Coronation Street spoilers follow.
If you’re still catching your breath after the carnage of January’s Corriedale, you’re not the only one. And the rest of 2026 promises even more drama for our long-suffering Coronation Street regulars.
With Theo Silverton harbouring the secret that he sealed Billy Mayhew’s fate, his abuse of partner Todd Grimshaw will reach new lows.
Meanwhile, it’s only a matter of time before child predator Megan Walsh is exposed – and she’d better watch out for dangerous Maggie Driscoll.
Fiery Jodie Ramsey causes trouble for the Platts, and with one character facing death, the soap gives us a glimpse of the not-too-distant future.
Join us for a look at what’s ahead in the coming months.
1. Theo’s abuse is revealed
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Unaware that Theo trapped Billy in the exploding van, Todd has taken his fiancé’s vile digs about causing the vicar’s death to heart.
And as Theo conceals his murderous secret, Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks has warned that he’ll step up his efforts to control Todd.
On the realities of coercive control and domestic violence, Brooks recently said: “We wanted to play the truth of this story. This is not something that’s wrapped up after a couple of months – this is ongoing.”
A turning point is on the way, though. Brooks added: “Todd will start to realise that maybe all is not what it seems. There are people starting to look out for Todd and realise that he’s not behaving how he should be behaving – and he’s becoming a broken shadow of the person he once was.”
As Summer Spellman, George Shuttleworth and Sarah Platt recognise some worrying signs, the story shifts to how they can help Todd without making his situation worse.
Theo also has Carl Webster to contend with, after Carl overheard Theo admitting to his role in Billy’s death. The pair made an uneasy deal after Theo clocked that Carl was also up to no good, but could Carl outsmart Theo to position himself as the hero?
2. Maggie’s connection to the Barlows is revealed
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Viewers will learn exactly what got Maggie so rattled when she peered into a cabinet in the Barlow household.
What’s her connection to the family? Ken has lived at No.1 Coronation Street all his life, so will this bombshell impact him directly?
“We will reveal what that secret is in the upcoming months,” promised Brooks in a recent chat. “But it is just the tip of the iceberg…”
3. Megan faces an almighty wrath
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Picking up on that teaser, Brooks reminded us that the revelation that Maggie killed her husband has shown us “what Maggie is capable of, especially when it comes to protecting her lads”.
And when Megan’s grooming of Maggie’s grandson Will comes to light, Brooks has confirmed that “it’s not going to go down well with Maggie”.
Before Megan’s actions unravel, she’ll manipulate Sam Blakeman, and after she sabotages his coursework, the young lad dangerously considers using ADHD medication as a study aid when he gets a mysterious offer.
According to Brooks, Sam will suffer “massively” at Megan’s hands. This brings Leanne Battersby and Toyah Habeeb into the drama, while Eva Price will also be involved as Will’s stepmother.
The soap will explore “what lengths they’re willing to go to” to protect their boys. Will the trio make Megan pay, or might Maggie get to her first?
Beth Nixon, who plays Megan, also recently told BBC Radio York that Will “comes to realise he is a victim [and that] it’s not love and she will get her comeuppance”.
4. Tim faces up to his past
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While Tim Metcalfe has been in denial about his own childhood experience with an older woman, he’ll finally see, through Will, that he was groomed himself.
“It’s going to be a really interesting journey to take Tim on,” said Brooks. “We really use both stories to make sure that Tim knows what happened in his past was not acceptable.”
5. Swarla wedding
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With scheming Becky out of their lives, Carla Connor and Lisa Swain are looking to a brighter future.
“They were engaged, so wedding bells [are] certainly ringing in the not-too-distant future, and they’ll get their happy ever after,” confirmed Brooks, who promised the couple will “be happy and content with each other” and enjoy “a romantic spring”.
Swarla fans, rejoice!
6. Cassie Plummer’s exit
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With Claire Sweeney confirmed to be leaving the show, this leaves us wondering what ultimately splits her alter ego Cassie from Steve McDonald, and how and why she parts ways with son Tyrone Dobbs.
