Abi Confronts Carl Over His Affair With James | Coronation Street

Coronation Street is set to deliver another explosive week of drama as Abi Webster’s world begins to unravel — and her fiery confrontation with Carl might just change everything. After throwing away her stable life for a passionate affair with her brother-in-law, Abi is beginning to realize that the man she risked everything for may not be as devoted as she once believed.

When Abi left her marriage behind to start over with Carl, she convinced herself that their relationship was built on real feelings. But as the honeymoon phase fades, Carl’s enthusiasm begins to wane. The spark that once fueled their forbidden love is dimming fast, especially as the weight of Abi’s responsibilities as a mother to young Alfie sets in. The man who once couldn’t stay away from her suddenly seems distant — and as next week’s episodes unfold, viewers will see Abi’s doubts grow stronger than ever.

Despite officially declaring his relationship with Abi, Carl has been unable to let go of his wild side. Behind Abi’s back, he’s been secretly continuing his affair with James Bailey. It’s a betrayal that could destroy multiple lives — but as of now, only Carl knows the full extent of his deceit. The question haunting viewers is: when will Abi find out, and how far will Carl go to keep his lies hidden?

In upcoming scenes, Abi and Carl decide to look for a new home together, leaving behind Carl’s single-man suite at the Chariot Square Hotel. What began as a place of secret rendezvous now feels suffocating for Abi, who wants stability and a real home for Alfie. When she learns that Lauren Bolton’s old flat has become available, Abi jumps at the chance, eager to start fresh. But as she begins arranging the move alone, she can’t help noticing that Carl isn’t helping — not even pretending to care.

Shona Platt also notices Carl’s indifference, and she’s quick to point it out, wondering aloud why Abi is handling everything herself. The comment hits Abi harder than expected. As she looks around at the mess her life has become, the cracks in her relationship with Carl widen. Why is he so cold and detached about something that means so much to her? And could it be because his heart — and body — belong to someone else?

But Abi isn’t the only one in Carl’s crosshairs. In a shocking twist, Carl has also been scheming against his own sister, Debbie. Facing mounting debts, he’s desperate for money — and in true Carl fashion, he’s not above manipulation to get it. After planting seeds of doubt about Debbie’s mental state, suggesting her memory lapses were affecting her work, Carl managed to weasel his way into a position at the hotel. His goal? To gain access to the business’s finances. Though his first attempt failed, this week he tries again, concocting a new plan to remove Debbie from the equation entirely.

Carl convinces his sister that she’s already booked a holiday — a trip she supposedly forgot about due to stress — and urges her to go, promising to handle the hotel in her absence. Behind the scenes, though, Carl has no intention of helping her. He’s plotting to drain the accounts while she’s away. It’s a shocking act of betrayal that paints a damning picture of who Carl really is — a man capable of cheating on his partner and conning his own family in the same breath.

When Abi begins to notice Carl’s increasingly secretive behavior, she starts to question what else he’s hiding. Her suspicions intensify when she finds unfamiliar text messages on his phone — affectionate messages clearly not meant for her. The realization hits like a punch to the gut: Carl has been seeing someone else all along. And when Abi confronts him, the truth comes tumbling out in a heated exchange that will leave fans stunned.

“Is this what I gave up my life for?” Abi cries, her voice breaking as she demands answers. But Carl, rather than showing remorse, deflects and grows defensive. “You’re overreacting, Abi. It didn’t mean anything,” he insists. Yet the look in his eyes tells a different story. In that moment, Abi finally sees Carl for who he is — a selfish man driven by impulse and greed, not love.

As if that weren’t enough chaos, the cobbles are buzzing with another storyline that’s sending fans into a frenzy — a glaring continuity error involving Maria Connor. Viewers recently caught the longtime character contradicting herself about her favorite film, The Karate Kid. Earlier this year, Maria gushed about her love for the movie, even joking that she used to perfect Mr. Miyagi’s crane kick. But in a more recent episode, she acted as though she’d never heard of the film at all, calling it “that kung fu movie.” Fans immediately flooded social media with clips pointing out the mistake, laughing at the writers’ oversight. “Not the end of the world, but definitely a continuity fail,” one fan posted on Reddit. Others joked that maybe Maria just forgot, like “most mums do when they’re trying to sound cool.”

The funny gaffe arrives just as Maria is clashing with her old rival Eva Price, who’s returned to Weatherfield to take charge of the Rovers Return. Longtime fans will remember the legendary feud between the two women over Aiden Connor — a love triangle that led to one of the most iconic catfights in Coronation Street history. Eva’s return could reignite old tensions and reopen wounds that Maria thought were long healed.

Meanwhile, over in another corner of Weatherfield, Todd Grimshaw finds himself caught in an emotional storm of his own. His relationship with Theo Silverton has been strained ever since Theo’s finances took a nosedive and his pride stopped him from asking for help. After Theo’s impulsive fling with Pete, a business associate, their bond has become even more fragile. When Gary Windass suggests Todd reach out to Pete to mend fences for Theo’s sake, Todd faces an impossible decision — swallow his pride or walk away for good.

Todd’s compassion is tested as he tries to help Theo rebuild his career while suppressing the hurt of betrayal. But with every argument, every moment of tension, Todd begins to wonder whether love is enough to save something that’s already falling apart.

As the week unfolds, Weatherfield becomes a whirlwind of heartbreak, deceit, and moral crossroads. Abi must decide whether to forgive Carl or finally close the door on their toxic relationship. Carl faces the consequences of his lies as both his sister and his lovers turn against him. Maria and Eva’s rivalry threatens to boil over once again. And Todd is forced to choose between love and self-respect.

With so many lives colliding in unexpected ways, one thing’s for sure — Coronation Street is about to deliver another unforgettable week of emotional chaos. Fans can catch all the drama on ITV and STV every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 p.m., with episodes available early from 7 a.m. on ITVX and STV Player.

And when Abi finally confronts Carl over his affair with James, the truth will hit Weatherfield like a bombshell — because on these cobbles, secrets never stay buried for long.