In the cult plot, Leanne Battersby of Coronation Street must make yet another tough choice after being torn apart from loved ones in future scenes.
In the newest cult plotline of Coronation Street, Jane Danson’s character Leanne Battersby will have to make yet another difficult decision.
Viewers have been enthralled with Leanne’s surrender to Rowan Cunliffe (Emmys Cooper), the leader of The Institute, who has been luring her deeper into the cult by promising to reunite her with her son. Leanne revealed to her partner Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) an AI version of her late son Oliver, in a shocking turn of events.
This digital avatar represents what Oliver would look like now had he lived. Leanne has been pulling away from her family and friends to interact with the AI version of Oliver online. In scenes due to air next week, Rowan will ramp up his efforts to isolate Leanne further.
Viewers will see Leanne make the agonising decision to distance herself from her sister Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) while she undergoes surgery. Rowan convinces Leanne that prioritising herself over Toyah’s operation is the right move
In a surprising turn of events, it’s Nick who remains at Toyah’s side. Meanwhile, Leanne’s focus is on The Institute, as Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) tells her she plans to invest her inheritance in the new resource centre, pending Ken’s approval.
At the hospital, a consultant approaches Nick with news. He gives Leanne a call, alerting her that Toyah is facing complications and she needs to rush to her side immediately.
However, Rowan doesn’t let her go without a fight and continues his efforts to sow discord between Leanne and her family. Rowan confronts Leanne about Amy’s decision, but when she insists she doesn’t have time for it as she’s rushing to see Toyah, he fears he’s losing his grip on her. He realises he needs to find another way to manipulate her.
After reuniting with her sister at the hospital, things get more complicated when Nick confesses to Toyah that he’s fallen for her and plans to disclose this to Leanne. In the meantime, Nick receives a threatening message from Rowan demanding him to cough up the £20k investment or he’ll spill the beans about his affair.
