Coronation Street viewers spot 'penny drop' moment as they predict who could end Stephen Reid

Coronation Street fans think they have spotted the moment the penny may have dropped for one character who could end up revealing Stephen Reid as the serial killer that nobody knows he is.

As fans of the ITV soap know, it has now been weeks now since Stephen, played by Todd Boyce, claimed his last victim, businessman Rufus Donahughe, after bumping off Leo Thompkins and his dad Teddy, but now it's now fiancee Elaine Metcalfe who is in his sights.

Earlier this week, viewers saw Stephen lose his temper in the factory after furiously sending the staff home due to his frustrations over the sale of Carla Connor's shares in the factory. Rival businessman Owen Longford, who is currently in line to take over at Underworld and was unimpressed to find out that Stephen has been scheming to ruin his romantic chances with Jenny Connor.

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During their confrontation, Owen vowed to fire him from the factory as soon as the contracts are signed. Stephen was then quick to warn Carla Connor against selling the factory but she insists that she has to for the sake of her mental health leaving the money-strapped businessman kicking himself.

The frustrations of the day then got the better of him, and Stephen was soon seen trashing the factory floor before being spotted by Michael Bailey. And his frustrations only continued when Elaine snapped at him for again suggesting they invest in the factory, despite her wanting for them to enjoy married life and retirement together.

Stephen has since been seen swapping Elaine's blood pressure tablets for caffeine pills but when they didn't seem to work fast enough for his liking, he crushed some up and laced her tea, which he has