Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) gets his hands on a gun in Coronation Street next week – leading to a dramatic showdown in Webster’s Autocentre.
The weapon fires… but has someone been hit?
Meanwhile, Gary Windass (Mikey North) is clearly hiding something from wife Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon). He hopes a big family holiday will plaster over the cracks, but she can’t ignore the sneaking suspicion that he’s having an affair with ex-girlfriend Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien).
Elsewhere, Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin) gets a lucrative offer, and Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) lashes out towards Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker).
Here’s everything happening in Coronation Street between Monday 15 and Friday 19 June.
5 Coronation Street spoilers for next week
1. Gun terror for Kevin, Carl, Tyrone and Ronnie at Webster’s Autocentre
Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) makes a shocking discovery when he borrows Tyrone Dobbs’s (Alan Halsall) phone to watch a video of his daughter Ruby (Billie Naylor). While scrolling through, he accidentally stumbles across footage of Carl tampering with the brakes on his car.
Furious, he wastes no time in confronting Carl and makes it clear he knows exactly what he’s done. As tempers explode, Tyrone and Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) rush over, only for Kevin to discover they were already aware of Carl’s actions.
Ronnie urges everyone to put the situation behind them for Debbie Webster’s (Sue Devaney) sake, but Kevin isn’t interested in peace talks. Grabbing a wrench, he advances on Carl.
However, in response, he produces the mysterious package he recently collected from Fiona Morley (Sara Poyzer) and reveals a gun.
Elsewhere, at the Chariot Square Hotel, Debbie is with Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor), Bernie Winter-Alahan (Jane Hazlegrove), Glenda Shuttleworth (Jodie Prenger) and Christina Boyd (Amy Robbins). She repeatedly tries to contact Ronnie, unaware that Christina is deliberately silencing calls as Glenda insists they all switch off and focus on enjoying themselves.
Back at the garage, the atmosphere turns increasingly tense as Ronnie insists nobody leaves until they’ve resolved their differences. Believing the weapon is nothing more than a fake, Kevin snatches it and points it at Carl.
Ronnie is horrified and lunges to stop him – but disaster strikes when the gun suddenly fires. The men are left frozen in shock. But has somebody been hit?
Fiona later corners Carl and makes it clear he has just one week to do exactly as she says, or face serious consequences. Debbie overhears the exchange and demands answers, desperate to know what Carl has dragged them into.
In the aftermrath, she struggles to shake the trauma of the gun incident. Haunted by nightmares, she relives the terrifying events at the garage. Her stress levels continue to rise when she clashes with Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) over a flower order, and Tracy cruelly blames the confusion on Debbie’s dementia.
Things only get worse when Debbie accidentally lets slip the gender of a baby whose reveal party is being hosted at the hotel, having spotted the information on a balloon order. Moments later, a balloon bursts unexpectedly. Mistaking the noise for a gunshot, Debbie panics.
2. Maria Connor’s suspicions could upend both her own relationship, and Sarah Platt’s
Maria confides in Fiz Dobbs (Jennie McAlpine) and Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston) that she’s convinced Gary is having an affair with Sarah. The rumour quickly gains momentum when Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) warns Sarah that Maria has her firmly in her sights.
Faced with growing scrutiny, Sarah is left wondering whether it’s time to tell the truth.
Meanwhile, Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) admits to Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) that he’s considering taking the next step with her mum, and is thinking about proposing. Kit’s bond with Harry Platt (Joshua Leavy) continues to grow when the youngster admits he enjoys having him around.
Touched by the confession, he assures him that the feeling is mutual.
Maria later tells Gary they need to have a serious conversation. Keen to hide his nerves, Gary suggests they meet up later for a curry.
Trying to focus on the future, Gary surprises his family by revealing he’s booked a holiday for the whole family. While Jake Windass (Bobby Bradshaw), Liam Connor (Charlie Wrenshall) and Izzy are delighted, Maria remains unconvinced – telling Izzy that she suspects the trip is little more than a guilty gesture from a cheating husband.
At the same time, Kit admires the engagement ring he has chosen for Sarah, unaware of the turmoil brewing around him.
3. Brody Michaelis is targeted by a gang of older lads
Sean Tully (Antony Cotton) refuses to serve Brody Michaelis (Ryan Mulvey), Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne) and Betsy in the Rovers, aware that Brody is underage. Undeterred, the trio head to the precinct instead.
However, their plans quickly unravel when a group of older lads approach and demand the cans they’ve just bought.
Thinking fast, Brody tells Dylan and Betsy to run while he heads off in the opposite direction, drawing the gang away from his friends. Fortunately, help arrives from an unexpected source when Debbie, Sally, Bernie, Glenda and Christina stumble across the confrontation and step in to send the troublemakers packing.
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Back in the Rovers, Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin) and Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) are becoming increasingly concerned. Having heard nothing from their wives and received no replies to their messages, the pair begin fearing the worst.
4. Nick Tilsley reaches breaking point with Ben Driscoll
At the start of the week, Ben and Nick find common ground as they discuss the challenges they’ve both faced while trying to support their sons. However, the conversation leaves Nick shaken when he finally realises just how much son Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) has been suffering behind closed doors.
Overcome with anger, Nick turns on Ben and accuses him of failing to uncover paedophile Megan Walsh’s (Beth Nixon) actions sooner, insisting that Sam has paid the price as a result.
Later, Sam makes a heartfelt request when he tells his dad that he would like to visit Roy Cropper (David Neilson).
5. Betsy Swain prepares to leave Weatherfield
Betsy confides in Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) that she has been offered a place at the prestigious London College of Fashion.
While the opportunity excites her, it also presents a dilemma. She worries about what accepting the offer would mean for her relationship with Dylan, and admits she hasn’t yet found the courage to tell her mum.
When she finally breaks the news to the family, Carla Connor-Swain (Alison King) is thrilled and encourages her to seize the opportunity. Lisa’s (Vicky Myers) reaction, however, is far less certain, leaving Betsy wondering whether she’ll receive the support.
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