Coronation Street’s Curtis Delamere is forced to come clean next week, as he confesses to having a worrying health condition.
New spoilers for the ITV soap confirm that next week, Emma Brooker fears her new love interest is cheating on her after a discovery.
As the pair continue their plans for the photoshoot for their charity calendar, involving Weatherfield residents in a nude shoot, he soon hurries out.
He makes up that he has a dental appointment, but is soon spotted in The Bistro with a mystery young woman by Debbie Webster.
When she tells Emma’s dad Steve McDonald, he’s concerned and rushes off to find him and accuses him of cheating on his daughter.
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Demanding the truth, the men exchange words before Steve berates Curtis for letting Emma down.
Shortly after, Curtis tells Emma it’s over between them with no real explanation.
Steve finds his daughter sobbing her heart out over the split in the factory kitchen, with him believing he was right about the newcomer.
After telling her she had a lucky escape, he once again confronts Curtis over his treatment of Emma leading to a discovery.
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Curtis reveals Steve has got it all wrong before admitting he is hiding something from everyone, and that he has a heart condition.
Trusting him with his secret, Curtis tells Steve the truth but ensures he does not tell Emma what he’s said.
As Emma continues to sob over her heartbreak, a guilty Steve battles with his conscience after his promise to Curtis.
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But Steve’s partner Tracy is confused and wants answers when she later sees Steve and Curtis together, as if nothing has happened.
Emma is left reeling when she finds out Steve has given Curtis a lift somewhere despite him breaking her heart.
As Tracy confronts the men over what is going on, Curtis is forced to reveal all and finally tells Emma his secret.
Later on in the week, the news only sparks concern for Emma when she worries about her partner’s health.
As Dev refuses to take part in the calendar despite it possibly being too late, Curtis stresses over the situation.
Emma fears the stress is all too much for Curtis and his health after learning of his diagnosis, but is she overthinking things?
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV.