Corrie confirms truth behind Joseph 'illness' as Chesney worried by discovery

10 November 2023 , 20:58

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Corrie confirms truth behind Joseph 'illness' as Chesney worried by discovery

Coronation Street fans learned what was wrong with Joseph Brown on Friday night, leading to a worrying discovery for his dad Chesney Brown.

Chesney's wife Gemma Winter was convinced something was very wrong with her stepson, after he complained of a headache. After an initial visit to A&E on Wednesday, Gemma was panicked when Joseph said he still felt unwell in the latest episode.

Realising it had been for a few days now that Joseph was complaining of head pain, she feared he might be sick and raced him back up to the hospital. Despite Chesney telling her his son was likely fine and him urging her to let him go to school, Gemma went behind his back.

Gemma soon had Joseph checked over, with Chesney joining them there. It's when the doctor asked to speak to the youngster alone though that the truth behind his apparent ill health was revealed.

Doctors suggested there was nothing wrong with the 12 year old, adding he likely only had a cold. Gemma wasn't sure though and couldn't believe they were discharging him.

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Coronation Street fans learned what was wrong with Joseph Brown (ITV)

The doctor then asked to speak alone with Chesney after talking with Joseph, while Gemma took him to get some chocolate. It's then that Chesney was told by the doctor that the trip to A&E was a waste of time.

She suggested Joseph was fine and was under the weather but not in need of urgent attention. She also implied, after learning about what Gemma had been going through, that she was panicking and there was nothing actually wrong.

Gemma's twin brother was recently diagnosed with motor neurone disease, and on Friday he learned he had between six and 12 months to live. Her brother's illness has weighed heavily on Gemma, and the doctor appeared to question whether this was behind Gemma panicking so much about Joseph's symptoms.

Chesney's wife Gemma Winter was convinced something was very wrong with her stepson (ITV)

The doctor told Chesney that Gemma had wasted their time and tried to encourage him to speak with his wife, not wanting to see them return to the hospital again. Chesney seemed embarrassed as he realised Gemma had taken his son there for no reason, but Gemma didn't seem to realise what was going on when Chesney told them they needed to go home then and there.

So will Gemma open up about what she's going through, and will she find support in her loved ones?

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Charlotte Tutton