Next Week on Coronation Street: Maggie’s Revenge Plot, a Christmas Day Horror, and Lives Left in Ruins

Christmas comes wrapped in betrayal, obsession and danger on Coronation Street next week, as the festive calm shatters across Weatherfield. At the heart of the drama is Maggie, whose simmering suspicions explode

into a ruthless plan to remove Eva from Ben’s life once and for all. Elsewhere, Lisa is blindsided by alarming news about Carla, old wounds are ripped open by temptation and jealousy,

and the aftermath of Christmas Day leaves one resident fighting for their life after a brutal attack in the ginnel.

Here’s a closer look at the 15 unmissable moments set to define a devastating week on the cobbles.

1. Eva is consumed by guilt

Eva’s fragile state worsens when young Susie innocently admits she’d love a baby brother or sister. The comment strikes a nerve, forcing Eva to confront the lies she’s been carrying. Matters escalate when Carl tells Maggie that Eva’s credit card has been found in a hotel bedroom. To Maggie, it’s all the proof she needs that Eva can’t be trusted.

Later, Adam finds Eva distraught and admits she’s drowning in self-loathing over a secret from her past that she’s hidden from Ben. Adam reassures her that survival sometimes means silence—but their intimate moment doesn’t go unnoticed. Maggie is watching.

2. Maggie jumps to deadly conclusions

At Adam’s suggestion, Eva pours her guilt into a letter, hoping to unburden herself. But fate intervenes when Maggie sees Eva hiding a jewellery box meant for Alya. Driven by suspicion, Maggie searches Eva’s handbag. Although the necklace inside is innocent enough, Maggie stumbles upon the letter—and its contents change everything.

Armed with what she believes is damning evidence, Maggie quietly sets her trap, inviting Adam and Alya to Christmas dinner while formulating a plan that could destroy Eva’s future.

3. Will’s jealousy boils over

The Rovers becomes a pressure cooker when Daniel arrives with Bertie, bearing gifts and goodwill. Maggie insists they stay for lunch, much to Will’s fury. As smiles are forced and pleasantries exchanged, Will struggles to conceal his resentment, setting the stage for future confrontations that could fracture relationships long after the turkey is carved.

4. Ben receives a devastating gift

Christmas gift exchanges should bring joy—but Maggie’s carefully orchestrated Secret Santa delivers anything but. Eva panics when she realises her letter is missing and confides in Adam, whose attempt to comfort her sparks Ben’s suspicion. The tension peaks when Maggie distributes the gifts and Ben opens his, only to be rocked by a revelation that could alter his relationship with Eva forever.

5. Evelyn makes a horrific discovery

As the glow of Christmas fades, Weatherfield is rocked by violence. Evelyn stumbles upon a horrifying scene in the ginnel: someone has been viciously attacked and left for dead. The discovery sends shockwaves through the community and raises chilling questions. Who is the victim—and who crossed the line into attempted murder?

6. Becky covers her tracks

Lisa’s world crumbles when Carla texts to say she wants her name removed from their mortgage. Seeing Carla’s carefree social media posts only deepens Lisa’s fear that she’s been left behind. But Becky’s anxiety spikes for a different reason when she learns Costello is improving and being transferred to a rehab clinic.

Desperate, Becky intercepts Costello at the hospital using Lisa’s police badge—an act that could have explosive consequences if uncovered.

7. Becky makes her move

Sensing Lisa’s vulnerability, Becky encourages her to forget Carla and embrace Christmas cheer. When Lisa complains of neck pain, Becky offers a massage that quickly crosses a line. As she kisses the back of Lisa’s neck, Becky boldly suggests there’s nothing stopping them from returning to their old life together. Lisa’s response could change everything.

8. Roy delivers disturbing news

Lisa reaches out to Carla with a heartfelt message, confessing she’d do anything to win her back. Yet even as Becky’s advances continue, Lisa’s unease grows. Roy soon delivers a bombshell: Carla never checked into her hotel in Lanzarote. The revelation sparks fear that something is seriously wrong.

9. Carl’s house of cards starts to fall

Carl continues manipulating Debbie, quietly siphoning money from her account. But his control begins to slip when Ronnie reveals Debbie wants him to have power of attorney, placing her finances under legal scrutiny. When Carl receives a mysterious phone call later, his confidence crumbles—whatever he’s been hiding may finally be catching up with him.

10. Debbie vanishes from her own party

As Debbie’s friends gather for her hen party, excitement turns to confusion when she fails to show. A phone call reveals she’s in Leeds and won’t be attending. Though the group tries to carry on, Abi bolts after receiving a call from Carl, sensing trouble is brewing.

11. James threatens to expose the truth

Carl attempts damage control with James, blaming stress and bad news for his recent behaviour. But James is still furious and threatens to expose their relationship to Abi. Though he later softens and spends time with Carl, Abi’s instincts begin to sharpen. Her attempts to reach Carl go unanswered—could she be on the brink of uncovering the affair?

12. Theo plans a Christmas takeover

Theo probes Todd about Christmas, only to be brushed off with talk of work. Feeling sidelined, Theo retaliates by inviting all their friends over for Christmas dinner without consulting Todd—an impulsive move that hints at deeper insecurities.

13. Theo loses control

Festive cheer turns sour when George, Christina, Summer and Glenda gather for dinner. A joke about Todd fancying Andrew Scott ignites Theo’s jealousy, and as charades unfold, Theo’s temper snaps. He smashes a glass, shocking their guests. Later, he attempts to smooth things over with a surprise minibreak—but the dates clash with Summer’s gift, forcing Todd to choose.

14. Gail returns—virtually

A lighter moment arrives when David complains about a missing present from Gail, only for the family to later gather around the TV to watch her Christmas message. The cameo delivers nostalgia amid the chaos, reminding viewers of family ties that endure even in absence.

15. Sally’s heartfelt Christmas mission

Determined to ease Joanie and Shanice’s pain at missing Lou, Sally and Brody orchestrate a touching gesture. The girls help create a banner, waving it outside the prison in hopes Lou will see it. Their gamble pays off when Shanice receives a call from her mum, delivering a rare moment of warmth in an otherwise harrowing week.