It looks like time could soon be up for Coronation Street's latest villain, Stephen Reid.
Last night's episode of Coronation Street (which aired Wednesday, 19th July 2023) saw the murderer's lies exposed to fiancée Elaine.
While going through old photos, Elaine notices that Stephen is with the woman from his recent Zoom call and starts piecing things together.
The episode cumulates with Stephen rushed to hospital during a scuffle with Tim - but it's Elaine that has viewers talking online.
'Ugh I’m sick of Elaine and her pathetic antics. Execute her (the character)' wrote one fan angrily.
Ugh I’m sick of Elaine and her pathetic antics. Execute her (the character) #corrie pic.twitter.com/yTVJG04xRhJuly 19, 2023
While another said, 'Elaine is like a crow that won't leave your house jesus christ she annoys me.'
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Elaine is like a crow that won't leave your house jesus christ she annoys me #corrieJuly 19, 2023
And a third wrote, 'Elaine is the dumbest person alive
'If only Tim could read?!>!'
🤣🤣🤣Elaine is the dumbest person aliveIf only Tim could read?!>! #corrieJuly 19, 2023
And another said, 'Elaine needs to play it cool!'
Elaine needs to play it cool! #CorrieJuly 19, 2023
Another wrote, 'If I was Elaine I'd be ringing Carla and telling her about Gabrielle and Seagull #corrie tell everybody everything he can't kill all of you.'
If I was Elaine I'd be ringing Carla and telling her about Gabrielle and Seagull #corrie tell everybody everything he can't kill all of youJuly 19, 2023
But not everyone was scathing about Elaine, with some viewers praising her quick wit on the show.
'Elaine, AND, her lines have been cracking me up lately! That, "I'm descaling the kettle", line had me in stitches!' wrote one fan in approval.
Elaine, AND, her lines have been cracking me up lately! That, "I'm descaling the kettle", line had me in stitches! 😩😂 #CorrieJuly 19, 2023
While another Corrie fan wrote, 'I recon a toddler could get into that locked red box Stephen has been hiding from Elaine lmao.'
I recon a toddler could get into that locked red box Stephen has been hiding from Elaine lmao #CorrieJuly 19, 2023
And others were more jovial about the situation, with another writing in jest, 'If Stephen really wants to do away with Elaine he should send her to Eileen's hairdresser; they know all about a massacre!'
If Stephen really wants to do away with Elaine he should send her to Eileen's hairdresser; they know all about a massacre! #CorrieJuly 19, 2023
What's next for Elaine and will she escape Stephen's evil clutches, before it's too late?
Tune in to the next instalment of Coronation Street on Friday, 21st July 2023 to find out more.
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 ITV Hub.
