In a dramatic early release on ITVX, Coronation Street has delivered a devastating double blow to Abi Webster, leaving viewers reeling from the latest revelations about her lover, Carl Webster.
A House of Cards Begins to Crumble
Abi Webster, played by Sally Carman, is facing heartbreak and fury after making a shocking discovery about Carl, portrayed by Jonathan Howard. This comes hot on the heels of last week's revelation that Carl had been unfaithful to her. The episode, released on ITVX on December 31, 2025, and set to air on TV later, shows Abi's world falling apart as she uncovers more of Carl's deceit.
Their affair began while Abi was still married to Carl's brother, Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell), and was nearly exposed early on by Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford). Now living together, Abi has learned that Carl's cheating did not end with her; he has also been involved with James Bailey (Jason Callender). Distracted by his mother's recent death, Carl remains oblivious that his web of lies is unravelling.
Financial Fraud Exposed at Debbie's Hotels
However, infidelity is just the tip of the iceberg for dodgy Carl. Viewers already know he has been cooking the books at his sister Debbie Webster's (Sue Devaney) hotels. He exploited her young-onset dementia diagnosis to gain access to the accounts, committing systematic fraud.
In this latest instalment, manager Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) begins to investigate the finances after a tip-off from Rafael, a Chariot Square employee. Keen not to disrupt Debbie's upcoming wedding or his own position, Ryan decides to gather more evidence before confronting his boss. But with Ryan now sniffing around, Carl's fraudulent scheme is on borrowed time.
Revenge is on the Cards for a Scorned Abi
The episode holds back the exact nature of Abi's latest, heart-dropping discovery to preserve the surprise for viewers. Yet, it is clear that she is already planning her revenge. The question now is how far she will go to make Carl pay for his betrayal. With his criminal financial activities also closing in on him, Carl may soon find that facing the long arm of the law is a preferable fate to confronting the wrath of a scorned Abi Webster.
This explosive ITVX release sets the stage for a tumultuous week in Weatherfield, where personal vengeance and criminal justice are set to collide with devastating consequences for Carl.
