Coronation Street continues to deliver intense drama in 2026, featuring the Corriedale crash, the arrival of Jodie Ramsay, and the unraveling of Carl Webster’s deceptions. Recent episodes highlight Kevin Webster’s turmoil after his wife, Abi Webster, leaves him for his brother Carl, only to end the affair upon discovering Carl’s lies. Kevin now confronts the full extent of Carl’s falsehoods, including a hit-and-run incident that nearly killed Tyrone Dobbs and a drink-driving crash where Carl swapped places with sister Debbie Webster during the Corriedale events.
Kevin’s Ongoing Battles
Despite his suspicions, Kevin lacks solid evidence to prove Carl’s involvement. Debbie, recently revealed as Carl’s biological mother, refuses to hear criticism of him and has even shouldered the blame for the crash, despite knowing Carl’s true responsibility. In emotional scenes, Abi spots Kevin sleeping in a customer’s car and voices her worries to Debbie, noting how he is neglecting both himself and his business.
Roy Cropper’s Shocking Confrontation
Roy Cropper recently develops a close connection with a woman named Alice through a prison pen pal program. Their correspondence begins after Roy writes to Alice, whose son is incarcerated. However, Alice’s true identity soon unravels. On Thursday’s episode, a man in his fifties enters the cafe, introduces himself as Mal—Alice’s husband—and confronts Roy, leaving him stunned as he tries to explain. Mal shares that they have been married for 31 years and have three children before suddenly striking Roy and storming out.
Bernie’s Risky Night Out
After clashing with husband Dev Alahan over her misplaced grief, Bernie Winter heads out for a boozy girls’ night. She downs several shots before deciding to head home but gets distracted at the Chariot Square bar, where she indulges in more drinks. There, Mal joins her, and after chatting, he confides that his wife has been unfaithful. The two grow increasingly drunk and retreat to Mal’s hotel room for an after-party, where they use drugs. When Mal makes an unwanted advance, Bernie rejects him. The scene cuts to her unconscious in a nightclub toilet cubicle, with no details on the gap in time or events.
Tensions rise further when Mal approaches Bernie on the street afterward, especially since he is the electrician hired to fix the power in Roy’s flat.
Jodie Ramsay’s Hidden Secrets
The sudden arrival of Shona Platt’s estranged sister, Jodie Ramsay, hints at deeper mysteries she is keeping under wraps. Viewers sense more revelations ahead as her story unfolds.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on ITV.
