Coronation Street is ramping up the tension as Joel Dearing faces a potentially devastating downfall. The latest episodes reveal that Joel’s sinister schemes are coming to light, with two key characters zeroing in on the truth about the corrupt solicitor.

Friday’s episode saw Joel’s fiancée, Dee-Dee Bailey, and DS Lisa Swain each uncovering damning evidence that threatens to expose Joel’s true nature. Dee-Dee’s suspicions began when she offered Joel’s ex, Emily, a fairy charm she believed was given by Joel to his daughter, Mave. Emily’s shockingly straightforward denial—that Joel had never given such a bracelet—raised alarm bells for Dee-Dee. Furthermore, Emily revealed that Joel was still paying rent on his old flat, which only deepened Dee-Dee’s doubts.

Determined to get to the bottom of things, Dee-Dee sneaked into Joel’s flat, where Lauren Bolton had been staying during her pregnancy. Although Lauren wasn’t there at the time, Dee-Dee discovered some nail varnish that didn’t add up. When confronted with the nail varnish and the non-existent bracelet, Joel initially managed to offer plausible explanations. He claimed that the bracelet had been sold by Emily out of spite and that the nail varnish was simply a byproduct of his subletting the flat. Joel remained evasive about where he’d bought the bracelet, suggesting that Dee-Dee pick out a replacement herself, further fueling her suspicion.

Simultaneously, Joel’s troubles intensified as Weatherfield PD began scrutinizing his connection to Lauren. Betsy Swain, encouraged by her mother, reported Joel for assault after he injured her arm. DS Swain interrogated Joel about the incident, where he claimed he had only given Betsy money to help her, vehemently denying any physical contact. As DS Swain delved deeper into Joel’s background, she discovered in the police database that he had previously represented Lauren Bolton in a criminal damage case.

With these revelations mounting, it seems that Joel’s epic collapse might be imminent. As Dee-Dee and DS Swain piece together the puzzle of Joel’s deceitful actions, the stage is set for a dramatic confrontation. Will Joel’s criminal activities be brought to light, and who will be the one to finally bring him down? Stay tuned to find out how this high-stakes drama unfolds.