Fans of Coronation Street are expressing their frustration after ITV pulled the soap from its usual Friday evening slot to air the live finale of I'm a Celebrity...South Africa. The decision comes at a particularly gripping time, following the dramatic wedding of Carla Connor and Lisa Swain and the discovery of a corpse by Betsy.
No Episode Tonight
There will be no episode of Coronation Street tonight, as the reality show takes over the prime-time 'power hour' slot. The next installment will air on Monday, kicking off a highly anticipated 'murder week' where five villains are set to meet their demise.
The five characters facing death are Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon), Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances-Brown), Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard), Theo Silverton (James Cartwright), and Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McLynn). Each episode from Monday to Thursday will see these antagonists pushed to their limits, culminating in the revelation of whose body Betsy (Sydney Martin) discovered on her mother's wedding night.
The Swarla Wedding and Its Aftermath
Yesterday's episode finally saw Carla Connor (Alison King) and Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) exchange vows, becoming wives after overcoming numerous obstacles. Their journey was complicated by Lisa's supposedly deceased ex-wife, Becky Swain (Amy Cudden), who faked her death and returned to undermine their relationship.
Becky's machinations included kidnapping Carla and leaving her to die in a shipping container. However, Carla escaped with the help of Kit Green (Jacob Roberts), leading to Becky's arrest. Since then, Lisa and Carla have faced further challenges, including the arrival of baby Connie and a flooded wedding venue, which forced a charming alternative ceremony. Just as everything seemed perfect, Betsy discovered a corpse, setting the stage for murder week.
Murder Week Schedule
- Monday: Focus on Theo, who becomes increasingly abusive towards Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) as he tries to prevent his escape.
- Tuesday: Carl takes center stage, exacting revenge on Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall), Abi Webster (Sally Carman-Duttine), and Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell).
- Wednesday: Jodie's schemes unravel as her sister Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) discovers her true nature.
- Thursday: Megan and Maggie clash in a showdown between two villains.
- Friday: The identity of the murder victim is finally revealed.
Fans will have to wait until next week to see how the drama unfolds.
