Coronation Street spoilers: Liz McDonald drops Johnny Connor bombshell which sparks exit
CORONATION STREET fans are in for a shock in the coming weeks when Liz McDonald reveals her love for married Johnny Connor. The revelation will be sure to cause heartbreak for one who is forced to leave the ITV soap.
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It’s been an immensely sad month since the tragic suicide of Aidan (played by Shayne Ward) on Coronation Street.
But during this period, a strong bond has grown between grieving father Johnny Connor (Richard Hawley) and Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard).
This growing attachment is proving to be more than friendship however, as fans will have seen Johnny and Liz’s lips lock in a passionate kiss last week.
And it turns out, this was not just a moment of madness.
Viewers are in for a dramatic scene when Liz declares her love for Johnny in a heart-to-heart chat.
Troubled by this, he confronts Liz, asking her what is going on.
And when Liz gets fired from the medical centre, Johnny visits Liz to say sorry for his part in her losing her job.
Unable to contain her feelings any longer, Liz confesses to Johnny that she loves him.
Overwhelmed by her strong feelings and under questioning from Mike, Liz tells Mike about her feelings for Johnny.
It is fair to say Mike is devastated and unable to deal with the news, leaves Coronation Street.
Fans of the ITV soap will know that Johnny hasn’t been coping well since the death of his Aidan and Liz has been a tower of strength during this time.
Speaking recently about Johnny and Jenny’s relationship, actor Richard said: “Johnny is finding difficulty with grieving and of course he is deeply traumatised.
“Liz is an old friend and she has always been someone who he can talk with,” Richard commented.
“She has good wisdom but that is confused now, without him knowing it, because she has actually developed strong feelings for him.”
"Somehow all the currents come together and they find a sense of warmth, intimacy and a gentle nurturing in a way that he and his heart needs.”
But how will Johnny react to Liz’s declaration of love? Will it be reciprocated and if so, what does this mean for wife Jenny Bradley?
Johnny obviously has strong feelings for Liz but is this all tied up with his grief for Aidan or is it true love?
With Mike having left Weatherfield, it looks like there is set to be a very complicated love triangle emerging. Whether Mike and Jenny's marriage will survive the storm is anyone's guess.
Coronation Street continues tonight from 7-8pm on ITV.