Coronation Street confirms tragic details of Toyah Battersby baby storyline after fan complaints
16.04.2024 - 08:23
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Coronation Street spoilers have confirmed a controversial new storyline for Toyah Battersby that has already been objected to by fans. It's been revealed that Toyah, played by Georgia Taylor, that she gave birth at 19 to a stillborn baby girl.
In the devastating scenes, viewers will discover that Toyah Battersby buried her stillborn baby in a park after being raped 23 years ago. And so Toyah will be left fearing the worst when she finds out that the land will be dug up and her secret discovered.
Long-time viewers of the ITV soap may know that in 2001, Toyah was on a night out with Sam Kingston, played by Scott Wright, and went on to walk home alone, but was attacked and raped by an unknown assailant. She was found by Jason Grimshaw, portrayed by Ryan Thomas, who helped her get back home.
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Toyah later gave a statement to police and was examined at the hospital, with several male residents pinned as suspects. She struggled in the aftermath of her ordeal and developed agoraphobia as a result. When later comforted by her friend Phil Simmonds, played by Jack Deam, she recognised his voice and came to the horrifying realisation that he was the one who raped her.
When he figured out she knew, Phil stopped her from leaving, but Toyah was saved by Peter Barlow who heard her screams and knocked Phil unconscious. Phil was later found guilty of the rape and sent to prison while Toyah went on to leave Weatherfield after reuniting with Spider Nugent and the pair moved to London.
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