ITV Coronation Street viewers predict character is 'going down for murder' in Rufus death twist
13.04.2023 - 11:57
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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.
Rufus was seen in his plush abode, which boasts its own swimming pool, as the music blasted out while he waited to see Michael Bailey who he had offered a fancy new job in London.
It came after things were ramped up a notch between Rufus and Stephen Ried who was forced to agree to Rufus’ demand for 50% of the profits from the Nippersnapper deal after he learnt of the serial killer's plans to take over Underworld by drugging Carla Connor with LSD to make her think he psychosis had returned.
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It comes after Michael, who co-created the brand with Stephen's niece Sarah Barlow, caused Stephen further problems after telling him he can stick his job as Rufus has offered him a better one down south. But later, when Michael arrived at his house to see him, his knocking received no reply and hearing loud music from inside he calls him and leaves him a voicemail.
The no-show comes after Rufus was earlier seen answering the doors and asking: "What are you doing here?"And later in the week, as Michael tries to smooth things over with Stephen, his uncle Ronnie advise him to give Rufus another try.
Viewers will see them return to Rufus' house only to find it swarming with police before learning that he has been found dead in the swimming pool. And while Corrie fans didn't see how he died or who, if anyone, killed him, they are already suspecting Stephen is responsible.
But, not everyone thinks he'll be