Summer Spellman honestly thinks she’s doing something nice in Coronation Street, but it ends up stirring trouble where it really isn’t needed. A small, thoughtful moment quickly turns awkward, then uncomfortable, and before long, Todd Grimshaw is once again dealing with tension he never asked for.
Things Haven’t Been Right With Theo For A While
Theo Silverton has always carried a chip on his shoulder, and it shows most when it comes to Todd. Deep down, he’s painfully insecure, and that insecurity has fueled constant jealousy. He keeps accusing Todd of flirting with practically any man who smiles at him, making Todd feel like he has to explain himself all the time. It hasn’t stopped at words either. Theo’s controlling streak has already crossed some serious lines.
He once humiliated Todd by force-feeding him a kebab and pouring milk over his head just because Todd wasn’t bending over backwards for him. Worse still, he even smashed Todd’s face into a mirror, all because he couldn’t manage his own jealousy.
So when Summer steps in, completely unaware of how fragile things are, she thinks she’s just being kind. She knows Todd has always fancied Andrew Scott, so she scrapes together enough money to buy him tickets to an Andrew Scott retrospective.
Summer’s Gift Brings Out Theo’s Ugly Side
Any normal boyfriend would probably laugh it off or roll their eyes at Todd’s celebrity crush. Theo does neither. The moment Todd lights up about the tickets, Theo’s mood shifts. You can almost feel the tension as his jealousy starts bubbling under the surface. Things turn uncomfortable during a games night while guests are playing charades. Out of nowhere, Theo completely loses his temper and smashes a wine glass on the floor.
It’s shocking, but sadly not surprising, given what we already know about him. This is the same man who has reacted violently before when he feels threatened. Seeing him explode over something so harmless is a massive red flag, and it leaves everyone wondering just how far he might go this time. Instead of owning up to his behaviour, Theo switches tactics. In classic manipulative style, he suddenly turns on the charm and surprises Todd with a mini-break.
Todd is delighted at first and thinks maybe things are finally calming down. That excitement doesn’t last long. Todd quickly realises the trip clashes with the Andrew Scott retrospective Summer booked for him. The timing feels deliberate, even if Theo never says it outright. With Theo’s steely glare fixed on him, Todd is left facing an awful dilemma. Does he choose something he genuinely loves, or does he give in once again to a boyfriend whose affection always seems to come with pressure? Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street spoilers.