This week on Coronation Street, the gripping conclusion of Lauren Bolton’s trial will take center stage. The young mother, portrayed by Kate Fitten,

faces the possibility of over 20 years in prison for her involvement in the death of Joel Dearing, a manipulative solicitor and the father of her infant son,

Frankie. Joel’s actions culminated in tragedy last year, leaving Lauren to grapple with the fallout. In early 2024, with Max Turner’s (Paddy Bever) reluctant help,

Lauren resorted to extreme measures to protect her child. She pushed Joel off a bridge after he posed a serious threat to Frankie. Initially, Max was prepared to take the blame, but his plan unraveled when David (Jack P. Shepherd), Shona (Julia Goulding), and others intervened. Now, the trial’s outcome hangs in the balance.

Courtroom drama intensifies as Roy Cropper (David Neilson) testifies, painting Lauren as a kind and compassionate individual. However, proceedings take a shocking turn when a woman named Brie accuses Lauren of assaulting her while in custody. Despite Lauren’s insistence that the allegations are false, doubt looms. Meanwhile, Lauren learns that baby Frankie has fallen ill and is hospitalized, further complicating her emotional state.

During her cross-examination, Lauren’s raw emotions surface as she admits relief over Joel’s absence, though it’s clear she’s consumed by guilt and worry for Frankie. She later confides in Max at the hospital, expressing her belief that her trial’s outcome is irrelevant compared to her son’s recovery. Her priorities are unmistakable: Frankie’s health is her sole focus.

As the week progresses, the courtroom becomes a battleground of legal strategies. Barristers deliver closing arguments, while Lauren keeps vigil by Frankie’s hospital bed. Eventually, she is summoned back to court to face the jury’s decision. Will she be found guilty and sentenced to decades behind bars, or will the jury see her actions as those of a desperate mother trying to protect her child?

In other developments, the Platts receive troubling news, while Toyah (Georgia Taylor) tries to support Abi (Sally Carman) through her grief—only to face rejection. Meanwhile, Daisy (Charlotte Jordan) navigates a love triangle and the complexities of impending motherhood, while tensions rise among other Weatherfield residents.