Roy Cropper gets a shock that may be the death of him as Coronation Street legend is hit with sex tape trauma

Coronation Street is set to be hit by scandal in next week’s episodes, as new spoilers reveal that Abi Webster (Sally Carman) is targeted in a deepfake porn attack, while Roy Cropper (David Neilson) is in serious danger as he crosses paths with Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton)’s terrorist dad Griff.

When footage is sent to Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall), Abi is left feeling sick to the stomach to see that a sex video featuring her is doing the rounds.

Having no memory of what happened, she blames drug dealing ex Dean and goes on the attack, grabbing a wrench and advancing on him.

But things then take another turn when it slowly becomes clear that the video is faked – and Dean may not even be the person responsible.

So who is out to try and destroy Abi?

Speaking of Weatherfield fan favourites being destroyed, Roy finds himself the target of Griff when he is transferred to the same landing.

With Roy accused of Lauren’s murder, it’s only a matter of time before he finds himself on the receiving end of his violence.

And elsewhere, Carla Connor (Alison King) is gutted when she gets an update on Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne).

Monday May 20

Abi switches on the TV to hear the presenter singing the praises of Corey Brent and his football prowess. Abi watches in horror as Kevin is forced to reveal that Corey is playing for his prison football team.

Having watched the documentary, painting Corey as a hero, Abi’s incandescent. Abi and Nina call at the TV company responsible for the documentary and barge their way into the Producer’s office demanding answers.

An emotional Bernie confides in Dev that it would have been Zodiac’s birthday today. As she sets off for Paul’s feeding tube operation, Bernie finds her car being towed away.

Spotting Kit nearby, Bernie’s convinced he’s to blame. Bernie calls at the police station with the intention of making a complaint. But when Craig and his colleagues emerge with a cake for Kit and wish him happy 31st birthday, Bernie reels in shock.

Simon’s hungover and admits he remembers little about the previous day. Nick and Toyah despair. Nick explains to Rowan how there was an incident involving Simon and he needs to speak to Leanne urgently but Rowan’s dismissive which angers Nick.

Rowan suggests to Simon they chat as he knows what it’s like to drift through life without direction.

Maria confronts Gary over £10k missing from their bank account. Gary makes out that he had to buy a new boiler for the factory.

Steve meets up with Demi and begs her for another chance. Steve tells Tim that he’d like to celebrate his 50th birthday at the local football exhibition.

Wednesday May 22

As Nina and Abi check the Gazette website, taking comfort from the supportive comments, they’re pleased to see that a petition has been started demanding the documentary be scrapped.

Dean calls at the garage and tells Abi that he’s hit a bad patch and needs her help. Abi sends him packing as Cassie watches on. In the office Tyrone opens an email and is horrified by its contents. He tells Abi he has some shocking news.

At the hospital, Billy’s about to reverse his car into a disabled parking bay when suddenly another car swoops in. Kit flashes his ID and forces the driver to move.

Back at home Billy and Paul tell Bernie about Kit, the police officer, who came to their rescue. Bernie’s left quietly buoyed.

Calling at the station she thanks Kit for the kindness he showed Paul, imploring him to give her a chance to explain her side of the story.

As Simon readies to leave for the retreat, Nick and Toyah do their best to talk him out of it. In desperation, Nick calls Peter. Toyah returns home to find Simon unpacking his bag, revealing that Peter has offered him a job on the yacht!

Nina tells Stu she’s concerned for Roy as he won’t speak to anyone or leave his cell. When Roscoe, a fellow inmate, enters Roy’s cell, Roy’s frightened and leaps up, sending his chess board flying. A bemused Roscoe leaves him to it.

Mary urges Bethany to make up with her family and put the past with Nathan behind her.

Friday May 24

Abi’s horrified to see that the sex video has been uploaded to other websites. Cassie lets slip to Kevin how she saw Abi arguing with Dean the drug dealer shortly before the sex video was released and then overheard her arranging to meet him to hand over cash.

Abi meets Dean and brandishing a wrench, accuses him of making the sex tape. Dean insists he has no idea what she’s talking about but a furious Abi doesn’t believe him.

Kevin arrives and orders Abi to drop the wrench. As Dean is taken in for police questioning, Abi learns four more videos have been uploaded. But as she studies the footage Abi realises it’s not actually her, they’re all deep fakes!

Evelyn suggests to Roy they start a book club while he’s in prison. Roy’s pleased to have something to look forward to. Meanwhile Griff tells the guard it’s good to be back in Weatherfield nick

Carla admits to Sarah that she misses Peter but when Simon shows her  some pictures, Carla’s thrown to see one showing Peter with his arm around a woman.

Daniel takes a call from the STC to inform him that his ban has been lifted and he can return to work. Overhearing and aware Bethany’s having a hard time, Daisy calls at the flat with a bottle.

Gemma tells Bernie that they need to get the house looking shipshape as Joseph is bringing his posh school friends round. But when Linda reveals she’s booked a table at the bistro to save her the stress, Gemma’s hurt.