Abi’s Dream Turns into Doubt

Coronation Street fans are bracing for heartbreak as Abi Webster (Sally Carman-Duttine) faces a crushing wake-up call in tonight’s episode. After giving up her marriage and her home to be with Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard), Abi begins to wonder if she’s gambled everything on the wrong man.

Abi recently moved herself and her young son Alfie into Carl’s hotel room, determined to start fresh after ending things with Kevin (Michael Le Vell). But cracks are already forming in their new setup—and it doesn’t take long for the first major red flag to appear.

Carl Pushes Abi Away

In tonight’s episode, Carl casually drops a bombshell: he’s arranged for Abi and Alfie to move into Roy Cropper’s flat, claiming it’ll be “just for a bit.”

“You and Alfie can stay at Roy’s – I can stop here so I can support Debbie,” Carl insists.

Abi is stunned. After everything she’s sacrificed, the last thing she expects is to be pushed aside. Furious and hurt, she reminds him, “No way. We’ve waited ages to be together. We have left a trail of destruction behind us. We need to show people that we’re a united front. Are you having second thoughts about us?”

It’s a chilling moment that exposes Carl’s true priorities—and Abi’s growing fear that she’s made another life-altering mistake.

Kevin’s Warning Rings True

Abi’s doubts echo Kevin’s earlier warnings that Carl is not to be trusted. The mechanic has made no secret of his belief that Carl will break Abi’s heart—and now, it seems, he may be right.

Carl does his best to smooth things over, but his slick excuses only deepen Abi’s unease. Behind his charming facade, Carl’s secrets are beginning to pile up—and some of them could destroy more than one relationship on the cobbles.

Secrets Ready to Explode

Speaking at a recent Coronation Street press event, producer Kate Brooks confirmed that Abi is still completely unaware of Carl’s recent fling with James Bailey.

“That’s one of the stories bubbling away as we head into Christmas,” Brooks teased. “Abi hasn’t got a clue what’s really going on. And there are other truths ready to blow too—like what really happened with Tyrone and the car. It’s all set to kick off.”

Trouble Ahead for Abi Webster

With Carl growing distant and his lies catching up with him, Abi’s fairy-tale reunion may soon come crashing down. The question isn’t if she’ll find out the truth—but how much damage will be done when she does.