Emmerdale’s Michelle Hardwick praises Coronation Street wife for ‘genius’ episode
Coronation Street aired a special episode on Monday night focusing on Todd Grimshaw and Theo Silverton’s harrowing domestic abuse storyline
Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick praised her wife(Image: Getty)
Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick couldn’t contain her pride for her Coronation Street wife following Monday’s hard-hitting episode.
The ITV soap delivered a groundbreaking instalment centred on Todd Grimshaw and Theo Silverton’s harrowing domestic abuse storyline.
Monday’s episode took an innovative approach, unfolding entirely through various camera perspectives including Todd’s concealed camera, CCTV footage, dashcam recordings, video doorbell clips and police bodycams. The flashback sequences laid bare the disturbing reality of what happens behind closed doors in heartbreaking scenes.
The episode concluded with Todd’s arrest after he defended himself against abusive Theo, and upon their return from the police station, Theo discovered Todd’s hidden camera in a chilling cliffhanger…
Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick couldn’t contain her pride for her Coronation Street wife following Monday’s hard-hitting episode(Image: Michelle Hardwick on Instagram)
Viewers flooded social media with praise for Monday night’s episode, particularly lauding actors Gareth Pierce and James Cartwright, who portray Todd and Theo respectively, with many declaring the ITV soap worthy of major accolades, reports the Daily Star.
Michelle, 49, who is wed to Coronation Street executive producer Kate Brooks, was amongst those celebrating the powerful episode on Monday evening.
The actress, known for playing Vanessa Woodfield on Emmerdale and married to Kate since 2019, shared a touching tribute to her wife on Instagram.
Michelle gushed: “Ok, proud wife alert here. If you’ve not caught tonight’s episode of @coronationstreet then please catch it on ITVX.
“‘What about an episode through the cameras in the house, will it work?’ Yes, yes it did Kate Brooks. From your genius idea, to @ijkershaw incredible writing and the ridiculously talented @matthiltondir directing. I mean, what a team.
The ITV soap delivered a groundbreaking instalment centred on Todd Grimshaw and Theo Silverton’s harrowing domestic abuse storyline(Image: ITV)
“Not forgetting the amazing @garpierce and James Cartwright. The talent. A hard watch. An important watch. Proud of you @thekatebrooks” with a heart emoji.
Viewers flocked to the comments section to share their reactions, with one fan declaring: “Outstanding episode! ! Such superb acting xxx”, whilst another remarked: “This storyline has been a very difficult watch, and tonight’s episode was very powerful. Well done” and someone else praised: “I give this particular episode 10/10. I wished it was longer!”.
One moved viewer commented: “Brilliant episode. Heartbreaking tho. Both playing their parts so well” whilst another highlighted the show’s impact, writing: “Absolutely agree how hard it was to watch but SO important and if it helps even one person out there to walk away from an abusive relationship then it’s worth it”.
Meanwhile, further acclaim came from a fan who said: “I was gripped incredible! Kate really has changed corrie for the good! She well and truly deserves all the praise. Well done Queen KB.”
Coronation Street continues on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV and ITV X.
