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.
21.09.2023 - 15:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Coronation Street fans have not shied away from sharing their thoughts on Craig Tinker's sudden 'progression' through the policing ranks and it has left some saying: "You owe us!"
This week on the ITV soap, which aired in an unusual Tuesday night slot to make up for it being pulled from the schedule on Friday alongside its usual Monday and Wednesday airings, there was a grim discovery as a body was found. As viewers are aware, it appears to be he beginning of the end for Stephen Reid with his murderous spree looking set to come to an end.
The dastardly businessman, played by Todd Boyce, arrived back from Milan last year just when his mum, Audrey Roberts, needed her family's support. However, the reason for his return soon became clear as he planned to fleece his own mother, which didn't actually go his way.
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But Stephen's plotting and scheming hasn't stopped since and he's instead turned to bumping off those standing in his way. His first murder came after Leo got close to exposing his money-making scheme. Stephen pushed him to his death in a wheelie bin after they got into a tussle on the Underworld factory steps.
A couple of months later, after he realised that his son wasn't in Canada and had started to do some digging, Stephen killed Leo's dad Teddy with a hole punch. He later disposed of the body, bundling it into the roof box on Audrey's car before later disposing of it in the canal. Then more recently, he killed businessman Rufus Donahue in his own pool and nearly went ahead with bumping off his now-ex but then
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 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.
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.
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 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.
As Coronation Street serial killer Stephen Reid managed to evade being caught out for yet another day, fans at home are convinced his days of freedom are numbered after one cobbles resident began to do some sleuthing of her own. As regular viewers will know, the body of Stephen’s first victim Leo Thompkins was uncovered last week, with the killer gradually behaving more and more erratically as he tried to cover his tracks.
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 revealed he left his on-screen niece Tina O'Brien 'disgusted' as they were forced to act out tension between their characters ahead of Todd's exit from the ITV soap.
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Emmerdale fans have predicted how they think Lydia Dingle's rape ordeal will be revealed to Kim Tate after begging the character to open up to her boss and friends. It's been a traumatic couple of weeks for Lydia after she was attacked by her former childhood acquaintance.
Coronation Street fans have made it clear how they want the Stephen Reid story to conclude as they declare his 'time is up'. Weatherfield's latest villain has been rubbing viewers of the ITV soap up the wrong way ever since he returned from Milan last year.
Coronation Street spoilers have revealed that Jenny Connor is in for a shock as she gets some news from the police.This week, viewers have watched as a body was discovered on the land that has been bought by Ed Baily. During Tuesday, 19 September's episode, one of the digger drivers at the site ran into a problem, and as Ed and his brother, Ronnie Baily, rushed over to help, they peered into the hole to discover a dead body.The police were called, and resident police detective Craig Tinker confirmed that the building site is now a crime scene.
Coronation Street fans appeared somewhat amused despite their being a grisly body discovery in the latest trip to the cobbles. At the start of this week, viewers of the ITV soap saw Ed struggle when Neil, his and his brother Ronnie's site manager of their new development project, suggests they bet on when the digger will turn up.
Coronation Street fans are in for some dramatic scenes in episodes set to air next week.
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