In a jaw-dropping twist that’s set Weatherfield ablaze, Coronation Street fans were left stunned as Gary Windass finally awoke from his coma — a moment that

may spell the beginning of the end for the treacherous Lou. In a storyline filled with betrayal, violence, and shocking deception, Gary’s return to consciousness threatens

to unravel the chilling secrets that have been kept hidden for weeks.

The drama began after Gary mysteriously vanished following a heated disagreement with Lou, who had grown increasingly unhinged in recent weeks. Maria, Gary’s devoted wife, grew more frantic by the day, reporting him missing to the police. Though DS Swain dismissed her fears, DC Kit Green raised an intriguing possibility: could Gary be the unnamed coma patient lying in a hospital bed?

As the tension built on the cobbles, viewers were treated to a horrifying revelation: Lou had not only attacked Gary but was also posing as his wife while he lay unconscious. Using the aliases “Chesney and Gemma,” she fabricated an entire identity to stay close to the man she assaulted, hoping to control the narrative before he could regain his voice — or his memory.

In a gripping flashback, the truth was laid bare. Lou had demanded money from Gary. When he refused and threatened to expose her blackmail attempts, she lashed out with a metal pole, striking him down. The violence echoed through her own troubled family, with her son Brody previously seen swinging a similar weapon at Kit after discovering the officer was his biological father. Terrified of losing her children and spiraling into desperation, Lou dragged Gary’s body, staged the accident, and deceived hospital staff — all to maintain her twisted charade.

Adding to the tension, as Nina Lucas and Summer Spellman staggered by high on LSD after a wild party, they unknowingly left Gary bleeding and dying. A passing dog walker finally called for help, but by then, Lou had woven her web of lies so tightly that not even Maria suspected the horror behind Gary’s disappearance.

Back at the hospital, Lou continued her performance — crying by Gary’s side, apologizing, and pleading for him not to report her if he woke up. But in the most suspenseful twist of the night, as she stepped out of the room, Gary’s eyes flickered open. It was a silent yet powerful moment that marked the start of a storm. Does Gary remember who attacked him? Has he retained every chilling detail of Lou’s betrayal?

For fans, the questions are mounting. Will Gary stay quiet and play along until Lou slips up? Or will he alert the police and bring her facade crashing down? With actor Freya Hegarty (Lou) having completed her final scenes, Lou’s exit is looming — but the nature of her departure remains shrouded in mystery. Will she be arrested, flee in a panic, or attempt to finish what she started?

Maria, having followed her gut all along, is now more determined than ever. Her instincts told her something was terribly wrong, and her refusal to accept Gary’s disappearance as mere coincidence could soon pay off. But will her reunion with Gary be a relief or the start of another nightmare?

Meanwhile, the broader Coronation Street landscape is just as explosive. Yasmeen Nazir’s emotional departure looms as Shelley King wraps her decade-long run. Her farewell to granddaughter Alia and the sale of her Speed Daal stake signal a heartbreaking goodbye — one that’s hitting fans hard. But it’s not the only dramatic exit on the horizon.

As Gary recovers and Weatherfield braces for fallout, a bigger question simmers: what kind of man will Gary become now? Known for his dark past and vigilante streak, could he seek revenge rather than justice? And will Maria be able to support him through the emotional aftermath, or will Lou’s betrayal drive a new wedge between them?

The implications of Lou’s deception are enormous. Hospital staff failed to identify Gary despite his public presence. Lou, who had been at the hospital weeks earlier, somehow escaped scrutiny. Fans were quick to point out this major plot hole online. “How does no one at Weatherfield General recognize Gary?” one viewer asked. Another noted, “Surely a nurse or two would’ve spotted something off.”

And while Gary’s silent awakening was the night’s centerpiece, Lou’s story is far from over. Will her past lies be exposed by others, or will Gary be the one to bring her down? Could Brody turn against her in a bid to protect Gary? Some fans believe a final confrontation between Gary and Lou is inevitable — possibly violent, possibly devastating.

Add to that Lisa Swain’s emotional unraveling in therapy, Alia’s turmoil over Speed Daal’s new ownership, and Adam Barlow’s explosive return, and Coronation Street is delivering some of its most emotionally charged and unpredictable storylines in years.

As one chapter ends, another chaos-fueled one begins.

Gary’s coma was just the calm before the storm. Now that he’s awake, all eyes are on Lou — and her carefully built world is about to come crashing down. The only question left: will Gary choose justice, or vengeance?