Coronation Street spoilers: The secret's out for Carla Connor
Her meticulous plan comes crashing down
Author: Marianna MansonPublished 5th Mar 2019 Last updated 5th Mar 2019
When Nick Tilsley learns about Carla's intentions, he is furious. He exposes Carla to the entire factory floor and with their jobs at risk, the workers aren't playing nicely in Coronation Street next week. Despite Peter Barlow's best efforts to soften the blow for Carla she lashes out at him, and Ken Barlow urges him to work out how he feels about her – once and for all.
Evelyn Plummer has returned to Weatherfield, but Tyrone Dobbs is not about to let her off the hook that easily. Taking her on part time at the garage to pay him back the money she owes, he's surprised by her usefulness.
Kate Connor and Rana Habeeb want to take back control of their wedding planning from Lolly, who has suggested a male stripper for the hen do! But when Lolly overhears them gossiping about her, it's time to cut to the chase.
Michelle Connor is devasted when an unplanned trip the hospital reveals she wasn't pregnant after all. Robert Preston thinks Carla is meddling, and warns her to stay away.
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After her conversation with Robert, Michelle confides in Carla about the possibility she may be pregnant.
Coronation Street spoilers: The secret's out for Carla Connor
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Seb confronts Gary for giving his job away, and vows to get his revenge. As a smitten Gary and Sarah leave the pub, a vengeful Seb looks on.
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After her conversation with Robert, Michelle confides in Carla about the possibility she may be pregnant.
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But as the women talk, some of the builders at the factory accidentally kick a football right at Michelle's stomach!
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Anton, the culprit, apologies profusely, but Robert is furious when he hears about what happened. Carla rushes Michelle to A&E.
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At the hospital the doctor takes a pregnancy test, which comes back negative. Michelle tells Robert she was never pregnant.
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Later on, an angry Robert blames Michelle for meddling, and warns her to stay away from them.
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Evelyn tries unsuccessfully to sneak back home, but Tyrone is waiting for her, with a face like thunder.
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Despite how angry he is with the stunt that Evelyn pulled, Tyrone allows her to stay at Number 8, since she owes him the €750 he spent getting her home!
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Tyrone reluctantly takes Evelyn on part time at the garage reception, but judging from the way she speaks to customers, worries she'll ruin their reputation.
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That is until one grumpy customer refuses to pay up, and Evelyn shames him by brandishing a pair of lacy knickers she found while she was servicing his car. The customer pays in full, and Tyrone is secretly impressed.
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At the barbers, David is struggling with demand, but Nick promises him that he'll sort it out.
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Gail makes a suspiciously timed drop-in to the barbers, and Nick tells David he's given her a job.
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Frustrated with having Gail hanging around, David threatens to leave the salon if she stays.
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Later on, and enthusiastic Gail announces that she's found the perfect new employee. The brothers are shocked when they find out it's Natalie, Nick's old divorce lawyer.
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Natalie tells Nick that unless he agrees to give her the job, he'll have to buy her silence. Nick insists he doesn't have any money, but Natalie vows to persevere.
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Much to Seb's infuriation, Jan and Eileen have been getting along rather well.
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At the pub, Seb storms over and accuses Jan of taking his job, and Eileen of fraternising with the enemy.
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After her male stripper idea went down like a lead balloon, Lolly calls a team meeting to discuss the hen do. Rana and Kate aren't keen on her suggestion of a drag performer either, but agree to compromise.
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Eager to get away from the madness, Rana takes Kate to the warehouse where she blindfolds her for a romantic surprise.
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Removing the blindfold, Kate is touched to find that Rana has created her a beautiful gown for the wedding.
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At the hen do, Kate and Rana are furious when they discover Lolly ignored their requests and booked the stripper anyway.
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Lolly is crestfallen when she overhears Kate laughing at how desperate she's being. Lolly confronts Kate before storming to the ladies.
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Rana follows with the intention of smoothing things over, but things don't go to plan and she ends up telling Lolly that Kate doesn't want her involved in the wedding at all.
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With Nick back at the factory again, Carla is horrified when he finds out about her outsourcing project.
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Furious at Carla's actions, Nick announces to the factory floor that Carla had been intending to outsource production and that their jobs were in jeopardy.
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Feeling the brunt of the workers' wrath, Carla retreats to the office where Peter tries to soften the blow. But she turns on him too, blaming him for saddling her with Nick as a partner.
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Meanwhile, a drunken Robert silently observes the whole episode from his balcony. When Carla finds a hurled brick through her car window, she doesn't notice Robert lurking nearby.
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Back at The Rovers, Johnny is forced to kick Robert out of the pub when he starts causing a scene, refusing to give Michelle the details of a wedding they're book to cater tomorrow.
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Peter is still torn about his plans to sail, but Simon and Ken encourage him. Ken makes a list of pros and cons for him, writing Carla's name under each heading. He urges Peter to make his mind up about her once and for all.
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Gary's fortunes seem to have turned around when he pulls out a wad of cash in the pub, telling Sarah he's been paid upfront for a job. Seb seethes.
Coronation Street spoilers
Seb confronts Gary for giving his job away, and vows to get his revenge. As a smitten Gary and Sarah leave the pub, a vengeful Seb looks on.
Coronation Street spoilers
After her conversation with Robert, Michelle confides in Carla about the possibility she may be pregnant.
