Coronation Street fans cast Todd Grimshaw verdict after Theo Silverton knife threat

Theo Silverton’s latest outburst saw Todd Grimshaw face the horror threat of being stabbed by his abusive partner

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Todd Grimshaw is threatened by Theo Silverton in Coronation Street(Image: ITV)

Coronation Street fans were seen issuing two of the same verdicts as Todd Grimshaw faces Theo Silverton’s latest outburst, this time with the horror threat of being stabbed by his abusive partner.

As those who follow the ITV soap know, the relationship between the undertaker and the builder has been nothing short of volatile, with Todd suffering under Theo’s abuse, both physical and emotional, and control.

During Monday’s (March 9) visit to Weatherfield, it was Theo’s birthday, and after Todd’s clear worry about making his boyfriend’s day special, Theo ended up spoiling it for himself by provoking an argument with Todd. It started as Theo seemed disappointed by the presents he received from Todd, who hasn’t had any access to his own money for months, and Summer Spellman.

And Theo’s simmering anger only grew when Todd was late for his birthday meal at the Bistro, and so to make matters worse for his partner, the birthday boy started ordering the most expensive items on the menu as well as invited Gary Windass and Maria Connor to join them for dinner.

Theo was simmering during his birthday meal with Todd(Image: ITV)

But when Todd was unable to foot the bill, Theo humiliated him by stepping in to cover it before they headed back to the flat where a confrontation ensued. “I’m in a really bad mood, but can you blame me after having such a rubbish birthday?” Theo said. “I mean, you got me a lousy present, kept me waiting, humiliated me in front of our friends. I had to pay the bill.”

When Todd suggested they should have coffee instead of more wine, Theo started throwing things in Todd’s direction. Then. when Todd tried to get him to stop, Theo grabbed a knife looking set to attack his partner. Finally having enough, Todd responded: “You going stab me? Are you? Well go on, do it. You think I care anymore? You think I wanna carry on? Do it. Put me out of my misery, do it!”

The scenes left Corrie fans flocking to social media, with many calling for the end of Todd and Theo’s relationship once and for all, and others heaping praise on Gareth Pierce for his portrayal of Todd, a role he was recast in back in 2020.

Theo pulled a knife on Todd(Image: ITV)

@Support4Sophiex said: “Come on @itvcorrie please wrap up this Todd and Theo storyline. The ending tonight was so difficult to watch !! Todd needs Eileen and Jason to come back and sort Theo out. #Corrie.” @ThomasR14336083 shared: “I’ve to say Gareth Pierce is an stellar actor. He constantly knocks every scene out of the park. Such an uncomfortable but important story to tell. #Corrie.”

@zookeeper333 wrote: “Poor Todd’s had enough as have we. Time to go Theo!!” @donnaarmstrong19 posted: “It’s time Theo got his comeuppance. Todd is the nicest guy. I hope it’s Todd who comes off best in this awful situation.” @rarastreet commented: “This storyline is so well done. Domestic violence in same sex relationships is quite high and often overlooked. Highlighting behaviour that is so insidious and others don’t really see it. Every time I see Theo it makes me feel sick, such great actng. I wonder about the impact on the actors themselves.”

@creativemetalhead penned: “Gareth’s performance throughout this storyline.” @xjeankellyx added: “Sarah knows Todd the longest out of everyone 1am really surprised she hasn’t noticed by now that Todd hasn’t been himself since he got with Theo. Well done Todd for not backing down. I want Theo to be caught very soon and for people to know what he has been doing to Todd before it’s too late. Gareth’s