James Cartwright, who plays villain Theo Silverton on Coronation Street, has confirmed his character's exit is inevitable, but hinted that death may not be the outcome. Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Cartwright said Theo's departure 'has to happen' after his abusive behaviour towards Todd Grimshaw and the murder of vicar Billy Mayhew.
Despite being one of five potential death victims during the soap's murder week, Cartwright teased that another character might meet a grisly end instead. 'He's running out of road. He's like a cornered dog,' he said. 'He's either gonna get put in the dog pound or he'll savage someone. Or he's gonna have to make a run for it.'
Cartwright added that Theo's comeuppance could come in various forms, from 'Corrie's own brand of justice' to the courts. 'Something needs to happen to that man, whether it's this week or six months, 12 months,' he stated. He also speculated on potential killers, including George, Todd, Summer, and Carl.
The actor described his time on the show as 'one of the great joys and privileges of my life,' but acknowledged that Theo cannot continue indefinitely. Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
