Coronation Street favourite Asha Alahan to reach ‘breaking point’ after racist attack

Coronation Street’s Asha Alahan will take viewers along on a hellish paramedic shift in a new special

Coronation Street’s Asha Alahan is set to reach “breaking point” in an upcoming episode as viewers follow the teen during a harrowing shift as a paramedic. The hour-long special will focus on Asha’s pressures as a trainee in the job, with ITV teasing that it explores “the hidden stresses and strains beneath her seemingly calm exterior”.

The second half of the episode will be told from Asha’s perspective, with the teen – played by Tanisha Gorey – flashing back to a day at work that “pushes her to breaking point”. Coronation Street viewers will follow Asha during a horrifying paramedic shift where she witnesses a death, treats an injured elderly resident and includes a “harrowing racist attack”.

Asha will eventually become overwhelmed with a “crippling panic attack” as viewers watch her struggle to breathe in the Rovers garden. It comes after Coronation Street teases devastating exit twist for Aadi in emotional Dev scene.

Asha is set to reach “breaking point” in an upcoming special

With Asha’s twin Aadi set to move to India, the trainee paramedic has been trying to keep her real feelings about his exit hidden from the rest of her family. The ITV soap has released a trailer for the upcoming special, where viewers are given a sneak peek at Asha’s traumatic experience on the job.

Speaking about the upcoming storyline, Tanisha said that she feels “honoured to be trusted” with such a significant storyline. “Stepping into the shoes of a trainee paramedic and exploring the highs, lows, and emotional challenges of their work has been both moving and eye-opening,” she said.

“It’s a role that carries a huge responsibility, and I hope we’ve done justice to the reality so many face. If this story reaches even one person, sparks a conversation, or offers a moment of understanding, then it’s served its purpose.”

The Corrie team worked with The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC) on the storyline, with TASC’s Wellbeing Support Team Manager, Angie Crashley, saying: “At TASC, we were pleased to support the Coronation Street team in developing Asha’s storyline, helping to ensure that it reflects the real-life experiences and challenges faced by student paramedics.

“Storylines like this play a vital role in raising awareness and breaking down stigma around the pressures ambulance staff can face – especially those who are just starting their careers. We’re proud to have contributed to a storyline that highlights both the importance of support and the strength of those working on the frontline.”

She added that the charity supports the “mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing of the UK’s ambulance community” and that they wanted the story to be portrayed with “sensitivity and accuracy”.

The news comes after this week’s Corrie spoilers revealed that Aadi will be breaking the news to his loved ones next week that he wants a fresh start after the drama of his LSD spiking and the shop’s robbery – leaving Asha devastated.