1. Carla comes out
Toyah’s framed, Gail’s world is turned upside down, Shona is shamed and Daniel pops the question on Coronation Street this month.
See our round-up of all the most explosive moments set to rock the cobbles in the coming weeks.
1. Carla comes out
When Lisa calls in at the factory, Carla takes the opportunity to announce to the workers that she and Lisa are now an item.
Lisa is upset when Betsy makes a sarcastic remark, so Carla invites Betsy to join her and Lisa at the Bistro for dinner hoping they can all start afresh.
But how will Lisa react when Betsy arrives with Mason?
When Lisa calls in at the factory, Carla takes the opportunity to announce to the workers that she and Lisa are now an item
2. Jesse’s long-haul lie
With the wedding approaching, Jesse tells David that he’s managed to launder the last of the stolen cash.
However, when Gail overhears their conversation, Jesse has to cover and, in a panic, tells Gail that he and David were talking about a honeymoon he has booked for them to the Maldives.
With the wedding approaching, Jesse tells David that he’s managed to launder the last of the stolen cash
3. Audrey makes a stand
During a meal at the Bistro, Audrey is no longer able to bite her tongue and expresses her feelings to Gail.
Audrey tells her daughter that if she marries Jesse, then she will no longer be speaking to her.
How will Gail react to her mother’s ultimatum?
During a meal at the Bistro, Audrey is no longer able to bite her tongue and expresses her feelings to Gail
4. Toyah arrested
Nick and Toyah return from their holiday to trouble when Leanne reveals to Nick that there have been some unexplained transfers from the Bistro accounts.
Toyah arrives for work and is shocked to be arrested by Kit for theft.
Toyah promises Nick that she never touched a penny of the restaurant’s cash, and she reckons Leanne set her up. But can Toyah prove it?
Nick and Toyah return from their holiday to trouble when Leanne reveals to Nick that there have been some unexplained transfers from the Bistro accounts
5. Leanne twists the knife
Sneaking a look in Nick’s briefcase, Leanne is furious to see a Christmas present for Toyah.
Later, she arrives at the police station asking to see Craig and reveals a pile of expensive presents from Nick to Toyah.
Leanne claims this is evidence that Nick and Toyah are in the fraud together, but will the police believe them?
Later, she arrives at the police station asking to see Craig and reveals a pile of expensive presents from Nick to Toyah
6. Lauren makes her plea
Lauren’s solicitor tells her that if she pleads not guilty to Joel’s murder then she will have to endure a whole court case where her past will be dragged up.
She could plead guilty to a lesser charge, but Max reminds her that would mean Frankie growing up with a mum who’s a killer.
What will Lauren decide?
Lauren’s solicitor tells her that if she pleads not guilty to Joel’s murder then she will have to endure a whole court case where her past will be dragged up
7. Gail’s getting married in the morning
Gail and Jesse hold a farewell party at the Rovers on the eve of their wedding, but things are strained in the Platt family.
Reaching the end of her tether, Audrey plays her trump card and reveals that David and Jesse have been up to no good behind Gail’s back.
Will the secret of the stolen cash derail Gail’s dream wedding?
Gail and Jesse hold a farewell party at the Rovers on the eve of their wedding, but things are strained in the Platt family
8. A mysterious visitor
Haunted by the events of the evening, Gail drifts in and out of sleep on the sofa, knowing that tomorrow should be her wed-ding day.
There’s a twist, however, when she receives an unexpected visitor.
Will the guest help Gail make her mind up about where her future lies?
Haunted by the events of the evening, Gail drifts in and out of sleep on the sofa, knowing that tomorrow should be her wed-ding day
9. Shona caught out
Debbie tries to interest Shona in her New Year’s Eve party at the H๏τel, but Debbie takes offence when Shona is dismissive.
In earsH๏τ of David, Debbie hits back that Shona seemed quite at home in the H๏τel when she saw her the other night.
Have David’s suspicions over Shona’s infidelity been confirmed?
Debbie tries to interest Shona in her New Year’s Eve party at the H๏τel, but Debbie takes offence when Shona is dismissive
10. Present danger for David
David’s suspicions only increase as Christmas morning arrives.
