Coronation Street fans have finally found out the truth at the end of a thrilling week of episodes. Super Soap Week came to a climax tonight as stunned viewers saw evil killer Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) leave the show in a body bag.
02.10.2023 - 20:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Coronation Street's boss has shared the reasons behind bringing Stephen Reid back and turning him into the soap's latest villain amid viewers' frustration over the storyline. Some fans of the ITV soap have not been shy at sharing their dismay at the character's secret murderous reign on the cobbles.
It's been just over a year since Todd Boyce reprised the role of Stephen in the long-running soap, 15 years after he was last seen on the famous street, and 26 years after making his debut in the role of Audrey Roberts' son.
And as we now know, it didn't take long for viewers to see that the reason for his return wasn't at all innocent as with his finances in a dire state, he planned to fleece his own mother. And he has since bumped off anyone who stands in the way of his money-making schemes
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His first murder came after Jenny Connor's love interest Leo Thompkins got close to exposing his money-making plan. Stephen pushed him to his death in a wheelie bin after they got into a tussle on the Underworld factory steps. A couple of months later, after he realised that his son wasn't in Canada and had started to do some digging, Stephen killed Leo's dad Teddy with a hole punch.
He later disposed of the body, bundling it into the roof box on Audrey's car before later disposing of it in the canal. Then more recently, after killing businessman Rufus Donahue in his own pool and nearly going ahead with bumping off his now-ex but then wife-to-be Elaine Metcalfe.
But now there are just days to go until Stephen's reign of terror reaches a
Coronation Street fans have finally found out the truth at the end of a thrilling week of episodes. Super Soap Week came to a climax tonight as stunned viewers saw evil killer Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) leave the show in a body bag.
Coronation Street fans were left with their jaws on the floor as the end of Stephen Reid came to fruition in dramatic style. Fans have been keen to see the back of the broke businessman-turned-serial killer ever since they discovered the real reason for his return to Weatherfield from Milan.
Coronation Street fans have said goodbye to a dastardly character at last tonight (Friday). Broke businessman-turned-serial killer Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) made sure his last hours on the the cobbles were memorable by attacking his niece Sarah Barlow and partner Jenny Connor.
Coronation Street star Todd Boyce has joked he'll 'never get away' as something he 'hated' about being in the ITV soap was revealed. The actor has already finished filming with his final scenes set to air this week in the climax of the annual 'Super Soap Week'.
Coronation Street fans are wondering if Sarah Barlow will turn to murder following the latest trip to Weatherfield. During Wednesday night’s episode (October 11) of the ITV soap, viewers saw the Platts desperately worried for Audrey Roberts.
Coronation Street actress Sue Nicholls has opened up on her fears over her ITV character Audrey Roberts being cut from the popular soap when it emerged her on-screen son Stephen Reid was a cold-blooded killer.
Emmerdale star Will Ash has shown his support for his cousin who actually stars in Coronation Street. The actor, who actually starred in the ITV soap himself aged 10 and most famously as Chris Mead in Waterloo Road, is related to Peter Ash.
Coronation Street star Sue Nicholls has shared how she feared the end of her beloved character Audrey Roberts when it was revealed her on-screen son was a villain - but shared how she could still end up getting the chop. Todd Boyce reprised the role of Stephen Reid in the ITV soap last year, 15 years after he was last seen on the famous street.
Fans will be left worried for Audrey Roberts when she goes missing after her confrontation with Stephen Reid in Coronation Street. The much-loved character has no idea that her son has stolen from her and has since been bumping off anyone who comes close to exposing the truth about his desperate schemes.
Coronation Street legend Sue Nicholls has spoken out about the exit of her on-screen son as her much-loved character gets involved in what is likely to be a shock departure. The ITV soap has already confirmed that by the end of Friday night's episode (October 13), Stephen Reid will have exited Weatherfield.
Coronation Street fans were left screaming at their TV screens as Tim Metcalfe made a potentially fatal mistake. Viewers of the ITV soap have been left in tears as they fear the much-loved character has been killed by Stephen Reid.
Coronation Street fans think they have spotted a red herring that may mean Tim Metcalfe survives his attack at the hands of Stephen Reid. Viewers of the ITV soap were left 'sobbing' as they watched the much-loved character left for dead after a dramatic stand-off with the Weatherfield serial killer.
Coronation Street fans have been left 'feeling weird' as they heard what Stephen Reid really sounds like for the first time - or should we say Todd Boyce, the actor who plays him. Viewers of the ITV soap were gripped to their TV screens on Monday night (October 9) as the first of three Super Soap Week episodes aired.
Coronation Street has released some new photos which show exactly what happens after Tim Metcalfe's terrifying showdown with Stephen Reid - and it's fair to say that it's not looking good for Tim.
Stephen Ried could have been knocking around the cobbles for a bit longer, the actor who plays him has revealed. Coronation Street fans will be left on tenterhooks next week when the broke businessman-turner-serial killer finally leaves Weatherfield but just how he exits the famous street remains to be seen.
Coronation Street star Colson Smith has been branded an 'inspiration' by his supportive co-star as he shared a two-week countdown to his next challenge. The actor is often seen lacing up his trainers and heading out to pound the pavements of Greater Manchester after discovering his love of running during lockdown.
Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has gushed over her departing co-star Todd Boyce as she teases her character's involvement in Stephen Reid's exit. It has been revealed that the broke businessman-turned-serial killer's murderous secret will be revealed next week before he leaves the cobbles.
Coronation Street has unveiled its plans for the annual 'Super Soap Week' and it's all about the end of Stephen Reid. There are still plenty of questions over how the serial killer will leave Weatherfield but the ITV soap has shared some details ahead of next week's gripping scenes.
Coronation Street star Todd Boyce has finally addressed his exit from the show as he says that viewers will be 'pleased' with Stephen Reid's demise. Fans of the ITV soap have been eagerly awaiting the end of the desperate businessman ever since his true intentions for his return to Weatherfield were uncovered.
Coronation Street stars including Channique Sterling-Brown and Jane Hazlegrove looked fabulous as they were seen on-screen, as their characters, attending the soap's first-ever successful gay wedding. There was plenty of joy on-screen in the ITV soap on Monday night (October 7) as Paul Foreman and Billy Mayhew finally tied the knot.