Battered Todd held hostage in his own home by Theo in Cor...

Battered Todd held hostage in his own home by Theo in Coronation Street

Calli Kitson Published November 24, 2025 11:59pm Share this article via whatsappShare this article via xCopy the link to this article.Link is copiedShare this article via facebook Comment now Comments Todd hides behind a curtain in his flat in Corrie

Todd hides behind a curtain in his flat in Corrie

Todd Grimshaw is left all alone (Picture: ITV)

A shocking and violent incident that occurs this week in Coronation Street leaves Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) trapped in his own home, and it’s all because of Theo Silverton (James Cartwright).

Theo has been manipulating Todd for months now, and his need to control every aspect of his partner’s life has also seen Theo physically abuse Todd. Earlier this year, he force-fed Todd a kebab and recently, after Todd damaged his new car, Theo reacted by pouring an entire bottle of milk over his head.

‘I don’t think it’s ever premeditated, he’s not a psychopath, he’s a narcissist I’d say’, star James Cartwright explained.

‘He does these things in that moment of rage and then the cycle of self hatred starts, where he loathes himself, he starts drinking, and then the cycle continues again. Very often he blames Todd for it. He’s made Todd the scapegoat for all the things that have gone wrong in his life since he met him. In the space of 10 months he’s been through more than a lot do in 10 years, he’s got divorced, lost his children, his business has failed and these are enormous life events.

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‘The person he’s decided he can hold responsible for all this is Todd as he left what appeared to be this wonderful life to be with Todd. So then when it’s all gone wrong, he’s turned around and decided this is your fault. When he loses his temper, he just erupts, and then he has to live with the consequence of what he’s done which is where the self loathing then comes in.’

Towards the end of this week, another situation occurs at the flat that sees Todd’s life in danger as a result of Theo’s actions. In the aftermath of this, Theo is keen to hide Todd away from the world and persuades him to stay in the flat for a few days, pointing out that it’ll prevent people from seeing his injuries and jumping to conclusions.

As Todd complies, Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) is puzzled to learn that Todd has gone to London and cancelled their plans.

Todd looks at his facial injuries through a smashed mirror in Corrie

Todd is attacked by Theo this week (Picture: ITV) Billy and Summer look concerned in Corrie

Billy and Summer grow worried (Picture: ITV)

Completely alone, Todd peers out of the flat window to see people passing by. However, when someone looks up, a startled Todd is forced to hide.

The person who spots Todd is Summer, who then finds Theo and tells him that someone has broken into the flat. Without any choice, Theo is forced to head back home and check it out.

Having heard about the burglary, Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin) calls at the flat. Just as he enters, Todd emerges from the shower. With visible facial injuries, Todd is forced to say that he returned from London not too long ago, and the cut on his head as a result of a drunken afternoon.

When Dev leaves, Theo presents Todd with a fitness watch and tells him to get back with his training and set himself a 10k goal.

Concern grows for Todd a few days later, as Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) and Summer witness him and Theo carrying an exercise bike into the flat. During this moment, Billy and Summer notice the cut on Todd’s face. Theo explains that Todd injured himself while in London, but Billy isn’t convinced.

What's ahead for Todd and Theo this Christmas in Coronation Street?

These uncomfortable developments will air ahead of a dark Christmas for Todd, as Theo’s jealousy and controlling behaviour leaves him isolated and heartbroken over the festive period.

When a birthday party turns sour, Todd finds himself completely stranded, freezing and alone.

As Billy grows increasingly concerned, will Todd finally see Theo’s true colours?

Or will a shock turn of events on New Year’s Eve mean their relationship takes an unexpected twist?

Prior to Christmas arriving, a special episode will air that focuses solely on Todd and Theo’s relationship.

Kate Brooks previously said: ‘We’ve got a really special episode which is just focused primarily on their relationship, but it’s told in a completely different, unique, never-been-done-before, way, which will really pack a punch on many levels.’

Danielle (Natalie Anderson) then pops by and reveals that she’s taking the kids to Tenerife for Christmas. Todd expects Theo to be furious, but is surprised when he backs up Danielle’s decision in that moment.

Theo checks his fitness app and unleashes his anger at Todd for only doing one sprint. When he then tries to blame Todd for Danielle’s decision, Todd loses it. He declares that he cannot take it anymore and prepares to leave but just as Todd turns around, he witnesses Theo slapping himself in the face.

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