When opening his presents, David doesn’t unwrap the after-shave he recently found in Shona’s bag, making him convinced that she bought it for someone else.
When Adam arrives at the house reeking of new cologne he got as a Christmas present, David reckons he’s found his man.
When opening his presents, David doesn’t unwrap the after-shave he recently found in Shona’s bag, making him convinced that she bought it for someone else
11. Marry me, Bethany!
Daniel is happy to see Bethany all dressed up for Gail’s wedding.
However, she in turn is crestfallen when she presents Daniel with an antique watch as his Christmas gift, and he seems rather underwhelmed.
But in fact, the opposite is true as Daniel drops to one knee and proposes
Worried that he doesn’t want to be with her anymore, Bethany confronts Daniel.
But in fact, the opposite is true as Daniel drops to one knee and proposes.
Will Bethany say yes?
12. A festive tipple and a tumble
With Christmas Day also David’s birthday, he asks Adam to share a drink with him to celebrate.
As the lads chat, Adam doesn’t realise that while he is knocking back whisky, David is secretly sticking to water.
Soon, David starts to darken and an argument ensues which ends in disaster.
Soon, David starts to darken and an argument ensues which ends in disaster
13. Shona’s horror
Shona and Sarah are shocked to hear raised voices from above the builder’s yard and realise it is David and Adam.
Shona is horrified to hear David accuse Adam of being her secret lover.
Things go from bad to worse as they watch terrified while Adam tumbles down the stairs.
Shona and Sarah are shocked to hear raised voices from above the builder’s yard and realise it is David and Adam
14. Will Gail be a runaway bride?
Christmas Day should be Gail and Jesse’s wedding day, but as Jesse waits patiently at the Bistro, will his bride-to-be decide she wants to marry him – or could Gail leave her feuding family behind and bid farewell to Weatherfield on her own?
Christmas Day should be Gail and Jesse’s wedding day, but as Jesse waits patiently at the Bistro, will his bride-to-be decide she wants to marry him – or could Gail leave her feuding family behind and bid farewell to Weatherfield on her own?
15. Nick and Toyah grilled
Toyah’s helping set up for Gail and Jessie’s wedding at the Bistro, but later the police arrive to talk to her and Nick about the bank account the missing money has been transferred to.
At the police station, an argument between Leanne and Toyah soon spirals into a full-on fight – with Max catching the whole thing on video.
Toyah’s helping set up for Gail and Jessie’s wedding at the Bistro, but later the police arrive to talk to her and Nick about the bank account the missing money has been transferred to
16. Ken and Cᴀssie’s festive cheer
At No.1, Ken is delighted to unwrap his Christmas present from Cᴀssie and discover it’s an album by a favourite composer.
Cᴀssie’s equally thrilled when he presents her with a scarf he bought on their trip to Porto.
How will the rest of the family react as the pair’s closeness grows?
At No.1, Ken is delighted to unwrap his Christmas present from Cᴀssie and discover it’s an album by a favourite composer
17. Is Nick onto Leanne?
Nick starts to look for evidence of Leanne’s involvement in the missing money.
Later, Amy accuses Nick of sending her flirty texts while he was away on holiday, leading Nick to suspect this too was Leanne’s doing.
Soon, he’s searching the Bistro’s CCTV footage to prove that Leanne has two phones.
Nick starts to look for evidence of Leanne’s involvement in the missing money
Meanwhile, Toyah tries to explain to Leanne that she and Nick never set out to hurt her, but will Leanne listen?
18. Can Nick forgive?
When the tables are turned on Leanne, Nick and Toyah discover from Dee-Dee that Leanne could face a custodial sentence for what she did.
Toyah tells Nick she wants him to drop the charges.
But after all that’s happened, what will Nick decide?
When the tables are turned on Leanne, Nick and Toyah discover from Dee-Dee that Leanne could face a custodial sentence for what she did
19. Family showdown
David arrives home to find Max and Lily demanding answers over what is happening to their family.
Shona tells them about David preventing her from seeing Clayton, but as David fumes, what other secrets might he reveal to the kids?
