Coronation Street viewers horrified as Peter Barlow learns shocking truth about life-saving operation

CORONATION Street fans were horrified as Peter Barlow discovered the shocking truth about his life-saving operation on Monday’s episode.

In tonight’s instalment, Peter bought Dr Thorne a gift to thank him for carrying out his liver transplant a few months ago.

Peter Barlow has learned a horrible truthHe discovered Dr Thorne was acting on a sick bet during his op

But nurse Aggie Bailey broke the news that the surgeon had placed a sickening bet on his life.

He is disgusted the doctor had placed a bet that he would finish his liver transplant in less than four hours.

The situation was made worse when a shocking selfie was found on Dr Thone’s phone showing him posing with Peter’s liver and captioning it “anyone for foie gras”.

When Peter and his wife Carla (Alison King) found out what Dr Thorne did, Peter angrily demanded an apology.

He then declared he will be putting a stop to his abuse of power, convinced that the surgeon will get special treatment because of his privilege background.

Peter later found Dr Thorne in a restaurant and approached him, only to be wound up by the doctor and a fellow colleague who said the bet was only a joke.

A furious Peter took things to another level and punched the surgeon.

Unfortunately for him, the police soon came to the surgeon’s rescue and arrested Peter on suspicion of assault, and is charged while at the police station.

Viewers were appalled by Dr Thorne’s vile behaviour and leaped on Twitter to defend Peter.

One wrote: ” Wasn’t expecting the revolution to be led by Peter Barlow, but I am here for it.”

Another posted: “Peter is right in everything he is saying.”

A third added: “The hospital are being so blasé over Peter’s situation – they need to do better.”

ITV viewers may recall how Peter struggled with his alcoholism before his big surgery, which obviously led to a lot of arguing in Coronation Street.

Peter eventually received a new liver in June, 2021, as his health was rapidly deteriorating due to his addiction.

Since then the character has been doing well and remained away from the bottle.

But could he be set for a relapse following Dr Thorne’s behaviour?

Peter refused to let it drop

The recovering alcoholic took matters into his own hands and thumped Dr Thorne