Bernie Winter is hospitalized after a mysterious night with Mal Roper, a suspicious new electrician linked to her son's death.

Bernie Winter, a Coronation Street character portrayed by Jane Hazlegrove, is facing growing danger after a mysterious encounter with Mal Roper, a new electrician introduced in February 2026. Following the deaths of her son Paul and son-in-law Billy Mayhew, Bernie shared a drug-fueled night with Mal, who later stayed in Weatherfield under false pretenses. Mal, who claimed to be the husband of Roy Cropper’s pen pal Alice, has been seen lingering near Bernie and Dev Alahan’s home, eavesdropping on their conversations. After Bernie was found unconscious in a nightclub toilet and hospitalized, fans fear Mal may pose a threat, with speculation mounting over his true intentions.