Coronation Street Hope Stape's bullying ordeal - huge theories on person responsible
Is one of these four to blame?
Hope Stape is the victim of cyber bullying currently in Coronation Street and it’s unclear who is targeting the teen.
Her self-confidence has been knocked as a result of nasty comments spamming her phone.
Who could be to blame? There are four names at the top of the culprit list!
Hope trolling culprit 1. Ruby Dobbs
Ruby Dobbs was behaving suspiciously at the salon this week when Hope showed her the fresh set of nails Bethany had done for her.
She had a ‘couldn’t care less’ attitude when Hope mentioned posting a pic onto her socials.
Now, fans think that Ruby’s jealous… But, could Ruby be tormenting her own sister? Her mum was Kirsty Soames after all…
One fan took to X and wrote: “Pretty sure everyone has sussed by now that it’s Ruby sending the texts.”
Another person added: “Bet it’s Ruby trolling Hope.”
Hope trolling culprit 2. Jake Windass
Next week, Hope’s at the salon again and notices Jake Windass smirking at his phone just at the time when she receives another nasty message.
Putting two and two together, Hope’s adamant that Jake is behind the trolling and takes no time in publicly accusing him.
Causing a scene after having a Halloween makeover, Hope blames Jake and storms out upset. But, was she right to think that Jake sent the messages?
Hope trolling culprit 3. Lily Platt
Afte her recent recast, Lily Platt has developed a whole new personality. She first showed signs of a nasty side when she locked Sam out of the classroom during Mick Michaelis’ prison escape.
She’s got an attitude, even admitting that she locked Sam out of the classroom on purpose! How cruel. She definitely thinks she’s the Regina George of Weathy High, but has this mean girl now extended her behaviour to social media too? Is she targeting Hope?
On Reddit, one Corrie viewer simply suggested: “Lily,” while another agreed: “I think Ruby or Lily.”
Hope trolling culprit 4. Cassie Plummer
Cassie’s loyalty lies where Cassie’s loyalty lies. Until it doesn’t. She might seem like a family woman now but we know how quickly the tables can turn when there’s an incentive to betray her loved ones.
With Cassie not having the best record (she drugged up Ken for starters), one fan is certain Cassie’s the one behind the messages.
The fan suggested: “I think Hope’s bully is Cassie, as it would be very Cassie to manipulate Hope into a crisis that Cassie could get credit for solving, as a way of weaseling back into Casa Dobbs.
“Similar M.O. to Cassie creating a perceived need for her helping Ken, by drugging him, to make him think he was losing his marbles, so she could ride to the rescue.” Would she stoop so low though?
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