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Coronation Street viewers have been left fuming as Weatherfield residents turned on fan-favourite Peter Barlow. On Friday night, millions of viewers were shocked when Peter mowed down serial killer Stephen Reid on the cobbles in front of Stephen’s horrified family and Peter’s wife Carla.

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.

Coronation Street star Colson Smith has been flooded with praise from his co-stars as well as his fans and followers. The actor ditched the UK over the weekend and headed off to Belgium where he was taking on his latest challenge.

The residents of Weatherfield, and Coronation Street viewers, will still be reeling next week following the shock death of Stephen Reid. Fans have been speculating as to how the serial killer would leave after it was confirmed that his crimes would finally catch up with him. and he'd be making an exit from the cobbles.

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 fans have said 'one question remains' after they were left distracted by Adam Barlow, despite him only being minorly involved in the latest dramatic scenes on the cobbles. The character, played by Sam Robertson, was seen with the Platts during Friday night's episode (October 14), as they appeared concerned for Sarah Barlow.

Sir Michael Caine has announced his retirement from acting at the age of 90. The veteran star has appeared in more than 160 films during a career which spanned seven decades.

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.

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 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.

Soap star Chris Gascoyne has been photographed in Manchester ahead of his upcoming departure from hit ITV soap Coronation Street after playing Peter Barlow in 23 years.The actor, 55, cut a casual on Thursday as he strolled in the city while puffing on an e-cigarette. Chris sported blue jeans and a grey jumper, along with a Carhartt denim waistcoat and an orange baseball cap. He is set to leave his role on Coronation Street at the end of 2023 as he sets his sights on new opportunities, including a panto role which will see him reportedly rake in a six-figure salary during the festive period.

Coronation Street actress Alison King, who plays Carla Connor, has broken her silence on her on-screen husband Peter Barlow, played by Chris Gascoyne, leaving the soap later this year.The actor is leaving Weatherfield behind for an "extended break" around 20 years after he first appeared on the famous cobbles.The storyline which will see Peter leave is "in the works," but Alison has claimed that it is not for "ages yet." Speaking to OK! and other members of the media, Alison explained: "We've got lots more of them [scenes] together." Speaking about Chris leaving, the 50 year old said: "I hate it when he leaves me. It's horrible, but luckily, I just hand him over to his normal wife, let her have him for a bit, and then he comes back, and he can have his on-screen wife for a bit." She continued: "It never feels like we're far away from each other because we know each other so well now.

Fans of Coronation Street have jokingly threatened to 'riot' as they make a prediction over Stephen Reid's 'final victim'. It was revealed earlier this week that next week's epic 'Super Soap Week' will officially see the businessman-turned-serial killer leave the cobbles.

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.

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.

Coronation Street star Ryan Prescott has opened up about the impending exit of co-star Chris Gascoyne. Fans were already under the impression that the actor would be leaving the ITV soap at some point before the end of this year as Peter Barlow.

Coronation Street fans are sure an affair between Carla Barlow and Ryan Connor is "on the cards" after the Underworld boss offered him back his job in Monday night's episode. Carla has been supporting Ryan after he was the victim of an acid attack earlier this year, with the duo - who are adoptive distant cousins - having a very close bond. In Monday's instalment of the hit ITV soap, 18 September, Carla asked Ryan if he would think about returning to his role at Underworld to help her out and he accepted her offer, with the pair sharing a sweet moment together.

Coronation Street star Bill Fellows confirmed the sad news that his pal and co-star Chris Gascoyne would be stepping back from his role as Peter Barlow.

The game could be up for killer Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) when Leo Thompkin’s (Joe Frost) body is unearthed on Ed Bailey’s (Trevor Michael Georges) building site in Coronation Street spoilers. Ed and Ronnie Bailey’s (Vinta Morgan) new business venture gets underway as they start their first day on the building site. However, things off to a rocky start when the diggers start working and uncover a dead body.

Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne is best known for his role of Peter Barlow on the cobbles, having first joined the show back in 2000. However, after 23 years on the soap, the 55 year old recently revealed that he’d be taking a step back from his time on the show. Instead, Chris is swapping the soap world for the theatre world and he is set to play Captain Hook in the stage show of Peter Pan later this year.

Cassie Plummer is caught red-handed by Abi Webster, the latest Coronation Street spoilers have revealed. Viewers have watched in recent weeks as Cassie has tried to get to know her son Tyrone Dobbs after years of being away from him. As part of her attempt to prove that she has changed, she has landed a job at the garage alongside Tyrone, Abi and Kevin Webster.

Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne has portrayed the role of Peter Barlow on the hit ITV soap since 2000 and has been at the heart of dramatic storylines. Some of his most memorable storylines include tackling the hard hitting issue of alcoholism and his long fought custody battle involving his son Simon Barlow. Along with his most recent involvement in the case of Rufus Donahue’s death after it was revealed Peter had stolen and pawned one of Rufus’ watches before Stephen Reid murdered him.

For 23 years Chris Gascoyne has captured the hearts of the nation as Coronation Street ’s Peter Barlow, but the actor recently broke the hearts of fans everywhere when he revealed he was leaving the show to pursue other projects. Although the details surrounding the much-loved character’s exit are currently a closely guarded secret - and no word has yet been given as to whether or not the exit will be permanent, fans couldn’t help but feel the sting of losing one of the ITV soap’s most cherished characters.

Coronation Street legend Chris Gascoyne, who plays the iconic Peter Barlow in the soap, is expected to earn big bucks in his new panto role away from the show. Reports suggest the actor is likely to follow on from fellow soap stars and earn 'six figures' from his upcoming panto job this Christmas.

After delighting audiences on our screens for over 23 years as Coronation Street’s Peter Barlow, actor Chris Gascoyne broke the hearts of fans everywhere last month when he revealed he was leaving the show to pursue other projects. Although no further details were given about his upcoming exit storyline, or if the much-loved character would return in the future, fans couldn’t help but feel the sting of losing one of the ITV soap’s much loved characters.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out that serial killer Stephen Reid will die in a shock twist later this year. As Stephen's web of lies starts to unravel, viewers of the ITV soap believe Peter Barlow will murder Stephen before he leaves the Street for good. Peter has been added to Stephen's growing list of enemies in recent weeks, after Stephen told Rufus' widow, Lou, that Peter sold her late husband's watch.

In latest Coronation Street spoilers, troubled Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) angrily lashes out leaving Carla Connor (Alison King) terrified of her nephew. Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) reveals to Ryan that he owes Rufus’ wife £15,000 for the watch that he pawned. Wanting to help pay his way, Ryan is intrigued when one of his online followers asks him for intimate pictures.

Coronation Street fans have found themselves fearing the worst as they think they have uncovered how Peter Barlow will exit Weatherfield. It was confirmed by actor Chris Gascoyne that he'll be leaving the role on the ITV soap meaning a departure for Peter from the cobbles.

Coronation Street viewers have been left worried that Peter Barlow might get bumped off or framed for murder by Stephen Reid in his exit plot.

Just weeks after it was announced that long running star Chris Gascoyne would be leaving the Coronation Street cobbles, fans were left heartbroken on Friday night, when a new clue dropped in the Stephen Reid murder storyline that foreshadowed his departure. As regular viewers will know, Stephen Reid has been racking up quite the kill count in recent weeks, with three victims already having been permanently silenced after they got in the way of his master plan to clear his financial woes.