Coronation Street Spoilers: Tracy Barlow’s Love Life Takes a New Turn — But Trouble Brews With Carl Webster and Abi

Next week on Coronation Street, long-time resident Tracy Barlow finds herself at the center of yet another romantic entanglement, and as always with life on the cobbles, it promises to be anything but simple. Following her dramatic breakup with Steve McDonald and a doomed fling with Tommy Orpington, Tracy is back in Weatherfield and single — but apparently not for long.

Fans will recall that Tracy’s marriage to Steve crumbled after she had an affair with Tommy, a former Weatherfield County footballer. Her decision to follow him to Spain sent shockwaves through the street, leaving Steve utterly heartbroken. However, that relationship soon fizzled out, and Tracy returned home, hoping to move on from her romantic mistakes. But has she learned anything from the past? Or is she headed for another heartbreak?

This time, Tracy’s eye has landed on someone new — Carl Webster. Carl, who joined the soap just last month, is the younger brother of local garage owners Kevin and Debbie Webster. Though his time on the street has been brief, Carl is already stirring up plenty of drama. Next week, he finds himself caught in a complicated triangle involving Tracy and Abi Webster, Kevin’s wife.

It all starts when Tracy begins flirting openly with Carl at the garage. At first, it seems like her intentions are not entirely serious — she’s using Carl to make Steve jealous. But as the week progresses, it becomes clear that Tracy is genuinely intrigued by Carl. He’s confident, charming, and clearly enjoys the attention he’s getting from one of Weatherfield’s most notorious women.

However, Carl’s past catches up to him rather quickly. During their flirty interaction, he receives a message from Fiona — Ronnie Bailey’s ex and Carl’s former business partner — asking to meet up. Abi, watching nearby, assumes Carl is hiding a romantic relationship and becomes immediately suspicious. Her concern isn’t just friendly — it’s laced with jealousy and protectiveness, especially considering her past experiences with untrustworthy men.

When Fiona arrives at the garage, Tracy is curious to learn more about her and even more intrigued when she overhears Carl referring to himself as “the boss.” What exactly is Carl hiding? Is he lying about his role at the garage? And what does he really want from his time in Weatherfield?

Later in the week, Abi’s jealousy bubbles to the surface. She warns Tracy that Carl isn’t the man he appears to be. She calls him a womaniser and suggests Tracy would be wise to stay far away. Tracy, no stranger to men with shady pasts, doesn’t know what to believe. But Carl isn’t about to let Abi interfere without consequences.

Confronting Abi, Carl accuses her of being interested in him herself. Abi vehemently denies it and goes as far as to threaten to tell Kevin if Carl doesn’t stay away. The confrontation grows tense, and Carl shocks Abi by leaning in for a kiss, telling her it’s time to be honest about her feelings. Viewers are left wondering how Abi will react. Will she pull away or give in to the unexpected moment?

As the days unfold, Carl and Debbie visit Kevin and Abi’s house with bacon sandwiches, trying to play things off as normal. But Kevin notices something is off. Abi is visibly uncomfortable, and the atmosphere is tense. Kevin’s suspicion grows further when Debbie mentions a disgruntled customer at the garage, only for Carl to quickly change the subject.

It’s becoming clear that Carl may have deeper motives than anyone initially realized. Not only is he showing romantic interest in multiple women, but he’s also the only person who knows about his sister Debbie’s diagnosis of vascular dementia. Concern is growing among viewers that Carl may be planning to manipulate Debbie — perhaps even financially. Could he be positioning himself to take control of the garage or exploit Debbie’s illness?

With his interest in Tracy, flirtations with Abi, and mysterious backstory, Carl is quickly turning into one of Weatherfield’s most talked-about residents. But for Tracy, the stakes are high. If Carl truly has feelings for Abi — and if Abi reciprocates — she could be heading for another heartbreak, just as she’s trying to rebuild her life post-Steve and post-Tommy.

Meanwhile, Abi is trapped in a dilemma of her own. She loves Kevin and has worked hard to build a stable life after years of turbulence. But Carl’s sudden advances may awaken something unexpected in her. If she acts on it, she could destroy her marriage and everything she’s fought for.

As the web of lies, flirtation, and betrayal grows ever more tangled, fans are left with several burning questions:

• Can Tracy see through Carl’s charming façade before it’s too late?

• Is Carl genuinely interested in her, or is she just a pawn in a bigger game?

• Will Abi tell Kevin about Carl’s inappropriate behavior?

• Or will she keep it secret, risking even greater fallout down the line?

One thing’s for sure — next week’s episodes of Coronation Street are packed with drama, tension, and more romantic twists than ever. As these characters navigate trust, betrayal, and new relationships, viewers won’t want to miss a single moment.

Catch Coronation Street on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8pm on ITV and ITVX. Episodes are also available from 7am each day on ITVX.