A former Coronation Street cast member has criticised an upcoming storyline on the soap. It comes following the news that a long-running character on the show is set to embark on an affair with a relative of their partner.

It has previously been announced that Abi Franklin (played by Sally Carman) will sleep with her brother-in-law Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard), who recently arrived in Weatherfield, in scenes yet to air on the ITV show. Carl is the brother of Abi's husband Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell).

The storyline has prompted criticism this week from former cast member Louis Emerick, 64. The actor - known for his roles on shows like Brookside and Last of the Summer Wine - played Mike Thornberry on Corrie back in 2018.

Louis wrote in a post on X on Monday: "#Soaps: Kev/Abbie and The brother! How many times dya reckon we've had that #eternaltriangle, a couple, a sibling shows up..affair starts..come on producers Please give That story a rest! In all my circle of friends thru all the yrs,I've Never known That situ happen!"

The storyline comes following newly-introduced character Carl's arrival into Weatherfield last week. Abi met Carl after reversing into his car and was she was startled to later discovery that he's the brother of her husband Kevin. It's been teased that the affair could have "devastating" consequences.