Coronation Street is once again embroiled in a shocking turn of events, as a dark threat against the beloved Ken Barlow sends ripples of fear through Weatherfield. This alarming development comes amidst Tracy Barlow’s relentless blackmail scheme, which appears to have taken a dangerous and unforeseen turn.

Tracy Barlow has been making life a living hell for Abby Franklin and Carl Webster ever since she uncovered their affair. Leveraging this explosive secret, Tracy embarked on a calculated campaign of blackmail, initially demanding payment in instruments. However, her patience reportedly wore thin, and she escalated her demands, insisting on a full cash payout from the duo, threatening to expose their illicit relationship if her demands were not met.

The situation took a sinister twist when Carl Webster, seemingly pushed to his limit, firmly rejected Tracy’s demands. Shortly after this confrontation, Preston’s Pedals, a local business, was violently trashed by a balaclava-clad criminal. More chillingly, the perpetrator issued a direct threat against Ken Barlow, leaving Tracy, and indeed the entire community, in a state of shock.

In scenes set to air next Monday, September 22nd, Tracy, evidently shaken by the threat to her father, backs off from her blackmail of Abby and Carl . Carl, in turn, informs Abby that he fed Tracy a fabricated story to end her persistent blackmail. However, when Abby later thanks Tracy for leaving them alone, Tracy confesses the true extent of what transpired, leaving Abby utterly stunned .

Speculation is now rife that Carl Webster may be behind the attack on Preston’s Pedals and the subsequent threat to Ken Barlow. A source from Coronation Street revealed that “Abby is taken aback when she finds out just how far [Carl] went to secure Tracy’s silence” . The fact that even Tracy, known for her formidable nature, is scared, underscores the gravity of the situation. Carl’s character has been portrayed as increasingly villainous, and this latest incident only serves to deepen suspicions

Despite Tracy’s shocking revelations, it appears Abby may not immediately distance herself from Carl. However, with Carl’s misdeeds reportedly piling up, the question remains whether there will eventually be a tipping point for Abby, or if Carl will manage to manipulate his way out of trouble once again [000:01:37]. Prior to this incident, Abby had suggested that she and Carl simply admit their relationship to Kevin, but Carl had sought to find a way around it, even suggesting they call Tracy’s bluff. While he reportedly didn’t openly plan violence, the events that followed paint a disturbing picture.

As the residents of Weatherfield grapple with this escalating danger, the threat to Ken Barlow, a beloved and long-standing character, casts a dark shadow over the cobbles. The outcome of this perilous storyline, and Carl Webster’s true intentions, will undoubtedly keep viewers on the edge of their seats.