Abi’s world crumbles as Carl’s dark side resurfaces, leaving heartbreak and betrayal on Coronation Street once again.

Next week on Coronation Street, emotions reach breaking point as Abi Webster faces another devastating blow when Carl, the man she thought had changed, reveals his true colours once more. After months of cautious optimism and fragile healing, Abi’s hopes for a stable, happy future are ripped apart in a shocking twist that reminds viewers just how easily trust can be broken in Weatherfield.

The storyline begins with Abi in a rare place of calm. For the first time in a long while, she’s beginning to believe in happiness again. Her relationship with Carl had seemed like a second chance — a chance to rebuild her life, to prove that the chaos and pain of her past didn’t define her future. Friends like Kevin and Debbie Webster had warned her to be careful, but Abi insisted that Carl was different now. He’d promised he’d changed — no more lies, no more anger, no more secrets. But as Coronation Street fans know all too well, promises in Weatherfield rarely last.

It all starts with small warning signs. Abi begins to notice that Carl’s mood shifts unpredictably — one moment charming and affectionate, the next withdrawn and defensive. He starts showing up late, giving vague excuses about “work issues,” and grows irritated whenever Abi asks questions. She tries to brush it off, convincing herself she’s just being paranoid after everything she’s been through. But when he snaps at her in front of Tyrone at the garage, the mask begins to slip.

Later that evening, Abi finds a message on Carl’s phone that makes her stomach drop — a flirtatious text from an unknown number, signed with a heart emoji. When she confronts him, Carl immediately turns the situation around, accusing Abi of snooping and “never trusting anyone.” The confrontation is explosive. Abi, shaking with rage and heartbreak, demands the truth, but Carl storms out, slamming the door and leaving her in tears.

For Abi, this isn’t just about a betrayal — it’s about reliving the ghosts of her past. Memories of manipulation, addiction, and loss flood back. The progress she’s made feels like it’s crumbling. “I thought I’d finally got it right this time,” she confides to Sally Metcalfe in a heartbreaking scene at the café. Sally, ever the supportive friend, tries to reassure her, but Abi’s pain runs deep. “Every time I start to believe I deserve better,” she says, voice trembling, “someone proves I don’t.”

Carl, meanwhile, begins to spiral. Feeling cornered, he starts spreading rumors to paint Abi as unstable — telling mutual friends that she’s “overreacting” and “still got trust issues.” But his plan backfires when Kevin overhears him boasting in the pub about how “easy” Abi is to manipulate. Kevin, furious and protective, confronts Carl in a tense showdown that spills onto the cobbles. “You don’t mess with Abi,” he warns. “Not after everything she’s been through.” The confrontation becomes physical, and the two men have to be pulled apart by Tim and Steve before it gets out of hand.

The fallout leaves Abi humiliated and conflicted. Despite Carl’s cruelty, a part of her still wants to believe there’s a good man beneath the anger — that maybe, just maybe, she can fix what’s broken. It’s a heartbreaking reflection of Abi’s long struggle with self-worth. In a quiet, devastating scene, she sits alone in the garage after hours, staring at an old photo of her kids and whispering, “I can’t keep doing this.” The raw vulnerability in that moment captures exactly why viewers love Abi — she’s flawed, fierce, and painfully human.

As the week progresses, Carl’s behavior becomes more sinister. He shows up uninvited at Abi’s flat, insisting that they “talk things through.” When she refuses to let him in, he turns cold, reminding her that she “owes” him for giving her another chance. The encounter leaves Abi shaken. Later, she confides in Evelyn Plummer, who, in her trademark blunt but caring style, gives her the advice she needs to hear: “You can’t save a man who doesn’t want saving, love. Sometimes walking away is the strongest thing you can do.”

Determined not to fall into the same patterns, Abi decides to take back control. In a powerful scene that defines the episode, she meets Carl face-to-face for the last time. Standing outside the garage, she tells him, voice steady but full of emotion, “You don’t get to break me again. I’ve survived worse than you — and I’ll survive this.” It’s a cathartic moment that marks a turning point for her character. Carl, momentarily stunned, realizes that his hold on her is gone. He walks away in silence, his arrogance stripped away, leaving Abi standing tall and unbroken.

The aftermath of the confrontation ripples through the community. Kevin, though heartbroken for her, is proud of Abi’s strength. Their scenes together are filled with quiet compassion and unspoken understanding. There’s no talk of reconciliation — just mutual respect between two people who have been through hell and still manage to stand. Abi also finds support in Roy Cropper, who offers his gentle wisdom, reminding her that “forgiveness doesn’t mean staying. It means letting go of the hurt and moving forward.”

The episode closes on a poignant note. Abi sit