Ed Bailey’s Gambling Addiction Exposed in Coronation Street

Addiction takes a toll on Ed Bailey as his secret is exposed

Next week in Coronation Street, Ed Bailey finds himself struggling to keep it together as his gambling addiction begins to take a toll on him. His brother Ronnie becomes suspicious and figures out that something is wrong.

A devastating twist for Weatherfield residents

Weatherfield residents were left horrified when Stephen Reid, a once-admired individual, spiraled out of control and held his partner Jenny Connor hostage. The criminal's actions, including his financial antics and three murders, were all uncovered. However, his reign of terror came to an end when Peter Barlow intervened.

Matters go from bad to worse for Michael Bailey

Next week, Michael Bailey desperately tries to get his job back, but things take a turn for the worse. It all comes down to his father, Ed Bailey. Ed, having placed Michael's £1000 on a horse, anxiously watches the race unfold. When the horse wins, Ed is overjoyed and hides the cash from his family. Unaware of its contents, Michael unknowingly takes the bag of cash with him to Underworld.

Michael finds himself in trouble with the law

Michael is stunned when he is questioned by DS Swain about the cash that Stephen stole. As he opens the bag to find a huge wad of cash, DS Swain becomes suspicious and demands to know where it came from. Michael is then taken away in a police car under suspicion of working with Stephen to defraud Underworld.

Ed's secret is confronted by his brother Ronnie

Ed is forced to confront his mistakes when his brother Ronnie confronts him about the friend who lent him money. Ronnie suspects that Ed has been gambling for longer than he's letting on and demands the truth. Ed admits to his past gambling addiction but swears that he's done with gambling and it won't happen again.

Dee-Dee's bubble may burst

Joel Deering becomes uneasy when Dee-Dee confides in him about Ed's past gambling problem. She insists that it's all in the past and that it almost split their family up. However, Joel may burst her bubble by revealing what he knows about Ed's crumbling finances.

Coronation Street airs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8pm on ITV.