Coronation Street’s Theo Silverton killer reveal sparks fan fear of major exit

The builder was found dead in April and it was during dramatic new scenes that Sarah Platt was confirmed to be his killer

Coronation Street fans fear that the exit of a Weatherfield legend may be on the cards as Theo Silverton’s killer was finally revealed in the long-running show.

The builder was found dead in April, bringing an end to his 13-month reign of both physical and mental abuse over his partner, Todd Grimshaw, who had reported his husband to the police shortly before his unexpected death.

Theo’s lifeless body was found by a horrified Betsy Swain on the night of her mum, Lisa Swain’s, wedding to Carla Connor, after flashforward scenes aired in February revealed she was being interviewed by police after the deadly discovery.

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It wasn’t until a week after the wedding actually took place on April 23, and aired on-screen, that Betsy was seen discovering Theo dead, with Lisa, aka DS Connor-Swain and DC Kit Green having since been leading the investigation into finding his killer.

Corrie previously confirmed Todd Grimshaw, George Shuttleworth, Summer Spellman, Christina Boyd, Gary Windass and Danielle Silverton as the six potential suspects.

But the big reveal in Monday’s (June 22) episode of the ITV soap revealed that it wasn’t any of the six, as it was Sarah Platt who appeared to deal the blow that sent a drunk Theo tumbling off the scaffolding outside his flat and plummeting to the ground.

The truth was revealed to the audience only as Sarah and her partner, DC Kit Green’s, dinner party unfolded. Tensions were high at the couple’s flat, with Maria Windass wasting no time in confronting her husband, Gary Windass, and Sarah over their suspected affair.

However, it was soon revealed that all their recent hushed conversations and support of one another were for a reason, just not that they were hiding something much more damaging, as flashbacks revealed that it was Gary whom Sarah called for help when she realised Theo was dead.

But now, Corrie fans are worried it could mean an exit for Sarah, and actress Tina O’Brien, who plays her. @TheWelshTopBoy said: “#CoronationStreet #Corrie what a reveal! I had a feeling it was gonna be Todd or summer but good on Sarah for killing Theo. The flashbacks showed he was clearly gonna attack Sarah. Hope this doesn’t mean Sarah leaves tho, I think when Kit finds out he will defend/lie for Sarah.”

@Lozza479761 commented: “I can’t imagine Tina is leaving Corrie, so either an innocent person will go to prison or something else will happen. #corrie #swarla.” @SwarlaEndgame posted: “I’m not gonna explicitly mention the killer cause i don’t wanna spoil it, but I am impressed with Corrie making a bold choice by having it be a main character, but I swear if they go to jail I might have to start my own ‘free Deirdre ‘ type campaign.” @sadpphicss replied: “Right?! Because surely they won’t jail them?”