Overview

• Gary Windass’s condition unexpectedly worsened at Weatherfield General Hospital, prompting doctors to seek his next of kin.
• An unknown person registered a false next of kin and has been sending texts from Gary’s phone to reassure his family.
• In Wednesday’s episode, Lou Michaelis was seen furtively hiding a “work phone” that fans suspect is Gary’s device.
• Social media speculation has centered on Lou’s possible role in the cover-up as viewers debate her motive and involvement.
• ITV has announced upcoming flashback episodes next week that are expected to reveal Gary’s attacker and how his hospital identity was falsified.