Carl Sinks Deeper Into Deceit

Coronation Street viewers watched Carl Webster’s (Tom Turner) scheming reach new lows in Friday’s (October 24) episode, as the slippery character’s next target was officially revealed — and it’s shockingly close to home. With mounting debts, a fractured romance, and his web of lies tightening, Carl’s desperate hunt for cash has now led him to his own sister, Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney).

Ever since Carl arrived on the cobbles, his shady behaviour has been escalating. What began as small-scale car thefts to pay off debts has spiraled into blackmail, betrayal, and manipulation. But this week, Carl’s greed pushes him to a line that even his ex-lover Abi Franklin (Sally Carman-Duttine) might finally refuse to cross.

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Abi Refuses to Play Along

The episode opened with Carl, still desperate for “easy money,” trying to convince teenager Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne) to steal a car for him. When Dylan refused, Carl’s luck ran out — and Abi caught him in the act.

Furious, Abi warned him to stop his dodgy schemes before they both landed in trouble. But Carl twisted her concern into blame, arguing that all their problems could be solved if she just took half of Kevin’s assets in their divorce.

Abi stood firm, declaring she’d “rather steal cars than Kevin’s money.” Moments later, she proved she still had a conscience — but not before being dragged into another mess.

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Debbie’s Involvement Backfires

While Carl hid in the hotel bathroom, Abi secretly took a photo of the stolen car’s registration, intending to track it down herself. But when Debbie spotted her sneaking off, she assumed the worst and followed her to Freshco’s car park.

There, Debbie began filming, convinced Abi was about to commit theft. But the twist came when it turned out to be a different woman entirely — Abi couldn’t go through with it after thinking about her young son, Alfie.

When Abi returned to the hotel, she was confronted by Debbie, who promptly told Carl about Abi’s supposed “plan.” Abi denied it in front of Debbie, but the truth quickly came out once Debbie left — and Carl’s reaction turned cold.

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Carl’s Shocking New Target

In a chilling twist, the episode ended with Carl manipulating his vulnerable sister. After noticing Debbie’s confusion and a booking error caused by her dementia, he pretended to be concerned about her workload. Offering to help “ease the pressure,” Carl quickly gained access to the hotel’s financial systems.

Moments later, he called Abi with a smug declaration: “Our money worries have been halved.” Viewers then saw him attempting to log into the hotel’s accounts — setting the stage for a fresh round of deceit and financial theft.

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How Low Will Carl Go?

Carl’s latest con proves that no one — not even family — is safe from his greed. As he prepares to exploit his sister’s illness for money, Coronation Street fans are bracing for the fallout.

Will Debbie catch him in time? Will Abi finally expose his lies? Or will Carl manage to pull off his most heartless scam yet before the truth explodes?

Whatever happens, one thing’s clear: Carl Webster’s downfall is coming — and when it hits, it’s going to be devastating.