Coronation Street star James Cartwright has confirmed “shocking and terrifying” Theo scenes to come on the soap. The soap is currently exploring a domestic abuse storyline with Theo and Todd Grimshaw amid the former’s violent and controlling behaviour towards his partner.

Scenes next week will see things escalate as Theo forces Todd to train for a half-marathon, while James Bailey’s presence and flirtations towards his partner later leads Theo to violently assault Todd.

However, Sarah Barlow is starting to cotton on to Theo’s behaviour as she catches Theo getting into a van with Pete, whom he cheated on Todd with, and she confronts them.

Next week will see Theo try to drive a wedge between Todd and Sarah, which actor James Cartwright said isn’t “premeditated” by his character but more “a plan to isolate Todd”.

Speaking about Theo’s violent incident towards Todd after the latter spends time with James Bailey, the star explained that it is “another escalation” that’s “both shocking and terrifying for Todd”.

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