Five explosive Coronation Street spoilers as Audrey Roberts hides a huge health secret
WORRIES arose for Audrey Roberts after a motorbike fell on her and she had to stay in hospital.
However, this week in Coronation Street, the hairdresser is keeping another health battle under wraps. And there's more drama ahead.
1. Audrey hides a health issue
Weatherfield stalwart Audrey Roberts (played by Sue Nicholls) narrowly escaped the worst in recent weeks when she was saved from a motorbike which had collapsed on top of her.
But she's clearly not out of the woods and isn't acting like her usual self.
This week, Audrey will celebrate her 82nd birthday and her family have plans to mark the occasion.
Her daughter Gail Platt (played by Helen Worth) first reveals she has booked a table for a family meal.
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David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) has also decided to treat Audrey, his grandmother, to his own surprise.
However, Audrey tells them she won't be attending, stating that a birthday meal with her family wasn't part of her plans.
Later on, her family reveals they have a huge surprise for her as they've signed a rental agreement with Debbie Webster, meaning her old salon is hers once again.
Despite the touching gesture, it's clear Audrey is underwhelmed by the celebrations.
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This prompts Gail to call Audrey in later scenes, aware something isn't right but the hairdresser assures her she only needs a little sleep to feel better.
Unbeknownst to Gail, Audrey is actually taking her call from a hospital bed.
What is wrong with Audrey?
2. Gary risks killing again
With a small handful of Corrie residents knowing he's responsible for Rick Neelan's murder, Gary Windass' (Mikey North) secret seems safe from being exposed.
To make matters easier for him, Kelly Neelan's mother Laura took the blame for him before dying of cancer, although authorities were sceptic.
But when the wayward teen played by Millie Gibson goes missing, Gary's violent streak makes a return and Kelly has questions.
She first went missing when trying to do right by the people her loan shark father had wronged.
Coming up, Gary and his wife Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) realise Kelly never came back home.
He then realises what's going on when Aadi Alahan (Adam Hussain) tells them Kelly went to see another one of her father's former clients.
Meanwhile, Kelly is handed a phone by one of her abductors called Kieran who tells her to text Gary to tell him she is well.
Kelly comes up with a way to let Gary know she's in danger through her text by asking him to tell her dead mother that she is safe.
Gary immediately knows something is wrong while Kieron tells Kelly he wants the rest of her father's money.
The thug calls Gary from Kelly's phone and tells him that if he wants to see Kelly alive ever again, he'll need to come up with £50k.
Gary scapes together £24k in cash and heads off to meet Kelly's kidnappers to hand them the money.
However, both Kieron and Ross make it clear to him he will have to find the rest of the money or Kelly's life will be hell.
Gary manages to force his way into the cellar and reveals to Kelly he had put a tracking device in the money bag.
But just as they're about to make their escape, Keiron shows up wielding a crowbar.
A fight ensues, with Gary apparently ready for bloodshed to make sure Kelly gets home safe - but the youngster is shocked by his behaviour.
Uneasy after seeing Gary's dark side, Kelly questions him about his intention to kill Keiron.
Could this raise her suspicions around her father's death?
3. Ken and Wendy are reunited
Elsewhere, Abi Webster (played by Sally Carman) continues to try and prove she's a fit mother for Alfie.
This week, the mechanic drops a bombshell on her estranged husband Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell).
But surprisingly, she also manages to bridge a gap between social worker Wendy Papadopoulos (Roberta Kerr) and former flame Ken Barlow (William Roache).
The pair had an affair three decades ago, which led to Ken's divorce with then-wife Deirdre Barlow.
Their relationship turned bitter when Wendy asserted to Deirdre that they had rekindled their affair, a lie which convinced Ken he never wanted to see her again, not even as a friend.
Coming up, Wendy fills Abi in on her history with Ken - and the latter urges her to go and make up with him.
Abi takes it upon herself to handle Ken's stepdaughter Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) who isn't Wendy's biggest fan.
She steers the florist away to the café as Wendy calls at No.1.
But, soon enough, Tracy spots Wendy leaving the home and stomps over to her, clearly ready for a row.
How will Ken react?
4. Fiz makes an important decision
After ditching Phill Whittaker (Jamie Kenna) during their wedding reception, Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) tries to mend her bond with Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall).
This week, the three characters navigate their feelings after the explosive wedding.
Tyrone tells Fiz that they're no further forward in pushing Phill to give up on her as each time the mechanic broached the topic of marriage, he became upset.
Despite this, the Underworld machinist wants all of her trust issues to be put to rest and she attends her first couple's therapy session with Tyrone behind Phill's back.
In later scenes, she lets slip over coffee at Roy's that she likes a man in uniform and Phill gets an idea.
He calls at the factory dressed as Richard Gere from ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and, to Fiz's horror, tries to lift her up.
His back gives in and he drops her, which leads to Phill being rushed to A&E.
While in the waiting room, Phill admits defeat and vows to sign the annulment forms.
But there's another curveball on the horizon for Fiz as, later on, Phill tells her he hopes they'll be able to go to a couple's therapy session together.
The biggest shock comes when she realises Phill intends to enlist the help of the same therapist she and Tyrone are seeing.
Evelyn Plummer (Maureen Lipman) decides to have a chat with Phill but he's distracted when he realises he left his phone in the therapist's office - who is talking with Fiz and Tyrone at that same moment.
The therapist makes it clear she's not impressed with the latter's deceit but they're interrupted by a knock at the door - Phill is back for his phone.
What's next in store for the trio?
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5. Debbie takes action
Everything seems to be spiralling for Weatherfield businesswoman Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney).
The character is facing serious money woes this week and despite him being behind bars, Ray Crosby is still terrorising her.
Ed Bailey (portrayed by Trevor Michael Georges) recently had a near-fatal accident in her hotel, which only makes matters even more troubling for her.
To avoid any legal issues she couldn't afford, Debbie takes drastic action.
Coming up, in the Bistro, Debbie tells her partner and Ed's brother Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) that Ray cancelled the professional indemnity insurance.
This doesn't stop her from setting out to settle her issues with Ed and Aggie Bailey (Lorna Laidlaw).
Debbie calls at the hospital with a cheque for the couple, amid her own financial crisis, but nurse Aggie tells her it's not nearly enough.
Aggie goes a step further by advising her to lawyer up as they've already turned to solicitor Adam Barlow.
Debbie and Ronnie are stunned by the news - but she doesn't give up.
In later scenes, Debbie calls at No.3 and offers Ed £30k by way of compensation and, although accepting of the offer, Aggie still stands firm.
She makes it clear Debbie has two weeks to pay up.
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But will Debbie even be able to?
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