Abi Escapes Carl’s True Intentions | Coronation Street

Next week on Coronation Street, viewers are set for a whirlwind of betrayal, secrets, and explosive revelations as Abi Webster edges dangerously close

to discovering the full extent of Carl’s schemes. The cobbles are never quiet for long, but Carl Webster’s tangled web of affairs

and manipulation promises to shake Weatherfield to its core.

Carl’s Dangerous Game

Carl Webster, ever the thrill-seeker, has been playing with fire. After feeling spurned by Obby, his clandestine partner, Carl quickly redirects his attention back to James Bailey. His inability to settle for one relationship reflects his dangerous appetite for excitement—and his disregard for the consequences. Actor Jonathan Howard, who plays Carl, recently explained his character’s reckless nature: “Carl enjoys living dangerously. If he wants something, he pursues it, no matter who gets hurt.”

But Carl’s games aren’t just about passion. They are calculated moves designed to keep him at the center of attention, no matter how many hearts he breaks along the way. Unfortunately for him, Abi Webster is no longer blind to his manipulations.

Abi and Kevin’s Crumbling Marriage

Abi has been struggling with the fallout of her crumbling marriage to Kevin. Recently, she admitted she no longer loves him and wants out of their relationship. The couple, however, have yet to break the news to Kevin’s teenage son Jack. For now, they’re keeping up appearances, but the strain is evident.

Abi’s emotional turmoil leaves her vulnerable—and Carl knows it. In upcoming episodes, when Abi tells him she isn’t in the mood for intimacy due to stress over her upcoming birthday with Kevin and Jack, Carl’s disappointment is palpable. But rather than respect her wishes, he turns immediately to James, secretly sending him a text that sets their affair back in motion.

Carl and James: A Risky Liaison

Fans were first shocked when Carl’s romance with James was exposed last month after the two were spotted together in Carl’s hotel room. What started as a professional arrangement—Carl hiring James as a personal trainer—quickly evolved into something far more scandalous.

For Carl, James is uncomplicated, entertaining, and an easy distraction from Abi’s reluctance. But the affair is already stirring whispers on the cobbles. Viewers know it’s only a matter of time before the truth explodes, leaving Kevin, Abi, and James caught in the wreckage.

Abi Realizes Carl’s True Colors

Abi may have made a mistake leaving loyal Kevin for Carl, but her instincts are beginning to sharpen. She has grown increasingly suspicious of Carl’s erratic behavior, and upcoming episodes will show her narrowly avoiding falling further into his schemes. Carl believes he can juggle his lovers, but Abi’s emotional radar could spell his downfall.

When confronted with inconsistencies, Carl cruelly twists the situation to his advantage—at one point even exploiting Debbie Webster’s fragile memory, using her dementia as a scapegoat to cover Abi’s tracks. This ruthless move stuns Abi, who begins to see that Carl is capable of far more manipulation than she realized.

The Swain Family Turmoil

Meanwhile, across Weatherfield, another dramatic storyline unfolds as Lisa Swain grapples with the shocking return of her wife, Becky, previously presumed dead. Becky’s reappearance on their daughter Betsy’s 18th birthday sent shockwaves through the Swain household. Viewers watched as Lisa wrestled with conflicting emotions while trying to balance her loyalty to Carla Connor, her fiancée, and her bond with Becky.

Becky revealed she had been living under witness protection in Spain, a revelation that raised more questions than answers. Betsy, initially furious at her mother’s absence, began to soften after Becky presented her with heartfelt birthday cards she had written for every year she missed.

But Carla, feeling sidelined, is left increasingly uneasy as Becky reintegrates herself into Lisa and Betsy’s lives. Fans are already speculating that Lisa and Becky may be secretly plotting together, a move that could leave Carla heartbroken—and possibly written out of the show.

Theo Silverton’s Shocking Encounter

Away from the Webster and Swain dramas, Theo Silverton also finds himself in hot water. During a lively night out on Canal Street, Theo unexpectedly bumps into a figure from his past. Their encounter quickly escalates into a heated argument, culminating in Theo shoving the man and warning him to stay away.

Earlier in the week, Billy Mayhew spotted Theo sharing an intimate moment with his ex-wife, Danielle, at the Bistro. This leaves Billy with a moral dilemma: should he reveal what he knows, or risk keeping quiet? Either way, Theo’s secretive past looks ready to catch up with him.

Jenny Connor and Glenda’s Miscalculation

Elsewhere, Jenny Connor and Glenda Shuttleworth attempt to manipulate George Shuttleworth’s affections during a speed-dating night. But when Jenny is called away to care for Rita Tanner, she later exaggerates Rita’s condition to win sympathy. The plan, however, backfires spectacularly, causing more awkwardness than romance.

Tyrone and Asha Face Emotional Struggles

On a more emotional note, Tyrone Dobbs makes a poignant return home in a wheelchair, highlighting the challenges of recovery and resilience. Meanwhile, Asha Alahan continues to grapple with the trauma of her recent assault. Her refusal to drink at a social gathering alarms her friend Nenah Lucas, who fears that the young woman’s emotional scars run far deeper than she admits.

Bethany Platt’s Dramatic Return

Adding to the chaos, Bethany Platt makes her long-awaited return to the cobbles. But instead of a warm welcome, she finds herself embroiled in suspicion after being accused of stealing her employer’s car. Pulled in for questioning, Bethany’s comeback promises to be anything but smooth, setting up a fresh round of drama for the Platt family.

A Week of Explosive Twists

Between Carl’s duplicitous love life, Abi’s awakening suspicions, Lisa and Becky’s fraught reunion, Theo’s dangerous secrets, and Bethany’s troubled return, next week on Coronation Street promises drama at every corner of Weatherfield.

The cobbles are crackling with tension, secrets are on the brink of exposure, and for Carl Webster, the walls are closing in. As Abi begins to escape his true intentions, fans are left asking: how long can Carl juggle his lies before the entire house of cards comes crashing down?