ITV Share By Tamzin Meyer Nov 21 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Nov 21 2025 As Carl Webster plans to leave Abi for Germany, Jonathan Howard set to star in new horror film Carl's ready to leave Abi Abi Webster Carl Webster Jonathan Howard Share By Tamzin Meyer Nov 21 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Nov 21 2025 Carl Webster is preparing to leave Abi and move back to Germany in Coronation Street, and she has no idea. Tonight’s episode (Friday, November 21) saw him make a phone call to arrange a flight. He then revealed that he’d be travelling alone. But, what does this mean for Carl? And, is Jonathan Howard leaving the soap? We have answers! Carl is making plans to leave (Credit: ITV) Carl Webster plotted to leave Abi in Coronation Street Carl Webster has started to realise that his relationship with Abi is more than just a bit of fun. With Abi literally abandoning her marriage to Kevin so that she could be with Carl, Carl’s now been lumbered with both Abi and her son Alfie. And, he’s not quite the father material. Tonight, it became clear that responsibility wasn’t what he’d signed up for, and the thought alone had him sweating more than a pint in the Rovers on quiz night. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers Things got even more awkward when Abi ditched the idea of a steamy night in with Carl so she could be there for Alfie. That was the moment Carl’s panic button went off. His fight‑or‑flight mode kicked in, and let’s just say he wasn’t choosing ‘fight.’ Instead, he reached for his phone and started plotting a solo getaway back to Germany. The airlines might want to keep a seat warm. Meanwhile, Abi remained blissfully unaware of Carl’s escape plans. She’s still there believing that she and Carl can really stand the test of time. She believed that about Kevin once too… But, will Abi realise Carl’s plan before he swaps her for bratwurst and Berlin nightlife? Carl actor Jonathan’s also got another project in the works (Credit: ITV) Jonathan Howard’s acting role away from Coronation Street revealed It appears that Carl’s not quite ready to leave the cobbles after all as spoilers for next week reveal that he’s still very much in Weatherfield causing chaos. Next week he’s up to no good, making it appear as though Debbie’s forgotten to pay Tracy’s invoice despite marking it as ‘paid’ himself. Debbie’s then left worrying that her dementia symptoms are getting worse. There has also been no official confirmation that Jonathan Howard is leaving the soap, meaning that it’s likely that Carl has a change of heart. Corrie isn’t the only acting role Jonathan’s got in the works though. He’s filmed scenes for a horror movie called The Dreadful as Brother Penros. This film is currently in post-production. What else happened in Coronation Street tonight? Tracy and Abi fought Tracy riled Abi up when she said that Kevin was the only decent parent that Alfie ever had. Abi then punched Tracy in the face - all in front of the other Rovers punters. But, in a huge twist, Tracy managed to brush it all off as banter. She then visited Kevin and reported her findings back to Abi. Just call her Detective Barlow (move over Kit and Lisa). Abi was delighted when Tracy told her that Kevin didn't actually mean what he said about going for custody. He was just trying to get her to step up. Carla was investigated for fraud Carla bought Lisa some flowers and planned to treat her to a spa day. Becky soon caught wind of her plan though. Before Carla knew it, she was spending half her day down the Weathy nick after someone had made a fraud complaint against her. Telling Kit that Becky must've made it up to ruin her day, Carla returned to No.6 and laid hands on Becky. The moment was a tad awkward though when Lisa rushed in and told her that Becky had nothing to do with it. It was factory client Eli. Oops. Roy has a lady friend Roy Cropper told Nina that the mum of one of the pen pal prisoners had written to him and had thanked him. He also told her that someone he knew had visited a cafe where she lived and had given him some ideas to implement at Roy's Rolls. When Nina asked if it was a 'lady friend,' Roy refused to answer and kept his mouth zipped. That's a yes then. Theo went running with James Theo asked Todd to go running with him so he'd get back into shape. Todd said no so Theo went running with James Bailey instead. The pair even planned to do a half-marathon together. But, Todd couldn't help but feel as though Theo and James had been flirting. Read more: 8 huge things to expect from Coronation Street this Christmas Share Good to Know Share By Tamzin Meyer Nov 21 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Nov 21 2025 Next Story