ITV Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 26 Feb 2026, 11:02 By Tamzin Meyer 26 Feb 2026, 11:02 Triple twist as ITVX Coronation Street episode stuns fans with death, assault and a major arrest The episode was a real rollercoaster Bernie Winter Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 26 Feb 2026, 11:02 By Tamzin Meyer 26 Feb 2026, 11:02 Today’s Coronation Street ITVX episode (Thursday, February 26) saw a three huge twists take place, including a death, an arrest, and an assault. Bernie Winter-Alahan’s day didn’t go as planned as her marriage to Dev crumbled before her very eyes. And, then, just to add to the chaos, she was arrested on suspicion of Mal Roper’s attack. These weren’t the only twists to take place today though as a shock death also rocked the cobbles. Bernie was arrested (Credit: ITV) Bernie arrested for Mal Roper attack in Coronation Street ITVX release Today, Dev continued having a go at Bernie for lying to him about her night in the hotel. She bit back, telling him that he shouldn’t be so passive aggressive with her. Deciding that their marriage was beyond repair, Bernie packed a bag and told Dev that she’d complete her shift at Roy’s and then plan out her future without him. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers However, she had no idea that Kit Green had just been given a very important case at work – to investigate the attack of a man who was now receiving critical care at the hospital. This wasn’t any man. It was Mal Roper. And, before long, the police turned up at Roy’s and arrested Bernie right in front of Dev. They reckoned she could be responsible for his assault. But, the whole thing came as a huge shock to Bernie who insisted that she had nothing to do with it. Was she telling the truth?Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Coronation Street newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. Joan died while talking to George (Credit: ITV) Death rocks the cobbles As well as all of this drama, the episode was also tainted with sadness as a character passed away suddenly. George Shuttleworth had met up with his upset client Joan and had tried to patch things up after Christina’s ill-timed joke the previous day. Joan then told George that while she didn’t rate Christina, she did respect George’s service and integrity. She was happy for him to bury her Dusty Springfield obsessed sister. Hoping that his reputation was back in tact, George was looking forward to giving Joan’s sister the send off she deserved. However, he then turned to Joan and realised that she wasn’t moving… Ringing for an ambulance, it was pretty clear that Joan was dead in a moment that will only fuel Annie’s case against the undertaker no doubt. Read more: Here’s how old Coronation Street Jack Webster actor Kyran Bowes is Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 26 Feb 2026, 11:02 By Tamzin Meyer 26 Feb 2026, 11:02 Previous Story Next Story
