Coronation Street’s Todd Grimshaw spirals in new trailer amid harrowing abuse plot
Coronation Street bosses have released a dramatic new trailer which shows fan favourite Todd Grimshaw becoming a shadow of his former self amid a harrowing plot
Coronation Street favourite Todd Grimshaw is seen becoming a shadow of his former self in a new trailer released by the ITV soap. The character, who has been played by Gareth Pierce since 2020, is currently at the centre of an abuse storyline which has seen boyfriend Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) chip away at his confidence in recent weeks.
At times, the abuse has been physical, but Theo has confused Todd by buying him a brand new car out of the blue whilst simultaneously cutting him off from his friends and then accusing him of being unfaithful.
In new scenes, Todd will push his friends away even further as they remain clueless about what’s really going on behind closed doors. Elsewhere in November, David and Shona Platt’s marriage is tested following heartbreaking news about their baby and Abi Webster is starting to question whether she really wants to be with Carl after their affair spelled the end of her marriage to Kevin. In one final dramatic clip, Carla Connor (Alison King) is seen finally snapping at Becky, two months after the former police office came back from the dead and started to threaten her relationship with Lisa Swain.
Todd is being abused by his boyfriend Theo
The drama clearly shows no signs of stopping for Todd, who first appeared on the programme in 2000, and fans have struggled to take some of the shocking moments that have aired so far. Last month, Todd accidentally scraped his brand new car, and the funeral director knew instantly that there would be trouble.
At home, he cooked a fancy meal for himself and Theo, which was met with complaints, and when Theo asked him why the car was not outside, he explained that he’d moved it to a nearby car park for safety. Theo knew this was a lie as Kevin had warned him the car would not be ready until tomorrow. Launching into a fit of rage, Theo threw everything off the table and left Todd to clear up the mess as he continued his tirade.
When well-meaning Sarah called round with a bottle of wine to apologise for the spilled milkshake, Theo put on the nice act again but soon switched back. As Theo helped himself to a bowl of cereal, Todd tried to reason with Theo. He said: “I do get how this could be a slap in the face, I’m really, really sorry. Can we just agree that I’m a total waste of space and move on?”
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At the time,, one fan wrote on X: “Such a hard watch today, horrible scenes for poor Todd, but well done to #corrie for highlighting what often goes on behind closed doors.”
Another said: “Please please please tell me someone heard Theo shouting and Todd manages to escape his control somehow,” and another declared: “Jesus……F’n………Christ………….Today, Theo is beyond redemption!”
That was not the first time Theo has inflicted some kind of physical abuse on Todd. Earlier this year, Theo was furious will Todd for going to the pub with his friends, and was even less impressed with Todd when he returned home with kebabs for them both.
In a disturbing end to that episode, which aired September, Theo grabbed Todd and forced the kebab into his mouth as he told him: “You’re a grubby little man. I have packed my stuff, and I’m leaving. I don’t ever want to see you again,” before storming out, slamming the door behind him and leaving a distraught Todd to clean himself up.
Coronation Street runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1. Episodes can also be viewed on ITVX.
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