Coronation Street fans SLAM 'shocking' plotline: 'I really hate this storyline!'

By Lauren Hughes
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Coronation Street viewers are appalled by the treatment of Roy Cropper

Roy Cropper is taken into custody.
(Image credit: ITV)

Coronation Street fans have aired their frustrations on social media after Roy Cropper was taken into custody. 

In last night's episode of Coronation Street (which aired Monday 8th April, 2024) we saw Roy emerge as a potential suspect in Lauren's murder, before he's involved in a violent altercation with Nick - much to the anger of Corrie viewers. 

'The way Nick treated poor Roy last night was shocking !!! I really hate this storyline,' wrote one fan of the ITV show. 

While another said, 'Stupid story lines here corrie writer or writers want sacking soaps gone down hill when Roy's getting done for murder Jesus christ sack the writers.'

While another wrote on the social media platform, 'Plz leave Roy alone he wouldn't hurt a fly. Glad not watching corrie atm or for a few yrs has they do dirty on characters what wouldn't touch or hurt a flaming fly. 

'That Craig if he busted him were the proof evidence don't play Roy dirty like this leave him alone.'

Another said, keeping the faith, 'Roy Cropper is my favourite Corrie character, surely this storyline will do right by Roy in the End.'

And another wrote, 'It's rare I voice my opinion on this that there are good characters being ruined and Roy's especially. 

'The people that write Coronation Street surely would know better than to make out Roy's a murderer - he's one of the most loyal people to live on that street and now...'

It's clear this storyline has really hit a nerve with viewers... 

Tune in to the next episode of Coronation Street on Wednesday 10th April to see what's next for Roy and the rest of the residents of Weatherfield. 

Coronation Street airs hour-long episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 pm on ITV — see our TV Guide for full listings. 

You can also catch up on episodes on ITVX.

Lauren Hughes
Freelance writer

Lauren is the former Deputy Digital Editor at woman&home and became a journalist mainly because she enjoys being nosy. With a background in features journalism, Lauren worked on the woman&home brand for four years before going freelance. Before woman&home Lauren worked across a variety of women's lifestyle titles, including GoodTo, Woman's Own, and Woman magazine. After starting out working for a local paper in Yorkshire, her journalism career took her to Bristol where she hunted out stories for national papers and magazines at Medavia news agency, before landing a job in London working as a lifestyle assistant.

A big fan of adventure, Lauren is also a keen travel writer and loves sharing tips on where to find the best places to eat, drink, and be merry off the beaten track. Lauren has written a series of travel guides for London hotels and loves sharing her insights into a destination's cultural and culinary offerings. If you need a recommendation on any UK destination, she's more than happy to help. At the weekend, you'll usually find her hanging out with her pet cat (or anyone else's pet she can get her hands on), escaping to the countryside, or devouring a good book.