Four explosive Corrie spoilers for Stephen's exit – petrol bomb to horror twist

03 October 2023 , 08:37

608     0

Four explosive Corrie spoilers for Stephen's exit – petrol bomb to horror twist

Dodgy Stephen Reid will finally say goodbye to the cobbles next week one way or another as his crimes are set to be exposed in explosive scenes – but how will justice be served and who will get hurt as its delivered?

The Coronation Street killer's number looks to be finally up as he looks sure to face his comeuppance. Viewers will know that half of Weatherfield is out for revenge but they don't know he's bumped off three residents – until things really start to become untangled.

As they vow to stop him getting away with his crimes, which also include fraud, money scams and the drugging of poor Carla Connor, we've been warned to brace for the show's biggest storyline in years. Just to add to the drama, it's going to go on all week.

Stephen Reid's number is nearly up on Corrie

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. It seems like if he is going down, here's determined to take someone with him – but the question, of course, is who.

Here's all we know so far as we buckle up for a very bumpy ride. Think you know how it will play out? Well Corrie's boss has teased some huge twists and turns and promised next week will be be "full of surprises" – it seems that nobody is safe!

Corrie's Sue Cleaver says I'm A Celebrity stint helped her to push boundaries

Residents in real danger

Next week will see Stephen's lies finally exposed, but as those he's hurt realised he's to blame, the Weatherfield residents will put themselves in danger trying to find out the truth once and for all. Jenny Connor ( Sally Ann Matthews ) is back on the cobbles getting ready for her trip with Stephen to Thailand, but her world is rocked as she's told police consider Stephen a suspect for the murders of Teddy and Leo.

Carla Connor (Alison King) has been determined for some time that Stephen is behind her LSD trips and Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) will stop at nothing to protect her, but will he go a step too far? When Audrey discovers her first born son has stolen her house from underneath her, she sets out to find him to confront him, but the Coronation Street stalwart places herself in grave danger by doing so.

Tim in the firing line

But will he take someone else down with him?

Stephen's killer crimes have remained under wraps, but the residents of Weatherfield finally seem to be cottoning on to what he's done – and Tim Metcalfe for one is is keen to expose him. Problem is, the decision to settle a score with his mum's ex could cost him his life.

Tim becomes Stephen's next and, possibly, final target. But he's not the only one at risk, with actor Todd hinting Peter Barlow was in the firing line too ahead of his own departure, telling us: "I think Tim and I think Peter is putting himself in a dangerous position, but Tim definitely is just in my sights. Stephen is furious with his situation so he'd kill Tim just out of anger, not even any other reason. He’s a time bomb, he’s exploding."

ITV soap spoilers confirm Tim will be left fighting for his life in the boot of his car which is doused in petrol.

Corrie boss teases twists

Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod has teased a week full of twists as Stephen finally looks set to be exposed – and it has left everyone guessing.

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.

"The cast have done a brilliant job and lighting team have done a brilliant job, making it look incredibly cinematic whilst stillCoronation 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. 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."

Killer's 'fitting' end

Crooked Stephen Reid will have a "fitting" and "perfect" exit storyline, according to the actor who plays the killer.

Sue Cleaver feels 'more empowered' as she labels her 50s her 'happiest decade'

Actor Todd has revealed he is "thrilled" with his final storyline on the show, and he thinks fans will enjoy it too, saying: "I couldn’t wish for anything more exciting than to be given Stephen, and just good writing. I'm sad but there's a feeling of gratification.

"I do think it's fitting, the audience will be pleased with how it shakes out. I think they’ve put up with a lot of frustration, there’s been murderers in history that have been undetected for decades but in the world of soap, you can probably only put up with that injustice for so long."

airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and X.

*Follow Mirror Celebs and TV on , , , , and .

Sam Elliott-Gibbs