A Coronation Street spokesperson explained: “Cassie will be on the cobbles until the summer, during which time she will continue to make her presence felt in Weatherfield, leading up to a great exit storyline.”
Does this small hint mean Cassie’s fiery nature is the catalyst for her exit?
7. Steve rocked by tragedy
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Sad news will reach the cobbles in the coming weeks, as it’s revealed that Steve’s father Jim McDonald has died.
Show bosses haven’t shared any official details of the storyline yet, but it’s expected to focus on Steve’s grief in the aftermath. The character of Jim was last seen on screen in 2018.
8. Jodie Ramsey’s obsession deepens
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As Jodie continues to present herself as a saving grace for sister Shona and the Platts, it’s brother-in-law David she showers with the most attention.
The news that Jodie will smash Shona and David’s wedding photo certainly leaves us suspicious that she’s channelling the lead in Single White Female. So far, though, Brooks has only shared that Jodie’s “ulterior motives” will be revealed.
There are “lots of secrets to explode”, including the context of her mysterious Corriedale debut. “We’ll find out exactly why she was in that van,” said Brooks. “We’ll find out what her link to [Emmerdale’s] Graham is.”
9. Shona’s past explored
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Meanwhile, nearly ten years after we first met her, we’ll get an insight into Shona’s upbringing. Next week, we’re introduced to Shona and Jodie’s father, played by Brassic star Steve Evets.
In the wake of her reunion with Jodie, the soap boss said of Shona: “What lengths would she go to, to protect her sister?”
Shona believes Jodie has been the victim of an abusive partner, but viewers know that Jodie has used someone else’s testimony as her own. What’s Jodie’s real story? And how would Shona react to learn that Jodie has been poisoning stepdaughter Lily’s mind against her?
10. Bernie struggles with secret turmoil
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Bernie’s buried grief rose to the surface when she indulged in a night of binge drinking and drug use with a stranger called Mal, who then got hired for an electrician job in the café.
Brooks mused that we’re seeing “another side of Bernie”, before sharing that this story will be “a test for Bernie and Dev; but it’s a test that they are a really strong couple, and no matter what we throw at them, they can overcome because they love each other”.
So, it seems love will prevail. But how wary should Bernie be of Mal?
11. Carl Webster faces justice as Debbie suffers
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We now know that Debbie is actually Carl’s mother, and is knowingly taking the blame for his role in the Corriedale crash. Just as he began to feel guilty, Debbie’s big admission left Carl full of resentment.
As she’s imprisoned for Carl’s crime, Debbie’s dementia battle becomes even tougher as she tries to adjust to her new surroundings – and that’s where fellow inmate Lou Michaelis comes in, as well as a fearsome new character played by former Emmerdale star Kelli Hollis.
Speaking of Debbie’s ongoing journey, Brooks reminded us that it’s “still kind of early stages, and we’ve still got a long way to go”. But will poor Debbie be spending the rest of her life behind bars?
By the laws of soap, Carl must be caught out properly for framing Debbie and carrying out the hit and run on Tyrone. Will Debbie be vindicated? Or might Carl pay for his behaviour in an entirely different way?
12. Flashforward murder mystery
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Coronation Street will tease us with a flashforward special, which previews a body being discovered by one local in a few months’ time.
The murder victim won’t yet be disclosed, but we’ll have five possible victims to ponder over, and “a lot of those potential victims have created a lot of waves in the street,” explained Brooks.
With this in mind, Digital Spy has been busy theorising whether central villains Carl, Theo or Megan, among others, could be about to lose their life in an act of vengeance for the damage they’ve caused.
Whoever ends up dead, and whoever the killer is, Brooks warned we should expect the unexpected. And the twists will involve “an awful lot of the community. Everyone’s impacted, everyone’s affected by the story”.
Coronation Street airs on weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.
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