ITV Coronation Street fans share grim Hope Stape prediction as murder plot unravels

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has thrown his support behind his former on-screen mum, just as fans predicted her return to Weatherfield. The actor will be known among viewers for playing Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap while his mum Natasha was played by Rachel Leskovac.

Coronation Street fans were left doing a double-take as they thought they had spotted a second Toyah Battersby in Weatherfield. The ITV soap character has been facing a difficult time of late following the arrival of Rowan Cunliffe and the discovery she'd given birth more than 20 years ago.

Coronation Street fans pointed out Nick Tilsley and Toyah Battersby's major blunder as their affair secret looks set to come spilling out. Viewers of the ITV soap have previously predicted the pair could find solace in one another after Toyah's heartbreaking secret was uncovered and Nick faces isolation from his partner Leanne Battersby.

Coronation Street fans have spotted what they believe is a 'clue' that DS Lisa Swan has a 'crush' on Carla Connor as they continue to hold out hope for a romance storyline for the pair.

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.

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 Lucy Fallon jokingly said she was 'scared' as fans claimed to have worked out a twist involving her character as she gets involved in the missing Lauren Bolton case which appears to have been solved.

Coronation Street star Calum Lill has captured the attention of the soap's fans by revealing the reaction of his grandmother to his character Joel Deering being revealed as Lauren Bolton's possible killer.

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 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 star Calum Lill has revealed what's next for his character after he admitted it was 'difficult' to keep the latest twist in the Lauren Bolton storyline a secret.

Coronation Street fans have shared their updated theories on who could be behind Lauren Bolton's disappearance.

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.

Coronation Street is set to air the first in a series of special episodes that by the end of the week, will reveal what happened to Lauren Bolton. Starting on Monday 27 May, Coronation Street will show an episode a night from the perspectives of different characters with the episode on Thursday 30 May showing the fate of missing teen Lauren. Viewers were given their first glimpse into the terrifying ordeal for poor Lauren during a promo.

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

Coronation Street fans were given more clues about the mysterious disappearance of teenager Lauren Bolton during the episode on Friday 24 May. Recently, Roy Cropper has found himself in hot water, being arrested and charged as the prime suspect for the alleged murder of missing teen Lauren. Fans will remember that troubled young Lauren suddenly left the cobbles earlier this year, leaving her friend Bobby Crawford worried when he discovered her flat unlocked and Lauren nowhere to be found.

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 actor Michael Condron, had a role as an Asda delivery driver before taking on the role of Griff Reynolds in the ITV soap. Griff is returning to Weatherfield this week with a vendetta as he plots to kill Roy Cropper in Friday night's episode.The fan favourite is in danger when Griff decides he must be guilty of Lauren Bolton's murder. Roy is currently in prison and awaiting trial and when Griff is transferred back to Weatherfield Prison, he takes action.