A well-known Weatherfield resident is set to become the latest target of Joel Deering next week, as the disgraced solicitor takes drastic action to protect his name.
Despite being exposed for his heinous actions against young women, particularly Lauren Bolton, Joel remains determined to cover his tracks. His crimes are no secret to DS Lisa Swain and his former fiancée Dee-Dee Bailey, but that has not deterred him from orchestrating another malicious scheme.
Joel’s deceit has already stirred significant controversy, especially after he falsely claimed to the police that Lauren had illegally obtained and taken abortion pills. His actions have sparked outrage among Weatherfield residents, and in a recent episode, Carla Connor confronted him at the Chariot Square Hotel.
Carla, the outspoken boss of Underworld and a fan-favourite character since her debut in 2006, publicly exposed Joel’s misdeeds to one of his unsuspecting clients. Although she was speaking the truth, Joel quickly sought revenge, turning the tables on her in a calculated move.
In a shocking twist set to unfold next week, Joel takes legal action against Carla, serving her with a letter initiating civil court proceedings for slander. The move is witnessed by Dee-Dee Bailey and Lisa Swain, who are left horrified by his audacity. However, while Joel believes he is tightening his grip, his downfall may be closer than he realises.
The situation escalates when a detective informs Dee-Dee that Joel’s work phone has been receiving messages from an unknown woman. Sensing an opportunity to unearth more evidence against him, she becomes determined to identify the sender.
Craig Tinker steps in to track down the mystery woman, Ellie, though he remains unaware of the potential dangers of his search. He is warned that the investigation must remain secret, as any exposure could result in both him and Swain losing their jobs within the Weatherfield police force.
Earlier this week, in an episode aired on Wednesday , Lisa Swain was instructed to step back from investigating Joel, despite her instincts telling her he was deeply entangled in wrongdoing. With tensions rising and secrets beginning to unravel, the coming episodes are set to bring even more dramatic revelations in Joel Deering’s disturbing storyline.