Coronation Street Confirms Carl’s Next Target as His Secret Scheming Takes a Dark Turn

The tension on Coronation Street is tightening once again, as slippery Carl Webster finds himself running out of options—and scruples.

Since his arrival on the cobbles, Carl has carefully maintained the façade of a charming, somewhat misunderstood newcomer. But beneath his polished exterior lies a man cornered by debt,

betrayal, and a mounting sense of desperation. Now, ITV has confirmed Carl’s attention is shifting to yet another target—one uncomfortably close to home—

and the fallout could be devastating.

For weeks, viewers have watched Carl scrabble to cover up the financial mess he has been drowning in. His arrival came with mystery, but the truth was soon exposed: Carl owed a hefty sum and saw an opportunity to dig himself out by stealing cars from Webster’s Autocentre. This was not a one-time, heat-of-the-moment lapse in judgment—it was a calculated scheme. He had access, opportunity, and no apparent scruples. But secrets don’t stay buried on Coronation Street for long.

Complicating matters further was Carl’s ill-fated affair with Abi Webster, Kevin Webster’s wife. Tracy Barlow, ever the opportunist, discovered the affair and leveraged it to blackmail Carl. What was supposed to help him financially instead dragged him deeper into the quicksand. Soon after, the truth of the affair surfaced, blowing apart the Webster household. Abi, heartbroken and out of options, was expelled from her home and forced to move into Carl’s small hotel room with her son Alfie in tow.

Suddenly, the consequences of Carl’s decisions weren’t simply financial—they were emotional, relational, and deeply personal. And yet, instead of reevaluating his choices, Carl doubled down.

His frustrations escalated when Abi revealed she would not be seeking half of Kevin’s assets during the divorce. Carl, desperate for a way out of his financial nightmare, viewed Abi’s refusal as a monumental setback. He had been counting on a windfall. Without it, he saw only one option: return to crime.

In a recent episode, Carl attempted to rope young Dylan Wilson into helping him steal another car, promising quick and easy money. It was a reckless move—one that placed Dylan at risk and could have far-reaching consequences. Thankfully, Dylan refused, but not before Abi overheard the exchange. Furious and disappointed, she confronted Carl, insisting she would rather return to car theft herself than take Kevin’s money unjustly.

This moment marked a significant shift. Abi, once blinded by emotion, is beginning to see the cracks in Carl’s carefully constructed persona. Yet, the situation only becomes murkier.

While Carl stepped away, Abi secretly photographed the car details, possibly intending to carry out the theft herself. But her better instincts—and the image of her son—ultimately stopped her. Debbie Webster, meanwhile, observed the scene and jumped to the worst possible conclusion. She followed Abi to Freshco’s car park and even began filming what she believed was a crime in progress. In a twist, it wasn’t Abi in the vehicle at all—Abi had walked away, guilt consuming her.

Back at the hotel, the confrontation came. Debbie accused Abi of plotting theft and revealed the plan to Carl. Abi, caught in the emotional crossfire, denied nothing. And then came the moment that changed everything.

Debbie, who has been increasingly forgetful and disoriented, tearfully apologized to her brother, confessing confusion brought on by her struggle with dementia. Carl immediately saw a new opening—one far more dangerous than car theft could ever be.

Under the guise of concern and support, Carl offered to help Debbie manage the hotel. Debbie, overwhelmed and tired, genuinely accepted the gesture. The moment she did, Carl’s demeanor shifted into something darker and colder. He called Abi shortly afterward, triumphant: “Our money worries have been halved.”

The episode closed with Carl attempting to access the hotel’s financial accounts. The implication was chilling. Carl is no longer manipulating acquaintances, coworkers, or neighbors—he is preparing to defraud his own sister, a woman already suffering and vulnerable.

This raises the central question driving the storyline forward:
How far is Carl willing to go, and who will fall with him?

The answer may depend on how quickly Abi sees the full reality of the man she’s entangled with. Will she be the one to expose him? Or will her loyalty—and guilt—blind her until it’s too late?

As Carl’s desperation deepens, Coronation Street appears to be setting the stage for a deeply emotional, morally complex reckoning. Families will be tested, loyalties shattered, and once again, the cobbles may prove that the most dangerous villains are not the loudest—but the ones who smile while they destroy.

Carl’s next target is no longer a stranger. It is family.
And if anyone knows how destructive betrayal can be, it is the Websters.

Viewers should brace themselves. This scheme isn’t just criminal—it’s personal.