Corrie's Abi star says it's 'unlikely' she'll win custody battle after shock birth

Coronation Street fans were left baffled as Abi Webster made the front page and centre spread of the local newspaper over her secret birth. She recently gave birth to a baby boy without realising she was pregnant.

Coronation Street fans were left baffled amid Abi Webster's pregnancy nightmare, as she featured in the "centre page spread" of the Weatherfield Gazette.Abi recently gave birth to a baby boy, Alfie, without even realising she was pregnant.And she was thrown into further turmoil by a paternity riddle which suggests Imran Habeeb - who she had a one night stand with - is the father, rather than her husband Kevin.But on Wednesday (March 16), Abi's sister-in-law Debbie flew round to the house to confront her with a newspaper which bore Abi's name on the front page.Eagle-eyed fans of the show, however, were quick to point out that this simply wouldn't happen, as the newspaper in question wouldn't be able to name Abi as the drug-fuelled mum who abandoned her baby at the hospital.Later, Abi theorised with Imran that it must have been one of the members of staff on the maternity ward who leaked Abi's name to the press.But that doesn't explain why the press opted to use the information. Abi was left fretting about everyone finding out that she had cheated on Imran, and that baby Alfie isn't Kevin's.Taking to Twitter, one baffled fan wrote: "Oh please.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out Abi Franklin's surprise newborn baby Alfie's teddy bear name after a sweet scene on the ITV soap. Last week, soap watchers were left in tears as Abi, who gave birth three months early after a surprise pregnancy, revealed she had called her baby Alfie as it was the name of her late son Seb's favourite teddy bear when he was little.

Coronation Street, when she unexpectedly gave birth to a baby.However, she is determined to keep her child and is planning to go into rehab following her drug relapse - but Abi is also wondering who the father might be.Following her affair with Imran Habeeb while married to Kevin Webster, viewers are currently wondering if their dalliance will be revealed to Imran's partner Toyah Battersby - and if the father will be revealed too.While Abi Franklin's life has taken a dramatic turn recently, actress Sally Carman's life is far less dramatic away from the ITV cobbles, including a sweet romance with her co-star fiancé, and showing off a rarely seen tattoo.Long before Sally arrived on the Weatherfield cobbles as Abi Franklin, the actress had a leading role in one of the country's most beloved TV series.From 2005 to 2013, Sally played Kelly Maguire in Shameless, who was the sister of Kevin Ball and married to Shane Maguire.Following her roles as Kelly Maguire and as Abi Franklin, both of whom have battled addiction problems, Sally revealed to The Sun that she often gets typecast in this roles, but does not mind, saying: "I always go to TV interviews with my hair done, my makeup done and wearing really nice clothes and they go, ‘There we go, she’s the prostitute’, or ‘That’s the woman with the drug problem.'"People love to cast me as the down-and-out, but it doesn’t bother me, they’re the best parts to play anyway.

CORONATION Street viewers were VERY distracted by a hospital blunder in Friday's episode. As Abi Webster vowed to fight for her newborn baby Alfie, fans of the soap were confused by nurse Aggie Bailey's presence, unable to discern where she really worked.

Coronation Street star Charlie De Melo has slammed his character Imran Habeeb as 'selfish' and 'self-serving' amid handing in his notice to the ITV soap.Charlie first stepped into Imran's shoes back in 2017 when he joined the cobbles as the ladies' man lawyer - torn between Battersby sisters Leanne and Toyah in his early days on the soap.Since then, he has had a one night stand with Abi Webster, helped foster Kelly Neelan before she ultimately ended up homeless, and told countless lies to partner Toyah as they attempt to care for foster daughter Elsie.And, later this year, Charlie will bid farewell to the Street after announcing his intention to quit after an incredible five years.But not before slamming his character while speaking to Daily Star and other press.Charlie said: "I certainly think Imran is [a selfish character]. I think he’s far more selfish than he would let on."One of the few things you’re told when you’re starting out as actors is that you’re never really supposed to judge your characters, you’re supposed to go into it with a neutral head.

Coronation Street's Imran Habeeb is set for more turmoil next week after finding out the true parentage of Abi Webster's new baby.Abi's world was sent spiralling when she gave birth to her son Alfie on what would have been Seb Franklin's birthday - and she immediately knew the baby wasn't Kevin's.Instead, her one night stand with Imran had come back to bite her.And now Imran actor Charlie De Melo has insisted that his character "would sacrifice" his existing relationship with Toyah Battersby and their new foster daughter Elsie to be with his biological son.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, the star explained: "In these initial few scenes in the neonatal care unit, when he sees his son for the first time - he’s premature, he’s tiny, he’s hooked up to wires and has machines that are helping him breathe and feeding him."He’s this little guy who is so helpless and needs help, not just from the medical staff, but also his family unit."Imran makes an instinctive snap decision that this is where I need to be, this is the only thing that matters.

