In a recent interview, Coronation Street actor Gareth Pierce has revealed troubling developments for his character, Todd Grimshaw, as his complicated relationship with newcomer Theo Silverton begins to spiral. Pierce warned fans that Todd may be on the verge of reverting to his manipulative, emotionally self-protective behavior—especially now that Eileen Grimshaw, his moral anchor for over two decades, is about to exit the show. Todd’s romance with Theo started as an unexpected emotional connection, with Theo representing a new kind of partner—someone emotionally wounded but sincere. Theo, who is married to a woman and father to a teenage daughter, is struggling with his sexuality and carries trauma from surviving conversion therapy, a heavy and complex storyline for Coronation Street to explore. At first, Todd offered support and seemed committed to being a better version of himself. But as the story unfolds, cracks begin to appear in Todd’s efforts to be good. The emotional weight of Theo’s situation, along with judgment from Theo’s family and community, begins to take its toll. Todd, never fully stable to begin with, is now being pulled in two directions—his better intentions clashing with his instinct to protect himself at all costs. Gareth Pierce has suggested that the upcoming episodes will challenge Todd’s growth, especially as he no longer has Eileen to call him out or ground him in reality. With Eileen leaving Weatherfield, Todd loses not just a mother but a voice of reason who often stopped him from making terrible choices. Without her presence, he risks falling back into the emotionally manipulative habits that once defined him. The situation is made worse by Theo’s growing emotional fragility. Torn between his duties as a father, his fear of rejection, and his desire to live authentically, Theo begins to lash out in subtle, self-sabotaging ways. This, in turn, pushes Todd toward the edge. The more Todd feels shut out or unappreciated, the more likely he is to act out—not just emotionally, but in ways that could damage those around him. As viewers already know, Todd’s past includes scheming, lying, and even interfering in other people’s relationships to get what he wants. Gareth Pierce’s portrayal has added depth and sympathy to Todd in recent years, but this storyline threatens to unravel all of that progress. Todd’s desire to help Theo is sincere, but his coping mechanisms are deeply flawed. He struggles with feeling unwanted or undervalued, especially now that his adoptive son Billy is moving on with his own life. Feeling abandoned, Todd becomes increasingly fixated on Theo—who may not be emotionally ready for a serious, public relationship. Meanwhile, the public disapproval of their relationship adds more pressure. Theo’s family, particularly his ex-wife and daughter, see Todd as a threat. Their disapproval not only isolates Theo but fuels Todd’s paranoia and defensiveness. In scenes coming up, Todd will reportedly confront Theo’s daughter during a tense encounter, a moment that may have long-lasting consequences. Gareth Pierce hinted that viewers should be “deeply worried” about Todd’s emotional path, suggesting that a dangerous version of Todd may re-emerge—one who manipulates out of fear rather than love. This character regression is not just about romance. It mirrors a deeper psychological truth about Todd: that without stability and validation, he often turns toxic. With Theo’s emotional state deteriorating and Todd’s support system crumbling, this storyline is heading into darker territory. It won’t be a simple love triangle or a breakup arc—it’s shaping up to be a deep character study of trauma, identity, and self-destruction. Fans are already expressing concern that the writers are setting Todd up for heartbreak or a moral downfall. Some even fear that the storyline may explore emotional abuse—not from Theo, but from Todd himself, especially if he starts using guilt, manipulation, or coercion to keep Theo close. While nothing is confirmed, Pierce’s comments suggest that Coronation Street