April 29th 2024.
Next week on Coronation Street, a familiar face will make a sinister return. Nathan Curtis, the man who had previously abused and manipulated Bethany Platt, is set to make a comeback as part of Lauren Bolton's ongoing storyline.
In the plot from 2016, Nathan was part of a group that preyed on young girls, using coercion and rape to manipulate them into believing they were in a relationship. The storyline reached its climax when Nathan planned to have Bethany sent away to Belgium to work as a sex slave. However, with the help of a caring family, Bethany was able to see Nathan's true colors and seek help from the police, resulting in his arrest.
As the investigation into Lauren's disappearance continues, the police are now creating a reconstruction of her last known movements. Bethany, Max, and Beth decide to watch the reconstruction at the precinct, but Bethany's shock turns to horror when she spots Nathan in the crowd.
Struggling to contain her emotions, Bethany confides in Daniel, who tries to reassure her that it was just her mind playing tricks since Nathan is in prison. However, Bethany becomes more convinced that she really did see Nathan and even zooms in on the video to show Daniel a close-up of the man in question.
At the police station, DS Swain confirms to Bethany that Nathan was actually released from prison a few months ago. Furious, Bethany insists that Nathan needs to be questioned as he could be responsible for Lauren's murder. She and Daniel then do some research and track Nathan down at a building site near the precinct. As they come face to face with Nathan, Bethany accuses him of killing Lauren.
Meanwhile, in other news, Helen Flanagan's ex is reportedly dating a model she has known for years, and Roy's "murder" may turn out to be a false alarm. Stay tuned for more updates and spoilers from EastEnders, Coronation Street, and Emmerdale by joining our Metro Soaps WhatsApp community. Simply click on the link and select "Join Chat" to never miss a storyline again! And don't forget to turn on notifications for the latest spoilers and updates.
Actor Chris Harper, who plays Nathan, shared his thoughts on reprising his role, saying, "It was really important [to return] as it had such a big effect on me the first time round. Iain and Verity were brilliant at including me and my input into the story and what was going to happen." He also mentioned the importance of portraying Nathan's behavior accurately, with input from organizations like the Maggie Oliver Foundation. Harper added, "It’s been really interesting to revisit Nathan and take on board how his life has changed." So the question remains, is Bethany right about Nathan's involvement in Lauren's murder? Only time will tell.
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