Coronation Street exit teased as soap legend forced to make difficult decision

Leanne Battersby is forced to make a huge decision in Coronation Street scenes to air next week as Rowan Cunliffe tries to convince her not to go and visit Simon Barlow

Coronation Street fans could be set to wave goodbye to a Weatherfield icon next week.

The plot thickens on the cobbles as the enigmatic Rowan Cunliffe continues to weave his web around Leanne Battersby with his “self-improvement group” The Institute. He’s been luring Leanne away from her fella Nick Tilsley and even her sis Toyah Battersby when she’s needed her most.

With Leanne turning her back, Nick and Toyah have found comfort in each other’s arms, all while being blackmailed by Rowan.

Next week’s spoilers reveal that Toyah, who’s just been hit with the bombshell of germ-cell ovarian cancer, gears up for her surgery. Meanwhile, Rowan’s busy convincing Leanne that she’s making the right move by keeping her distance from Toyah’s operation and putting herself first, reports the Mirror.

But Nick is appalled by Leanne’s cold shoulder and stays devotedly by Toyah’s side.

In another twist, Rowan’s latest catch Amy Barlow spills to an eager Leanne about ploughing her inheritance into the new resource centre, but there’s a catch she needs Ken Barlow’s approval. Later, a frantic call from Nick informs Leanne that Toyah’s hit a snag with complications.

**Will Leanne go and visit Simon Barlow in Rotterdam?**

Will Leanne rush to her sister’s bedside, and more importantly, is Toyah going to pull through?

Later in the week, Rowan informs Leanne about Amy’s decision. However, he becomes worried when Leanne says she doesn’t have time to discuss it as she’s off to see Toyah.

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Leanne reunites with her sister. Later, Nick confides in Toyah that he loves her and plans to tell Leanne.

**Will Leanne find out about Toyah and Nick** (Image: ITV)

Following his confession, Rowan leaves a threatening voicemail for Nick, demanding a £20k investment for The Institute or he’ll reveal his affair with Toyah. What will Nick do?

Later, Simon Barlow, Leanne’s son, encourages her to visit him in Rotterdam.

But she finds herself in a difficult position when Rowan tells her that The Institute wants to fast-track her to level eight. With Nick urging her to visit Simon, she’s torn over what to do. Will she discover the truth about Nick and Toyah?

Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX