'Is this the drugs hour?': ITV Corrie fans complain about pre-watershed drug taking scenes

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 were reeling after Abi Franklin ended up in a horror crash just after secretly giving birth.

It was back to the cobbles on Wednesday night for another hour-long check-in to see what's happening with the street's most famous residents.

Coronation Street fans were left frustrated on Wednesday's hour-long episode as the hospital made a huge blunder with Abi Franklin. Only recently, viewers were left heartbroken as they watched Abi abandon her newborn baby son, who was born three months early, shortly after his surprise birth.

Coronation Street viewers were left baffled during the latest episode as Aggie Bailey was able to guess that Abi Franklin was the mother of an abandoned baby.Abi has been going through a turbulent time after she gave birth unexpectedly on Monday night.Feeling she had no other choice, the mechanic, who was unaware she was pregnant, decided to abandon her baby in the local hospital.But seeing as medics were on the hunt to find out who the mother could be, Aggie was able to uncover the mystery relatively quickly, by discovering that Abi owns a red hoodie which was also seen on the hospital's CCTV.However, Corrie fans were not convinced by Aggie's quick-witted investigation and thought it was rather far-fetched.Jumping onto Twitter, one person wrote: "Aggie guessing that Abi was the missing mother just from the red hoodie when she didn’t even look pregnant is just ridiculous."Another person sarcastically said: "OMG I have a red hoodie ....Thank goodness I don't live in Manchester! It ain't my baby, I ain't your mother Alfie!"A third chimed: "Bit of a leap.

Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey's adorable daughter could be set to follow in her famous mum's footsteps.

Coronation Street fans have been left baffled after becoming convinced they've spotted a big blunder with Abi Franklin's pregnancy. Abi (Sally Carman) was horrified as she gave birth to a baby boy despite being just six months pregnant, leaving her in a dire situation as she was left in labour at the side of the road.

Coronation Street viewers were stunned when Abi Franklin went into labour and during the latest trip to Weatherfield as they watched her give birth at six months pregnant.

Coronation Street 's Abi Franklin has had her world turned upside down after discovering she was in labour with a baby boy.

Coronation Street fans are hoping for a new romance on the cobbles after spotting a potential couple in Weatherfield.

Stunning soap star Helen Flanagan has delighted fans with a comical video showing her transformation from 'perfect mum' at home to super glam ready for a night out.

The Manchester Evening News made a Coronation Street cameo in Sunday night's hour-long episode as Laura Neelan read our article about the soap.

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'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 fans were left in shock on Sunday (March 6) as Abi Webster went into labour - without even knowing she was pregnant.The mum-of-three feared she could be pregnant last year after an affair with Imran Habeeb - but later dismissed her concerns as she knew what being pregnant felt like.However, she didn't actually take a pregnancy test.And now it looks like Abi could be plunged into a custody battle after losing both her twins to social services, before they moved abroad to Australia.With her other son Seb's death wreaking havoc on Abi's life and her marriage to Kevin near destruction, it's no surprise she'd be tempted to turn back to drugs - and lawyer Imran, tasked to help her out with the case, knows that.And now actress Sally Carman has confirmed to Daily Star and other press that it's "highly unlikely" Abi will get to keep custody of her new baby - named Alfie after Seb's favourite teddy bear. Opening up about the coming storyline, Sally confirmed that Abi does a runner from the hospital and heads back to Weatherfield to "pretend like nothing ever happened".She revealed: "I think [Abi runs] for the same reasons she gave up the twins, because she doesn’t believe she can look after [baby Alfie] properly.

In one of the biggest Coronation Street twists for a long time, fans found out on Friday for the first time that Abi Franklin (Sally Carman) is sensationally around six months pregnant, as she went in to labour.The surprise baby news shocked fans. But not only was this a shock for fans, the contractions were the first time Abi knew that she was about to became a mum again. Abi quickly called the paramedics and told them she was going into labour.

There was a major shock on Coronation Street as wayward Abi Franklin went into labour at the side of a road.

Coronation Street fans have begged Sophie Webster star Brooke Vincent to return to the ITV soap, after the actress posted a sweet throwback snap on social media.Brooke began playing the daughter of Weatherfield residents Kevin and Sally Webster more than 19 years ago, and many fans could not believe how much time had passed.Neither could the Corrie star, with Brooke posting a throwback snap on Instagram of her as a child when she began filming the soap, saying: "19 years difference! Still none the wiser!"However, the nostalgic post has brought back memories of the character for fans, with many calling for Brooke Vincent to return to the cobbles as Sophie Webster.Fans flocked to social media to ask the star if she would be returning, after taking a break from the soap in 2019, with one saying: "Ever coming back to Coronation Street? You’re missed."A second added: "When you back in Corrie? We miss you!"Brooke's fellow Coronation Street co-stars also commented on the post, with Sally Ann-Matthews saying: "There’s my beautiful nuisance," while on-screen sister Helen Flanagan called the photograph "beautiful".The Sophie Webster actress took a break from the soap following the birth of her son in 2019 with her footballer partner Kean Bryan, and gave birth to their second child in 2021.However during her time on Coronation Street, the cobbles star was involved in huge storylines including her relationship with Kate Connor and Paula Martin.The character later departed the soap, when Sophie decided to go travelling to Cambodia.Although fans have called for the character to return, Brooke revealed in an interview with Daily Star in 2021 that she is currently focusing on being a mum, but that she does miss her fellow co-stars.She

Coronation Street fans were shocked after spotting T4 legend Anthony Crank on the cobbles last night (March 4).The episode saw Abi Franklin relapse and meet up with a drug dealer from her past, played by the former T4 host.Anthony, 47, looked unrecognisable as he made a cameo appearance in the ITV soap, but many fans were soon left wondering where they had seen him before.However, viewers were quick to work out the actor's identity, with one fan saying on social media: "Anthony Crank on Corrie."A second said: "Isn't that Anthony Crank off T4?" while a third added: "The T4 presenter is Abi's drug dealer."Anthony Crank hosted the iconic Channel 4 weekend programme T4 on Sunday mornings from 2002 to 2005, as well as on music channel MTV.T4 launched the careers of huge household names including Vernon Kaye, June Sarpong, Steve Jones and Miquita Oliver, who were regular Saturday morning faces on programmes including Popworld.They were later joined by future stars including Rick Edwards and model Alexa Chung.However, this is not Anthony's only Coronation Street stint, as he also played a police officer for a number of episodes in 2011.He has also appeared in rival soap Hollyoaks as Steve in 2010, as well as hit TV series including The Syndicate and Shameless.Anthony's latest cobbles cameo featured his character Dean meeting up with Abi Franklin, telling her: "I am available on the end of the phone any time you need me."He later gave Abi a bag, with both characters going back to her house to take drugs - signifying that Abi had relapsed.The episode also saw Abi lie to Toyah Battersby to leave a meeting early, with Toyah questioning the identity of Anthony's character.However, Abi soon lied to Toyah, telling her that Dean was