Coronation Street gears up for another heart-wrenching twist as Abi Franklin discovers that her husband Kevin Webster has been lying to her—again. What began as quiet tension in their already rocky marriage spirals into full-blown emotional chaos after a string of lies, hidden deals, and one shocking hotel encounter.

As Monday’s episodes (11,635–11,636) unfold, viewers watch Abi put on a brave face at The Rovers, telling friends and neighbours that Kevin has been given the all clear after a recent cancer scare. There’s applause, hugs, and relief. But behind her smile lies a secret of her own—Abi is sneaking off to a hotel for an afternoon tryst with Carl.

The chemistry between Abi and Carl has been simmering beneath the surface for weeks, and her marriage to Kevin has been hanging by a thread. But the real explosion comes when, mid-rendezvous, Abi spots a message on Carl’s phone from a woman named Fiona. Suspicious, she confronts him—only to uncover a massive secret that could ruin multiple lives.

Carl confesses that he’s been doing illegal MOTs—dodgy deals, falsified paperwork, and other under-the-table operations—all based out of Kevin’s garage. Abi is stunned. Not just at Carl’s confession, but at the location. How could Kevin not know? Or worse—did he?

When Abi returns home later that evening, Kevin and Jack are waiting with smiles on their faces. They’ve got a surprise: Debbie has booked them a holiday in Mallorca as a gift—a chance to reset, to escape, to reconnect. It should be a dream. But Abi can barely breathe.

Faced with her husband’s warmth and their son’s joy, she doesn’t know how to respond. But when she tells Kevin about Carl’s confession, her worst fears are confirmed—Kevin already knew.

He knew about the scam. He knew Carl had been conducting illegal work from his garage. And he said nothing.

Abi’s sense of betrayal cuts even deeper when she pays Carl a second visit, demanding to know why he didn’t tell her Kevin was involved. That’s when Carl drops the real bombshell: Kevin agreed not to turn Carl in—but only if Carl kept one thing hidden from Abi…

Kevin lied about his cancer diagnosis. He’s been healthy for weeks.

Abi’s heartbreak turns to fury. The lies aren’t just piling up—they’re strategic, calculated, manipulative. Kevin used his illness to guilt her, to cover up criminal activity, and to keep her from finding out about Carl’s dealings. Has Kevin pushed her right back into Carl’s arms?

Abi finds herself alone on Maxine’s bench, her mind spiraling. It’s there that Debbie finds her and pleads with her to remember the man Kevin used to be—the man who’s always loved her through chaos. But Abi’s silence says it all. Her trust is shattered.

Meanwhile, the rest of Coronation Street is ablaze with subplots.

Bernie’s low-key hen night descends into chaos when she discovers that Dev’s stag party includes a pole dancer at The Rovers. One by one, her hens abandon the Bistro to investigate. Bernie storms in—furious, humiliated—and is followed by Aunty Rani, who may not be prepared for what she’s about to walk into.

Elsewhere, Ryan is adjusting to new living arrangements, helping Carla and Lisa pack up their flat. Moved by his situation, Lisa invites Ryan to move in—a gesture that touches Carla deeply.

And Kit, skipping Dev’s stag do, chooses instead to bond with his son Brody over a football match. As they share a curry and conversation, Kit learns more about Brody’s difficult upbringing and begins to see a new path as a father.

At the same time, Sally and Tim make a concerning discovery about Joanie—old bruises on her arm. Faced with a moral obligation, they decide it’s time to call social services.

And in a lighter but still tense subplot, Todd tells Theo he’s moving into the corner shop flat. But when Theo sees Todd enjoying himself at Dev’s stag do—even trying out the pole—jealousy rears its head. Theo, clearly irritated, feigns a headache and drags Todd home.

Back at the heart of the storm, Abi is left to weigh the ruins of her marriage.

A husband who lied about cancer. A criminal conspiracy in the garage. A lover who also kept the truth from her. A son caught in the middle. And a holiday that now feels like a bribe.