Chaos erupts on Coronation Street as newcomer Will’s shocking lies threaten to destroy Eva and Ben’s fragile new family.

Next week on Coronation Street, the cobbles are set to shake with fresh drama as a new family faces their first major test — and it all begins with Will, a charming newcomer whose lies spiral wildly out of control. What starts as a small deception quickly turns into a web of manipulation that threatens to tear apart Eva Price and Ben Harper’s new relationship, just as they begin to build their dream of a blended family.

Eva, known for her big heart and even bigger loyalty, has finally found happiness again after years of heartbreak. Her reunion with Ben — an old friend who helped her rebuild her confidence — seemed like a turning point. Together, they’ve taken a brave step by welcoming Ben’s teenage son, Will, into their home, hoping to create a stable family life. But beneath Will’s polite smile and quiet demeanor lies a growing resentment and secret agenda that could unravel everything.

The trouble begins when Will starts feeling like an outsider. Despite Eva’s warm efforts to include him, he struggles to adjust to life on Coronation Street. He misses his old friends, resents Ben’s strict rules, and feels overshadowed by Eva’s radiant personality. What begins as mild teenage frustration quickly festers into something darker when Will overhears Ben and Eva discussing concerns about his attitude. Rather than confront them, Will decides to get revenge — by lying to both of them and setting them against each other.

At first, the lies seem harmless. Will tells Ben that Eva made a cruel comment about him being a “burden,” and then tells Eva that Ben said she was “trying too hard” to play mum. The emotional manipulation works immediately. Tension builds between the couple, who can’t understand why the other seems distant and cold. Eva becomes defensive, feeling judged, while Ben withdraws, convinced that Eva resents his son. Their once-loving home turns icy almost overnight.

As the week unfolds, Will’s deceit deepens. He begins sneaking out at night, lying about where he’s been, and when caught, he claims Eva gave him permission. When Ben confronts Eva, furious, she’s genuinely confused — and the argument that follows is explosive. “You think I’d lie about your son? You don’t even trust me enough to ask first!” Eva yells through tears. The confrontation pushes their relationship to breaking point, and Will, hiding upstairs, smirks — unaware that his lies are about to spiral far beyond his control.

Meanwhile, Leanne Battersby senses something’s not right. As Eva’s sister and closest confidante, she notices the tension immediately and confronts her. Eva, emotionally drained, confesses that she feels like she’s “losing control of everything.” Leanne advises her to look deeper — “You’ve got good instincts, Eva. If something feels off, it probably is.” Determined to prove herself right, Eva decides to talk directly to Will, hoping honesty will fix things.

What follows is one of the week’s most tense scenes. Eva sits down with Will, her tone soft but firm. “I know things haven’t been easy,” she tells him, “but we can’t make this work if we’re not honest with each other.” For a moment, Will looks remorseful — until she gently mentions that Ben thinks she’s been manipulative. In an instant, his face hardens. “You’re not my mum,” he snaps before storming out, slamming the door behind him. The sound echoes through the flat, symbolizing the emotional fracture that now defines their household.

When Ben learns that Will ran off, panic sets in. The family scrambles to find him, and after several tense hours, Craig Tinker spots Will at the precinct, sitting alone and crying. When Ben arrives, expecting remorse, Will delivers a gut punch — claiming that Eva “grabbed” him during their argument and made him feel unsafe. The accusation devastates Eva, who insists it’s a lie. But the damage is done: Ben, torn between his love for Eva and loyalty to his son, doesn’t know what to believe.

The fallout spreads quickly across the Street. Neighbours whisper, old wounds reopen, and Eva finds herself isolated. Even Toyah and Leanne, while supportive, urge her to stay calm until the truth comes out. For Eva, it’s another nightmare — a reminder of how quickly trust can be destroyed in Weatherfield. But instead of retreating, she decides to fight back.