Coronation Street fans have been led to believe that Carl Webster only has eyes for sister-in-law Abi after the pair recently embarked on a sordid affair.

However, the latest episode on Friday (August 29), which is already available on ITVX before it airs on ITV at 8pm, has delivered a shock twist for the new character as his head was turned.

Those who follow the long-running soap will recall that Carl made his first appearance in Weatherfield earlier this year. The character, who had only ever been mentioned by name, is the younger half-brother of Kevin and Debbie Webster.

Carl, played by actor Jonathan Howard, appeared for the first time amid a minor collision in Frescho's car park with Abi Webster, who he then didn't know was his sister-in-law.

There was instantly a spark between

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