Coronation Street fans are bracing for heartbreak as actress Sally Carman-Duttine, who plays Abi Franklin, has openly hinted at the impending collapse of her character’s seemingly solid marriage to Kevin Webster. What’s even more shocking is the strong indication of an affair, or at least a burgeoning new romance, with Carl Webster – Kevin’s own brother!

The Unfolding Secret: Abi Torn Between Love & Forbidden Temptation

Sally Carman-Duttine candidly revealed that while her character, Abi, still loves and cares for Kevin Webster, it’s his brother, Carl Webster, whom she’s desperately keen to get closer to. The actress even made a stark confession: Abi is likely only staying with Kevin, the devoted Weatherfield legend, because of his ongoing cancer treatment. This creates a deeply tragic and complex dilemma, placing Abi in an incredibly compromising moral position.

Carl, with his reckless and seductive nature, continues his relentless efforts to tear the couple apart. After attempting to kiss Abi twice in recent weeks, Carl shows no signs of backing down. Abi has been desperately warning him to stay away, clearly battling overwhelming temptation. But the pressure might soon become too much, forcing Abi to extreme lengths to distance herself from her brother-in-law. However, as Kevin edges closer to uncovering the truth, their marriage could very well come to a permanent end.

Cancer Treatment Results: A Green Light for Disaster?

Sally Carman-Duttine even suggested that a split might be exactly what Abi desires. When asked what would happen if Kevin’s cancer treatment didn’t work, Sally’s response was chillingly poignant: “She’d have to just resign herself and make peace with the fact that if he’s still ill then she’s going to stay and help him get better because it’s the very least she can do after what he’s done for her.” This is a stark admission, hinting at a sacrifice driven by obligation rather than passionate love.

But what if Kevin makes a full recovery? A completely different scenario unfolds. When directly questioned whether Abi would succumb to an affair with Carl if Kevin’s results came back clear, Sally candidly confessed: “I think it would be a green light to perhaps put some distance between her and Kev to decide what she actually wants.” This revelation hits like a lightning bolt: not only is an affair a distinct possibility, but it also suggests a calculated plan to end things once Abi feels unbound by Kevin’s health struggles.

Carl Webster: A Thrill-Seeking Destroyer & Huge Consequences

Carl is far from a mere plot device. Sally revealed that Carl’s relentless plan to sabotage Kevin and Abi’s marriage, driven by his desire to claim Abi for himself, is set to unleash unforeseen drama. “I think he loves that sort of danger and excitement,” Sally stated, “and I think there’s a definite element of thrill at the prospect of them being caught. I think the more we get to know Carl, the more we see he lives in the moment and does what he wants to do.” This portrays Carl as a cunning manipulator, viewing this forbidden affair as a high-stakes game.

Regarding Abi’s current feelings for her husband Kevin, Sally suggested that Carl’s arrival has “reawakened so many things that she’d forgotten were in her” and ignited a clear chemistry she no longer feels with Kevin. Despite everything they’ve endured together, it seems it’s only a matter of time before their relationship crumbles. “I think she does love him,” Sally admitted. “She cares for him and I think they’ve kind of got into a little routine and she was happily bobbing along with that. There was nothing to dislike but I think that Carl coming along has just reawakened so many things that she’d forgotten were in her.”

The Price of Temptation: Kevin Nears The Truth

However, Kevin might soon stumble upon the painful truth when he spots a suspicious message from Carl on Abi’s phone. Sally revealed Abi’s deep concern: “She is worried about it. She’s trying her best. She’s got all the feelings and she’s really digging deep to avoid Carl and to not go down that path, because she knows that’s just going to be a disaster or it’s going to cause a lot of heartbreak.”

“The consequences will be huge,” Sally emphasized, indicating that this breakup will not only devastate the central trio but also ripple through the lives of many other characters. “So she’s fighting with every inch of willpower, whatever she’s got. But he’s not helping her. Carl’s quite blatant. He’s loving the thrill of the chase and she’s also loving it, but she’s really trying to fight it.”

Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Don’t miss the upcoming episodes to witness the impending collapse of an iconic relationship and the huge consequences that are set to rock Weatherfield!