Fans Fear Grim Fate for Coronation Street's Todd

In Coronation Street, viewers are deeply concerned for Todd Grimshaw's safety amidst escalating abuse from his partner, Theo Silverton. Todd has secretly installed surveillance cameras in their home to document Theo's coercive control and manipulation. The situation took a dangerous turn when Theo abandoned Todd's friend, Billy Mayhew, for dead following a multi-vehicle accident.

Theo's abusive behaviour has also extended to Todd's finances, with him seizing control of Todd's bank accounts. Following a recent incident where Theo returned unexpectedly and coerced Todd into intimacy, viewers noted visible bruises on Todd's neck. This has led to widespread speculation on fan pages that Theo may be on the verge of killing Todd.

Actor James Cartwright, who plays Theo, described his character as a narcissist or sociopath, noting that the show is tackling a sensitive topic of abuse within a same-sex relationship. He highlighted the societal tendency to perceive male-on-male violence differently from male-on-female violence, even though the abuse is equally severe.