David arrives home to find Max and Lily demanding answers over what is happening to their family
20. David rages
A brooding David has an argument with Kit, but Bernie calms things down.
Later, it’s clear David is still gunning for Kit, but Kit is one step ahead and decides to take the law into his own hands to deal with David.
A brooding David has an argument with Kit, but Bernie calms things down
21. Cash for Cᴀssie
Steve tells Ken that he plans to look for his own place to live, claiming he can’t live with his ex-father-in-law forever.
When he asks how she is, Cᴀssie bursts into tears and makes out she’s run up a huge debt buying presents for the family
Later, Ken notices Cᴀssie seems out of sorts.
When he asks how she is, Cᴀssie bursts into tears and makes out she’s run up a huge debt buying presents for the family.
Is canny Cᴀssie about to up her scheming over Ken?
22. New year, new Evelyn?
As 2025 approaches, Evelyn confesses that she feels her life lacks purpose.
Roy suggests that she should pursue her interest in law.
As 2025 approaches, Evelyn confesses that she feels her life lacks purpose
With Evelyn having enjoyed the law seminar she recently attended she’s given food for thought.
23. Close quarters for Carla and Lisa
Lisa has a burst pipe at her flat and needs to move out, so Carla offers to let her and Betsy stay until everything is fixed.
As Lisa moves in, Carla spots some files about Lisa’s late wife Becky and the moment becomes awkward.
Lisa has a burst pipe at her flat and needs to move out, so Carla offers to let her and Betsy stay until everything is fixed
However, after Lisa is injured on a call out, Carla declares that she loves her.
Will Lisa feel the same?
24. Mason cooks up trouble
Betsy is taken aback to discover that Mason has cooked him a three-course romantic meal.
However, the mood is later broken when Betsy spots a message on Mason’s phone from Stu offering him a trainee chef’s job in Germany.
Betsy is taken aback to discover that Mason has cooked him a three-course romantic meal
Angry, Betsy orders Mason to leave.
25. Lisa on the trail
More convinced than ever that the Radcliffe brothers were involved in Becky’s death, Lisa confronts Matty.
She demands that he tell her where he was the night Becky was killed, but Kit soon warns her off.
More convinced than ever that the Radcliffe brothers were involved in Becky’s death, Lisa confronts Matty
Lisa then returns home armed with flowers to find there’s no sign of Carla.
26. Sarah reaches out
Sarah is concerned when she sees Daniel and Daisy talking and it seems obvious that Daisy is getting upset.
Sarah is concerned when she sees Daniel and Daisy talking and it seems obvious that Daisy is getting upset.
Deciding to get to the bottom of things, she follows Daisy through the back room and asks her what’s going on.
What will Sarah learn?
27. Carla’s hospital dash
Roy is concerned when Carla’s behaviour starts to become erratic and later finds her out cold on the floor of the flat.
Roy is concerned when Carla’s behaviour starts to become erratic and later finds her out cold on the floor of the flat
After Carla is rushed to hospital, the doctor informs Roy that he thinks she is suffering from sepsis.
28. Mason has the key
Lisa tells Mason that his brothers were driving the car that mowed Becky down.
Mason is genuinely shocked and secretly searches Matty and Logan’s flat.
Lisa tells Mason that his brothers were driving the car that mowed Becky down
He later arrives at the station and hands Lisa a helmet he found at the flat, Lisa knows it could be the thing to link the brothers to the death.
29. Evelyn’s university challenge
Evelyn fills in an online university application form for a law course and is panicked when she gets an interview.
Evelyn fills in an online university application form for a law course and is panicked when she gets an interview
However, she runs into trouble when the interviewer turns out to be the woman who caught Evelyn impersonating her at the recent law seminar.
Evelyn fears all hope is lost.
30. Carla’s shock news
Lisa is hurt when Carla dismisses her, not having revealed to Lisa her the terrible news
Carla learns that the sepsis has damaged her kidney which may mean she’ll need another transplant.
She hides her shock and makes out that she doesn’t want any fuss.
Lisa is hurt when Carla dismisses her, not having revealed to Lisa her the terrible news.
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