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\n\t\tTheo Silverton\u2019s abuse escalated even more (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n
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To the Coronation Street<\/a> residents, Theo Silverton<\/a> (James Cartwright<\/a>) may seem like perfect boyfriend material. But behind closed doors, his increasingly possessive relationship with Todd Grimshaw<\/a> (Gareth Pierce<\/a>) has given viewers more red flags than Weatherfield Golf Course.<\/p>\n This week, there was a horrifying escalation in Theo\u2019s aggressive behaviour<\/a> when he let his mask slip\u2026 and one Corrie resident came close to seeing his true colours.<\/p>\n While continuing to rail-road Todd into training for a half-marathon, Theo delightedly accepted some work from former fling Pete, but was careful to hide it from Todd.<\/p>\n Ever the gaslighter, Theo turned the tables and accused Todd of flirting with both Pete and Billy! Despite being shocked at the allegation, Todd found himself apologising and promising it would never happen again! Gepetto\u2019s got nothing on this puppet master\u2026<\/p>\n Why does Theo treat our Todd this way? Actor James Cartwright shared his insights. \u2018His love for Todd is verging on obsession.\u2019 James explained. \u2018His wife doesn\u2019t speak to him, his kids still won\u2019t speak to him, work isn\u2019t busy, so Todd is literally all he\u2019s got. The idea of losing Todd is shattering, so he clings on like fire and that\u2019s where the coercive control starts.\u2019<\/p>\n \t\t But Theo had some explaining to do when Sarah Platt<\/a> (Tina O\u2019Brien<\/a>) caught him and Pete looking cosy in the van. Loyal, Sarah demanded to know if Theo was cheating on her bestie, so the smooth-talking scaffolder revealed that he\u2019s signed a lucrative contract with Pete and was planning to surprise Todd. But when Pete likened her to an attack dog, Sarah squared up to him and Theo\u2026 just as Todd arrived. Uh-oh!<\/p>\n Horrified Todd ushered her away and Sarah apologised profusely for interfering. But Theo played peacemaker and suggested he take Sarah out for a drink to celebrate his new contract while Todd stayed at home and applied for jobs. <\/p>\n After schmoozing Sarah, Theo returned home and told Todd to cut Sarah off for being a toxic friend. Todd was left all the more baffled when Sarah messaged to say how much she enjoyed Theo\u2019s company.<\/p>\n To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web What twisted game is Theo playing? \u00a0\u2018I don\u2019t think it\u2019s premeditated,\u2019 James confided. \u2018I think it\u2019s more a case of \u201cyou\u2019re spending a lot of time with Sarah, I need to get rid of her.\u201d I think it just occurs to him in the moment, and then he tries to navigate it the way that best suits him as all narcissists do.\u2019<\/p>\n Playing the supportive boyfriend, Theo presented Todd with a full-length mirror to keep track of his daily physique.\u00a0 But later, after an exhausted Todd returned from his run, James Bailey<\/a> (Jason Callendar<\/a>) couldn\u2019t resist a cheeky flirt\u2026 which left Theo seething with rage.<\/p>\n Back home, after James popped round with some fitness gear for Todd, Theo finally snapped and accused Todd of fancying James.<\/p>\n Though Todd protested that it wasn\u2019t true, Theo\u2019s rage boiled over<\/a> in a horrifying moment of abuse as he turned on a terrified Todd, smashing his head into the mirror.<\/p>\n \t\t James reflected on filming the unsettling scenes<\/a>. \u2018They\u2019re never easy. \u00a0It\u2019s a very serious vibe because one, someone could get hurt, two, we all realise it\u2019s pretty horrible and three, while we\u2019re doing it as actors we\u2019re aware that this is some people\u2019s lives. Domestic violence is real for a lot of people, it often escalates around Christmas<\/a>, so there\u2019s a real level of respect on the set\u2019<\/p>\n So where do we go from here? Is there any way back for Todd and Theo? James thinks it\u2019s doubtful. \u2018I\u2019m a big believer in rehabilitation, in second chances\u2019 the actor explains.<\/p>\n \u2018But I think that what we\u2019re seeing now is a pattern of behaviour from Theo<\/a> which he seems incapable of learning from. It\u2019s been this gradual escalation where the pressure has just been upped and upped, like boiling the toad.<\/p>\n \t\t \u2018Theo has just upped the temperature one degree at a time. The further you get down a road with a relationship like this, you start to feel a bit embarrassed, and so you start to make excuses for their behaviour. This is where Theo is sitting at the moment which is a very dangerous position for Todd.\u2019<\/p>\n Unfortunately, Theo\u2019s controlling behaviour is set to continue in upcoming scenes when he orders Todd to lie low in the flat<\/a> for a while, before gifting him a fitness watch and exercise bike to continue pushing him into exercise.<\/p>\n With Todd reaching the limit of how much more of Theo\u2019s behaviour he can take, will he find the courage to leave?<\/p>\n This article was first published on November 22, 2025.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Theo](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28_11_coro_todd_theo-773d.jpg\")
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