Coronation Street fans issue same complaint amid Theo Silverton birthday drama
Theo Silverton’s birthday ended in dramatic scenes between the builder and his partner, Todd Grimshaw
Theo Silverton in Coronation Street(Image: ITV)
Coronation Street fans have been left issuing the same complaint after Theo Silverton’s birthday ended in dramatic scenes between the builder and his partner, Todd Grimshaw.
As those who follow the ITV soap know, the relationship between Theo and his boyfriend, undertaker Todd Grimshaw, has been nothing short of volatile, with Todd suffering under Theo’s abuse, both physical and emotional, and control.
During the latest Corrie episode, it was Theo’s birthday, and after Todd’s clear worry about making his boyfriend’s day special, Theo ended up spoiling it for himself by provoking an argument with Todd. It started as Theo seemed disappointed by the presents he received from Todd, who hasn’t had any access to his own money for months, and Summer Spellman.
And Theo’s simmering anger only grew when Todd was late for his birthday meal at the Bistro, and so to make matters worse for his partner, the birthday boy started ordering the most expensive items on the menu as well as invited Gary Windass and Maria Connor to join them for dinner.
But when Todd was unable to foot the bill, Theo humiliated him by stepping in to cover it before they headed back to the flat where a confrontation ensued. “I’m in a really bad mood, but can you blame me after having such a rubbish birthday?” Theo said. “I mean, you got me a lousy present, kept me waiting, humiliated me in front of our friends. I had to pay the bill.”
Theo threatened Todd with a knife(Image: ITV)
When Todd suggested they should have coffee instead of more wine, Theo started throwing things to make the hot drink in Todd’s direction, including smashing mugs. Then, when Todd tried to get him to stop, Theo grabbed a knife looking set to attack his partner.
Finally having enough, Todd responded: “You going stab me? Are you? Well go on, do it. You think I care anymore? You think I wanna carry on? Do it. Put me out of my misery, do it!” Theo eventually put the knife away and walked out of the flat, leaving a shaken Todd inside.
And while Corrie fans flocked to social media with distress over the latest turn in the hard-to-watch storyline, others were furious that villain Theo was celebrating a birthday before a much-loved character.
@LadyReignFC complained: “Even evil Theo gets a bday before Swain. She hasn’t had a birthday in 2+ years. Not even a mention of one. I don’t care if they celebrate it off screen or only the Connor-Swains come to her birthday party because she doesn’t have any friends, give Lisa Swain a birthday! #corrie.”
@graziacarlos echoed: “Let’s get this right, evil Theo Silverton has had a birthday? But not our Angel on earth Lisa Swain!!!! #swarla.” @ediitedbysoph asked: “WHY DON’T WE KNOW LISA SWAIN’S BIRTHDAY?!?” @leahp1976 replied: “It makes absolutely no sense. I thought it would have been mentioned by now!” @SwainsCoat added: “The writers really gave evil Theo a birthday before Lisa Swain.”
