Roy Cropper gets a shock that may be the death of him as Coronation Street legend is hit with sex tape trauma

Coronation Street is set to be hit by scandal in next week’s episodes, as new spoilers reveal that Abi Webster (Sally Carman) is targeted in a deepfake porn attack, while Roy Cropper (David Neilson) is in serious danger as he crosses paths with Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton)’s terrorist dad Griff.

When footage is sent to Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall), Abi is left feeling sick to the stomach to see that a sex video featuring her is doing the rounds.

Having no memory of what happened, she blames drug dealing ex Dean and goes on the attack, grabbing a wrench and advancing on him.

But things then take another turn when it slowly becomes clear that the video is faked – and Dean may not even be the person responsible.

So who is out to try and destroy Abi?

Speaking of Weatherfield fan favourites being destroyed, Roy finds himself the target of Griff when he is transferred to the same landing.

With Roy accused of Lauren’s murder, it’s only a matter of time before he finds himself on the receiving end of his violence.

And elsewhere, Carla Connor (Alison King) is gutted when she gets an update on Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne).

Monday May 20

Abi switches on the TV to hear the presenter singing the praises of Corey Brent and his football prowess. Abi watches in horror as Kevin is forced to reveal that Corey is playing for his prison football team.

Having watched the documentary, painting Corey as a hero, Abi’s incandescent. Abi and Nina call at the TV company responsible for the documentary and barge their way into the Producer’s office demanding answers.

An emotional Bernie confides in Dev that it would have been Zodiac’s birthday today. As she sets off for Paul’s feeding tube operation, Bernie finds her car being towed away.

Spotting Kit nearby, Bernie’s convinced he’s to blame. Bernie calls at the police station with the intention of making a complaint. But when Craig and his colleagues emerge with a cake for Kit and wish him happy 31st birthday, Bernie reels in shock.

Simon’s hungover and admits he remembers little about the previous day. Nick and Toyah despair. Nick explains to Rowan how there was an incident involving Simon and he needs to speak to Leanne urgently but Rowan’s dismissive which angers Nick.

Rowan suggests to Simon they chat as he knows what it’s like to drift through life without direction.

Maria confronts Gary over £10k missing from their bank account. Gary makes out that he had to buy a new boiler for the factory.

Steve meets up with Demi and begs her for another chance. Steve tells Tim that he’d like to celebrate his 50th birthday at the local football exhibition.

Wednesday May 22

As Nina and Abi check the Gazette website, taking comfort from the supportive comments, they’re pleased to see that a petition has been started demanding the documentary be scrapped.

Dean calls at the garage and tells Abi that he’s hit a bad patch and needs her help. Abi sends him packing as Cassie watches on. In the office Tyrone opens an email and is horrified by its contents. He tells Abi he has some shocking news.

At the hospital, Billy’s about to reverse his car into a disabled parking bay when suddenly another car swoops in. Kit flashes his ID and forces the driver to move.

Back at home Billy and Paul tell Bernie about Kit, the police officer, who came to their rescue. Bernie’s left quietly buoyed.