CORONATION Street fans are convinced they know which resident would make the best new landlord at the Rovers Return pub.
ITV viewers have a solution to Jenny's money problems, after the business looks set to be closing after 63 years.
Landlady Jenny Connor has tried her best but after the pandemic and the current cost of living crisis, she can’t keep the doors open for much longer.
After opening up to her staff about the situation they all rallied round to put on a night to impress the brewery and convince them to buy the pub back.
However, he told Jenny that the accountants had run the numbers and the pub just wasn’t financially viable as it is.
And worst still he said the only thing she could do would be to sell it to property developers to be turned into flats.
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With this heart-breaking decision looming over her head, viewers think Rita would make the perfect buyer and landlady.
It has been mentioned a number of times that Rita has a lot of money after working from a young age and having multiple careers.
Recent scenes revealed that Rita was a professional singer.
Rita is often looking at ways to invest her money.
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She is like a mother figure for Jenny, which makes sense for Rita to help and save Jenny while she is in turmoil.
Their close bond also makes them a great pair to work together.
One fan wrote: "Would anyone else like to see Rita stump up the cash for Jenny. I know she didn't do it for Bet, but Rita is older now and won't have as much time to spend the money, so she decides to help out her daughter and her local community and buy part of the pub and be a silent partner for Jenny.
"This FINALLY making Rita a landlady of the rovers return – I think she deserves it."
Another fan joked: "She'd drink the profits."
A third penned: "Land-LAYDEH, surely."
A fourth commented: "Bet won't be happy!"
However, some viewers think Rita taking over the Rovers is too predictable and boring.
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They added: "I think a lot of people would like to see it which is why it won't happen. Too sensible, not enough drama."
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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