Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) is set to sink even lower in upcoming Coronation Street episodes as he continues to manipulate his sister, Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney), using her dementia to gain control of her hotel — and her money.

Carl’s Lies Grow Darker

Viewers have already seen flashes of Carl’s ruthlessness, but his latest deception marks a chilling new low. When Debbie began to suspect his affair with sister-in-law Abi (Sally Carman), Carl twisted the truth, convincing her that her memory was failing — a cruel exploitation of her genuine struggles with confusion and forgetfulness.

Now, with both Carl and Abi sacked from the garage by Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell), Carl finds himself desperate and scheming once again. Sharing his hotel room with Abi and her son Alfie has strained his patience — and his desire for independence has quickly turned into opportunity.

Manipulation and Betrayal

After pushing Abi and Alfie to move in with Roy Cropper (David Neilson), Carl begins plotting how to use Debbie’s trust to his advantage. When she expresses a wish for him to take a larger role in the hotel’s management, Carl sees his opening — but Debbie insists she’ll continue handling the finances.

That’s when Carl takes his manipulation to the next level. He convinces Debbie she needs a break and secretly books a non-refundable holiday in her name using her phone. When Debbie receives the unexpected confirmation email, she’s bewildered, certain she would have remembered making the booking.

Carl seizes on the moment, coldly suggesting that she must have done it by mistake — a result of her worsening dementia. The revelation devastates Debbie, who begins to question her own memory.

Carl’s Endgame

As Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) kindly reassures Debbie that the holiday might do her good, Carl moves in for the kill. With Debbie planning her trip, he requests access to the hotel’s bank account, claiming he’ll handle bills in her absence.

It’s clear Carl’s intentions are far from noble. After lying, cheating, and gaslighting his sister, is he about to commit the ultimate betrayal — stealing from her outright?

A Devastating Downfall Ahead

Debbie’s growing vulnerability has made this storyline one of the most emotional on Coronation Street this autumn. Viewers are already dreading what Carl might do next — and wondering how long it will be before his cruel deception is exposed.

With his manipulative charm and mounting desperation, Carl Webster may soon find himself crossing a line even the cobbles won’t forgive.