In a shocking twist on Coronation Street next week, Lauren Bolton faces a heartbreaking

revelation that could change everything. After months of anxiety over her son Frankie’s health,

Lauren finally receives good news from the doctors – Frankie is strong enough to be released soon.

Since his early birth, Frankie has been in and out of the hospital due to complications caused by Lauren’s former boyfriend, Joel Dearing, who gave her medication to induce an early labor as part of a sinister plot to remove her from his life.

Just when Lauren begins to see a hopeful future, tragedy strikes. Joel’s body is discovered in a local river, prompting a police investigation into his mysterious death. Initially thought to be a suicide, the postmortem reveals that Joel was dead before entering the water, sparking a murder inquiry. Lauren, already overwhelmed by her struggles with Frankie, now finds herself at the center of a massive investigation.

As Joel’s dark past comes to light, it becomes clear that he was involved in far more sinister actions than anyone realized. His history of violence, manipulation, and grooming of Lauren begins to surface, leaving many in Weatherfield wondering who might have had a motive to kill him. The discovery of his body kicks off one of Coronation Street’s biggest murder mysteries yet, with several beloved characters under suspicion.

As the police dig deeper into Joel’s death, flashbacks reveal new clues, and tensions rise in Weatherfield. Lauren’s world spirals further as she tries to cope with both Frankie’s fragile health and the growing suspicion surrounding Joel’s death. With many unexpected twists ahead, viewers are in for an intense and emotional storyline.