ITV Coronation Street’s Nick and Toyah exposed in blackmail twist amid steamy affair

Coronation Street is lining up explosive scenes next week for several of the cobbles’ residents.

Soap watchers will recall that mysterious newcomer Rowan Cunliffe has targeted Leanne Battersby with his “self-improvement group” The Institute. Rowan has also been pulling Leanne away from partner Nick Tilsley and even her sister Toyah Battersby during her time of need.

Rowan has been encouraging Leanne to open up about her past and the trauma she has faced, using his tools and guiding her to speak aloud about parts of her life. In a shock twist, Rowan was recently revealed to be recording everything Leanne was saying without her knowledge. Of course, viewers will recall that Toyah has been concerned for Leanne and extremely sceptical of Rowan.

On Friday’s episode, it was revealed that Rowan and The Institute had created an AI version of Leanne’s late son Oliver, who tragically died in 2020 after a battle with mitochondrial disease. Toyah was horrified over the discovery as she confronted Rowan, threatening to report him to the police and press. Later in the episode, it appeared that Rowan had called the police on Toyah as she was arrested after Leanne told the cult leader her sibling’s secrets in confidence. This resulted in a hurt Toyah accusing her sister of betraying her.

In upcoming scenes next week, Toyah confronts Rowan and tells him that she’s going to do everything she can to expose him for the vile man he really is, leaving the cult leader shaken. Later, Toyah returns home to find Nick alone to which he apologises for Leanne’s behaviour and Toyah breaks down. It’s not long until Nick takes her in his arms and they kiss passionately, unaware that from the derelict builder’s yard, a man is watching them intently.

Having enjoyed an afternoon of passion, Nick and Toyah agree that it mustn’t happen again and they should stay out of each other’s way as much as possible. Later in the week, it appears they’ve been rumbled as Toyah tells Nick that they’ve little choice but to come clean to Leanne about their brief affair. Meanwhile, a smug Rowan is holding a meeting in the Bistro much to Nick and Toyah’s dismay. It’s not long until Rowan corners Toyah and hands her a copy of an NDA, suggesting she signs it.

When Toyah makes it clear she won’t be blackmailed and she intends to come clean, Rowan points out that it’ll destroy Leanne but he’ll be happy to pick up the pieces, leaving Toyah sickened. Later, Rowan makes a speech and announces that Leanne has been promoted to level five and he couldn’t be more proud of her to which the members clap. Nick and Toyah are disgusted over the news, will they tell Leanne the truth?