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Coronation Street Escalates Abi–Carl Affair, Raising Stakes for the Websters

Cast interviews alongside fan reaction underscore shifting on- and off-screen dynamics.

Overview

  • Recent episodes push the clandestine relationship forward as Abi stays in Weatherfield and the risk of exposure grows.
  • Tracy Barlow becomes increasingly suspicious, setting up confrontations that could reshape ties across the Street.
  • Sally Carman says the storyline has been tough because it may reduce her time working with Michael Le Vell and she doubts Abi and Carl’s long-term prospects.
  • Jonathan Howard shares a playful behind-the-scenes moment with Joe Duttine about filming kisses with Duttine’s real-life wife, Sally Carman.
  • Fans and the Conversation Street podcast highlight a continuity hiccup involving Carl’s stubble, adding to the off-screen chatter around the plot.