{"id":312731,"date":"2025-12-12T21:08:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T21:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/312731\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T21:08:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T21:08:24","slug":"the-coronation-street-characters-who-could-finally-save-todd-as-theos-end-nears-soaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/312731\/","title":{"rendered":"The Coronation Street characters who could finally save Todd as Theo’s end nears | Soaps"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\tWho can save Todd? (Picture: Getty\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n

Todd Grimshaw<\/a> (Gareth Pierce<\/a>) is in hell. While initially tumultuous, his relationship with Theo Silverton<\/a> (James Cartwright<\/a>) has descended into a nightmarish cycle of coercion, violence and torture in Coronation Street<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Theo and Todd are set to take centre stage next week in an episode told purely through the lens of security cameras<\/a>, CCTV and police bodycam footage, after another incident between the two results in the emergency services being called to the cobbles.<\/p>\n

Fans are clamouring for the day that Todd escapes his increasingly dangerous boyfriend.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re left to wonder, though, who could potentially save him from his current hideous predicament?<\/p>\n

Todd and Theo\u2019s relationship so far<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Theo
\n\t\tTheo\u2019s backstory is truly dark (Picture: Danielle Baguley\/ITV)<\/p>\n

Theo was initially presented as sympathetic. He\u2019d undergone sick conversion therapy<\/a>, which had left him with deep psychological wounds. As Todd pursued their relationship, and after some back-and-forth\u2019ing, Theo made the big decision to leave his wife, Danielle (Natalie Anderson), and live in his truth as a gay man.<\/p>\n

Danielle entered into a relationship with the man who performed the evil conversion therapy, Noah Hedley (Richard Winsor), with a vitriolic battle over the couples children ensuing.<\/p>\n

Early on, there were numerous red flags, with behaviour that couldn\u2019t be simply dismissed by Theo\u2019s traumatic past. He darkly threatened James Bailey<\/a>\u00a0(Jason Callender<\/a>)\u00a0to stay away from Todd, historical violent incidents<\/a> came to light, and he made clear that he wanted Todd to cut ex-boyfriend Billy Mayhew<\/a> (Daniel Brocklebank<\/a>) out of his life<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Todd
\n\t\tTheo has never been happy with Billy\u2019s presence (Picture: Danielle Baguley\/ITV)<\/p>\n

\u2018He\u2019s trying to be understanding of Theo\u2019, actor Gareth said. \u2018He\u2019s been suppressing his sexuality for so long, Todd is trying to encourage him towards being someone that can be comfortable in their new gay identity.<\/p>\n

\u2018I think Todd has spotted many things from Theo, but he still has the mindset that he can fix this and because of the love that\u2019s there, he\u2019s thinking they will get through it.\u2019<\/p>\n

Theo\u2019s sinister coercion gave way to physical humiliation<\/a> when he force-fed Todd a kebab while verbally degrading him in truly horrifying scenes, though his manipulative streak saw him manage to worm his way back into Todd\u2019s life with promises of therapy and change<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A day drinking session in Manchester\u2019s gay village saw more of Theo\u2019s history come to light, when he encountered an ex-boyfriend<\/a>, Owen (Dominic Vulliamy).<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Theo
\n\t\tOwen shed light on Theo\u2019s past (Picture: Danielle Baguley\/ITV)<\/p>\n

Owen had escaped Theo\u2019s abuse and, after seeking help, saw Theo for what he truly is. Making it clear that Theo could no longer use the church, religion or Danielle as excuses for his monstrous behaviour, he proclaimed: \u2018It\u2019s you, it\u2019s in you.\u2019<\/p>\n

