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Daniel Bird

Coronation Street killer Stephen's latest victim 'confirmed' after tense scenes

Coronation Street fans have been hooked as they wait to find out who will become the next victim of killer Stephen Reid.

The killer returned to the ITV soap last year, played by Todd Boyce and has already killed three people since his arrival in Weatherfield.

But the Canadian businessman now working alongside Sarah Platt at Underworld has murdered Leo Thompkins, his dad Teddy Thompkins and former client, Rufud Donahue.

As well as his murdering spree, he's also terrified teenagers who he purchased drugs from without those around him knowing.

But in recent scenes, Stephen has attempted to murder two more people in chilling scenes.

Coronation Street's Stephen's possible victims have been revealed (ITV)

He was seen attempting to kill Carla Connor, the boss of Underworld, as well as his fiancée Elaine Jones – leaving viewers stunned.

Now, artificial intelligence suggests it has discovered his next possible victims in a dramatic twist.

The Daily Star reported that Bard AI claimed the identity of Stephen's next victim is "unknown" but several characters are potential victims.

In recent weeks, Stephen took out a life insurance policy on Elaine, which states that should she die, her entire estate would automatically be left to him.

Elaine could be his next victim (itv)

Penniless Stephen had been using funds from knicker factory Underworld to make the payments for the life insurance, with a whopping £380 coming out of the factory funds on a monthly basis to a mystery account titled Seagull Ltd.

When Carla told him that Owen wants to see the company accounts, Stephen tries to keep his anxiety at bay.

"Stephen has already tried to kill Elaine once, and he may not give up until she is dead. Elaine is also a wealthy woman, and Stephen is motivated by her money," the AI software stated.

Many fans also believe that Elaine could be next, with actor Todd telling the Mirror: "That would be the numbers you would connect..."

Meanwhile, Bard AI believes that Carla Connor could become a victim (ITV)

Meanwhile, the popular AI suggests that his son, Tim Metcalfe, could become a victim after becoming "suspicious" of his father.

"Stephen could kill Tim to silence him and prevent him from exposing him as a killer," it said.

Despite previously spiking Carla Connor's drink with LSD, his plan failed as she didn't die but the programme suggests that should Stephen want to continue his takeover bid, he will stop at nothing and possibly kill the businesswoman.

Speaking previously, the actor said: "He's got a few people who are getting on his nerves or making him nervous because they could jeopardise his future. He's worked so hard and I think he's come this far.

"He doesn't want to have done all this in vain. He wants to have a nice life."

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