Corrie fans work out Lou's true identity - and now it's Stephen Reid's turn to be afraid

Coronation Street star Stephen Reid's exit appears to have been 'confirmed' as actor Todd Boyce has landed a new role as part of a pantomime production.

Todd Boyce's Coronation Street exit appears to have been 'confirmed' as his next role has been confirmed. It might not be much of a disappointment to fans of the ITV soap and that's not a reflection on the actor himself, more so a compliment as fans have been screaming at the TV over Stephen Reid.

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.

Coronation Street fans are convinced that Stephen Reid could soon meet his match, as they predict Jenny Connor will the be the key to his downfall. The formidable landlady of the Rovers Return has recently embarked on a romance with Stephen after the scheming businessman split up from former flame Elaine after trying to pocket her wealth.

Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) hasn't had an easy time of it since arriving in Weatherfield – but things are set to turn around as she lands herself a new job on Coronation Street on Friday.Tyrone (Alan Halsall) offers Cassie a job at the garage after handing her £20 and asking her to buy something for tea. Cassie assures him she won't blow the money on booze and Tyrone heads off to the dentist while asking Evelyn to look after the girls.

Coronation Street fans found themselves feeling a little queasy as Weatherfield's latest romance moved to the next level. Stephen Reid has previously made no secret of his affections for Jenny Connor but his last Romeo attempts fell short as the Rovers Return landlady was in a relationship with Leo Thompkins.

Coronation Street fans have breathed 'finally' as they think a 'Queen' of a character is on track to bring down Stephen Reid. Viewers of the ITV soap were left applauding Carla Connor during the latest trip to the cobbles when the penny finally dropped about her recent ill health.

Coronation Street have revealed the unexpected character who could bring down serial killer Stephen Reid. Show legend Roy Cropper used his detective skills to help Carla Connor and her suspicions in Wednesday, 30 August's episode. Stephen has been killing for months, but he also went through a phase where he was drugging his boss, Carla, to make her think that she was having another physocotic episode.

Coronation Street fans have found themselves fearing for a soap legend after she managed to dig up some information about Stephen Reid. Sarah Barlow has relied on her uncle for his help and advice ever since he returned to Weatherfield from Milan earlier this year.

Jennie McAlpine has spilled the secret of how she managed to hide her pregnancy from viewers, while filming scenes for Coronation Street. Corrie icon Fiz Stape, played by Jennie, 39, left the cobbles in May after she was offered a job in Norwich.The seamstress has been a long-term employee off Underworld, with Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) hailing her as one of his most trusted employees.

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.

Two of the UK's most popular soaps - Emmerdale and Coronation Street - will face disruption to their usual schedule in upcoming weeks.The ITV soaps with interrupted air times are both in the midst of some big storylines, as Coronation Street follows Stephen Reid's attempts to get away with murder while Charity and Liam are set to have a blossoming romance in Emmerdale. Emmerdale usually airs at 7.30pm for half an hour each evening, with an hour long episode on Thursday nights. Meanwhile, Corrie usually airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm for an hour.

The walls begin to close in on Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) as residents of Coronation Street get wise to his manipulation, but could this just lead him on the road to another murder? Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) reveals to Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien) that Stephen’s wife Gabrielle Reid (Helene Maksoud) posed as his business consultant. Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) later shows Sarah a letter she’s received about equity release from her house, and Sarah’s mind starts to reel. Meanwhile, Carla Connor (Alison King) speaks to Rufus’ wife and is surprised to learn that Rufus Donahue (Steven Meo) was dabbling in LSD.

Eagle eyed Coronation Street fans are convinced they may have spotted a ‘hidden clue’ this week that could hold the key to Stephen Reid’s downfall after getting away with three murders so far. As regular viewers will know, Stephen has so far murdered three residents of Weatherfield without being caught by police, with Leo Thompkins, the latter's father Teddy and Rufus Donahue all among his victims.

Coronation Street legend Jack P Shepherd has revealed he's 'part of it' as he was quizzed about the downfall of his on-screen uncle Stephen Reid. Viewers of the ITV soap spend much of their time shouting at their TV screens whenever the killer businessman wiggles his way out of being found out for his crimes.

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.

Stephen Reid finds himself in a pickle, Tyrone Dobbs refuses to believe Cassie Plummer is his real mum and Ryan Connor lashes out as his steroid addiction continues in Coronation Street next week.

Coronation Street fans think they have rumbled who will be next to be bumped off by Stephen Reid. For months the broke businessman had been plotting and scheming and bumping off those standing in his way on the ITV soap.

Coronation Street's notorious serial killer Stephen Reid could finally get what's coming to him in as newly released pictures show a murder crime scene. Actors Sally Dynevor, Paula Wilcox, David Campbell and Helen Worth were spotted filming the crime scene in Manchester, while actor Joe Duttine, who plays Tim Metcalfe, stumbled upon a box underwater which had a hand in it.Then, when policeman Craig Tinker takes a closer look, he discovers that a human body has been dumped in the canal. Now, the audience already know that Stephen killed Teddy Thompkins, but Coronation Street residents are none the wiser.

Coronation Street's resident killer Stephen Reid is caught out by some shocking new murder evidence, the latest spoilers have revealed. Viewers have watched as Stephen murdered Leo Thompkins, Teddy Thompkins, and most recently, Rufus Donahue. Up to now, he has managed to get away with it, however Rufus' wife is determined that there is more to her husband's death than meets the eye.This week Rufus' inquest was held, and the coroner said that Rufus died by misadventure.