Lauren Bolton’s mystery boyfriend in Coronation Street ‘confirmed’ as fans ‘work out’ his identity
Coronation Street fans everywhere have been desperate to know the secret identity of Lauren Bolton’s (Cait Fitton) mystery boyfriend, and many think they may have worked it out.
We first discovered that Lauren had a mystery boyfriend several weeks ago, when she began suddenly buying extravagant gifts for her friends, before eventually admitting that the money was coming from her new man.
As Lauren kept making excuses over why her boyfriend was never around, her friends grew suspicious, and even considered that she may be making him up.
After a row, Lauren ended things with him over the phone, but it has since become clear that he isn’t prepared to give up.
Recent scenes saw Lauren receive an impressive bouquet from him, though she wasn’t impressed, and called him demanding that he leave her alone.
However, she was left totally shocked when she opened the door to find the mystery man stood on her doorstep.
But who exactly is he? Viewers are desperate to know, and have seemingly mixed opinions over who it might be, giving strong arguments for a number of possibilities.
Tommy Orpington
Tommy Orpington (Matt Milburn) arrived back on Coronation Street on Christmas Day, looking to buy last minute flowers for his Mrs. We’re not ones to judge, but we can see why this relationship hasn’t lasted…
Coronation Street fans on Twitter/X were quick to point out that Tommy spends a lot of time in the florists, which could explain the impressive bouquet Lauren recently received.
Tommy O may be Lauren’s boyfriend #Corrie ? If it’s someone already on the cobbles.
— Karen Tennents girl 🏴 💙 (@karen_flynn) February 15, 2024
I think Lauren’s secret boyfriend is Tommy O! The massive bunch of flowers gave it away last night! He’s forever in the flower shop and when he came back into the show at Christmas he went to the flower shop! Im convinced it’s him! #Corrie
— MIKE (@mikepriestley13) February 15, 2024
Clogs are turning. What if Tommy is the one pursuing Lauren? It was mentioned about him getting flowers, then Lauren ends up with a big bouquet. Why suddenly bring him back in? I don’t think it was just for the affair storyline. #coronationstreet @itvcorrie pic.twitter.com/76SOadBwwY
— 🤍 𝑺𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒉-𝑳𝒐𝒖 🤍 (@lizzybeelou) February 16, 2024
He is also a former footballer, which suggests he may have money to be throwing in her direction.
However, he is currently in the middle of an affair with Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford), which makes us wonder how likely it is that he would be Lauren’s mystery man.
Rob Donovan
Since the arrival of Rob Donovan’s son Bobby (Jack Carroll) late last year, fans have been desperate to see Rob return too.
But could he be back as Lauren’s secret boyfriend?
It would certainly cause drama, given Lauren and Bobby’s current relationship, but there is one issue: Rob is in prison.
However, he has broken out once before, and there is nothing to stop him doing it again – this is Corrie, after all!
I guess he's in prison but what if Lauren's mystery man is Rob 💀 and that's why Bobby is involved?! #corrie
— Corey Terrett (@terrettcorey) February 14, 2024
and when lauren’s boyfriend turns out to be rob? then what #Corrie
— luke (@fansvfavourites) February 12, 2024
Lauren looked pretty shocked to see the man standing on her doorstep, so could this be because he is supposed to be in prison?
Likewise, she was always making excuses as to why her friends couldn’t meet her boyfriend – could it be because he was behind bars?
Nathan Curtis
This storyline has felt sinister from the very beginning, and things are only going to get worse in coming episodes when Lauren goes missing.
With the return of Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) to the cobbles in recent weeks, and a rapport being built between her and Lauren, there are signs to suggest that she could play a bigger role in this story than we think.
When’s Nathan due out of prison? My money’s on him being Lauren’s secret boyfriend. #Corrie
— Christopher Anstey (@ChrisAnstey74) February 5, 2024
Who does everyone think is at the door I think it’s Nathan Curtis #Corrie
— Big brother and reality tv stan ❤️🔥 (@LoveRealityTV4) February 14, 2024
Nathan groomed Bethany back in 2017 in a harrowing storyline – could he be doing the same to Lauren?
Like Rob, he was last known to be in prison, but as we mentioned before, there is a chance he could have found a way out…