Carl Webster hasn’t exactly had an easy time since he rolled into Coronation Street, and Christmas is about to make things even more complicated. Emotions are all over the place, old issues refuse to stay buried, and the festive episodes bring up a moment that could finally explain why Carl is the way he is.
Carl’s Rocky Time in Coronation Street So Far
Since arriving back in April, Carl Webster has caused trouble almost everywhere he’s been. He quickly gained a bad reputation, and several Weatherfield residents have felt the impact of his choices. Things took a serious turn when Carl ran over Tyrone Dobbs. The incident shocked everyone and made it clear Carl wasn’t exactly playing by the rules, putting him firmly on thin ice.
The situation only got worse when Carl started a relationship with Abi Franklin, despite her being married to his half-brother Kevin Webster. Kevin’s life was turned upside down, while Carl carried on regardless, adding more fuel to the family fallout. All that drama didn’t bring any real stability either. Behind Abi’s back, Carl secretly had a fling with James Bailey, making an already messy situation even worse.
Christmas Brings Heartbreaking News for Carl
Over the festive episodes, Carl gets devastating news when he learns that his mum, Elaine, has died. The loss hits him hard, and he struggles to cope. He drowns his sorrows in alcohol, and things quickly spiral. In a weak moment, Carl reaches out to James again, putting his already fragile relationship with Abi in serious danger.
In scenes set to air on New Year’s Day, Carl opens up to Ronnie Bailey. He tells Ronnie that he wants to see his mum’s body so he can say a proper goodbye. Ronnie, who is about to become Carl’s brother-in-law, offers to go with him and support him through it. During their conversation, Carl talks honestly about his difficult relationship with his mum. He explains that growing up without feeling loved has affected how he handles relationships now.
Ronnie then asks the question fans have probably been thinking for a while, does Carl actually love Abi, or did he just enjoy the thrill of the affair? The timing couldn’t be worse, as Carl is already feeling vulnerable. A Corrie insider has shared that Carl’s doubts about a future with Abi have been obvious for some time. Carl’s past is finally starting to make sense, and viewers will be watching closely to see whether this changes anything, or if it’s already too late for him on the cobbles. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street spoilers and updates.