Theo used this as another tactic to manipulate Todd, disappearing and later cheating on him with Pete Lang (Andrew Hayden-Smith), humiliating him by pouring a bottle of milk over his head and actively destroying his relationship with friend, father figure and business partner, George Shuttleworth<\/a>\u00a0(Tony Maudsley<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Later stepping up his torment, Theo had begun making comments about Todd\u2019s appearance while convincing him to take part in gruelling and painful exercise in a bid to gain further control, later smashing his face into a mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s another escalation, and\u00a0it\u2019s both shocking and terrifying for Todd,\u2019 actor James Cartwright explained. \u2018Theo just blows up when he doesn\u2019t seem to be able to talk about his feelings. He can\u2019t express himself so he loses his temper, and he becomes very volatile to be around.\u2019<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Todd
\n\t\tTheo continues to torture Todd (Picture: Danielle Baguley\/ITV)<\/p>\n

Theo managed to convince Todd that he\u2019d \u2018fallen\u2019 into the mirror, while Todd himself lied to a nurse who\u2019d clearly recognised the signs of abuse.<\/p>\n

Todd still has allies. George deeply cares for him and, despite their recent rift, is intent on restoring their relationship, with his partner, Christina Boyd<\/a>\u00a0(Amy Robbins<\/a>) supporting him.<\/p>\n

Another of Todd\u2019s exes turned friends, Sarah Platt<\/a>\u00a0(Tina O\u2019Brien<\/a>), is another who\u2019s questioned Theo in the past, alongside Billy.<\/p>\n

But can any of them come to Todd\u2019s aid?<\/p>\n

Who could save Todd from Theo?
\nGeorge Shuttleworth and Christina Boyd<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Christina
\n\t\tGeorge and Christina aren\u2019t sold on Theo (Picture: Danielle Baguley\/ITV)<\/p>\n

Todd has worked for George in the undertaker\u2019s since 2020, with the latter slowly becoming a father figure over time. George even nearly became Todd\u2019s actual step dad when he became romantically involved with Eileen Grimshaw<\/a> (Sue Cleaver<\/a>), and considered leaving the funeral business to Todd in his will.<\/p>\n

Well aware that George is one of Todd\u2019s closest friends, Theo has done everything possible to damage their relationship, making it clear that he doesn\u2019t appreciate George\u2019s presence<\/a> in their flat and actively attempting to destroy their working relationship<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Still, George and his girlfriend, Christina seem to be aware that something is amiss in Todd\u2019s relationship. Though gentle George would appear to be no match for Theo, Christina herself is known for a spot of manipulation<\/a> and has proven herself to be a formidable foe.<\/p>\n

Could this unlikely duo be Todd\u2019s salvation?<\/p>\n

Sarah Platt<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Todd
\n\t\tSarah has clashed with Theo before (Picture: Danielle Baguley\/ITV)<\/p>\n

Sarah and Todd have had an incredibly turbulent past, though these days they\u2019ve formed a firm friendship, and she has stepped in on Todd\u2019s behalf before in the face of Theo\u2019s behaviour, namely when she caught he and Pete looking a little more than friendly in a van. With zero fear, she confronted both, demanding to know if Theo was cheating on her friend.<\/p>\n

When Pete compared Sarah to a guard dog, Sarah lost it and squared up to both men, necessitating Todd\u2019s intervention. Theo expertly smoothed things over with her, before demanding Todd cut her out of his life<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018I think its a case of \u2018you\u2019re spending a lot of time with Sarah, I need to get rid of her.\u2019 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 James explained.<\/p>\n

Though Theo seemingly placated Sarah, he\u2019s about to turn his anger toward her brother<\/a>. Will Sarah be the one to finally put the pieces together? Could Theo have gravely underestimated her friendship with Todd and live to regret it?<\/p>\n

Billy Mayhew<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Billy
\n\t\tBilly\u2019s going, but could he take Theo with him? (Picture: Danielle Baguley\/ITV)<\/p>\n

Billy is one person who\u2019s seen through Theo almost from the jump, while Theo, in turn, has made no secret of his disdain for his boyfriends ex, with one of his earliest forms of coercive control being an ultimatum<\/a> between he and Billy. <\/p>\n

