Corrie viewers 'haunted' by Ryan's screams as some complain 'too much' and switch-off over acid attack

The praise came pouring in for Coronaton Street on Monday night (March 27) as fans were calling for the ITV soap to 'sweep all the awards' over harrowing acid attack scenes, but others said they were left 'haunted' by Ryan Connor's agonised screams. Hearts were breaking for Ryan as the DJ took the force of a glass of acid intended for Daisy Midgeley on her wedding day.

Daisy's stalker Justin Rutherford was lurking in the shadows at the Rovers Return as the pair locked up the pub ahead of her wedding. As Justin hurled the acid in Daisy's direction, Ryan stepped in.

The character, played by Ryan Prescott, was writhing and screaming while Daisy called 999 and was instructed to get him into the shower. Ryan explained about the scenes: "The cold water is to numb nerve endings and cool the acid. You have to go to nearest water source and keep a constant stream of water to allow you to save some of the facial tissue."

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Viewers took to social media to say they were expecting not to sleep after the episode. @groganhj tweeted: "So awful to watch, especially to hear Ryan's screams. Corrie at it's best. Such fantastic acting, so traumatic." And @martierae77 said: "I can't stop thinking of Ryan's screams.....haunting and unreal...."

@PouncerSD wrote: "I sat and cried after watching tonight’s Corrie. Utterly heart breaking and terrifying to watch. They must have felt so drained after filming that. Massive kudos to those involved in such a harrowing episode. The acting was superb. I can’t get Ryan’s screams out my head."

And @itsthathannah commented: "Just wow at @CharlieJordanxo and @ryanaprescott acting.