WITH three murders under his belt, Stephen Reid has become the new serial killer to fear in the cobbles.
Next week in Coronation Street, the businessman played by Todd Boyce reveals he has another trick up his sleeve.
Stephen Reid has another plan and Elaine Metcalfe is in danger
Stephen proposed to her while high on LSD
But Elaine’s son Tim tried to stop them from being together
Elaine Metcalfe (portrayed by Paula Wilcox) was over the moon when Stephen Reid proposed to her, blissfully unaware that he was actually high on the same LSD he used to spike Carla Connor.
Blinded by greed, Stephen has resorted to unlawful ways to get his hands on whatever money he can find and decided to go through with the wedding regardless.
Tim Metcalfe, however, sensed Stephen was up to no good right from the get-go and tried to stop them from getting married.
ITV viewers saw the villain prove the cabbie right in April, 2023, when he took out an insurance policy on Elaine.
Meanwhile, things are moving along in the Underworld factory and after what appeared to be another psychotic episode, Carla Connor (Alison King) makes a huge decision about the future of her business next week.
The businesswoman calls a meeting with Stephen and drops the bombshell that she’s selling her share of the factory and she has already found a buyer.Â
Stephen’s shocked but manages a smile as he reads an email from the life insurance company confirming his first payment, implying that he could be willing to kill Elaine for some extra cash.
Suggesting to Elaine they remortgage Redbank in order to buy out Carla’s share of Underworld, will she agree?
While soap fans may have already rumbled what plans Stephen could have for Elaine, actress Paula Wilcox teased danger for her on-screen alter ego.
“I think as far as she is concerned, there is nothing but excitement about moving to the next stage of the relationship. She is really looking forward to having him to herself, and being alone with Stephen”, she explained.
“But, of course, the more she is on her own with him, the more time he has got to get his plans off the ground.”
“It is going to be a very interesting time. Hopefully, she has people watching out for her because she is completely unaware of what she is taking on.”
Could Elaine be next on Stephen’s hit list?
Coronation Street airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8pm on ITV.
Tim is suspicious of Stephen
Will Elaine be killed off?
