Coronation Street fans are certain that Bernie Winter has a secret child who is set to make an appearance on the cobbles soon, and they think they’ve identified who it might be.
Coronation Street fans are guessing that Bernie Winter may have another hidden child who is already living on the iconic cobbles.
Bernie, portrayed by Jane Hazlegrove, made her debut in 2019 as the estranged mother of Gemma (Dolly-Rose Campbell) and Paul (Peter Ash), quickly becoming a beloved character. Over time, Bernie has been involved in some intense storylines. In 2023, her son Paul was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), culminating in his heartbreaking death in September 2024, with Bernie by his side. Adding to the tension, Bernie was shocked last year when her long-lost son Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) appeared. Bernie had given up Kit, originally named Zodiac, for adoption back in 1993, unable to cope with raising a newborn alongside her two-year-old twins, Paul and Gemma.
Two years later, Bernie found out that Kit had been adopted by the Green family. Since then, Kit has settled into life in Weatherfield, making a notable impact.
From his romantic relationships with Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) and Sarah (Tina O’Brien) to his involvement in various local scandals, Kit’s journey on the cobbles has been far from boring, reports [source].
Despite their ups and downs, this week Kit opened up to Bernie about his past troubles, sharing that his old friend Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton) was blackmailing him over a previous shop incident.
A surprising fan theory has been gaining traction among Coronation Street viewers, suggesting that Bernie might have another secret child—and fans believe they’ve figured out who it is.
On a popular Facebook group for the soap, speculation was buzzing, with one fan commenting, “I just have a feeling it’s going to come out Bernie has another kid…”
Another fan weighed in, speculating about Shona’s connection: “Shona? We don’t know much about her family or upbringing if I’m correct.”
This led to a worried response from another who added: “Wait, if it was Shona wouldn’t that mean Kit slept with his half-sister? Oh no..”
Some couldn’t help compare the twist to another popular soap, with a comment reading: “Probably! It’s turning into Emmerdale!” And others are already relishing the potential drama, with another fan saying: “I’d love for this to happen just to see their faces!”.