Next week on Coronation Street, despair, betrayal, and buried trauma ripple through Weatherfield. Asha Alahan’s struggle reaches breaking point, Abi Webster’s affair unravels in explosive fashion, and Tim Metcalfe confronts a truth from his teenage years that could destroy his marriage. Meanwhile, Todd Grimshaw hides his deepest fears from his abusive partner.

1. Asha Alahan rushed to hospital after suicide attempt

The week begins with heartbreak as Asha Alahan is found unconscious in Victoria Gardens. Bernie Winter worries for her, while Dev reels when paramedics suggest she may have taken both alcohol and drugs.

At the hospital, Sienna confirms they found substances on Asha, leaving Dev crushed by the idea his daughter tried to take her own life. Later, he admits to Bernie he feels angry as well as heartbroken, questioning why Asha would put the family through such pain.

Physically, Asha survives. But emotionally, her battle is only beginning. With Dev struggling to reach her, can their relationship recover? Meanwhile, Weatherfield locals rally together in the Rovers, vowing to share their struggles instead of bottling them up.

➡️ If you need support, contact Samaritans, CALM, Rethink Mental Illness, or Mind for guidance.

2. Abi Webster’s affair with Carl exposed in text blunder

Abi Webster’s double life comes crashing down when a panicked text to Carl lands in the wrong hands – Kevin’s. After Debbie Webster warns Abi to end things, Abi misfires the message, accidentally tipping off her husband.

Carl desperately tries to cover their tracks, but Kevin soon makes his feelings clear. He shuts Abi out, demands her house keys, and later throws her belongings into the street.

Abi is left humiliated and heartbroken, while Carl slips further into deceit. But when she finally discovers the full extent of Carl’s betrayal, will Abi regret risking everything for him?

3. Tim Metcalfe faces shocking truth about his past

A chance encounter with old flame Trisha Pinkerton stirs up painful memories for Tim Metcalfe. What starts as innocent reminiscing soon spirals when Brian Packham suggests Tim was groomed as a teenager.

Tim admits he was only 14 when Trisha, then nearly 20, took advantage of him. Sally is shaken, realising her husband’s past wasn’t youthful romance, but abuse.

As Tim struggles to confront the truth, Sally pushes him to face what really happened. But can their marriage withstand the fallout of his revelation?

➡️ For support with grooming and abuse, visit NSPCC or call the helpline on 0808 800 5000.

4. Todd Grimshaw hides cancer fears from controlling Theo

Todd Grimshaw quietly books a hospital appointment to test for bowel cancer, confiding only in Billy Mayhew. Terrified of the results, he chooses not to tell his partner Theo – believing Theo has too much on his plate already.

But Todd’s secrecy only fuels Theo’s anger. Spotting Todd with Billy and later with George, Theo grows increasingly possessive and controlling. With their relationship already marked by coercion, Todd’s silence could put him in greater danger.

Coronation Street has worked with Galop on the portrayal of abuse in LGBTQ+ relationships, highlighting the impact of coercive control.