Coronation street New Year spoilers: Two major returns, sad goodbye and tragic accident

**New Year drama on the cobbles (Picture: ITV)**

A few well-known characters are returning for Coronation Street’s 2024 premiere, but not all of them are welcome.

Just in time for the New Year, Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) returns. However, it becomes evident as she catches up with relatives that she has already been in touch with her ex, Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard).

It’s evident that they are still connected, which is unfortunate for Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan).

In another scene, the evil Damon Hay (Ciaran Griffiths) makes a reappearance. Like her daughter, Sarah (Tina O’Brien), he too still has a passion for her past love.

It’s a risky one, and Sam Robertson’s character Adam Barlow is resolved to step in.

Finally, wrongs are put right when the Rovers reopen, capping up 2023 with an unexpectedly happy and festive finale.

New Year’s Eve

**Bethany returns to the street (Picture: ITV)**

Equipped with alcohol boxes, Jenny, Daisy, Sean, Glenda, and Gemma make their way to the Rovers.

As the community members pitch in and get the tavern ready for its grand reopening, Jenny and Daisy watch with pride. Gary puts Betty’s photo back on the wall, where it belongs.

In preparation for the evening, Jenny, Glenda, Sean, and Gemma compare their ill-advised attire, however one resident is not overly fond of the ensemble.

Daniel’s face beams as he sees Bethany on his way home. Daisy is urged by Jenny to locate Daniel so they can have a kiss for the new year. What will she discover?

Everyone leaves the bar as the clock approaches midnight and joins Glenda in singing ‘Auld Lang Syne’.

Adam leaves Harry and Sarah. Adam believes she is going on a date because of her extravagant clothing and promptly makes up that he is going on one as well.

Adam and Sarah confess in the restaurant that they don’t have any exciting dates planned. Sarah says yes when Adam offers to buy her a glass of champagne, demonstrating their continued interest in one another.

Ed is informed by Dee-Dee that he cannot continue to sleep on the sofa and that a family conference must be called in order to find a solution.

Stu informs Yasmeen and Alya that it’s preferable if he tells Eliza the truth since he doesn’t want her to hold herself responsible for her father’s abduction. Yasmeen advises Stu not to tell Eliza anything he knows because he is the only family she has left and she would be devastated.

When Carla discovers Bobby treating himself to her wine, she tells him it’s time he found employment. Carla offers Bobby a week-long trial period on the sales team after showing him around the business. Bobby tells her that she won’t be sorry.

New Year’s Day

**Adam and Sarah part company (Picture: ITV)**

Adam assures Sarah that he’s feeling much better after his panic attack. Adam feels optimistic that this could be a fresh start for them when Sarah suggests they have drinks together. While at the bar, Sarah looks up panic attacks online and assures Adam that they will work together to address his anxiety.

Adam and Sarah part ways outside, and neither of them realises that Damon is observing them from the other side of the street. A man in a van follows Adam as he makes his way to his office. Adam is terrified to discover that he is cuffed in the van’s rear. Will he be able to get out of this situation?

Daisy confides in Jenny about her embarrassment upon discovering that Daniel appears to be focusing on his former flame, Bethany. Daisy gets excited when Jenny tells her that they have permission from Waterford’s to return to the pub full-time while the sale is pending.

When Bethany phones Sarah at her flat, she is overjoyed to meet her daughter. A jubilant Gail proposes that they celebrate with a family lunch at Speed Daal at number eight.

Daisy notices Bethany across the street and signals Jenny to look at her. Gail, David, and Sarah are shocked to learn that Jenny told them that Daniel had slept with Bethany the previous night.

Lauren is eventually convinced to go back to work at the café by Shona.

Summer is typing a message furiously and announcing that she will be gone for a few hours, so Paul and Billy in the flower shop flat can tell she is up to something.

Ed tells Dee-Dee that although he will be disappointed to lose the builder’s yard, paying off his bills comes first, and he will visit his support group for gamblers later.

