Coronation Street‘s Kevin Webster faces more anguish in upcoming scenes as his wife Abi’s friendship with Ronnie Bailey deepens.

The soap is currently exploring a testicular cancer storyline for Kevin after he discovered a lump, with the character recently undergoing an operation.

In scenes set to air on the ITV soap next week, Kevin wishes he could to the Red Rec with Ronnie and Alfie, but Abi insists that he needs to get some rest after his operation.

Later on, Kevin feels useless when come Ronnie comes over to fix a kitchen cupboard for Abi.

Later in the week, Abi offers to cancel her therapy session to spend the afternoon with Kevin after he receives some more bad news, but Kevin won’t allow it.

Tim finds Kevin in the garage and offers his support, but Kevin’s hurt quickly turns to anger.

Meanwhile, Abi opens up to Ronnie about her therapy sessions as she continues to struggle with her PTSD over Mason Radcliffe’s death.

Kevin enters the room and sees the pair laughing together, before rushing off again. How will he react?

Corrie boss Kate Brooks previously explained that Kevin’s cancer will cause “a massive strain on his relationship” with Abi amid her own struggles.

“Abi is a really strong character, but she’s going through her own turmoil at the same time,” she told and other press