Coronation Street viewers have been gripped by the Geoff Metcalfe abuse storyline for months, and the arrival of a mysterious newcomer has added another twist to the sorry tale.
Actor Ian Bartholomew, who plays the evil Geoff, recently revealed the reappearance of his character's ex-wife will threaten his relationship with his son.Elaine Jones, played by Paula Wilcox, has shown face in Weatherfield, confessing to being Tim Metcalfe's real mother.Geoff lied to his son his entire life, convincing Tim (Joe Duttine) that his actual mother was Tessa Metcalfe, who died of breast cancer several years ago.In reality, Elaine abandoned Tim 50 years ago in an effort to flee her abusive marriage, after years of Geoff's torment left her fearing for her.
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