Soap fans are eagerly anticipating the downfall of cult leader Rowan Cunliffe. Since his arrival, Rowan has manipulated residents, brainwashing Leanne into joining his sinister group, The Institute. Now, Nick Tilsley gears up to report Rowan to the police for blackmail, and viewers are buzzing with theories. Could Nick be the one to bring him down, or will Amy’s fierce mother, Tracy Barlow, step in for revenge? Read on to know what happens next!
Nick & Leanne To Destroy Rowan?
Earlier this year, Rowan appeared and brainwashed Leanne into joining his cult, The Institute. Viewers already know Nick and Toyah, Leanne’s stepsister, have been having an affair behind Leanne’s back. The cult leader learned about their secret and held it over them.
Additionally, Rowan convinced Amy Barlow to invest her £40,000 inheritance into the cult. Poor Amy was left torn after a terrible incident during a chaotic malware session, during which she fled in tears. However, as Rowan targeted Amy, Leanne stepped in. Now, Nick and Leanne are planning to fight against the evil cult leader.
Nick decides to report Rowan to the police for blackmail even though his relationship could be at risk. When the businessman arrives at the police station, he gives Lisa Swain a notebook full of details. But let’s not forget Tracy’s dark past, including the murder of her ex, Charlie Stubbs.
Tracy just returned to Weatherfield. Now, she could jump into the action to help bring him down. Fans on Reddit are buzzing with theories. They have been speculating on Rowan’s fate, with one viewer hoping it ends with Nick telling him, “That’s Tracy Barlow, Amy’s mum—Google her,” before he disappears.
Another suggested that Tracy might take drastic action to protect her daughter. However, many viewers believed her return was connected to Ken Barlow’s recent lottery win. One theorised that she had caught wind of Ken’s windfall, while another speculated that Ken might have invented the story to bring her back.
Fans Demand an End to Evil Cult Plot
Next week, Leanne jumps to Amy’s rescue. She meets with Rowan for a chat, and while waiting for him at reception, she spots his laptop nearby. Looking through it, she is shocked to find a file with her name on it. Even more surprising is another file titled ‘Nick and Toyah.’ She secretly emailed files from Rowan’s computer. Will this be the reason behind Rowan’s ruin?
Meanwhile, viewers have expressed their desire for the institute storyline to conclude soon. One person posted on X, “Get this institute storyline wrapped up. It’s so tedious.” They acknowledged the intent to raise awareness but suggested it had dragged on for too long and that they missed the show’s humour.
Another penned, “Anyone else bored rigid of the institute b***ocks?” Let us see who finally brings the end to it. For more Coronation Street spoilers, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily! What do you think? Who will be behind the cul leader’s downfall? Leanne, Nick, or Tracy?
