Coronation Street Twist Sam Blakeman Faces Fresh Heartbreak Just As Recovery Begins
Coronation Street has confirmed a major turning point for Sam Blakeman following his recent mental health struggles. His recovery finally appears to be moving in the right direction but a huge family crisis now threatens to undo all of his progress.
The full extent of Sam crisis was revealed last month when he locked himself inside Roy Rolls during a terrifying episode of psychosis. His dad Nick Tilsley was forced to make the heartbreaking decision to have him admitted to hospital where doctors later diagnosed schizophrenia.
At first Sam found life on the mental health unit incredibly difficult. He felt betrayed by Nick especially when his father tried to protect him from the fallout of Megan Walsh trial.
In scenes set to air next week there is finally a glimmer of hope as the teenager is given positive news. He is ready to be discharged from the unit.
Homecoming Overshadowed By Sarah Platt Arrest Bombshell
Sam return home should be a moment for celebration but the rest of the Platt family are too consumed by chaos to reach for the party poppers. The reason is Sarah Platt arrest.
After confessing to Kit Green that she killed Theo Silverton Sarah is taken into custody and grilled by DS Connor Swain. In an attempt to protect her accomplice Gary Windass she tries to hold back at first but ultimately tells police the whole truth and is charged with murder.
The timing could not be worse for Sam.
Nick Fears Sarah Scandal Could Derail Sam Recovery
As well as worrying about his sister Nick is terrified about what Sarah arrest will do to his son. He knows how fragile Sam recovery still is and cannot help but wonder how the teenager will cope with the news that his aunt is now behind bars for murder. Could this trigger another setback.
A Corrie insider explains there is never a dull moment for the Platts. Nick should finally be able to look ahead now that Sam is on the road to recovery but the news about Sarah has left everyone on edge.
The source adds there is bound to be intense scrutiny on the Platts now that Sarah secret is out. Add in the possibility of classmates and friends gossiping about Sam and the pressure could become overwhelming. That kind of attention is the last thing a young man rebuilding his mental health needs.
With the family in turmoil just as Sam needs stability more than ever viewers are left asking whether this fresh blow will undo his hard won progress.
