Corrie boss teases huge twist in Stephen's exit which 'no one will see coming'

02 October 2023 , 18:00

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Corrie boss teases huge twist in Stephen's exit which 'no one will see coming'

Coronation Street's boss Iain MacLeod has teased a week full of twists as Stephen Reid finally looks set to be exposed.

The time has come for killer Stephen - played by Todd Boyce - to face his comeuppance, that's if he gets caught. It seems Weatherfield is out for revenge, as they vow to stop him getting away with his crimes, which range from fraud and money scams, to drugging Carla Connor and the murders of three residents.

It seems killer Stephen is far from giving up his villainous ways ahead of him bowing out of the ITV soap though, as he may have one final victim in his sights. Speaking to press including The Mirror ahead of killer Stephen's dramatic exit storyline airing on the ITV soap, soap boss Iain said teased some huge twists and turns and promised it'd be "full of surprises".

Asked what fans can expect, Iain told The Mirror and other press: "I mean it’s so full of twists. The week as whole you don't know which way to turn. It's incredibly exciting and the performances are great.

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"The cast have done a brilliant job and lighting team have done a brilliant job, making it look incredibly cinematic whilst still Coronation Street. It's also really funny - and it helps having the Platt family at the middle of lot because their interplay is just hilarious. At the best of times, it's a really brilliant black comedy week and full of surprises.

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"As we enjoy the ride of Stephen attempting get away with his crimes, there's a bit where you think no one would have seen it coming. It's full of gasp inducing shocks and surprises I sincerely hope. It has ripple effects across the whole street."

It comes as spoilers revealed the unravelling of Stephen's lies as the truth finally comes out, with another gory discovery on the way. After Stephen's first victim Leo Thompkins’ body was found in a recent episode, the police began to investigate the disappearance of his father Teddy Thompkins. Viewers know he killed both of them, before murdering factory client Rufus Donahue. Stephen tried to bump off his partner Elaine Jones too for the insurance payout only to be rumbled by her son Tim, while no one believed his claims that he tried to steal from her especially after he accidentally attacked the villain.

But with Carla, Audrey and others all onto him and then fears for Tim's safety growing, it's only a matter of time before Stephen's game is up. Teddy's body is discovered next week too, and it's not looking food for Stephen. Question is, will he manage to escape justice?

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Charlotte Tutton