Bernie Winter – a woman who has made audiences feel sorry for her straightforward personality and devotion to her children – is about to make the most dangerous move of her life.

In the new episode of Coronation Street, Bernie will single-handedly push the Webster family into debt with just one impulsive decision.

It all started when Bernie discovered that her online sales job had stalled, and Gemma had lost her childcare contract.

Aled’s school fees had not been paid, and bills were piling up.

Amidst the pressure, Bernie listened to a shady acquaintance’s suggestion: “There’s a quick way to make money, but don’t tell anyone.” That statement set off a chain of tragedies.

According to the leak, Bernie decided to use the family home as collateral for an illegal loan, believing that it would only take a few weeks to turn around. She had no idea that the lending group belonged to a “grey market” network that specializes in trapping desperate people. In the next episode, viewers will see Bernie signing the contract in the dark, his hands shaking, his eyes wet with worry and fear.

A few days later, Dev Alahan – Bernie’s boyfriend – discovers the forged signature on the document and is furious: “What the hell did you do, Bernie?” She sobs: “I just wanted to help…” Gemma is speechless and leaves the house, leaving Bernie in tears.

But the biggest twist is not over yet: the loan is not just for money – it also comes with “extra requirements”. One of the lenders comes to Bernie and says: “I need you to be an intermediary to transport goods.” Bernie is scared, but if she refuses, the whole family could lose everything.