Todd Grimshaw’s life on Coronation Street is about to get even tougher next week, and honestly, the whole situation feels more uncomfortable every time we check in on him. Things already looked bad, but what’s coming will leave viewers wondering just how much more Todd can take.
Theo’s Control Tightens as Things Worsen
Theo Silverton has shown worrying behaviour for weeks, and Todd has felt the consequences more than anyone. It all began as subtle signs of control quickly evolved into manipulation, emotional pressure, and even physical abuse. Theo’s need to dominate every part of Todd’s life has already isolated him from people who care about him, and those patterns continue in the coming episodes. Things escalate when Theo notices Todd asleep on the sofa and chooses not to wake him for work.
Instead, he quietly grabs the clean white shirts from the laundry basket and leaves the flat without a word. Later, with Todd still missing, George Shuttleworth panics at the funeral parlour, confused by Todd’s unexplained absence. Christina Boyd heads over to the flat and finds Todd horrified and distressed, insisting his alarm somehow didn’t go off. Back at work, Todd realises his white shirts remain untouched in the washing machine. Outraged, he can only listen as George tells him he isn’t needed anymore.
Theo Launches His Most Disturbing Manipulation Yet
Theo’s behaviour grows even more invasive as he prepares breakfast and decides to comment on Todd’s eating habits, suggesting that Todd makes bad decisions because of his love of junk food. Things turn increasingly uncomfortable when Theo invites the man he previously cheated with Pete over for dinner, leaving Todd blindsided. The next morning, Theo uses food again to keep control, presenting pastries as a “treat.” Todd reluctantly eats with him but refuses Theo’s idea of going for a run afterward, saying it would make him feel unwell.
Theo heads out alone and crosses paths with James Bailey, who happily agrees to run with him. When Theo later receives a message from Todd saying he’ll go running after all, he twists the moment to his advantage. He replies that Todd shouldn’t bother because James has become his new running partner, another calculated move to undermine Todd’s confidence and isolate him further. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street updates.