Kevin Webster lashes out after devastating health news as he struggles to cope in Coronation Street

UPCOMING Coronation Street scenes will see Kevin Webster lash out after receiving devastating health news.

A devastating new storyline has seen the mechanic diagnosed with testicular cancer.

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Kevin Webster has been diagnosed with testicular cancer in a heartbreaking storyline[/caption]

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Abi turns to Ronnie for support about her therapy sessions[/caption]

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Kevin is set to lash out in upcoming scenes[/caption]

Having found a lump on his testicles, Kevin got himself tested fter a pep talk from his best mate Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine).

Things appear to be getting worse, as the soap legend is set to receive more bad news in scenes yet to air.

His wife Abi (Sally Carman) offers to cancel her therapy session, in order to spend the afternoon with him – but Kevin won’t allow it.

Tim later finds Kevin in the garage and after offering support, Kevin’s hurt becomes anger.

Elsewhere, Abi opens up to Ronnie (Vinta Morgan) about her therapy sessions.

Kevin enters, sees them laughing together and leaves again – how will he react?

Discussing the storyline, producer Kate Brooks previously said: “As we go into the new year, Kevin will discover that he’s got testicular cancer, which causes a massive strain on his relationship. 

“Abi is a really strong character, but she’s going through her own turmoil at the same time. 

“We want to tell this really truthfully. We’ve been working closely with Macmillan to make sure that we tell the story right.”

Kevin received his test results last week, as his ex-wife Sally (Sally Dynevor) accompanied him to his appointment.

When the diagnosis is revealed, the doctor also informed him he’ll have to undergo an operation.

The Sun revealed last year how Kevin would be diagnosed with testicular cancer.

It comes 41 years into the long-standing character’s tenure in Coronation Street.

In another heartbreaking storyline, Kevin’s sister Debbie is set to be diagnosed with dementia.

Darkest soap storylines

Over the years the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock…

EastEnders: Tony grooming Whitney (2008-2009) – Tony King first appeared in Albert Square in 2008 as the boyfriend of Bianca, played by Patsy Palmer. But it was quickly revealed he was a paedophile who had been grooming vulnerable Whitney, Bianca’s adopted stepdaughter from a previous relationship, since she was 12. The shocking storyline attracted more than 200 complaints within a week of it beginning. Whitney waited until her 16th birthday to reveal the truth to a horrified Bianca, who called the police.

Emmerdale: Holly’s drug addiction and shock death (2010-2016) – In 2010, Holly Barton (played by Sophie Powles) became Emmerdale’s first teenage drug addict. The shocking storyline saw her taking cocaine on a night out before developing a deadly heroin habit. Parents John and Moira desperately tried to help get their daughter clean but when Holly returned in 2016, following a four-year absence, she quickly relapsed. Fans were left stunned and heartbroken when distraught Moira found Holly dead in her bed from a heroin overdose.

Hollyoaks: Luke’s rape (2000) – Actor Gary Lucy was just 17 when he took on this groundbreaking storyline, which saw his character Luke Morgan become soap’s first male rape victim. Luke had endured a long-running bullying campaign by football rival Mark Gibbs – who raped him after Luke stood up to him. Luke was left suicidal following the brutal attack, before opening up to his brother Adam. Gibbs was sentenced to eight years in prison. Gary won the Best Actor gong at the British Soap Awards in 2000 for his performance.

Coronation Street: Evil Richard Hillman (2001-2003) – Just a mere mention of ‘Richard Hillman’ is enough to send a shiver down the spines of soap fans. He is often ranked one of the most evil soap villains and it’s not hard to see why. The smooth-talking financial adviser bashed his ex-wife Patricia over the head with a shovel. In a bid to keep his mother-in-law Audrey quiet, he set fire to her house. And when Maxine caught him trying to murder Emily Bishop, he took a crowbar to her head. He made his exit from the cobbles in 2003 when he drove Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, and her family into the canal. They survived, but he didn’t.

Viewers were left stunned when it was revealed last year how the legendary character was being killed off.

This arc will mark the end of actress Sue Devaney’s time in the ITV soap.

A source told Metro “It’s one of the show’s biggest storylines of the year, and a real chance for Sue to finally get her time in the spotlight – it will just be devastating for fans that it will effectively be her final storyline.”

Coronation Street continues on ITV1 and ITVX.

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Sally accompanied Kevin to his appointment[/caption]