Coronation Street spoilers
But as the women talk, some of the builders at the factory accidentally kick a football right at Michelle's stomach!
Coronation Street spoilers
Anton, the culprit, apologies profusely, but Robert is furious when he hears about what happened. Carla rushes Michelle to A&E.
Coronation Street spoilers
At the hospital the doctor takes a pregnancy test, which comes back negative. Michelle tells Robert she was never pregnant.
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Later on, an angry Robert blames Michelle for meddling, and warns her to stay away from them.
Coronation Street spoilers
Evelyn tries unsuccessfully to sneak back home, but Tyrone is waiting for her, with a face like thunder.
Coronation Street spoilers
Despite how angry he is with the stunt that Evelyn pulled, Tyrone allows her to stay at Number 8, since she owes him the €750 he spent getting her home!
Coronation Street spoilers
Tyrone reluctantly takes Evelyn on part time at the garage reception, but judging from the way she speaks to customers, worries she'll ruin their reputation.
Coronation Street spoilers
That is until one grumpy customer refuses to pay up, and Evelyn shames him by brandishing a pair of lacy knickers she found while she was servicing his car. The customer pays in full, and Tyrone is secretly impressed.
Coronation Street spoilers
At the barbers, David is struggling with demand, but Nick promises him that he'll sort it out.
Coronation Street spoilers
Gail makes a suspiciously timed drop-in to the barbers, and Nick tells David he's given her a job.
Coronation Street spoilers
Frustrated with having Gail hanging around, David threatens to leave the salon if she stays.
Coronation Street spoilers
Later on, and enthusiastic Gail announces that she's found the perfect new employee. The brothers are shocked when they find out it's Natalie, Nick's old divorce lawyer.
Coronation Street spoilers
Natalie tells Nick that unless he agrees to give her the job, he'll have to buy her silence. Nick insists he doesn't have any money, but Natalie vows to persevere.
Coronation Street spoilers
Much to Seb's infuriation, Jan and Eileen have been getting along rather well.
Coronation Street spoilers
At the pub, Seb storms over and accuses Jan of taking his job, and Eileen of fraternising with the enemy.
Coronation Street spoilers
After her male stripper idea went down like a lead balloon, Lolly calls a team meeting to discuss the hen do. Rana and Kate aren't keen on her suggestion of a drag performer either, but agree to compromise.
Coronation Street spoilers
Eager to get away from the madness, Rana takes Kate to the warehouse where she blindfolds her for a romantic surprise.
Coronation Street spoilers
Removing the blindfold, Kate is touched to find that Rana has created her a beautiful gown for the wedding.
Coronation Street spoilers
At the hen do, Kate and Rana are furious when they discover Lolly ignored their requests and booked the stripper anyway.
Coronation Street spoilers
Lolly is crestfallen when she overhears Kate laughing at how desperate she's being. Lolly confronts Kate before storming to the ladies.
Coronation Street spoilers
Rana follows with the intention of smoothing things over, but things don't go to plan and she ends up telling Lolly that Kate doesn't want her involved in the wedding at all.
Coronation Street spoilers
With Nick back at the factory again, Carla is horrified when he finds out about her outsourcing project.
Coronation Street spoilers
Furious at Carla's actions, Nick announces to the factory floor that Carla had been intending to outsource production and that their jobs were in jeopardy.
Coronation Street spoilers
Feeling the brunt of the workers' wrath, Carla retreats to the office where Peter tries to soften the blow. But she turns on him too, blaming him for saddling her with Nick as a partner.
Coronation Street spoilers
Meanwhile, a drunken Robert silently observes the whole episode from his balcony. When Carla finds a hurled brick through her car window, she doesn't notice Robert lurking nearby.
Coronation Street spoilers
Back at The Rovers, Johnny is forced to kick Robert out of the pub when he starts causing a scene, refusing to give Michelle the details of a wedding they're book to cater tomorrow.
Coronation Street spoilers
Peter is still torn about his plans to sail, but Simon and Ken encourage him. Ken makes a list of pros and cons for him, writing Carla's name under each heading. He urges Peter to make his mind up about her once and for all.
Coronation Street spoilers
Gary's fortunes seem to have turned around when he pulls out a wad of cash in the pub, telling Sarah he's been paid upfront for a job. Seb seethes.
Coronation Street spoilers
Seb confronts Gary for giving his job away, and vows to get his revenge. As a smitten Gary and Sarah leave the pub, a vengeful Seb looks on.
Now let's recap on what's happening this week... Shona Ramsey's life hangs in the balance when her dalliance with crime reaches breaking point. With Shona and Clayton Hibbs' still holed up in the warehouse, everyone is on tenterhooks as armed police surround the building. When Shona staggers out of the building covered in blood and collapses, David thinks the Kylie Platt nightmare is happening all over again
Later on at his surprise birthday party, Seb can't hide his contempt for Gary Windass and squares up to him, resulting in a scuffle that could cost him his job. Seb isn't the only person Gary has got on the wrong side of – Carla Connor refuses to give in to his demands for more money, and says she won't have the roof fixed until it's absolutely necessary.
Across the cobbles, things get awkward when Seb turns up at Sarah's place and bursts in on her in the bath. Elsewhere, Michelle Connor tries to convince Robert Preston that she's still desperate for a baby, but nothing prepares them for shocking turn of events...
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