Just when Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) thought he’d seen the back of abuser Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) in Coronation Street, she makes a sinister return next week.
Megan watches from afar as he contemplates jumping off the scaffolding surrounding the corner shop, and then secretly passes her phone number onto him.
Meanwhile, as the investigation into Theo Silverton’s (James Cartwright) murder rumbles on, a series of flashbacks open up a new chapter in the murder mystery.
Elsewhere, Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) is ambushed by a group of internet trolls, Alya Nazir’s (Sair Khan) cousin Idris (Junade Khan) arrives in Weatherfield – and eyes up Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson), and Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin) vies for a new job.
Here’s everything happening in Coronation Street between Monday, 25 and Friday, 29 May.
5 Coronation Street spoilers for next week
Lucas Hodgson-Wale as Will Driscoll and Isabella Flanagan as Hope Dobbs in Coronation Street. ITV
Will is left reeling in the café when Sam rounds on him, branding him evil and wishing him dead. He has no idea that Sam is suffering hallucinations, and that this response has been largely unwarranted.
A tearful Ben later confides in Eva that Megan has destroyed Will’s life. Crushed by everything he has heard, Will climbs the scaffolding in the shop yard and swigs vodka from the bottle.
Asha spots him and quickly texts Maggie for help, while Hope races to the Rovers. Maggie heads up onto the scaffolding and urges Will to take back control of his life.
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As the Driscolls watch anxiously from below, can Maggie attempts to persuade him down. Unnoticed by the family, Megan looks on from a distance.
Later, Hope admits to Will that she saw him with Megan and urges him to tell his dad the truth. As Will picks up his coat, a note falls from his pocket. Realising it contains Megan’s new mobile number, he’s left with a difficult decision.
Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) hopes that Will is on the path to recovery. ITV
Hope then suggests to Will that they revise together, prompting Ruby to tell Fiz and Tyrone that her sister clearly fancies him. Fiz warns Hope not to get too involved as he’s clearly troubled.
Will and Hope settle down to revise English, unaware that Eva is listening from the hallway. When Hope compares the chaos of Will’s love life to Romeo and Juliet, Will bursts out laughing and Eva is pleased to hear them getting along.
But when Fiz arrives unexpectedly, how will she react?
2. A series of flashbacks reveal more about Theo Silverton’s murder
Who killed Theo in Coronation Street? ITV
George and Christina attempt to make peace with Todd, but he gives them a frosty reception. Mary also tries to smooth things over, only for Todd to announce he is moving in with Sarah.
Sarah later leaves Kit – who has gone away to Glasgow – a voicemail, explaining that Todd is staying for a few days and urging him to hurry home because she misses him.
Danielle pays for Theo’s funeral flowers, leading Tracy to wonder if she is expecting a sizeable inheritance. George soon suggests that could point to a motive for murder.
Danielle Silverton (Natalie Anderson) accuses Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) of killing her husband. ITV
Todd is later shaken by a phone call and tells Sarah he will not be attending Theo’s funeral. Danielle publicly accuses Todd of murdering Theo for his life insurance money, though Mary jumps to his defence and even jokes that perhaps she killed Theo herself, forcing Danielle to leave.
However, Ryan follows her outside and reveals that he spotted her on the night of the murder.
As tensions continue to rise, one witness lies to the police about their movements on the night Theo died. A series of flashbacks finally uncovers the truth, revealing exactly what they saw and did, and what exactly forced them to remain silent.
Danielle is questioned by Lisa Connor-Swain (Vicky Myers). ITV
At the end of the week, Ryan shares his suspicions about Danielle with Lisa, who takes her in for questioning. Could Danielle now be the prime suspect?
3. Daniel Osbourne is attacked by vile internet trolls
Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) is attacked with paint. ITV
Daniel confides in Ken that Bertie is being bullied because of the vile social media posts and vows to confront Truthteller. Back at the flat, Jodie reads Daniel’s furious online reply, but when Daniel catches her looking at his phone, will she admit the truth?
Daniel later tells Jodie he has reported the trolling to the police and they intend to investigate.
Unable to sleep, Daniel scrolls through the abusive posts online. Jodie points out that Truthteller has not posted for some time and suggests others have simply joined in, but as Daniel approaches No.1, he is ambushed by two lads.
Ken Barlow (William Roache) accuses Daniel of being a bad father to son Bertie (Henry Duggan). ITV
They cover him in paint and film themselves hurling insults, while he lashes out and threatens to kill them.
Ken urges Daniel to take another holiday to clear his head, only for Daniel to admit he never actually went away to the Lake District and instead hid in his flat with Jodie as his only support. Shocked, Ken insists Bertie deserves better from his father.
Later, Daniel notices that Truthteller has deleted all the abusive posts and seemingly vanished. Relieved, he gathers Ken, Tracy, Alya and Jodie in the Bistro to celebrate.
Is the ordeal really over?
4. Betsy Swain and Dylan Wilson battle it out for a job
Sydney Martin as Betsy Swain and Liam McCheyne as Dylan Wilson in Coronation Street. ITV
There could be some fresh devastation for Betsy on the horizon as she finds herself fighting against boyfriend Dylan for a job at Speed Daal.
Leanne gives the young couple a trial shift at the Pakistani street food restaurant, though explains that there is only one job available and they will each have to prove themselves.
5. Alya Nazir’s cousin Idris makes his mark on Weatherfield
Junade Khan as Idris Nazir, Ryan Mulvey as Brody Michaelis and Barbara Knox as Rita Tanner in Coronation Street. ITV
Brody heads off for a run while a young lad named Damo scrambles out of a car nearby.
During his own trial shift at Speed Daal, he’s left humiliated when a group of rowdy businessmen spill curry all over his trainers. Mysterious newcomer Idris suddenly steps in and takes control of the situation by demanding compensation for the ruined trainers and throwing the men out.
Alya warmly embraces Idris, and Leanne recognises him as Kal’s cousin. While he receives a warm reception from some residents, Adam immediately takes a disliking.
Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) recognises Idris from a Nazir family gathering. ITV
Idris reveals he has bought a property agency in Manchester, and Brody quickly jumps in to ask for help. But away from prying eyes, Idris grabs Damo and leads him into the ginnel.
What is their game?
Later in the week, Daniel’s temper later erupts in Speed Daal when he spots Idris laughing at footage of him being targeted online.
Alya Nazir (Sair Khan) warns Leanne against pursuing a relationship with Idris. ITV
Idris soon offers Brody his first job, explaining that he is renting a flat in the precinct after the previous tenant disappeared, leaving the place needing a complete clear out. However, when Alya, Adam and Idris celebrate Eid together, she suggests that her cousin should stay with them instead.
Leanne later stands up to a thug and sends him packing, leaving Idris impressed. He invites her for a drink in the Rovers and, as they grow closer, he leans in for a kiss.
Alya seems alarmed when Leanne admits their passion and warns her to stay well away from Idris. It seems like he’s quite the womaniser, as he’s soon spotted flirting with Tracy!
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