ITV/ Comp CSI Share By Tamzin Meyer Oct 22 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Oct 22 2025 4 huge theories on who is bullying Hope Stape Or, is it someone else? Features Hope Stape Share By Tamzin Meyer Oct 22 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Oct 22 2025 Hope Stape is currently being cyber bullied online by a mysterious person in Coronation Street, but who is it? She’s been receiving nasty messages on social media recently, resulting in her feeling insecure about her appearance. Here are our top four theories on who the true culprit could be. Is Hope’s own sister the one to blame? (Credit: ITV) 1. Ruby Ruby was acting a little suss the other day when Hope was showing off her fresh manicure to her sister at the salon. She seemed really unbothered and a little on edge when Hope mentioned posting a pic onto her socials. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers Now, fans reckon that there’s a spout of jealousy going on… 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 accuses Jake next week (Credit: ITV) 2. Jake 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? Lily’s had a complete personality change recently (Credit: ITV) 3. Lily Ever since her recast, Lily’s not only had a brand-new face but has also adopted a new personality too. From the moment she locked Sam out of the classroom during Mick Michaelis’ prison escape, Lily’s had a mean side to her. 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.” This would be the final straw for Cassie’s character (Credit: ITV) 4. Cassie Now, this one would hurt. Not only would it sting knowing that a grown-adult could be capable of such a horrible thing, but also knowing that Hope’s own grandmother was to blame. It might seem a little of a stretch but Cassie’s been known to betray the people she loves on many occasions. 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? Read more: 8 huge things to expect from Coronation Street this Christmas – from new family chaos to death of fan-favourite Share Good to Know Share By Tamzin Meyer Oct 22 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Oct 22 2025 Previous Story Next Story