CORONATION Street fans are in tears after Abi Franklin named her newborn son - and decided to fight for him. The mechanic - who is played by actress Sally Carman in the ITV soap - had no idea she was pregnant before she gave birth high on drugs.

Coronation Street viewers were left stunned when they spotted a glaring blunder over Abi's surprise baby. Fans of the show saw Abi Webster become mum to a surprise baby earlier this week as she continued on her destructive path.Abi had no idea she was pregnant until she went into labour prematurely after embarking on a drink and drugs binge with drug dealer friend Dean.Her unexpected new arrival started to make an appearance when she went on a joyride with Dean down a country lane in a car he had stolen from Kevin Webster's garage.When Abi finally got to the hospital she gave birth to a tiny baby boy after just six months gestation.

Coronation Street fans can expect plenty of drama next week as the identity of Abi Webster's baby daddy gets people talking.Abi assures the social worker that she’s enrolled in rehab in upcoming scenes and will do whatever it takes to keep her baby. When she tells Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) she has to prove she can offer Alfie a proper home, Toyah quizzes Imran Habeeb (Charlie de Melo) about her ‘ex client’. His mind whirring, Imran guesses she’s talking about Abi.

Coronation Street viewers have predicted a huge twist in Abi Webster’s shock baby storyline. Soap fans' jaws dropped when Abi went into premature labour and welcomed baby Alfie, following the surprise revelation last week that she was six months pregnant.

Coronation Street actress Sally Carman, who plays troubled Abi Webster, has spoken out on the latest twist in her character’s surprise baby storyline. Soap fans watched as Abi gave birth to a premature baby boy, only to flee shortly after and return to the cobbles, abandoning her newborn at the hospital.

Coronation Street fans predict that Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) will be revealed to be Abi Webster's (Sally Carman) newborn baby.The wayward character recently realised she was pregnant and experienced contractions after being abandoned at the side of the road by her dodgy pal Dean Turnbull.Abi managed to get herself to the hospital, where she gave birth to a baby boy.However, she quickly decided that she'd be an unfit mum to the new arrival and did a runner back to the cobbles, abandoning her son in the hospital.Abi's partner Kevin recently turned his back on her after he discovered about her one night stand last year.After her son Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni) was brutally murdered by Corey Brent (Maximus Evans) in May last year, Abi was determined to see justice served.When the initial trial saw Corey found not guilty, Abi walked into the night hoping to score drugs to numb her unbearable grief.Viewers later learned that Abi had a fling that night with Imran Habeeb (Charlie de Melo), who was also struggling after failing to prove foster daughter Kelly Neelan's (Millie Gibson) innocence.The pair declared their one-off encounter as a moment of madness and vowed to keep the secret under wraps.In January, Abi had cause to approach Imran once again when she thought she might be pregnant - but later covertly informed him that the test was negative.From the dates Abi gave while she was in labour, it was clear to viewers that Imran is indeed the father, and definitely not husband Kev.But with Imran blissfully unaware of the situation as he celebrates his engagement to Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) - who knows he cheated but not who with - it looks like his settled family life is about to implode.However, fans of the

Actress Sally Carman has been filming one of her biggest storylines in Coronation Street as fans saw her character Abi Franklin sensationally give birth to a surprise baby on Sunday. But she has found a moment to see the funny side. As she acted the harrowing scenes, which saw Abi gives birth to a very premature baby having not known she was pregnant, Sally was amused by the very realistic fake baby she used.

Coronation Street actress Sally Carman has opened up about how her ITV soap alter-ego Abi Webster was totally in the dark about her shock pregnancy. Corrie viewers watched open mouthed as Abi began to experience contractions and went into labour at the side of the road in Sunday 6 March’s episode.

