Viewers were taken deeper into Todd and Theo’s abusive relationship
Theo’s abuse towards Todd continues to intensify after their engagement(Image: ITV)
Coronation Street viewers were heartbroken after emotional scenes aired on the ITV soap. It’s been a whirlwind time on the cobbles for Todd Grimshaw and Theo Silverton which resulted in a life-changing moment on New Year’s Eve. The two characters have taken centre stage in recent months as part of a hard-hitting storyline tacking the problem of domestic abuse in a same sex relationship.
Things have escalated in recent weeks in harrowing scenes which saw Theo smash Todd’s head into a mirror. They ended up paying a visit to hospital where Theo manipulated Todd into thinking it was his own fault.
Other distressing scenes included Theo stuffing a kebab into Todd’s mouth and even going as far as pouring a bottle of milk over his head.
However, viewers were shocked when Todd got down on one knee on New Year’s Eve to ask his partner the all-important question. The residents all raised a glass to the happy couple as Todd and Theo shared a surprising and heartwarming moment in the Rovers Return.
But things soon took a darker turn on New Year’s Day when a minor misunderstanding turned into a horrifying outburst.
Billy and Summer were having a morning brew at Todd and Theo’s before Summer accidentally spilled her drink on their carpet. While Theo remained calm in their presence, Todd received the terrifying after-effects of the incident.
After Theo’s two-faced “Tara” to the guests, his persona soon transformed and Todd found himself on the floor as he was his kicked and beaten by his fiancé.
Corrie fans found the scenes difficult to watch(Image: ITV)
Viewers found the scene difficult to watch, with some “heartbroken” by the emotional outburst. Taking to social media during the episode, one fan said: “That Todd and Theo scene” with a heartbroken emoji.
A second said: “Corrie are doing a fantastic job with the Todd and Theo storyline, both acting it brilliantly. It’s horribly disturbing to watch…”
A third said: “This Todd and Theo storyline is so sad” and a fourth added: “Todd being hurt by Theo is hard to watch. Abuse is abuse—no excuses, no silence. This storyline matters and Todd deserves safety, support, and a way out. Stand with him.”
A fifth wrote: “I couldn’t watch that scene, found it very unsettling and uncomfortable viewing. But praise for #Corrie tackling such an important subject. Gareth and James are delivering compelling performances. Very chilling how Theo subtly gaslights amd paints Todd as the one in the wrong.”
Despite being in physical pain, Todd seemed to be the one apologising to Theo after his partner managed to gaslight him into forgiveness.
Todd told his partner: “We’re bad for each other, the worst.” Theo begged Todd to stay in the relationship, telling him: “There’s so much good in our relationship. I honestly believe that if we’re together we can get through anything.”
Fans will have to wait until tomorrow to find out what Theo has got planned next. While viewers are hoping the storyline will soon come to an end, actor Gareth Pierce recently shared with the ECHO there’s a “long way to go”.
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