ITVX episode airs major update in Will and Megan's grooming storyline

Megan's being PAID to spend time with Will
Tamzin Meyer

Today’s ITVX Coronation Street episode (Friday, November 14) saw Megan and Will kick their plan up a level – with Maggie’s help.

After Megan expressed her doubts over continuing with her relationship with Will, the teen returned home in an awful mood.

But, oblivious Maggie Driscoll then actually helped the couple stay together without even knowing.

Coronation Street's Will shocked
Megan initially wanted to end things with Will (Credit: ITV)

Megan wanted to end things with Will in Coronation Street

Today’s episode saw the grooming storyline between Will Driscoll and his athletics coach Megan take a dark and dramatic turn.

After weeks of sneaky meet-ups, shady drop-offs, and Will stomping around like a moody teen with a secret, the truth finally burst out like a badly poured pint at the Rovers.

Will’s been manipulated into believing he’s in a relationship with Megan, who’s been playing the concerned coach while pulling the strings behind the scenes.

Today, Will returned home from his athletics trip looking like he’d rather be anywhere else, and surprise, surprise, Megan was right behind him. 

But, Megan had just called time on their relationship after almost getting caught kissing Will by George. It was almost as if their relationship has a death sentence.

When Megan was just about to scarper, Ben caught up with her and handed her over some cash for driving Will all the way home from Leeds. He then invited her over for dinner, and oh was it awkward!

Coronation Street's Megan standing with Eva and Maggie
Maggie and Eva made Megan an offer (Credit: ITV)

Maggie offered Megan money to train Will in Weatherfield

Over dinner, Ollie brought up the topic of Will’s mystery girlfriend and it was clear that Will felt awkward about discussing this with Megan present. Megan was also uncomfortable and felt as though she was imposing on the family, rushing off.

Will then explained that he didn’t want to find a new athletics coach as his performance has really improved with Megan. Right… He then asked his dad to consider him moving to Hull so that he could pursue his dreams.

He somehow pulled Ben’s heartstring as he agreed to the move. But, Maggie had a plan of her own. She wasn’t going to let her grandson move hours away from the family.

She and Eva joined forces and offered Megan money to train Will in Weatherfield two days a week.

After this, Megan and Will met up as they decided to continue with their relationship now that they could see each other more easily. Megan then sweetened Will up with talk of him ‘being a real man’ and not just ‘a boy with a crush.’

But with Will clearly struggling, and with Megan’s lies stacking up faster than a tower of Betty’s hotpots, Megan might want to start running… and not just for sport.

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