Sarge recognises something needs to be done when Dee-Dee calls at No. 3 and believes it’s time Ed go back home. Michael rejects the suggestion.

Wednesday January 3

**Daisy and Bethany lock horns (Picture: ITV)**

Adam picks up the phone to alert the police as he witnesses a carefree Damon stroll into the café. When Nick and Leanne arrive, Damon is ready for them to approach him about getting Harvey the money he offered him to invest in the Bistro.

Craig shows up to confront Damon for robbing Adam.

Sarah doesn’t have time to respond when Adam storms into the factory to tell her about Damon and his kidnapping; Craig arrives instead. Sarah reveals to Adam that she is Damon’s alibi and that she was with him yesterday afternoon.

After understanding who Ed is and offering him a job repairing a pub, Bethany labels him a home wrecker. However, Damon is preoccupied with a phone call and quickly leaves. Damon faces his brother Harvey in a visiting room in a prison. What is Harvey hoping to get out of his brother?

Paul is ecstatic to hear that Summer’s great surprise is that her university instructor has offered to take Paul for a ride in the sidecar of his motorbike later.

Dewey, Summer’s tutor, shows up on a Harley without a sidecar. A embarrassed Paul orders them to put him down as Summer and Billy struggle to get him into the pillion instead, dangling helplessly. Billy offers Paul a vacation in an attempt to cheer him up following the motorcycle incident.

Cassie devises a plan after Kevin tells Abi that the Porsche with scratches is scheduled to be serviced at the bodyshop the following week. Cassie discovers she accidentally called the Porsche owner when he comes to pick up his vehicle.

When he notices the paintwork damage, he is not impressed and makes a threat to sue. Cassie assures Kevin and Abi that it will be as good as new by tomorrow, which horrifies them. When a frazzled Kevin accuses Abi of being to blame for the damaged automobile incident, Cassie is happy.

Jenny’s stern disapproval of Daisy’s special offer proposals to increase pub traffic irritates Daisy.

Daisy aggressively draws out a sign promising a free drink with every hotpot purchase after Bethany calls the Rovers and sneeringly notes on how empty it is.

Tyrone lets Evelyn and Roy know that Terry is facing charges and would be appearing in court tomorrow. Tyrone hopes Terry will enter a guilty plea.

Friday January 5

**Paulcrashes to the floor (Picture: ITV)**

After receiving his voice talker device, Paul trembles when he plays back some of his recorded lines using the app.

Paul demands that Billy forget about the vacation after he discloses that the cost of travel insurance is exorbitant because of his condition. When Gemma and David in the Rovers hear about Paul’s cancelled vacation, they decide to lift his spirits with some sangria jugs.

David helps an inebriated Paul get back to the flat after a wonderful afternoon, but Paul sends him home because Moses is expected any minute. Paul, desperate for a pee, pushes himself to his wheelchair but falls to the ground when he doesn’t see Moses.

Cassie is told by Roy that he would not allow Abi to be held accountable for the car’s damage. Cassie hesitantly accepts to tell Kevin the truth, but just as she opens her mouth to say it, he offers her a job at the garage on a permanent basis.

The owner of the Porsche picks up his vehicle from the garage but declines to pay the fee. Kevin vents his rage on Abi, accusing her once more of causing the scrape. Will Cassie tell the truth?

Telling Ed he can pay him to renovate the bar before the builder’s yard is sold, Damon admits he’s taking his money out of the bistro. Dee-When Dee learns that Ed has made a deal with Damon, she becomes concerned and tells her dad to stay far away.

Daniel tells Ken that he and Bethany are getting along well while enjoying a birthday drink at the cafe.

Evelyn refuses to go with Tyrone to Terry’s hearing, saying she has more important things to accomplish. Tyrone can tell that she is afraid. Tyrone informs Evelyn that Terry entered a guilty plea and will receive a later term.