Double Coronation Street exit looms as Todd plans daring escape from evil Theo

It’s game over for evil Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) as he prepares to flee Coronation Street.

Will Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) go with him?

Or will he finally break free of his abuser?

The sociopathic scaffolder has largely managed to keep his appalling treatment of his long-suffering partner behind closed doors, isolating Todd from his loved ones with mind-games, emotional manipulation and fear.

But after Theo secretly left Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) to die in the Corriedale crash out of jealous rage, Todd sunk into a grief-filled despair over the death of his ex, friend and soul confidante.

This only makes Theo all the more insecure and desperate to keep his victim under control.

Until Todd reached breaking point.

Tonight’s episode saw Theo give a guilt-ridden Todd a shoulder to cry on for letting everyone down… then pulling in for a passionate kiss.

It was all a ruse to weasel his way into Todd’s affections and trap him again in their toxic relationship.

Think things couldn’t get any worse?

Think again.

Upcoming scenes of Coronation Street will see the vile bully try to literally force his unfortunate fiancé into getting married, which will surely ring alarm bells for Todd’s nearest and dearest – like boss and mentor George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley), Christina Boyd (Amy Robbins) and Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien).

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But someone else is about to see the monster’s true colours – Gary Windass (Mikey North).

Later, Theo spews out a tirade of abuse the moment Todd walks through the door… only to realise that Gary is with him.

Busted!

The next thing Theo knows, Gary fires him from the builder’s yard.

Meanwhile, George calls at the flat and hands Todd a holdall.

It’s his escape bag, containing all the basic essentials and when the time comes, he can grab it and leave.

Will Todd break free?

Let’s hope so – before it’s too late.

In last week’s episode, Theo told Todd that he was thinking of accepting a job in Belfast.

We already know that actor James Cartwright’s exit has already been announced, so the villain’s departure is sure to be round the corner.

With the evidence mounting against him and resistance growing, will Theo flee Weatherfield?

And will he take Todd with him?

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