Aadi’s departure from the iconic ITV soap has been hinted at through intense, emotional scenes, marking the end of a significant chapter for a character who has been a staple on the show since 2006. Born onscreen alongside his twin sister Asha, Aadi has grown up on the cobbles, portrayed first by Zenan Ditchett for ten years, then by Adam Hussain since 2019. His journey on Coronation Street has been anything but smooth, especially in recent months where his troubles have escalated dramatically.

The troubles began earlier this year when Aadi unwittingly became involved in a disturbing incident at a party he hosted—Lauren Bolton ended up the victim of a spiking scandal after attending the event. Aadi’s attempts to conceal what really happened that night only made matters worse, straining his relationship with Lauren and causing ripples across the community.

While Dev took a break, he entrusted Aadi with running the family’s Corner Shop. However, Aadi’s mismanagement saw debts pile up to £6,000, prompting a desperate and ill-fated attempt to commit insurance fraud by staging a robbery alongside Brody Malis. The plan quickly unraveled, leading Aadi to confess his misdeeds to Dev. This confession also exposed Bernie Winter’s involvement in a cover-up scheme—she had rushed their wedding day, hoping to access money from a wealthy relative. Dev, known for running successful businesses around Weatherfield since 1999, branded Aadi a failure, and the mounting pressure pushed the young man into a downward spiral.

Feeling overwhelmed and lost, Aadi turned to alcohol to escape his problems. His downward path was tragically highlighted when builders Gary Windendis and Theo Silverton spotted him blocking their van. When Aadi refused to move, chaos ensued—he fell and hit his head against a brick wall. Dev frantically searched for his son after Lauren came looking for him, only to find Aadi rebuffing any help and storming away in anger.

Lauren, desperate to get to the bottom of Aadi’s sudden change, confronted him at number seven. The conversation quickly turned intense when Aadi admitted he was responsible for the spiking incident. He confessed that he had intended to drink heavily to forget his troubles, and someone had slipped drugs into his drink, which Lauren accidentally consumed. The revelation shattered Lauren, who struggled to process Aadi’s lies and betrayal, recalling her painful past with Joel Daring, a man she had once loved and later killed. Despite Aadi’s pleas for forgiveness, Lauren expressed deep mistrust, emphasizing how difficult it had been to open her heart again.

Amidst the turmoil, Amy Barlo stepped in to confront Aadi, only to be pushed away. It was Asha, Aadi’s twin sister, who finally got through to him, reminding him that he was the architect of his own downfall. In a heated moment, Aadi insulted Asha’s career as a paramedic, but soon realized her words rang true.

The strain took its toll on the family, and Dev was left no choice but to tell Aadi he had to leave. After a tense talk, Aadi admitted to his father that living up to Dev’s high expectations had been a constant struggle, and he often felt he was only valued for what he could achieve, not for who he was. Dev, moved by his son’s honesty, revealed he had arranged for Aadi to work with a relative in India—an opportunity Dev hoped would help him reset his life. Tearfully, Aadi refused the plan, accusing his father of kicking him out. Dev, equally upset, confessed he had no alternative.

As Aadi faces an uncertain future far from Weatherfield, the drama continues to unfold with new twists involving other beloved characters. Coronation Street also offered a fresh glimpse into the life of DS Lisa Swain and Carla Connor’s complicated relationship. Fans were thrilled to see Carla gearing up to propose to Lisa, despite Lisa’s recent struggles with grief over her late partner Becky, whose death left painful secrets behind.

In upcoming episodes, viewers can expect to see Lisa wrestling with emotional revelations from therapy and her decision to move forward with Carla after removing Becky’s wedding ring. Meanwhile, Carla’s nerves grow as she prepares to pop the question, even enlisting the help of Ryan Connor to plan the perfect moment. The engagement ring, featuring a unique fingerprint design inspired by Becky, will play a pivotal role in their story.

With emotional confrontations, shocking confessions, and new beginnings, Coronation Street continues to captivate audiences with powerful storytelling and unforgettable moments.

Catch these gripping episodes airing Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8:00 p.m. on ITV1, streaming on ITVX and YouTube.