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Coronation Street has finally ended weeks of feverish speculation, delivering a chilling twist that exposes just how dangerous Megan Walsh truly is. What began as uneasy suspicion has now exploded into a full-blown nightmare, as tonight’s episode confirms Megan is pregnant — and her calculated manipulation of teenage Will Barlow is spiraling rapidly out of control.

For weeks, Megan has been hiding in plain sight, using her public relationship with Daniel Osborne as a convenient smokescreen while quietly grooming Will behind the scenes. The emotional pressure on Will has been relentless. Watching Megan and Daniel grow closer has left the vulnerable teen confused, jealous, and increasingly unstable — exactly the state Megan seems to thrive on.

The mystery first intensified during Bertie’s birthday party, when a pregnancy test accidentally tumbled from Megan’s handbag. Daniel’s stunned reaction spoke volumes, but Megan was quick to shut him down, snapping defensively before spinning a convincing lie. She claimed the test belonged to one of the girls she coached at school, brushing off concerns with chilling ease. Yet the damage was done. Whispers spread fast, and Tracy McDonald was among the first to voice her suspicions, quietly flagging Megan as someone not to be trusted.

Tonight, the truth began clawing its way to the surface. Daniel was horrified to discover Ken Barlow’s car had been vandalized with a crude and unmistakable symbol. While discussing the incident with a highly amused Gary Windass, Daniel suggested the culprit was likely a student — and hinted he already had someone specific in mind. That suspicion soon appeared justified when Will was abruptly suspended after a spray paint can was found hidden in his locker.

Will was frantic. Swearing his innocence, he begged his father Ben to intervene, terrified that the suspension would cost him a place in an upcoming athletics championship that meant everything to him. But while Ben hesitated, Maggie saw straight through the situation. She quickly realized Will was responsible — not out of malice, but confusion. He had targeted Ken’s car by mistake, believing it belonged to Daniel.

Despite knowing the truth, Maggie pleaded with Daniel to show leniency, reminding him that Will was new, isolated, and struggling to find his footing. Megan then stepped in — and this is where the manipulation turned truly sinister. Calmly but deliberately, she emphasized how crucial the championship was, subtly suggesting that the school’s success — and even her own coaching position — could be jeopardized if Will was barred from competing. When Daniel began to waver, Megan laughed it off, pretending she hadn’t meant anything by it, fully aware the seed had already been planted.

But the most disturbing moment came later. After overhearing pub gossip about the pregnancy test, Will confronted Megan directly. Instead of reassuring him, she dropped a devastating bombshell — admitting she had slept with Daniel, despite previously promising Will she wouldn’t. The confession wasn’t remorseful. It was strategic, tightening her emotional grip on the already spiraling teen.

The episode closed with a haunting final reveal. Alone, nervously glancing over her shoulder, Megan made a quiet phone call. Her words sent chills through Weatherfield.

“I need to book an appointment for a termination.”

In that moment, all doubt vanished. Megan is pregnant — and her double life is collapsing fast. As her lies unravel and her control begins to slip, one question remains terrifyingly clear: how much damage will she cause before the truth finally destroys her?