18 huge Coronation Street spoilers for next week (18 to 22 May)
What's next on the cobbles?
Coronation Street spoilers follow.
Next week on Coronation Street, there’s trouble ahead for Summer, as the police continue to investigate Theo’s murder.
Meanwhile, there’s more drama for the Driscolls, Sarah struggles with her self-confidence following the attack, and Daniel is the target of vile online abuse – but who’s responsible?
Here are 18 big moments coming up on the cobbles.
1. Summer is questioned about the night Theo died
Following a revelation from Kit, Lisa brings Summer into the police station for questioning, as the investigation into Theo’s murder continues. Later, Todd defends Summer to Lisa.
But it isn’t just the police who want information – George has some questions for Summer, too. A flashback reveals what he saw that night – how will Summer react when he tells her?
2. Summer is furious with George
Upset by George’s questions about Theo’s death, Summer accuses him of the murder.
Things go from bad to worse when Summer overhears Nina and Asha gossiping about her. Gary, who’s also been under suspicion of Todd’s murder, senses her troubles and takes her for a cup of tea.
3. George faces a big decision
As the police investigation continues, Christina is put in a difficult situation after she is caught out lying to them.
Feeling panicked, she urges George to tell Lisa what he saw on the night of Theo’s death.
4. Summer decides to flee Weatherfield
After his difficult conversation with Summer, George admits to Christina that he’s gone to the police because he doesn’t think Summer’s story about the night of Theo’s death makes sense.
Christina makes a comment about how it will only be a matter of time before the police make a move – and Summer, who has overheard everything, panics and slips out as she prepares to leave Weatherfield.
5. Summer plans to clear her name
Todd bumps into Summer carrying a holdall, and asks what’s going on.
Summer says she’s worried that the police are going to arrest her on suspicion of Theo’s murder, so she’s decided to fly to the US, where she’s been offered a place at university, as soon as possible. Will Todd try to stop her?
Later, Summer remembers a witness who could provide her with an alibi for the night of Theo’s murder. Can they help her clear her name – and will she make it to the US?
6. George confides in Todd
George admits to Todd that he gave Lisa a key piece of information relating to Summer, and shares his fears that he has implicated her in Theo’s murder.
How will Todd react to this revelation?
7. Ben is urged to forgive Maggie
After Maggie gets caught up in more lies, Ben returns to the Rovers to find Eva comforting her.
With Maggie distraught and in tears, will he listen to his partner’s pleas to forgive her?
8. Maggie’s attempts to make amends fail
The police phone Ben to inform him that Megan has been released on bail following her arrest for grooming Will. Soon, Maggie appears for a family lunch, telling an unhappy Ben that Ollie invited her.
During their meal, Ben tells Will that Megan has been released from custody and is on bail. Maggie is horrified, and tells Will she’ll protect him.
However, Ben loses his temper, and shares Maggie’s deadly secret with Ollie and Will. How will they take the news?
9. Will is unsettled following Megan’s release
Will is troubled by the news that Megan is out on bail, and confides in Tim, telling him that he feels on edge and can’t relax knowing that she has been released.
Ben makes plans to arrange a family holiday following the stress of recent months. However, there’s yet more drama for the Driscolls when Susie gets into trouble after standing up for the family.
10. Bethany tries to support Will
Ben gets a call from school informing him that Will failed to attend his PE exam.
Later, Bethany finds Will at the precinct, opening up about her own experiences of being groomed in an attempt to offer her support.
However, after Bethany touches Will’s hand during their conversation, he angrily accuses her of trying to make a move on him.
11. Daniel finds out Jodie has lied to him
Still reeling following Megan’s deception and Hope’s accusation at school, Daniel opens up to Jodie and says he can’t quite face the rest of the world at the moment.
Jodie urges Daniel to pull himself together, claiming that she ran into Cassie. She falsely implies that Bertie is really missing Daniel.
Later, Daniel visits No.1 to collect Bertie, and discovers that he’s actually been having a lovely time. On his return home, he’s upset with Jodie for lying to him.
Jodie counters by saying that she told the lie for Daniel’s own good – can she convince him?
12. Daniel faces cruel online trolling
Nina shows Daniel and Jodie some vile messages she’s seen online in which an individual calling themselves ‘Truthteller’ claims that the teacher knew about Megan grooming Will. The hateful posts even repeat an old accusation that Daniel groomed Summer.
Who is behind the online abuse, and how will it affect Daniel during an already difficult time?
13. Jodie has a theory about who ‘Truthteller’ is
Confiding in Jodie again, Daniel tells her that he thinks ‘Truthteller’ must know him well. After spotting David by the bar, Jodie suggests that it could be him.
Will Daniel accuse David of the spiteful abuse – and is he actually responsible? Or is this another of Jodie’s manipulative schemes?
14. There are surprises on a special day for Jodie
Daniel is surprised when Jodie tells him that it’s her birthday. He offers to take her for lunch as a treat.
Nick later brings a birthday cake for Jodie. As everyone sings, there’s a further surprise – Shona arrives, and tells everyone that Jodie’s birthday is actually in December.
How will Daniel react to Jodie’s latest lie?
15. Fiz’s concerns about Sarah backfire on Carla
Worried for Sarah’s wellbeing after she was attacked, Fiz tells Carla that she thinks her colleague has lost her confidence.
But Sarah is offended when Carla suggests that Michael takes over some of her responsibilities at work.
16. Sarah’s struggles intensify after the attack
When Sarah makes a mistake on an order, Michael covers for her. However, she loses her temper, and Carla suggests she takes some time off work.
As Sarah’s struggles deepen, Carla later finds her drunk in the Rovers.
17. Carla is urged to take action
After their encounter in the Rovers, Carla calls Sarah into her office.
Carla tells her that Michael will be in charge of the new contract, and now insists Sarah takes some time off to prioritise her wellbeing, as she’s clearly not herself.
Will Sarah be able to get the support she desperately needs?
18. Sam’s ordeal intensifies
As struggling Sam walks down the street, Roy accompanies him – but the teen is taken aback when Roy tells him that he should trust no one.
Why would Roy say this, and is everything really as it seems?
