Coronation Street special week spoilers as Roy threatened, Sarah caught and Carla helps DS Swain

Coronation Street's missing star has been spotted with her own 'killer' away from the cobbles. Cait Fitton and Calum Lill were among the ITV soap's stars who enjoyed a night out together this week as they are part of the show's current biggest storyline as Lauren Bolton and Joel Deering.

Coronation Street fans think they have guessed Ellie's next move as she was discovered alive following a sudden disappearing act earlier this week. Her link to Joel Deering was revealed in the ITV soap as it was also confirmed the solicitor is behind the disappearance - and suspected murder - of Lauren Bolton.

Michelle Keegan appeared delighted to be reminded of a time in her life she won't forget as her former Coronation Street co-star shared tribute to her alongside a throwback snap of the pair.

Coronation Street fans think they have rumbled what has really happened to Lauren Bolton and newcomer Ellie after Joel Deering's link to both women was uncovered.

Coronation Street star Alison King has addressed the possibility of her character getting a new love interest on the cobbles as fans desperately wait for Carla Connor to fall for one person and one person only.

Coronation Street fans are convinced they've figured out the next target for Joel Deering's (Calum Lill) sinister plans and it seems Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) is not in his sights.This week, viewers of the ITV soap were stunned to discover that the lawyer is actually Lauren Bolton's (Cait Fitton) secret beau and the man behind her vanishing act.The shrewd solicitor has cleverly deflected blame onto Bethany's previous tormentor Nathan Curtis (Chris Harper), who's now been arrested for Lauren's supposed death. Bethany was on a mission to catch Nathan out during recent episodes, making her a seemingly obvious target for Joel, given her determination to uncover what happened to Lauren.

Coronation Street fans have expressed a wish as it was revealed this week that Joel Deering was responsible for Lauren Bolton's attack and possible death.

Coronation Street fans’ minds were finally put to rest last night, when it was revealed that Joel was the one who really murdered Lauren Bolton. Lauren, played by actress Cait Fitton disappeared in February, as Roy Cropper was falsely accused of her murder. His innocent act of cleaning her flat raised suspicions with the residents of Weatherfield, with many believing he was guilty.

Coronation Street may have inadvertently revealed Joel Deering's connection to Lauren Bolton in a cryptic scene that aired eight months prior to her murder.

Coronation Street fans have made a grim prediction about Hope Stape after Joel Deering was revealed as Lauren Bolton's killer.

Coronation Street dropped a bombshell on Thursday night, 30 May, revealing the identity of Lauren Bolton's killer in a chilling flashback sequence. Actor Calum Lill has since spoken out about the shocking plot twist. Fans will remember that Roy Cropper, was recently falsely accused and arrested ever since Lauren Bolton vanished and he was blamed for her disappearance.The troubled young girl had mysteriously disappeared from the cobbles earlier this year, leaving her friend Bobby worried after discovering her flat unlocked and empty.

Coronation Street fans are bracing themselves for the worst as they're utterly convinced Roy Cropper's days are numbered. Roy has been behind bars for a while now, ever since Lauren Bolton vanished and he was blamed for her disappearance. And while viewers know that Roy is innocent, DS Swain remains convinced he has killed Lauren.Things have now taken an even darker turn for Roy and he could find himself the target of a brutal murder plot.

Tina O'Brien is once again at the centre of a major storyline on Coronation Street.

Tina O'Brien has been busy once again on the cobbles. She's set to find herself back in the thick of another big plot on Coronation Street. The actress is best known for playing Sarah Barlow - nee Platt - in the ITV soap, but didn't join until the daughter of matriarch Gail Platt turned 12.

Coronation Street fans are in for a treat next week. Not only is the show returning to its former time slot, it's also going to be spread across five nights in a week of episodes described as being 'like no other'.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has asked for fans' help over her on-screen son. The actress took to social media as it was revealed that her co-star Charlie Wrenshall had been nominated for an award.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out who is targeting Abi Webster as she was left devastated to find out a sex tape had been released featuring her. The mechanic hasn't been having the best of times having recently been reminded of her son's murderer in the ITV soap.

Coronation Street enthusiasts are left in suspense as the truth about Lauren Bolton's disappearance is about to unfold.

Coronation Street viewers were left in the dark about an offscreen exit from the ITV soap on Monday night, as one character announced another's departure.

Coronation Street have just dropped a brand-new promo revealing viewers will very soon find out what really happened to Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton).The ITV soap is screening a week of special episodes rather than the usual three to uncover what happened to Lauren, and where she is now.The first four episodes see different characters reliving the same day revealing new details each time before the finale on Friday 31 May where the truth is revealed.The new trailer shows clips of Lauren in her flat crying ‘help’ and trying to escape when a gloved hand is put over her mouth.The teen went missing in mid-February after being sacked from Roys Rolls. And the owner of the cafe Roy Cropper (David Neilson) is currently behind bars after being arrested for Lauren’s murder.