Coronation Street fans reckon they’ve sussed out the tragic fate of Paul Foreman, played by Peter Ash, as his battle with MND reaches a critical point.
The character, who’s become a firm favourite on the Street, was diagnosed with the debilitating disease last year and has since seen his condition deteriorate rapidly.
In a recent heart-wrenching episode, viewers were left in tears as Paul attempted to end his life with husband Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) by his side, only for their plans to be thwarted by an unexpected visit from Chesney Brown (Sam Aston).
Following this, Paul made a massive U-turn, telling Billy he now wants to pass away naturally rather than taking matters into his own hands.But fans are convinced they’ve cracked when Paul will say his final goodbye to Weatherfield. One eagle-eyed viewer took to Twitter, predicting: “I think Paul’s death will be in September.”
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Another emotionally invested fan shared: “Storyline with Paul is breaking my heart. I feel for them all”.
A third chimed in with their theory: “Paul’s gonna die around his birthday on August 24th”, reports the Express.
Meanwhile, another speculated: “I think deep down Paul doesn’t want to end it all. That’s why he keeps stalling.”
The powerful performances haven’t gone unnoticed, with one fan praising: “Billy and Paul scenes are so strong even in today’s episode.”
Coronation Street cast have been caught on camera filming the gut-wrenching funeral scenes for Paul Foreman, hinting his tragic exit is just around the corner.
Snaps released by Metro show Paul’s nearest and dearest clad in black, grieving deeply during the sombre occasion.
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Spotted among the mourners was his hubby, alongside his mum Bernie Winter (played by Jane Hazlegrove), his twin Gemma Winter (portrayed by Dolly-Rose Campbell), his daughter Summer Spellman (acted by Harriet Bibby), and Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce).
The scene also featured Corrie regulars like David Platt (Jack P Shepherd), George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley), Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin), Ed Bailey (Trevor Michael Georges), and Kirk Sutherland (Andy Whyment).
Kit Green (Jacob Roberts), Paul’s estranged brother, was there too, though fans are still wary about his true motives towards the family.
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In a recent poignant episode dedicated to Paul, viewers were given a glimpse into his internal struggles and thoughts, showcasing his battle with MND.
Peter Ash, who plays Paul, opened up about the episode: “I feel incredibly proud to have worked on this episode. From the moment I read the script I knew it was going to be something really special (mostly because I couldn’t stop crying! )”.
He added, “I loved being able to record Paul’s inner thoughts, showing us the mind is still 100%, even with MND. I hope the audience enjoys it, as everyone involved gave their all!”
Coronation Street continues Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV from 8pm
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