Will utterly loses it on Coronation Street after caring touch from Bethany

Will utterly loses it on Coronation Street after caring touch from Bethany Published May 14, 2026 10:00pm Will explodes on Bethany. (Picture: ITV) Out of all the residents of Coronation Street, Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) has a better chance at understanding Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) than most. In the same way Will was groomed and gaslit into an illicit sexual relationship by his predatory athletics coach, Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon), Bethany was manipulated and coerced into child sex exploitation when she was sixteen by her boyfriend, Nathan Curtis (Christopher Harper). Like Bethany, Will was isolated from his family by his abuser and became convinced he was in a loving relationship, when nothing could be further from the truth. Even when Megan’s true colours were exposed and the entire street hated her guts, Will refused to accept the truth and stayed under her spell despite the best efforts of his dad Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker), step-mum Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) and grandmother Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McLynn) So absolute was Megan’s influence that Will believed her when she lied that she’d lost their baby as a result of being shoved by an angry Maggie, when in truth she underwent a secret termination. He was even prepared to run away to Paris with her to start a new life, but in reality, Megan always intended to leave Will behind. Megan made Will believe that she loved him. (Picture: ITV) Fortunately, just as Will was about to say goodbye forever to his unsuspecting family, he happened to get into a taxi driven by Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) – the only other person on Coronation Street other than Bethany who might be able to relate to what he’s going through. Tim opened up about how when he was 14, he was in an inappropriate relationship with a woman called Trisha, who was 20 at the time. It took Tim a while to come to terms with the reality of his relationship, and how it was actually sexual abuse. Urged by Tim to tell the truth, the scales fell from WIll’s eyes and he went to the police station, where Ben, Eva, Maggie and Ollie Driscoll (Raphael Akuwudike) waiting. Tim drew on his own experience to get through to Will. (Picture: ITV) However, the nightmare is far from over. There’s no guarantee that Megan will be charged by the police, the Driscolls are left in more turmoil than ever thanks to ongoing tensions between Maggie and Ben, and Will is left on the first steps of a very difficult healing journey… something that Bethany knows all too well. But Bethany’s attempts to support Will end in disaster in next week’s episodes of Coronation Street, with explosive consequences. Bethany tries to reach out to a trouble Will. (Picture: ITV) Don't miss a Soaps scoop! Add us as a Preferred Source As a loyal Metro Soaps reader, we want to make sure you never miss our articles when searching for stories. We have all the latest soaps news, spoilers, videos, and interviews, with a vibrant community of highly engaged readers. Click the button below and tick Metro.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. Add us as a Preferred Source Now you can ensure you never miss a story from the Soaps team Finding Will in the precinct, Bethany draws on her own experience of being groomed to try and offer support. However, when she touches his hand, a volatile Will erupts, accusing her of trying to molest him. Will gets the wrong end of the stick, (Picture: ITV) Deals of the Day K-beauty is taking over skincare in 2026 – and this new serum is leading the way The best outdoor candles to buy now for alfresco dining and bug-free nights This tablet recreates the feeling of writing on paper – without the mess Shopping for new bedding? Simba Sleep’s latest launch has options for every sleeper Buy one, get 50% off – stock up on SPF for less with iHerb's limited time deal Will Bethany manage to talk Will round? Arrow MORE: Coronation Street icon Alan Rothwell dies aged 89 Arrow MORE: Christina’s shocking police lie causes George to take drastic action Arrow MORE: A child abuser is arrested in Coronation Street – as another escapes justice The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.