As Theo sees red following Todd's big gesture, spoilers reveal Todd finally breaks free from abusive partner

Will he escape Theo's clutches for good?
Jade Brown

Theo Silverton saw red following Todd Grimshaw‘s big gesture in Coronation Street – but spoilers reveal Todd makes a break for freedom.

Theo has been abusing partner Todd for months, most recently leaving him to walk for miles in the cold and rain without a coat or phone after accusing him of flirting with Nick.

Tonight (31 December), Todd attempted to prove his love for Theo and got down on one knee. But after overhearing a conversation between Billy and Alya, Theo lost it with his partner once again.

Todd proposed to Theo (Credit: ITV)

Todd’s big gesture

Todd and Theo had a chat about resolutions, with Todd joking that Theo should stop leaving dirty underwear on the bathroom floor. Theo said they should do proper resolutions to help their relationship, and suggested to Todd: “Why don’t you try a little bit harder to show me more affection? You know, when we’re out and about.” Todd said he didn’t think Theo liked PDAs, but that he would do that in future.

The mood quickly darkened when Theo discovered a key. Todd quickly said it was a spare for Billy’s place as Summer is always losing her keys. Theo accused Todd of lying and not being committed to their relationship as much as he was.

Later in the pub, Todd followed Theo’s advice. He gave Theo a big kiss in front of the whole pub before getting down on one knee. Theo accepted the proposal and numerous people then told Todd that he had “a good one” there.

Billy asked Alya for advice
Billy asked Alya about abusive relationships (Credit: ITV)

Billy asked Alya for advice

The only person not fooled by Theo’s act is Billy. Spotting Alya in the pub, he asked her how she knew her grandmother Yasmeen was in an abusive relationship.

Alya said abusers strip everything from you and take your confidence. She pointed out that Yasmeen was brainwashed, so it took her a while to see sense. Then when victims do question something, the abuser gaslights them. Billy said it sounded familiar, and pretended he to be talking about a parishioner.

Later on, Alya approached Billy and suggested he use Clare’s Law to see if the abuser in question has a history. Unbeknownst to them, Theo was earwigging and he wasn’t happy.

Theo correctly guessed that Billy was talking about him, and immediately accused Todd of badmouthing him. Todd insisted he hadn’t said a word to Billy, but Theo refused to believe him. Theo then threw the proposal back in Todd’s face saying he made a fool of them both and it was embarrassing.

Theo goes in on Todd once again (Credit: ITV)
Theo goes in on Todd once again (Credit: ITV)

Todd breaks free

But there is some good news on the horizon as spoilers reveal that Todd breaks free. During the New Year’s Day episode, Todd is on edge when Billy and Summer drop by.

Theo quizzes Billy about the so called parishioner who is suffering domestic abuse. Billy’s evasive and suspects Theo knows he’s onto him.

When they leave, Theo rounds on Todd, seeing red yet again. Horrified at what he’s done, Theo tries to blame Todd for causing him to lose his temper.

When Theo gets a phone call, Todd takes the opportunity to make a run for it. But when he later listens to a message from Theo telling him he can’t live without him, will Todd return home? 

What else happened in Coronation Street tonight?

Ryan discovered Carl's fraud

While Carl was off with Ronnie seeing his mum's body, Ryan was in charge at the hotel and became suspicious of Carl.

As she waited for a date, Ryan filled Leanne in on what he had discovered. He told her that a customer had accused Carl of buying cheap booze and putting it through the books at top rate. He also shared that Carl has changed all the passwords for the accounts.

Meanwhile, Abi got into Carl's online banking account and discovered he has over £18,000 there.

Kit got close to the truth

Kit asked Asha if Costello mentioned "hill rhubarb" while being transferred in the ambulance. Asha said she'd ask her colleague who was with him if she remembers anything.

Asha later called Kit, and told him that Costello kept repeating the words rhubarb, blessing and hill. Kit realised he was using 3words to give a location.

However, Asha then bumped into Lisa and Becky and shared what she had told Kit. It tipped Becky off that Kit was onto to her. Kit found the location, but flat was empty aside from an empty pill packet on the floor.

Kevin confided in Tyrone

Kevin accompanied Fiz and Tyrone to the pub for NYE, but seeing all the couples and how happy everyone was made Kev sad and he quickly left.

Despite being on crutches, Tyrone followed Kevin and told him he can't keep running away. Kevin and Tyrone sat on the bench, where Kevin revealed he feels like everyone is looking at him and thinking of him as "sad Kevin Webster."

Kevin admitted that his confidence has been knocked by Abi running off with Carl. But Tyrone gave him a boost, telling him the Rovers was his pub long before they came along and he shouldn't let them win.

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