Coronation Street Bombshell: Kevin and Abi Webster Split Sparks Explosive Fallout in New ITVX Release

Under mounting scrutiny, Carl faces a moment of truth—will his role finally be exposed?

Spoilers ahead for Wednesday 24 September 2025 Coronation Street, now up on ITVX.

Weatherfield just combined a messy breakup with an even messier family affair, and yes, it is exactly as chaotic as it sounds. Kevin Webster thinks something is up with Abi. He is right. He just does not know how deep it goes.

How we got here

Abi (Sally Carman-Duttine) found out Kevin (Michael Le Vell) lied about still having cancer. That cracked something between them. Then Carl (Jonathan Howard) walked in — Kevin's younger half-brother, because this show loves a complicated family tree — and Abi slipped into an affair with him. She thinks Carl is all in on their secret romance. She has no idea he is also sleeping with James Bailey (Jason Callender), and she definitely does not know he is the one who mowed down Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) in that hit-and-run.

Tracy tries blackmail, Carl goes nuclear

Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) started blackmailing Carl and Abi. Carl's response was pure scorched earth: he trashed Tracy's shop and then threatened her dad, Ken Barlow (William Roache), to shut the blackmail down. Even Abi was rattled by how far he pushed it. Then, because bad decisions love company, Carl turned on the charm, they hooked up again, and Abi still went with Kevin to his hospital appointment like nothing had happened.

Kevin gets news, Abi gets cold feet

At the hospital, Kevin was told he is in the clear. Huge relief. He even got sentimental for a second, which did not help Abi's guilt.

"I am looking forward to growing old with you."

Kevin meant it. He could also tell Abi suddenly did not.

The breakup (but not the truth)

Back home, Kevin started talking big plans for the future. Abi cracked and said she wanted to end the marriage. No confession about Carl. No mention of James. Just: thank you for everything, I am not in love with you anymore. Kevin was blindsided and begged her not to go. She stayed calm, kind, and firm — and kept the actual reason to herself.

Enter Debbie, cue showdown

Debbie (Sue Devaney) called, which pulled everyone into the same orbit and sparked a face-off between Kevin and Carl. Kevin walked away more convinced than ever that Abi and Carl are having an affair. He is not wrong — he just does not have proof yet.

What is really going on here

• Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) lied about still having cancer; at his latest check-up he was told he is all-clear.
• Abi (Sally Carman-Duttine) is secretly with Carl (Jonathan Howard), Kevin's younger half-brother, and thinks he is committed to her.
• Carl is also sleeping with James Bailey (Jason Callender) and is the driver who hit Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) in the hit-and-run.
• Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) tried to blackmail Carl and Abi; Carl retaliated by wrecking Tracy's shop and threatening Ken Barlow (William Roache).
• After another hookup with Carl, Abi supported Kevin at the hospital; Kevin noticed her unease when he talked about their future.
• Abi ended things with Kevin without admitting the affair, saying she is no longer in love.
• Debbie (Sue Devaney) pulled them together, leading to a Kevin vs. Carl confrontation that deepened Kevin's suspicions.
• Abi believes she is choosing a new start with Carl, not realizing his lies could blow everything up.

The fallout coming

Kevin is circling the truth. Abi thinks she is trading stability for passion and getting the better deal. She is not seeing the James situation, or the Tyrone secret, or just how dangerous Carl is when cornered. And with Debbie now tangled in it, someone is going to force a reveal — one way or another.