Corrie killer Stephen Reid's exit sealed as he makes dramatic airport dash

15 August 2023 , 11:17

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Corrie killer Stephen Reid's exit sealed as he makes dramatic airport dash

Coronation Street looks set to air murderer Stephen Reid's exit as new filming pictures see the cobbles killer fleeing Weatherfield and making a dramatic airport dash. In the snaps, it sees Stephen actor Todd Boyce on location as he is seen in character getting out of a taxi before heading to a desk to purchase a last minute ticket.

In the filming photos, a stressed Stephen looks without luggage, hinting that perhaps his trip to the airport wasn't exactly planned, especially as he is buying a last minute airline ticket. Soap watchers will recall that Stephen has been on a killing spree, murdering Leo Thompkins, the latter's father Teddy and Rufus Donahue. He has also terrorised Elaine Metcalfe and Carla Connor by secretly spiking them.

Coronation Street looks set to air murderer Stephen Reid's exit (MCPIX)

The cobbles killer is seen fleeing Weatherfield and making a dramatic airport dash (MCPIX)

Only recently, filming photos showed the moment that a car rooftop box was removed from the canal as shocked residents looked on. Viewers will remember that Stephen used the item to dispose of Teddy's body while other location snaps saw Stephen trying to kill Tim Metcalfe, who has always been wary of the businessman. It remains to be seen what happens after the rooftop box is discovered and whether Tim gets killed but the new airport filming photos tease that Stephen is perhaps rattled as he looks to make a last-minute escape.

The question is, where is Stephen heading to, could it be Canada, where he was raised? And with the discovery of the car rooftop box and an attack on Tim, could the police be shortly following behind so the murderer finally gets his comeuppance or will he be able to escape in time?

Stephen heads to a desk to purchase a last minute ticket (MCPIX)

It comes after Stephen actor Todd, 62, recently teased of what's to come with his character: "We are going to see him start taking risks as he gets more desperate, his life is starting to unravel and it is going to be interesting to see how he deals with the pressure. He is bound to start making mistakes and that could be his undoing."

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In the meantime, viewers have been predicting that Stephen may be targeting a few more victims on the cobbles, especially after Rufus' estranged wife, Lou Donahue, got suspicious about her husband's death after she discovered a piece of incriminating evidence that could rumble the killer.

In the filming photos, a stressed Stephen looks without luggage (MCPIX)

Last week, Lou accidentally showed Stephen a clear bag full of Rufus' things that were found by the side of the pool with Stephen's tie pin visible. Later, the widow said she was heading to the police station to discuss the tie pin. Lou pointed out that the tie pin has "love G x" on it, questioning if it even belonged to her husband. Viewers will recall that Stephen was married to Gabrielle Reid, his estranged wife.

However, Stephen managed to retrieve the item on Monday's episode despite nearly being rumbled by Lou's son, Jools, and later he dropped the incriminating tie pin down the drain. Also, in a bid to throw Lou off the scent, he dropped Peter Barlow in it by telling her he had pawned Rufus' watch after finding it in a taxi.

The question is, where is Stephen heading to, could it be Canada, where he was raised? (MCPIX)

Could the police be shortly following behind so the murderer finally gets his comeuppance or will he be able to escape in time? (MCPIX)

Stephen's killing spree first began in 2022, where he accidentally pushed Leo off the factory gantry, causing him to land in a bin. He died instantly, but the body remained in the bin all day, with Stephen comically trying to stop anyone from finding it despite Carla and the police all hovering around it.

Then there was Teddy, who got too close to the truth about his son's murder and was killed with a hole punch. Once again the body laid in the factory until Stephen managed to conceal it, placing it on the top of his mother Audrey Roberts' car - only for her to drive off with it.

He did manage to get it back and all was well, until Stephen drugged and drowned his third victim Rufus while making it seem like an accidental drowning. How many more times can Stephen strike and conveniently cover it up despite everything being against him? And with two of the deaths being in the moment, what's to stop someone walking in the next time he wields a stapler or some other form of stationary?

Stephen actor Todd Boyce was seen on location (MCPIX)

The actor appeared in good spirits as he filmed the dramatic scenes (MCPIX)

The Weatherfield-based serial drama has been home to some iconic villains over its 63 years on screen. From gangsters to master manipulators and the odd murderer here and there, the ITV soap certainly knows how to pull off dark storylines.

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Olivia Wheeler