In Coronation Street, there is a big surprise as Stephen Reid leaves. He is planning to go to Thailand for a new start, and most fans are beginning to be worried that he might hurt someone else in the show during Super Soap Week.
Todd talked to ECHO and said his character would be ready to do anything to avoid getting into trouble. He also hinted that Joe Duttine, the actor who plays Tim, might leave the show with him.
Who is Stephen Reid in Coronation Street?
Stephen Reid is the illegitimate son of Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls), who was taken on by the Reid family and moved with them to Canada, where he became a successful businessman.
He entered the soap industry in the year 1996 when he appointed Mike Baldwin (Johnny Briggs) as the sportswear manufacturer for his company Kbec. At the time of his street visit, he gets to know Audrey better and, at the same time, meets his half-sister, Gail Platt (Helen Worth), for the first time.
He allowed her children, Nick Tyldesley (Warren Jackson) and Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien), to enter the business world, and in 2007, he married his wife Gabrielle Reid (Helen Maqsood). He moved to Milan and quit his job at a soap company.
Steven returns in 2022, but his fortunes change when it comes to light that he embezzled money from Gabriel’s company to pay off his debts and attempted to steal money from Audrey to cover his losses.
When Audrey’s mental state deteriorated, he returned to Weatherfield to care for Audrey, acting as if she was still well. However, his plot is soon revealed to Leo, and Stephen takes his own life during the confrontation. After revealing his dark side, he claimed his second victim, Leo’s father, Teddy.
Who Plays Stephen in Coronation Street?
American actor Todd Boyce plays Stephen. Todd, 61, first appeared on screen in 1980 when he starred in the Australian soap opera The Restless Years. The following year, he attended the National School of Drama and, upon graduation, starred in the mini-series Field of Fire.
He moved to the UK in the 1990s and made his debut as Stephen in Coronation Street in 1996. But this was not Corrie’s only foray into the soap world, appearing in Hollyoaks as Herb in 2012.
He then appeared in the E4 comedy Beaver Falls as Bobby Jefferson and in the Netflix series The Crown as a United States Air Force officer. Typically. Boyce also appeared in films such as Mr. Selfridge, I Can’t Get Started, The Delinquents, Blue Ice, as well as Spy Game.
When is Stephen Leaving Corrie?
Coronation Street star Stephen Reid’s departure from Coronation Street appears to be ‘confirmed’ as actor Todd Boyce has secured a new role in the pantomime production. Corrie’s latest serial killer exited the ITV drama in explosive scenes on Friday, October 13, 2023.
The actor will reportedly join the cast of Mother Goose in a pantomime production at Derby Arena, playing the role of Damon Vanity.
The character, played by Todd Boyce, has been causing chaos in Weatherfield since last year. But his reign of terror will come to an end in Friday’s episode. He said: At this point, he has the dexterity of a bulldozer. He just needs to get out.” The extent of Stephen’s departure is still unknown, but spoilers reveal it will leave lasting damage.
A glimpse of the fallout next week shows whether residents will be able to recover as the shock of Stephen’s departure continues to reel Cobbles.
How Did Daisy Midgeley and Ryan Manage to Evade Stephen?
Daisy Midgley and Ryan Prescott get away from Stephen’s control. But their story will be told again next week.
Daisy has been feeling guilty ever since Ryan saved her from being attacked by her stalker, Justin, who nearly threw acid on her. Mr Ryan sustained life-changing injuries as a result of the attack and has struggled with his self-esteem issues ever since.
Daisy will acknowledge the reality of steroid abuse on his livestream with his fans next week and praise Ryan’s courage to show off her facial scars. However, when she goes to his house to support him, the two cannot resist the temptation.
Daisy is dating Daniel Osbourne, but she will be seen cheating on him next week when she kisses Ryan. Lauren Bolton learns of the incident and tries to use the secret to blackmail Ryan.