Overview

• Kevin Webster received an all-clear for his testicular cancer during a July 2 hospital appointment but has concealed the news from his family.
• To prevent Abi from leaving as her bond with his half-brother Carl grows, Kevin continues to pretend he needs further chemotherapy.
• Fans have taken to social media branding Kevin’s actions “sickening” and “cruel” as the deception unfolds on ITVX and ITV1.
• Spoilers indicate Abi will eventually uncover the truth, threatening to push her into Carl’s arms and fracture the Webster family.
• The storyline has drawn criticism for its handling of serious illness themes and ignited debate on the cobbles veteran’s moral choices.