Coronation Street fans were shocked on Sunday evening (March 6) when cobbles resident Abi Franklin unexpectedly went into labour at the side of a road.After relapsing and taking drugs with her old acquaintance Dean, husband Kevin Webster kicked her out of the house - following her revelation that she had a one night stand the year before.However, viewers will have to wait to find out what will happen to Abi - and whether the father of the baby is Kevin or Imran Habeeb.Although Abi Franklin's life on-screen has taken many heartbreaking twists and turns, actress Sally Carman's life is far less dramatic.She is also loved up with her Coronation Street co-star Joe Duttine, who plays Tim Metcalfe in the popular ITV soap, with the couple planning to get married later this year.Before then, the actress has given fans a glimpse into her stunning home with the actor - which includes chic furniture such as a standing silver bath, stylish décor and beautiful hand painted art work.Sally announced in 2019 that she and Joe had moved in together, in a series of sweet snaps that showed the couple holding each other close in their new home.The actress snuggled up to her fiancé in one of the photographs, which was captioned: "We’re in #homesweethome #thelightisntwonkyhonest."Fans went wild for the post as they flocked to congratulate the couple, with one saying: "Ahh, congrats you two! It looks lovely."A second added: "Love your kitchen. Lovely couple.

Coronation Street's fans were left in shock last night after Abi Franklin went into labour after collapsing at the side of the road.The troubled mechanic was dumped by her drug dealer Dean after a drug binge saw him steal a car from Kevin Webster’s shop.Abi, played by Sally Carman, dropped a bombshell by calling for an ambulance, telling the operator 'I'm having a baby' before her phone cut dead and viewers were left wondering if Abi and her unborn child will be safe.But the baby bombshell has left fans completely baffled.One viewer tweeted: "How was she pregnant when she told Imran that all good and nothing to worry about. So it meant that she wasn’t pregnant so how is that even possible.""Abi slept with Imran well over six months ago so she can’t be pregnant where’s the bump or weight gain!? #Corrie," another added.A third shared: “WAIT ABI IS PREGNANT?!? it’s Kev’s right? dates wouldn’t be right for it to be Imran’ if she’s in labour.

It was one of the most secret pregnancies in soap land as mum-to-be Abi Franklin didn't even know she was expecting.

Coronation Street actress Sally Carman has spoken out on the aftermath of Abi Webster’s ‘surprise’ baby storyline, revealing the shocked mum pays tribute to her late son Seb with her new arrival’s name. Soap fans were left open-mouthed at the end of Sunday 6 March’s cliffhanger episode when Abi went into labour with Imran Habeeb’s (Charlie De Melo) baby at the side of the road.

Coronation Street's Abi Webster was finally getting her life back together, things went downhill as her one night stand with Imran Habeeb came back to bite her.A brand new trailer has teased plenty of upcoming drama as Abi is left for dead in a horror car crashWith Kevin and Jack leaving her, Abi soon turned back to drugs with one of her old crew - leaving Toyah Battersby terrified for her.And on Sunday (March 6) she went on a drug-fuelled drive with dealer Dean before collapsing on the side of the road, suffering from contractions and dialling 999 to announce she was having a baby.Fans saw Abi abandoned by Dean and her phone battery dying before she could confirm her location to the emergency services.And now ITV have teased upcoming scenes with Abi in hospital, as a nurse tells her: "The man who brought you in said he found you by the side of the road."We need to get him or her out, now."A tiny baby can then be seen lying in an incubator surrounded by wires and tubes, before the scene switched to that nurse telling her co-worker Aggie Bailey: "She gave birth and then did a runner!"Abi’s hospital bed lies empty after Abi fled the hospital without waiting to be discharged - and without taking her baby, who she names Alfie after her son Seb’s favourite teddy bear.Aggie responds: "Poor woman - god knows what state she must be in!”, before Toyah arrives at the hospital and says: “The doctor said that Abi’s had a baby?!"And that seems an appropriate moment for the camera to cut to Abi sitting in the stolen car, before ramming it through a heavy set of wooden doors and straight into a wall.The chilling trailer ends with the airbag erupting in Abi’s face and her lying unconscious against the steering wheel - and leaves plenty

Coronation Street star Sally Carman admitted she was so emotional filming scenes with Abi Webster's premature baby that she "couldn't do it without crying".Viewers were left stunned on Sunday (March 6) as Abi collapsed on the roadside before managing to call 999 - already in labour with a baby she didn't know she was pregnant with.That baby Alfie could be the product of an affair with Imran Habeeb - and with Abi using drugs at the time before his birth - will only throw more spanners in the works with Abi trying to patch up her marriage to Kevin.And the emotional scenes were so much for actress Sally that she had to take a moment to herself.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, the soap star explained of the prosthetic baby using for filming: "They are so real, and they breathe. They've got a little pup, and that was something else because they are so tiny - smaller than a little chicken."The monologues I’ve got where I’m speaking to the baby, it was really hard to do them without crying, because you’re just like, 'Oh my goodness, babies exist at this size and they’re so vulnerable'."However, it wasn't all sad tears - as Sally said the baby actually made her erupt into hysterics.She explained: "The one we’ve got looks exactly like Chris Lilley, the Australian comedy guy.