James Bailey comes out as gay to his brother in next week's Coronation Street .
The young footballer has been hiding his sexuality as he worries that he will face prejudice as an openly gay, black player.
James reveals to Bethany Platt that he is gay when she tries to kiss him during his party so that she doesn't feel rejected.
But James doesn't realise that Michael was listening in to their conversation and wants to know the truth.
Reminding James that he loves him, comforting Michael asks his brother outright whether he is gay.
James reveals he is gay to Michael and feels a sense of relief as he opens up to his brother about his secret life with his friends in London.
There is another surprise for Michael as he is shocked to discover mum Aggie had known the truth for years.
After finding out that Michael knows, Aggie feels it is unfair to keep dad Ed in the dark.
But James is reluctant to come out to Ed as he worries how his father will react.
After striking up a newfound friendship with James, Bethany joins the Bailey family in The Rovers for a pub quiz.
Ed starts singing her praises, thinking that Bethany and James may become an item.
Obviously he is unaware that James is gay when he pushes the youngsters to get together.
The rest of the family all feel very awkward about deceiving Ed as they know the truth.
Will James reveal his sexuality to his dad?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV at 7.30pm and 8.30pm
