Coronation Street Fans Break Down in Tears at Heartbreaking Dev Alahan Scenes
Dev’s Despair Leaves Viewers in Pieces
Coronation Street delivered one of its most emotional episodes of the year, leaving fans in floods of tears as Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin) struggled to cope with the aftermath of daughter Asha’s suicide attempt.
In gut-wrenching scenes aired on Monday (October 6), Dev’s world came crashing down after learning that Asha (Tanisha Gorey) had deliberately taken an overdose of pills. The young trainee paramedic, already haunted by recent tragedies — the deaths of Mason Radcliffe and Craig Tinker — finally confessed the truth about her mental health struggles in a raw and emotional hospital exchange.
Asha’s Painful Confession
When Dev tried to comfort his daughter by suggesting her overdose had been an accident, Asha gently interrupted him with heartbreaking honesty.
“But Dad… it wasn’t an accident. I’m so sorry,” she admitted, her voice trembling. “I tried, I really tried to focus on the good, but nothing worked. I just wanted it all to stop… but I didn’t know how.”
In a powerful turn, Asha later told him she was glad to have survived: “I’m glad that it didn’t work. I’m glad that I’m here.”
The emotional exchange marked a rare moment of vulnerability between father and daughter — one that struck a deep chord with viewers, many of whom praised the sensitive handling of the storyline.
Dev’s Breaking Point
While Asha received support from the hospital’s mental health team, Dev remained by her side, refusing to leave. Only when urged by Asha did he reluctantly go home to Bernie (Jane Hazlegrove), promising to rest.
But once he walked through the door, Dev’s façade finally shattered. Trying to explain what had happened, his voice broke: “The drugs she’s taken… they think they might have caused some damage,” he sobbed. “I nearly lost her, didn’t I? I nearly lost my little girl — and I didn’t see it. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.”
It was a devastating moment that showcased Harkishin’s emotional depth and the powerful chemistry between him and Hazlegrove.
Fans Praise the Heart-Wrenching Performances
Social media was flooded with emotional reactions following the episode’s ITVX release. “Dev broke me today, in floods,” one fan posted. Another added: “A very hard-to-watch Corrie today. Tanisha Gorey was marvellous as always, and the last scene with Dev and Bernie was superbly done by Jimmi Harkishin and Jane Hazlegrove.”
The storyline continues this week as Asha begins her long road to recovery, while Dev faces the guilt of a parent who almost lost everything.