BREAKING NEWS!!! Todd plans his escape from Theo with big decision in Coronation Street but it could be too late

If anyone deserves a break away from Coronation Street, it’s Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce).

Poor Todd has had an horrific time over the past few months, thanks to Theo Silverton’s (James Cartwright) abuse.

The couple began dating last year, and it didn’t take long for Theo to grow controlling and manipulative.

This escalated as the weeks went on into verbal, physical and financial abuse, culminating in a terrifying attack last week.

Todd was left bloodied after a violent beating from Theo, and spent the evening speaking to the police about Theo’s abuse, eventually being granted a restraining order.

However, this didn’t stop Theo from spending the night sleeping in his van on Coronation Street – something that Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) was quick to warn him not to do again.

Concerned for Todd, Kit paid him a visit at work to warn him about Theo’s presence, but assured him that if he came close to Todd again, it would be a breach of his restraining order.

As their conversation turned to Todd’s break away from the cobbles, Todd revealed that spending time away from Weatherfield had helped him relax, and George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) suggested that another holiday may help.

Acting on this suggestion, Todd organised to fly out to Thailand to be with his family the next day.

Unfortunately, it may be too late, as it transpired that Theo had been lurking in the shadows, watching the house.

In upcoming scenes, Todd is set to come face to face with Theo once more, when he appears in their flat.

Though George and Todd manage to overpower Theo and escape, Todd’s rush to the airport is brought to a halt when he realises that he doesn’t have his phone – only to discover that it is in Theo’s possession.

Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) is in for a wretched Christmas on Coronation Street as he’s locked in an abusive relationship with Theo Silverton (James Cartwright). We’ve watched Theo’s behaviour turn from jealous and controlling to outright violence in recent weeks, and Todd has been looking increasingly worn down and defeated.

But there are signs that he may be about to rebel.

‘We’re starting to see the first seeds of fight from Todd,’ Gareth Pierce told us.

‘Todd is starting to sense real danger, rather than a fixable situation, but he’s now so far in he’s trapped. There is also shame locking him in; we are seeing moments (for instance at A&E after the mirror incident) where he might decide to confide in someone, but he’s too ashamed of the situation he’s found himself in and the extent to which he’s been duped.’

There’s some respite from the relentless abuse on Christmas Day because Theo has invited George (Tony Maudsley), Christina (Amy Robbins), Summer (Harriet Bibby) and Glenda (Jodie Prenger) to lunch. Summer surprises Todd with tickets to an Andrew Scott retrospective, because Todd has always fancied him (very sensibly).

Of course hearing that Todd fancies anybody, even if it is a film star he’s unlikely ever to meet, is enough to make Theo jealous. While the others are playing charades, Theo is working himself up into a rage and eventually smashes a wine glass on the floor.

He retaliates on Boxing Day in his own fashion, by booking a mini break for him and Todd and presenting it as a nice thing, when actually it’s on the same day as the Andrew Scott event just to stop Todd going to that.

Jealousy rears its head again at George and Glenda’s party at the bistro. Nick (Ben Price) is chatting to Todd, and Sarah (Tina O’Brien) casually mentions to Theo that Nick was Todd’s first crush. In a bid to get Todd away, Theo offers to go and pick up a cake for the party and takes Todd with him. As soon as he gets him on his own he lays into him for ‘flirting’ with Nick. When Todd tries to protest, Theo gets in the car and drives off without him.

By the time New Year’s Eve arrives, Todd is behaving very nervously and Summer picks up on his mood. Meanwhile Billy is worried about the danger signs he’s seen in the way Theo is with Todd, and he quizzes Alya (Sair Khan) about the abuse Yasmeen (Shelley King) suffered at the hands of Geoff Metcalfe (Ian Bartholomew), saying he’s asking for a parishioner.

The following day, Theo has got wind of Billy’s questioning and asks him about it in a pointed manner that leaves Billy suspecting Theo knows he’s on to him.

When Billy has gone, Theo explodes at Todd, absolutely losing any self control in a violent outburst. Horrified by his own actions, he tries to place the blame on Todd for what he’s done.