A Coronation Street star has broken their silence after fan backlash to an "affair" on the popular ITV soap opera.

Jonathan Howard, who plays Carl Webster on the Manchester-based show, has addressed speculation around Carl and Abi Franklin hitting it off after a shock kiss.

Spoilers released by show bosses have confirmed that Carl makes a pass at his brother's (Kevin Webster) partner next week.

However, her reaction to this is unknown, with many fans being left angered by the potential storyline.

Next week: Carl makes a move on Abi, Maria fears Mick is bad news and Daisy says goodbye to Weatherfield.

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