Billy\u2019s presence has remained a bone of contention<\/a> between Todd and Theo, with Theo perhaps panicked at just how much of his dark side Billy is aware of. When Billy questions he quizzes Alya Nazir<\/a>\u00a0(Sair Khan<\/a>) about the abuse Yasmeen Nazir (Shelley King)\u00a0suffered at the hands of Geoff Metcalfe\u00a0(Ian Bartholomew)<\/a> and Theo gets wind, they\u2019re even more at odds. When he later discovers Todd\u2019s body utterly smothered in bruises, it all but confirms what\u2019s happening to him.<\/p>\n

With Billy being of of Todd\u2019s most steadfast allies, one has to assume that as the abuse comes to light, he\u2019ll play an important role in it, perhaps as Todd\u2019s saviour?<\/p>\n

Or\u2026Theo could remove his \u2018Billy\u2019 problem<\/a> before he gets the chance.<\/p>\n

Summer Spellman<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Summer
\n\t\tSummer has been like a daughter to Todd (Picture: Danielle Baguley\/ITV)<\/p>\n

Summer came into the care of Billy and Todd when her father passed away, with the two effectively functioning as dads for the youngster, with them fighting her grandmother for custody and becoming her legal guardian.<\/p>\n

Though their relationship became strained when Todd departed the cobbles, upon his return, they\u2019ve rebuilt their bond. When Todd was forced to hide in his flat as a result of his Theo-inflicted facial wounds, using a rubbish excuse to cancel plans with Summer, she was clearly incredibly concerned that something else was afoot, a theme that\u2019ll continue when she becomes increasingly concerned about Todd\u2019s state.<\/p>\n

With a father-daughter like bond, could Summer step up and rescue Todd like he did for her all those years ago?<\/p>\n

Bernie and Dev Alahan<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Bernie
\n\t\tBernie becomes certain there\u2019s something going on (Picture: Danielle Baguley\/ITV)<\/p>\n

Though previously not connected to Todd and Theo\u2019s plot, Bernie is shaken when she sees the aftermath of next weeks incident, relaying to George and Christina that she\u2019s absolutely certain there\u2019s more than meets the eye and, inadvertently, sets the ball rolling on a reunion between the undertakers, providing Todd with a much-needed source of support.<\/p>\n

Todd and Theo\u2019s flat is also above Dev\u2019s shop, giving Bernie\u2019s husband ample opportunity to overhear Theo\u2019s violence or vile rantings.<\/p>\n

It might be a long shot, but could the Alahans discover the truth and help Todd get away?<\/p>\n

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The wild cards
\nEileen and Jason Grimshaw<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Todd,
\n\t\tTodd could really use his family right now (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n

We know we\u2019re not the only ones who\u2019d love Todd\u2019s beloved mother, Eileen to come home from Thailand, scoop up her son and rescue him, before dragging Theo up and down the cobbles by his hair like she did nemesis Gail Platt<\/a> (Helen Worth<\/a>).<\/p>\n

It\u2019d be even better if she brought back his brother, Jason<\/a>\u00a0(Ryan Thomas<\/a>), reuniting the entire Grimshaw clan and providing the supportive framework that Todd\u2019ll surely need post-Theo.<\/p>\n

We can dream, right?<\/p>\n

Maggie Driscoll<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Maggie
\n\t\tShe\u2019s got form\u2026 (Picture: Danielle Baguley\/ITV)<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s to say Maggie Driscoll<\/a> (Pauline McLynn<\/a>) won\u2019t go for a repeat performance<\/a> and add to her bottom-of-the-stairs pile of bodies?<\/p>\n

We\u2019re not sure we\u2019d be sad to see Theo take a tumble courtesy of the mother-in-law from hell.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tWho could save Todd from Theo?<\/p>\n

George Shuttleworth and Christina BoydCheck<\/p>\n

Bernie and Dev AlahanCheck<\/p>\n

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