Actor from Coronation Street discusses why character was not present during pivotal episode where Paul died.

In the popular soap opera Coronation Street, actor Gareth Pierce portrays the character of Todd Grimshaw. Recently, fans were left wondering why Todd was not present during the emotional episode revolving around Paul Foreman's struggle with motor neurone disease. After almost 18 months since his diagnosis, the heart-wrenching scenes that aired earlier this week marked the end of this chapter in Paul's journey.

Throughout this time, viewers have watched Paul's condition deteriorate, from losing his ability to move to struggling with speech. In the past few weeks, he has even had to rely on a ventilator to aid his breathing. In the latest episode, Paul asked his brother Kit Green to keep a particular health issue a secret from their mother, Bernie Winter. He was afraid that she would prevent his husband, Billy, from enjoying a much-needed night out with his friends.

At the National Television Awards, Gareth spoke to Digital Spy about Todd's absence during Paul's final moments. He initially had reservations about it, but upon reflection, he believed it was the right decision. As far as Todd and Paul were concerned, they had already bid their farewells in a special episode a month ago. Therefore, it would have been repetitive to show Todd's reaction again.

During the 18 months that this storyline played out, viewers witnessed Paul's condition gradually worsen. Losing his mobility was just the beginning, and later, he struggled to communicate. In Monday's episode, Billy was unaware that his beloved husband had passed away. While catching his breath, he reached for the phone to speak with Paul, not knowing that he was no longer with them. Bernie, thinking she was doing the right thing, told Billy that Paul was still alive and listening.

As for what's to come for the family after Paul's death, actor Pete has hinted at some conflicts between Billy and Bernie. They have different approaches to life, and it reflects in their grieving process as well. Both are mourning the loss of someone they loved, but they have different ideas about how to honor Paul's memory. As the funeral approaches, Billy wants a traditional service with hymns, while Bernie prefers pop songs. This difference in opinions might lead to some clashes in the upcoming weeks.

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