What happened to Alina Pop in Coronation Street as crime gang takes action against her
Alina Pop recently returned to Coronation Street after a chance encounter with Fiz Dobbs. But while fans are focused on her son Dorin's fate, danger looms for the character.
After taking a break from the cobbles, Alina Pop could be put through the wringer as she looks over her shoulder to run from a mysterious enemy.
Actress Ruxandra Porojnicu returned to Coronation Street three years after her last appearance as Alina Pop, which saw her embark on an affair with Tyrone Dobbs, who dumped his then-girlfriend, now-wife, Fiz Stape in order to be with her.
Times have undeniably changed for Alina as she bumped into Fiz on Freshco’s car park, telling the Underworld worker she’d been called back to Weatherfield as a witness to a trial – but Fiz was more focused on her screensaver on her phone as it was confirmed she’d given birth to Tyrone’s son.
Alina Pop has been called back to Weatherfield as the leader of a human trafficking group is set to stand trial
Another storyline has since taken shape for Alina, as viewers fear the worst for her due to the number of anonymous phone calls she’s been receiving in recent scenes of the Manchester-based programme.
Spoilers have since confirmed the returning character is set for some dramatic scenes as she’s attacked at the Chariot Square Hotel, while she prepares to be called forward in court.
While soap fans may have to wait before learning the full truth, it appears Alina’s past may be catching up with her, despite her attempts at making a fresh start.
Stepping onto the Street for the first time in April, 2019, Alina was introduced as a nail technician from Romania and a victim of human trafficking in which a local builder called Jan Lozinski was seemingly involved.
After Jan was revealed to be working with the police, Alina managed to escape the human trafficking with help from the late Seb Franklin, finding a safe haven in Weatherfield before trying to seduce Tyrone Dobbs – and getting a stern warning from Fiz.
Unfortunately, as soap watchers will remember, this wasn’t enough to keep Alina and Tyrone apart and they quickly formed a couple. But their relationship was ultimately over when Alina began to show controlling traits, similar to the mechanic’s former girlfriend Kirsty Soames.
In late 2021, Alina decided to leave the cobbles behind, without telling Tyrone or Fiz that she was pregnant. She gave birth to Tyrone’s son Dorin in 2022 and kept his existence under wraps.
Due to her status as a survivor of human trafficking, Alina has been called in to hand over evidence as the leader of a human trafficking group is expected to stand trial, hinting that thugs may come after her to keep her silent. But how far will they go?