Coronation Street fans can expect more scheming and manipulation next week as Carl Webster once again proves that there’s no limit to how low he’ll go. Still reeling from the fallout of his shocking affair with Abi Webster, Carl now turns his sights on emotionally controlling his brother Kevin, using their sister Debbie’s health as a cruel bargaining chip.

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The Aftermath of Betrayal

Carl’s affair with Kevin’s wife Abi left devastation in its wake. Kevin’s marriage is in ruins, his relationship with his son Jack fractured, and his trust in his family completely destroyed. When Kevin also learned that Debbie knew about the affair before it became public, he cut her off too.

But in upcoming scenes, Kevin decides he’s ready to rebuild at least part of his broken family. He reaches out to Debbie, admitting that he misses her and wants to put their differences aside. Debbie, who has been struggling with her early dementia diagnosis, is relieved to make peace with her brother.

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Carl’s Calculated Move

Unfortunately, Carl sees Kevin’s vulnerability as an opportunity to strike again. Pretending to be remorseful, he suggests that they all “bury the hatchet” for Debbie’s sake, claiming that her dementia is worsening faster than expected.

In reality, Carl is deliberately exaggerating Debbie’s condition to manipulate Kevin into letting him back into the fold. It’s a cruel lie that plays directly on Kevin’s guilt and protective instincts — and it’s not the first time Carl has used emotional pressure to get what he wants.

Behind the scenes, producer Kate Brooks has reassured fans that Debbie’s story is far from over, confirming that her dementia is still in its early stages. “Debbie’s got ages and ages,” she explained. “We’re not galloping through this storyline. She’s living with it, and her stories aren’t defined by it at all.”

That means Carl’s deceit is purely manipulative — a desperate act by a man running out of allies.

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Will Kevin Fall for It?

Kevin’s anger toward Carl is still raw, but his love for Debbie might cloud his judgment. With Carl insisting that family unity is what Debbie “needs most,” Kevin may feel cornered into forgiveness.

Meanwhile, fans suspect that Carl’s remorse over Abi is far from genuine. He appears restless and frustrated, with one secret still hanging over him — his hidden fling with James Bailey, which remains unknown to both Abi and Kevin.

If that truth comes out, Carl’s carefully built web of lies could collapse completely.

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A Family on the Brink

Debbie, caught in the middle, desperately wants peace between her brothers, unaware that Carl’s manipulations could destroy what’s left of their family. Whether Kevin sees through his brother’s lies — or walks straight into another emotional trap — remains to be seen.

One thing’s for sure: Carl Webster isn’t done causing chaos on the cobbles just yet.