Coronation Street fans were rushing to social media to comment as one of the show's 'legends' made a rare appearance on-screen.
The latest trip to the cobbles on Friday night (July 7) saw evil Stephen Reid continuing to subtly carry out his plan to bump of future wife Elaine Metcalfe.
The serial killer had already got life insurance out in her name and as his desperation to buy Carla Connor's shares in Underworld continues, the cash-strapped businessman will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
Earlier this week, viewers of the ITV soap saw Stephen tell Elaine that he'd booked her a wedding consultation with a personal shopper and claimed he was too busy so his mother Audrey was going with her.
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