Coronation Street December Spoilers: Explosive Flashbacks and Shocking Revelations
Coronation Street is set for a dramatic December with a special flashback episode that will finally unveil the dark secrets of Maggie Driscoll's past. This pivotal moment in the ITV soap will reveal what shaped her into the formidable woman she is today, exposing long-buried family truths and hidden motivations.
Maggie's Past Exposed in Tense Birthday Flashback
The revelations unfold during a special episode centred on Maggie's birthday, where tensions flare at the Rovers Return. Her ongoing feud with daughter-in-law Eva Price reaches a boiling point, leaving viewers questioning just how far Maggie might go. By the episode's conclusion, audiences will be left wondering if Eva should be watching her back.
Through compelling flashbacks, the show will transport viewers to Maggie's earlier life. A different actress will portray a younger Maggie, with scenes featuring her husband—the father of her son, Ben—shedding light on events that transpired years ago. This deep dive into her history promises to explain her present-day actions and complex relationships.
Will's Grooming Ordeal and Megan's Potential Exposure
In another major storyline for December, Maggie's grandson Will could see his inappropriate relationship with athletics coach Megan come to light. Will remains unaware that he is being groomed, but his distress becomes apparent when Megan potentially begins a new romance with Daniel Osbourne.
The situation escalates when Will makes a pass at a stunned Lauren Bolton, leading his stepmother Eva to demand an apology. While Lauren assures him everything is fine, she is later left feeling deeply uneasy after spotting Will and Megan together. This discovery raises the crucial question: will Lauren be the one to expose groomer Megan?
Other Cobbles Dramas: Wedding Woes and Family Feuds
Elsewhere on the Street, Debbie Webster receives a shock upon realising she has accidentally booked her wedding venue for 2027 instead of 2026. Fearing her dementia may have progressed too far by then, she is reassured by Carl Webster and Abi Franklin, who set off to secure a new venue—successfully finding one for just three weeks' time.
Further complications arise when Debbie decides to invite brother Carl and his new partner Abi to the wedding. Her groom, Ronnie, believes this is a mistake, predicting that her other brother Kevin—Abi's ex-husband—will refuse to attend following Abi and Carl's affair. Ronnie is soon proven right when Kevin thrusts the invitation back at Debbie.
In other upcoming scenes:
- Joanie invites friends for a Christmas party, prompting Sally and Tim to prepare an elaborate buffet.
- Sally potentially causes trouble by promising the girls a Christmas Day visit with their mum Lou, despite Tim's concerns she cannot deliver.
- Tyrone Dobbs struggles as police report no progress in finding who ran him over.
- Christina Boyd and George Shuttleworth discuss his fallout with Todd Grimshaw, only to be alarmed when Gary Windass reports a massive crash from Todd and Theo's flat.
- David Platt is taken aback returning home to find wife Shona hosting a baby shower, which he deems inappropriate given their unborn child's high-risk condition, leaving guests embarrassed.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITV X.
