Coronation Street's Stephen Reid actor Todd Boyce says 'thank you' as he's seen with co-stars amid 'exit'

Coronation Street fans have said that despite all the drama Super Soap Week had to offer, there was one particular character that 'stole' the string of episodes - and it wasn't axed serial killer Stephen Reid or survivor Jenny Connor.

After millions of viewers tuned in to watch Coronation Street villain Stephen Reid finally receive his just desserts at the end of this year’s Super Soap Week, a grisly end at the hands of Peter Barlow seemed to be exactly what the serial killer deserved. However, while Stephen’s death came as no surprise to many viewers, it did set in motion a chain of events that have seemingly sealed cobbles favourite Peter Barlow’s exit from the show.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has led the goodbye messages to Todd Boyce following his third - but this time permanent - exit from the cobbles as Stephen Reid. Following a week of dramatic twists and turns, Stephen's desperation reached a whole new level on Friday night (October 13).

Although his evil character Stephen Reid caused havoc on the cobbled streets, Coronation Street fans were sad to see actor Todd Boyce leave their screens. However, the star has now revealed he won't be leaving the world of acting any time soon and is set to take to the stage this Christmas time.

Coronation Street fans were left in a state of dismay during the latest trip to Weatherfield as it was revealed that Peter Barlow was the reason for Stephen Reid's shocking permanent exit. Fans have been speculating as to how the serial killer would leave.

Super Soap Week has seen a dramatic turn of events in Coronation Street.

After two long years of tyranny, Coronation Street killer Stephen Reid was finally given a taste of his own medicine in his final visit to the cobbles, when the sinister villain was murdered by one Weatherfield favourite. In Friday night’s episode, which aptly fell on the 13 October, actor Todd Boyce departed the soap in scenes many fans hadn’t seen coming as part of Coronation Street ’s iconic super soap week.

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.

A Coronation Street double exit looks to be on the cards as killer Stephen Reid will do anything he can to make sure he doesn’t get arrested for his crimes. As part of super soap week, viewers at home have watched some gripping scenes as the residents of Weatherfield have come to the realisation that they have a killer in their midst.

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 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.

Coronation Street legend Sue Nicholls, 79, who plays Audrey Roberts, has broken her silence about her on-screen son Stephen Reid’s departure from the show. As part of Super Soap week, Stephen is about to have his crimes uncovered, and that includes the fact that he stole all the equity in Audrey’s house.Tonight, the Platt family is shocked to discover his crimes, but as Audrey and Stephen are both missing, they are doing their best to locate them. We do know that Todd Boyce, who plays Stephen, is leaving the ITV programme this week, and Sue has revealed that she is going to miss him and that she “loved” working with the 62 year old.

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.

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 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 star Sally Dynevor has dropped a hint that Tim Metcalfe dies at the hands of serial killer Stephen Reid. The 60 year old actress has revealed how her character Sally Metcalfe becomes increasingly concerned next week that husband Tim, played by Joe Duttine, has become the murderer’s fourth victim in a final twist.

Coronation Street star Alison King has shared the 'annoying' part for her ahead of Stephen Reid's exit as she gushed over her co-star. The actress, who plays Carla Connor in the ITV soap, has had the businessman's card marked ever since he wormed his way into a role at Underworld following his sudden return to Weatherfield from Milan.

Coronation Street fans seem to be wondering if a major change could be on the cards for Courtney Vance as Stephanie Davis underwent an off-screen transformation. The actress is currently starring in the ITV soap as blonde bombshell Courtney after joining earlier this summer.

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 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.