Daniel and Will’s tension on Coronation Street already felt uncomfortable, but fans now think the show could take it into even darker territory. Viewers have been calling out Daniel’s attitude toward Will for weeks, and a new theory suggests the drama could explode into a full bullying storyline if Daniel uses his authority at school to punish Will over something he can’t even prove.
Daniel Could Cross A Line By Getting Will Suspended
Fans have already complained that Daniel talks to Will like he’s a grown rival for Megan’s attention, not a teenager still in school.
One viewer said the whole storyline feels “icky,” while another admitted they “hate it so much,” and the criticism keeps building as Daniel refuses to act like the adult in the room. Speculation is growing that Daniel might take things further by getting Will suspended from school after accusing him of damaging a car.
The twist is that Daniel wouldn’t have proof, just suspicion, and that could turn the situation into something much bigger than petty drama in the pub. People also think Daniel’s past behaviour makes this theory feel possible.
Viewers brought up how he always ends up tangled in teen storylines, mentioning Max and Summer as examples. Some fans even said Daniel has no business being a teacher if he can’t keep boundaries, especially when he keeps confronting Will outside school like it’s some personal feud.
The Street Might See It As Targeting, Not Discipline
A suspension based on nothing but Daniel’s gut feeling would instantly look like a teacher abusing power. Fans already think Daniel acts smug and self-righteous, so watching him push punishment onto Will could feel less like safeguarding and more like revenge.
That idea gets even uglier because Will already carries a bad reputation. Viewers remember he left Daniel for dead, and some fans still find it disturbing that a teenager could assault someone, see them bleeding on the ground, and walk away without remorse.
That history makes it easy for people to believe Will is guilty, even if he isn’t. Online reactions show how divided the audience is about Will in general. Some people called him creepy and repulsive, and one blunt comment said they don’t support violence but Will has “a face I want to slap.” Another fan joked his lookalike Simon had an even bigger “slap it” face. The awkwardness doesn’t stop at school either. Fans keep saying Daniel’s behaviour outside the classroom already screams safeguarding issues.
Will’s constant presence in the pub also keeps getting dragged into the debate. Viewers pointed out he was 15 and has only just turned 16, yet he spends ages hanging around the bar like a grown regular. People who grew up around pub culture said pub owners usually don’t let their kids hang out downstairs during business hours unless they’re working, and even then they’d send them straight back upstairs afterward. Still, the bigger issue remains the same. Daniel keeps reacting like Will is his enemy, and Will keeps pushing back like he wants a showdown. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers.