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.
20.09.2023 - 21:31 / ok.co.uk
Stephen Reid’s intricate web of lies began to unravel in Wednesday night’s visit to the Coronation Street cobbles, when the body discovered on the building site was revealed to be his first murder victim, Leo Thompkins. As the police came to break the news to Leo’s former girlfriend Jenny Connor, Stephen began to behave more and more erratically as he desperately tried to cover his tracks and backtrack over lies he had told to cover up his fiendish ways.
While the police were at the Rover’s Return, Tim Metcalfe revealed that Leo had punched Stephen just before his final appearance, something Tim later suggested gave him a motive to have murdered his love rival, given that Stephen is now dating Jenny himself. With the revelation corroborated by other Weatherfield residents, including Stephen’s own nephew David Platt, the serial killer was soon invited to accompany the police back to the station where a proper questioning about the situation could take place.
Fans at home were delighted by the new development, with many taking to social media to gleefully count down the final few moments until the sinister killer could be brought to justice. One fan wrote: “So this is the actual legitimate downfall of Stephen now!” A second then added: “Here we go! Stephen's downfall starts here…" Before a third commented: “Finally! Stephens world is about to come crashing down!” Meanwhile a fourth added: “Tim is gunna help with the downfall of Stephen, him singing goodbye when he left with the police” However, despite the developments in the storyline, not everyone was convinced the end was in sight, with one fan even speculating that Stephen deserved a far more brutal display of justice than serving prison time.
They wrote: “OMG Stephen,
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 kicks off super soap week in style tonight, as killer Stephen Reid's lies start to unfold, the show spoilers have revealed. Last week, Carla Connor started to work out that Stephen drugged her, and made her believe that she was having a psychotic episode. However, when she went to the police with just the proof that she had LSD in her hair, they told her that they couldn't do anything as she didn't have evidence that it was Stephen.
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 have been left issuing their pleas over who they want saving from Stephen Reid's grasp as they were teased with details of his exit from the cobbles. There are just days to go until viewers of the ITV soap will see the dastardly businessman leave Weatherfield.
Coronation Street fans have begged for the soap to be 'left' as they were struck by another week of change. Viewers of the ITV soap are used to getting their weekly Weatherfield fix on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday night.
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.
Coronation Street actor Todd Boyce, who plays serial killer Stephen Reid, has teased that a show icon could be killed off ahead of his soap exit. It appears that Stephen is not giving up his evil ways and could strike again, as he becomes desperate to flee Weatherfield next week when his lies start to unravel.
Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) plans his escape from the cobbles as the residents of Coronation Street work out what he’s been up to in latest spoilers. Stephen realises his time is up in Weatherfield and forms a plan to flee without getting caught for his killer crimes, but everyone is onto him. Carla Connor’s (Alison King) convinced Stephen has been dosing her up on LSD - but she’s at a loss because without evidence there’s no way to prove it.
Todd Boyce has confirmed he will be leaving Coronation Street, with his character Stephen Reid's exit storyline playing out over the coming weeks on the ITV soap. Viewers have watched in frustration and horror as Stephen has continued to get away with three murders - Rufus Donahue, Teddy and Leo Thompkins - over recent months along with other crimes.
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'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.
Coronation Street star Todd Boyce has revealed the two characters should be worried about as Stephen Reid's killer secret is revealed and he exits the cobbles - but will it be for good?
Coronation Street fans think one particular character is 'on to' Stephen Reid after spotting a tell-tale sign during the latest trip to the cobbles. During a rare episode of the ITV soap on Tuesday night (September 26), viewers saw DS Swain paying Jenny Connor a visit at the Rovers Return.
Coronation Street star Todd Boyce has issued a 'thank you' message to fans as he was seen enjoying an evening out with his co-stars amid his soap 'exit'. The actor has had viewers talking ever since he returned to the cobbles last year, reprising the role of Stephen Reid.
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Laura Littlewood has starred in several popular TV shows over the years, including Waterloo Road, but she's probably best known for portraying Suki Waters in Coronation Street. Suki, who is a journalist at the Weatherfield Gazette, is returning to the cobbles as she looks to interview Ryan Conor – she's seen some screen grabs from his X-rated videos and realised he was the victim of the acid attack, much to Ryan's horror. Laura landed the recurring role of Suki back in 2019 and has appeared a handful of times in the soap, most recently back in April when she interview Stephen Reid.