Coronation Street Shock as Dev Confronts Asha Over Her New Lie
Coronation Street is set to deliver more emotional turmoil next week as Asha Alahan’s struggles deepen in the wake of her recent attack — and her desperate attempt to hide the truth from Dev backfires.
Viewers have watched Asha (Tanisha Gorey) wrestle with the trauma of being verbally and physically abused by patient Naomi, an incident that left her questioning her future as a paramedic. While her father Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) has been trying to support her, the teenager’s coping mechanisms are pushing her down a dangerous path.
Bernie’s Well-Meaning Interference
Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) only makes matters worse when she steps in to “help.” Outraged by Naomi’s actions, Bernie publicly shames her as a violent racist, causing a furious backlash. Naomi quickly threatens legal action for slander, and Asha feels the pressure mounting.
Rather than finding strength, Asha withdraws her official complaint against Naomi — leaving her loved ones concerned that she is silencing herself. With the weight of her ordeal crushing her, Asha begins drinking, sparking alarm bells for partner Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher).
Asha’s Lie Exposed
Despite telling Dev that she’s back at work and coping, the truth is very different. Asha secretly visits Weatherfield General, watching colleagues on the frontline and wondering if she will ever be strong enough to return.
But her lie unravels when Sienna, a colleague, casually mentions to Dev that Asha is still signed off duty. Furious and worried, Dev confronts his daughter, leading to a heated row that leaves emotions raw.
Although Asha later insists she’s fine and reassures Dev that dropping the complaint was the right decision, it’s clear she’s masking how badly she’s hurting. The pressure of keeping up appearances — both at work and at home — threatens to overwhelm her.
Tanisha Gorey on Asha’s Turmoil
Speaking about the storyline, Tanisha Gorey revealed that while Bernie’s actions stem from love, they make things worse for Asha:
“Bernie just wanted to help, and what she does doesn’t help the situation whatsoever. Asha realises she needs to listen to herself and what’s right.”
She added that Bernie’s intentions come from the heart, but the fallout forces Asha to face her pain alone.
What Next for Asha?
As Asha continues to spiral, the big question remains — will she acknowledge her trauma before it consumes her, or keep pushing loved ones away with lies?