Did Abi Make a Mistake?

Abi recently confessed to Kevin that she no longer loved him, breaking her husband’s heart in the process. Despite the painful split, she and Kevin agreed not to reveal the truth to his teenage son Jack just yet, choosing instead to keep up appearances at home for the boy’s sake.

Behind closed doors, Abi has felt the strain. With her birthday tea with Kevin and Jack approaching, her nerves only worsened. When Carl made a move, Abi admitted she wasn’t in the mood for intimacy and explained that the stress of her family situation weighed heavily on her. Abi’s focus has been on managing the fallout of her broken marriage, but Carl’s reaction to her rejection showed where his priorities truly lie.

Carl Secretly Turns to James

Instead of respecting Abi’s feelings, Carl immediately looked elsewhere. Disappointed by her refusal, he reached for his phone and secretly messaged James, reigniting their fling without a second thought. A Corrie insider explained that Carl wanted it all, and when Abi wasn’t willing, he quickly turned to his other lover.

The source added that Abi had been unwise to leave her loyal husband Kevin for someone like Carl, who cares more about thrill-seeking than commitment. Carl and James’s connection had already come to light last month, when viewers caught them together in Carl’s hotel room. The twist shocked many, since Carl had first hired James as his personal trainer, making their sudden turn into lovers an unexpected development.

A Dangerous Double Life in Coronation Street

Jonathan Howard, who plays Carl, revealed that his character lives life on the edge and never worries about the consequences. He described Carl as a free spirit who pursues whoever attracts him, regardless of gender.

The actor explained that Carl felt frustrated watching Abi spend time with Kevin and needed a distraction. He said there was a spark with James, and Carl decided to act on it. While Tracy also showed interest, Carl avoided her advances because he knew that path would be far riskier. James, however, offered him uncomplicated fun, something Carl found hard to resist.

While Abi gave up her marriage and home life, Carl chose to chase pleasure with James, leaving Abi caught in the middle of his reckless behaviour. The danger for Carl now lies in how long he can juggle his lies before everything goes south. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street news and spoilers.