Coronation Street spoilers for next week reveal Sarah can no longer keep the truth buried as the walls close in and she’s forced to confess to murder. But will Gary end up paying the price too?
Elsewhere, Betsy is left facing a heartbreaking reality following her stroke, while Dylan is forced to confront whether he’s responsible for everything that’s happened.
Here are 11 Coronation Street spoilers for next week.
Betsy faces the truth in Coronation Street spoilers
1. Dylan accepts his guilt
Betsy is dealt another cruel blow when Brody turns on Dylan, insisting that if he were in Betsy’s shoes he’d have taken the matter straight to the police.
Ryan then gives Dylan some home truths, leaving him questioning just how much blame he should shoulder for Betsy’s condition.
When Dylan visits Betsy, he finally admits he believes he’s responsible for what happened and apologises for the hurt he’s caused.
But as officers arrive to take Betsy’s statement, Dylan loses his nerve and slips away.
2. Lauren tries to support Betsy
Ryan encourages Lauren as she visits Betsy, who is finding her physiotherapy particularly difficult.
Later, Betsy is left embarrassed when she needs help getting to the toilet, but Lauren stays by her side to help her through it.
The walls close in and Maria panics in Coronation Street spoilers
3. Fiz fills Maria in on the gossip
Sarah is running out of options as the investigation gathers pace. Kit continues trying to get information from McLaughlin about Theo’s murder, but he’s met with suspicion instead of answers.
After Kit tells Sarah he believes Gary could soon be arrested because of the wedding outfit seized by forensics, Maria later learns from Fiz that Gary is under police suspicion too.
But it isn’t long before the investigation appears to take a dramatic turn, with the evidence pointing firmly at Sarah instead.
4. Lisa warns Kit
Lisa piles the pressure on Kit after Sarah insists she isn’t guilty. Lisa reveals Sarah is now the main suspect and warns Kit that police also believe he may have become involved.
With Sarah officially charged with murder, Lisa makes it clear Kit must stop protecting her if he wants to save his own career.
5. Sarah’s arrest shocks the Street
What should have been a happy birthday celebration for Sarah quickly descends into chaos when the Platts are interrupted by police, who arrest her on suspicion of murder. But has Gary finally escaped suspicion?
Later, Kit receives a phone call from Sarah at the station and does his best to reassure her.
6. Maria tries to protect Gary as he’s forced to come clean
Maria admits to Gary that she’s terrified Sarah could be released and the investigation will swing back towards him, but Gary insists there’s nothing to worry about.
However, Maria soon discovers a photograph that appears to prove Gary lied about where he was on the night Theo died.
Backed into a corner, Gary has no choice but to explain himself as Maria begins to question everything.
7. Sarah tells the truth
Maria visits Sarah behind bars and is furious that she’s dragged Gary into Theo’s death. Before long, Sarah is pushed into revealing the truth. But will she keep protecting Gary or finally expose his part in everything?
As events unfold, Maria is left fearing what Gary’s actions could mean for their family’s future.
Christina trusts Todd with her secret in Coronation Street spoilers
8. Todd covers for Christina
Christina’s spending habits continue causing problems. After a parcel arrives for her at No.11, she confides in Todd that she’s still unable to control her spending. Todd steps in when George notices the delivery, but warns Christina he can’t keep covering for her forever.
Later, Todd tells Summer that Christina has been hiding her money troubles from George, leaving Summer worried things are only going to get worse.
9. Christina thinks she’s solved her woes
Todd later tells James he intends to give Theo’s life insurance money away. Christina becomes convinced all of her financial worries are about to disappear, but is she celebrating too soon?
Todd and Summer then make a surprise announcement in the Rovers, revealing they’ve booked flights to Thailand the following day to visit Eileen and Jason. But where does that leave Christina and her growing debts?
Platt joy turns to misery in Coronation Street spoilers
10. News about Harper overshadowed
David and Shona are thrilled that Harper is finally coming home from hospital, but the good news is quickly overshadowed when they learn Sarah has been admitted.
11. Nick worries about Sam finding out about Sarah
As Sam prepares to leave hospital, Nick, Toyah and Leanne realise they need to tell him what’s happened. But Nick fears learning that Aunty Sarah has been charged with murder could prove another devastating blow.
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Coronation Street usually airs weeknights on ITV at 8.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.