderful. I love working with all the cast and crew, it’s definitely a big family who welcomed me back with their arms wide open!”