Coronation Street spoilers see another death rock cobbles amid Stephen storyline

Coronation Street has announced the exciting news that Brookside and West End star Claire Sweeney is joining the hit ITV soap. Claire, 52, will be stepping onto the cobbles as the mother of Weatherfield mechanic Tyrone Dobbs - with her scenes airing in late June.

Coronation Street is set for explosive scenes next week as cobbles killer Stephen Reid is blackmailed after he murdered businessman Rufus Donahue. Only recently, it was revealed in a flashback that Stephen, who has already killed before on the cobbles, murdered Rufus by spiking his drink before drowning him in his own swimming pool. And while Stephen has got away with his heinous crimes thus far on the ITV soap, it appears his downfall could be near next week.

Antony Cotton's mother made a surprise appearance in Coronation Street on Friday, as villain Stephen Reid claimed the life of his third victim. Enid Dunn, who is mum to soap star Antony, 47, who plays Sean Tully in the hit ITV soap, starred as a housekeeper who found the dead body of Stephen's latest victim Rufus. In Friday's episode, Enid portrayed the unnamed housekeeper, who could be seen being comforted by police after her discovery before then being questioned.

Coronation Street fans were far from impressed with Friday’s edition of the ITV soap, as the resident cobbles villain Stephen Reid claimed the life of another character. In a flashback scene, viewers at home were shown the exact moment Stephen murdered his business rival Rufus Donahue, after Rufus had been blackmailing him into handing over 50% of the profits from Underworld’s new venture Nippersnapper.

Coronation Street fans have predicted that an innocent character will be 'going down for murder' after Rufus Donahue's death is confirmed. During Wednesday night's trip to the cobbles, viewers of the ITV soap saw the businessman face an unknown visitor at his home.

Coronation Street fans have wondered if they have spotted the key to Stephen Reid being caught as they believe he is responsible for the ITV soap's latest death. Viewers have watched the bogus businessman's patience be tested by Underworld client Rufus Donahue.

Coronation Street's acid attack victim Ryan Connor will come face-to-face with his burn injuries for the very first time next week. In upcoming scenes broadcast on ITV, Daisy Midgeley - who Ryan saved from the sinister Justin Rutherford on her wedding day - takes Ibiza club promoter Crystal to see Ryan in hospital, hoping that she'll boost his confidence. Sat up in bed, Ryan thanks Daisy for bringing Crystal with her and admits the possibility of gigging abroad has given him something else to focus on.

Coronation Street character Elaine Metcalfe made her debut on the cobbles as evil Geoff Metcalfe’s long-suffering wife in 2020. She was revealed to be Tim Metcalfe’s mum and her tragic story of how she fled Geoff’s abuse and had to leave her son behind to survive unravelled. Elaine – who Tim thought was dead as dad Geoff told him she had died from cancer – now has a good relationship with her only son.

Coronation Street next week? If so then you’re in luck, as we’ve got an action-packed picture gallery just for you. It’s a big week for a number of the cobbles’ finest, including Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien), who does the unthinkable, betraying Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson). Sarah, how could you?The business woman receives a lift to her business meeting at a hotel from Damon Hay (Ciarán Griffiths), who sits nearby and watches on, before interfering in the meeting, leaving the buyer impressed.

Coronation Street fans think they have figured out Faye Windass' "exit" from the hit ITV soap. It was reported over the weekend that Faye star Ellie Leach is apparently leaving after 12 years on the cobbles. And fans think they have worked out her exit storyline after a clue on Wednesday night's episode.

Coronation Street is set for explosive scenes next week on the ITV soap when Sarah Barlow decides to cheat on husband Adam Barlow with Damon Hay. Fans will recall that Sarah recently spent a flirty night with Damon, without knowing who he was, but stopped before things went too far. However, Sarah throws caution to the wind next week when her car is blocked in and Adam is working, which results in Damon offering a lift to the hotel for her meeting.

Coronation Street lines up another action-packed week, so get yourself a first look at all the upcoming drama with our picture gallery above. With big developments for Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) and Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce), next week is not one to be missed. Tracy (Kate Ford) calls at the police station and glues herself to the counter, explaining to the desk sergeant that she’s not going anywhere until they take Amy’s rape allegation seriously.

Coronation Street spoilers see Ruthie Henshall make her guest debut next week as Estelle. It was revealed earlier this month that Ruthie, 56, would be swapping the stage for the cobbles and will be playing Estelle, an old friend of Glenda Shuttleworth, who is played by fellow stage star Jodie Prenger. And spoilers for next week see Estelle have a run-in with Glenda's brother, George Shuttleworth, about the cost of her mother’s funeral.

Coronation Street has released a chilling spoiler video that shows a first look of Monday night's harrowing Daisy Midgeley acid attack storyline on the ITV soap.The clip was shown during Monday's episode of Lorraine as it sees Daisy, played by Charlotte Jordan, about to leave the Rovers Return Inn for her wedding to Daniel Osbourne, played by Rob Mallard. Being escorted out by Ryan Connor, played by Ryan Prescott, who has stepped in as chauffeur last minute thanks to the wedding car being stolen, the duo are soon set for a chilling discovery.

Coronation Street's Stephen Reid is reportedly set to "drown his next victim" in scenes that will "shock people". Viewers will recall that Stephen murdered Leo Thompkins last year and recently murdered the latter's father, Teddy Thompkins, after he grew suspicious of Stephen. And now, according to reports, Stephen's third victim will be drowned with the chilling scenes being a "big-budget effort" and "all the stops pulled out".

Coronation Street fans were left devastated after spoilers revealed that Paul Foreman's ill health will lead to an awful diagnosis. The ITV soap will be exploring the challenges faced by the character, and those around him, in the coming months as he's diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Coronation Street fans have shared their upset after learning that Paul Foreman will receive a devastating diagnosis which will eventually lead to his death. It has been revealed by the ITV soap that Paul will be diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), which is a life-shortening illness.

Coronation Street lines up a devastating week, with Daisy Midgeley’s (Charlotte Jordan) wedding day set to end in tragedy. Daisy is convinced that her wedding to Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) is cursed as she wakes up with a bloodshot eye. Ryan Connor (Ryan Preston), meanwhile, is forced to step in as chauffeur, while Jenny (Sally Ann Matthews) and Glenda Shuttleworth (Jodie Pregner) help Daisy to look a million dollars.

Maureen Lipman has revealed 'jealousy' on the set of Coronation Street ahead of a new arrival's first appearance on-screen. It's fair to say that viewers of the ITV soap were left heartbroken this week as they watched Evelyn Plummer say a sad goodbye to her beloved dog, Cerberus.

Coronation Street fans have been left with the same concern after witnessing a tragic death. Viewers of the ITV soap were warned of upsetting scenes before Wednesday night's episode (March 22) as Evelyn Plummer was forced to have her beloved greyhound Cerberus put to sleep after he fell seriously ill.