Coronation Street: Carl Reignites His Secret Fling With James – But Trouble Looms
Abi Pulls Away Amid Kevin Drama
Next week in Coronation Street, Carl Webster once again finds himself in dangerous territory as he sneaks back to James Bailey — just as Abi Franklin puts the brakes on their passionate fling.
Abi has been struggling with the fallout from ending her marriage to Kevin Webster, admitting she no longer loves him. The pair are keeping up appearances at home for the sake of Kevin’s son Jack, but Abi is wracked with guilt and dread. When Carl makes his move, she brushes him off, saying she’s not in the mood, especially with her birthday tea with Kevin and Jack looming.
Carl Turns Back to James
Clearly unimpressed by Abi’s rejection, Carl doesn’t waste time seeking thrills elsewhere. He fires off a text to James Bailey, reigniting their secret fling first revealed to viewers last month when the pair were spotted in Carl’s hotel room.
“Carl wants to have his cake and eat it, too,” a show insider teased. “Abi isn’t up for it, so he immediately turns back to James. He’s only interested in one thing.”
Viewers may remember that James was initially introduced as Carl’s personal trainer, but their sessions quickly spiraled into something more — leaving fans stunned at the unexpected pairing.
A Hedonist at Heart
Actor Jonathan Howard, who plays Carl, previously described his character as someone who thrives on risk. “Carl likes living life on the edge, he is a hedonist and a free spirit,” he explained. “He is attracted to a person regardless of gender and goes for what he wants without thinking about the consequences.”
He also teased that while Carl had other opportunities for temptation, such as Tracy Barlow, he knows which lines not to cross. “James, on the other hand, is less complicated and more fun,” Howard said.
Trouble Ahead in Weatherfield
With Abi keeping secrets from Kevin, Carl juggling multiple affairs, and James now firmly back in the picture, the stage is set for explosive fallout on the cobbles. As Carl continues to take reckless risks, fans are left wondering: how long before his tangled web of lies unravels?