Coronation Street funeral showdown as teen says goodbye to her love with Joel striking again
There’s trauma and tragedy coming up next week in Coronation Street, as new spoilers have confirmed a devastating showdown at a baby’s funeral for Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor), while teen killer Joel Deering (Calum Lill) closes in on a new victim.
The week has a nightmare-ish start for Toyah as she is forced to say a painful goodbye to the baby she lost two decades ago.
When Rowan is spotted hanging about, Toyah launches herself at him, but has another nasty shock to come when Leanne (Jane Danson) admits that it was him who paid for the funeral.
With Toyah vowing never to forgive Leanne, things get even more complicated still when she sleeps with Nick (Ben Price) – something which then gives Rowan the ultimate ammunition to have Toyah exactly where he wants her.
Meanwhile, sick Joel is set to move on to another victim when he sets his sights on oblivious Sabrina, and laces her drink with alcohol. But how far is he set to go?
And there is sadness for Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) when she says goodbye to her boyfriend after some awkward exchanges with abashed Paul Foreman (Peter Ash).
Tuesday June 18
Leanne announces that she’s paying for Rose’s funeral out of her savings. Outside the undertakers, George place’s Rose’s coffin in the hearse. Having spotted Rowan watching from Victoria Garden, a furious Toyah races over and, giving him a shove, orders him to stay away as he’s not welcome.
The funeral over Leanne admits that she hasn’t any savings and Rowan paid for the funeral. Leanne heads off leaving Nick in total despair. Toyah confronts Rowan and tells him that she’s going to do everything she can to expose him for the vile man he really is. Rowan’s shaken.
Toyah returns home to find Nick alone. Nick apologises for Leanne’s behaviour and Toyah breaks down. Nick takes her in his arms and they kiss passionately, unaware that from the derelict builder’s yard, a man is watching them intently.
Leanne meets up with Rowan for an upload session. Having enjoyed an afternoon of sex, Nick and Toyah agree that it mustn’t happen again and they should stay out of each other’s way as much as possible.
Summer and Felix call at the flat in time to hear Paul playing a derogatory message about Felix on his Eyegaze. As Billy and Todd desperately look for the mute button, Felix heads out and Summer’s mortified.
Bethany returns home from her interview and tells Sarah that she got the job but she’s dreading her first assignment. Bethany calls at the garage and tells Abi that she got the job at the magazine but the first article they want her to write is in support of Corey Brent. Abi’s horrified.
In the Rovers, Steve, Amy and Daniel discuss care package options for Ken and wonder how on earth they’re going to fund them. Cassie listens with interest. Cassie offers to be Ken’s carer for a quarter the price of a professional. Daniel and Amy reckon it’s a good idea and Steve reluctantly agrees. Cassie’s thrilled.
Chesney and Gemma tell Bernie that the boiler is beyond repair and they’re waiting for the landlord to fit a new one. The landlord calls at No.5 and insists he wants a second opinion on the boiler.
Wednesday June 19
Abi tells Kevin that she’s done some digging, Stefan Brent is a board director of the production company that made the documentary, he also owns the magazine and he must have created the deep fake videos out of revenge.
Having reported Stefan to the police, Abi and Kevin watch as DS Swain drags him into an interview room, fervently hoping that their nightmare will soon be over.
Bethany calls at the garage and tells Abi that she’ll quit her job if it’s what she wants, but it could be useful to have someone on the inside to keep tabs on Stefan.
Kevin calls on Bethany and tells her that if she really wants to help, she can lend him her security pass to Stefan’s offices. Bethany reluctantly hands it over.
Steve makes out to Ken that Cassie’s a qualified carer and they hired her through an agency, Cassie starts work at No.1, but when she reveals that she’s had no training and only stepped in to help out and save the family a bit of cash, Ken’s quietly furious.
Cassie sets Ken straight, explaining that she was honest with Steve from the off and never pretended to have any qualifications.
Toyah tells Nick that they’ve little choice but to come clean to Leanne about their brief affair. A smug Rowan is holding a meeting in the Bistro much to Nick and Toyah’s dismay.
Rowan corners Toyah and hands her a copy of the NDA, suggesting she signs it. When Toyah makes it clear she won’t be blackmailed and she intends to come clean, Rowan points out that it’ll destroy Leanne but he’ll be happy to pick up the pieces. Toyah’s sickened.
Rowan makes a speech and announces that Leanne has been promoted to level 5 and he couldn’t be more proud of her. The members clap and Leanne basks in the glory. Nick and Toyah watch in disgust.
Gemma resolves to chase the landlord again over the new boiler. Having had no luck with the landlord, Chesney tells Gemma that he’ll look into installing an electric shower as they’re far cheaper than a boiler.
Having seen Felix off at the airport, Summer admits to Paul she was upset to see him go.
The occupational therapist calls at the flat and after quizzing Paul about his fall, suggests that it might be time to stop using the stairlift.
Friday June 21
When Abi asks Kevin about him getting up in the night he puts it down to stress but later calls into the salon with a stolen mobile phone and asks Max if he can hack into it.
When Tyrone opens an email to find a video of Kevin breaking into Stefan’s office Kev assures him it is another deep fake video. Bethany sees Max with the phone she realises Kevin stole it and tells him not to drag her family into the situation.
When Kevin turns up at Stefan’s office Stefan says his video footage of Kevin breaking and entering could land him in jail.
Meanwhile Abi is shocked when she overhears Tyrone telling Craig that Kevin has been the victim of a deep fake video. Kevin returns to No.13 to find Abi and Craig waiting will he report Stefan?
Dee Dee informs Gemma that her landlord could be fined for failing to carry out essential repairs to No.5’s boiler if she reported him.
As Joseph is dropped home by his school friend Olly’s posh mum, Chesney’s gutted to realise Joseph has made out he runs a successful catering empire.
When Cassie arrives for work at No.1, Steve relishes informing her that her first task is to cut Ken’s toenails. Cassie swallows her disgust. Enjoying Cassie’s company, Ken suggests they go out for a spot of lunch.
Amy is amused at how much Cassie gets under her dad’s skin. Amy suggests to Steve that there’s a spark between him and Cassie and he’s in denial about his attraction to her. Steve firmly denies it and Amy hides her amusement.
Joel confides in Dee-Dee his sadness at keeping their engagement from his parents. Joel spots Sabrina in a state of distress outside the police station and learns her brother has been arrested.
Joel hands her his business card and tells her to give him a call. As Sabrina’s friend joins her, Joel heads inside, pleased to have found a new target.
A police officer visits Toyah to inform her she will face no charges for burying her baby. Toyah feels like a weight has been lifted.
