THE cobbles are thrown into terror as killer Rob Donovan returns with a vengeance – taking hostages in a shocking gun drama that will leave fans on the edge of their seats.
The ex-con, played by Marc Baylis, storms back to Weatherfield, armed and dangerous, sending shockwaves through Coronation Street in scenes that promise high-stakes action and heartbreaking twists.
ITVRob causes chaos in the cobbles as he takes hostages[/caption]
Not known, clear with picture deskBetsy is convinced Rob is following her[/caption]
Carla’s in deadly danger as her brother Rob Donovan holds her hostage in a nail-biting Corrie showdown.
Luring her to No.1 with a fake business deal, Tracy unwittingly delivers her straight into the hands of her fugitive brother – wounded, armed, and out for payback.
As Lisa races to the scene, desperate to bring him to justice, the situation spirals out of control.
A gunshot rings out – but who’s been hit?
In a tense hospital vigil, the Street is left reeling… will the victim pull through, or has Rob claimed another life?
Corrie viewers know that Rob suffered a severe fall down flights of stairs after a weak, post-surgery Carla pushed him.
Lisa was sure he was dead and fled the scene taking Carla back to hospital.
However, when the police arrived to arrest him, Rob had gone.
A desperate Rob contacted his son Bobby for help, but hasn’t been heard from since.
Upcoming scenes will see Rob run into his ex lover Tracy Barlow – how will he use her to get his revenge?
Coronation Street's Rob Donovan's fate revealed after dramatic stairwell fall - while another residents life hangs in the balance
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As the search for Rob continues, Betsy is convinced she is being followed by Rob.
Has Rob been waiting for the right moment to get his revenge?
Who will be left in serious danger?
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX.
Darkest soap storylines
Over the years the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock…
EastEnders: Tony grooming Whitney (2008-2009) – Tony King first appeared in Albert Square in 2008 as the boyfriend of Bianca, played by Patsy Palmer. But it was quickly revealed he was a paedophile who had been grooming vulnerable Whitney, Bianca’s adopted stepdaughter from a previous relationship, since she was 12. The shocking storyline attracted more than 200 complaints within a week of it beginning. Whitney waited until her 16th birthday to reveal the truth to a horrified Bianca, who called the police.
Emmerdale: Holly’s drug addiction and shock death (2010-2016) – In 2010, Holly Barton (played by Sophie Powles) became Emmerdale’s first teenage drug addict. The shocking storyline saw her taking cocaine on a night out before developing a deadly heroin habit. Parents John and Moira desperately tried to help get their daughter clean but when Holly returned in 2016, following a four-year absence, she quickly relapsed. Fans were left stunned and heartbroken when distraught Moira found Holly dead in her bed from a heroin overdose.
Hollyoaks: Luke’s rape (2000) – Actor Gary Lucy was just 17 when he took on this groundbreaking storyline, which saw his character Luke Morgan become soap’s first male rape victim. Luke had endured a long-running bullying campaign by football rival Mark Gibbs – who raped him after Luke stood up to him. Luke was left suicidal following the brutal attack, before opening up to his brother Adam. Gibbs was sentenced to eight years in prison. Gary won the Best Actor gong at the British Soap Awards in 2000 for his performance.
Coronation Street: Evil Richard Hillman (2001-2003) – Just a mere mention of ‘Richard Hillman’ is enough to send a shiver down the spines of soap fans. He is often ranked one of the most evil soap villains and it’s not hard to see why. The smooth-talking financial adviser bashed his ex-wife Patricia over the head with a shovel. In a bid to keep his mother-in-law Audrey quiet, he set fire to her house. And when Maxine caught him trying to murder Emily Bishop, he took a crowbar to her head. He made his exit from the cobbles in 2003 when he drove Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, and her family into the canal. They survived, but he didn’t.
ITVWill Tracy help Rob?[/caption]
ITVRob has been seeking revenge since he was pushed down the stairs and left for dead[/caption]
