A horrified Stu listened in as Bridget explained what happened when she was a teenager, revealing she attacked Charlie after discovering the affair, unable to understand why her dad thought the waitress was better than her and her mum. cliffhanger in Dallas 25 years ago has taught us that someone so obvious cannot be the killer. Stu tried to comfort Bridget and tells her how angry he was at being locked up for a crime he did not do, but he is soon left raging by her shocking revelation. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. [5], Bill Ward "shocked" Coronation Street producers by deciding to leave the serial a few months into his then-current contract, since they had "expected him to stay on after giving him another top storyline". However that begs the question who really killed Charlie Walters? Playing next. In tonights episode she realised that Stus ex Lucys statement that she and daughter Bridget couldnt know when he returned home because they slept through, just didnt make sense. ", A second said:"I see Bridget, the one who killed Charlie Walter. As they tuck into the food, Eliza starts asking Stu about his life in prison and it becomes all too much for Bridget so she heads out into the garden for some air. She told them: "You knew that was not what I wanted, this is all down to you! 15th January 2007 During his time on the programme, Charlie gradually became the show's main antagonist after being transpired to have a narcissistic, manipulative and despicable streak. However her insistence that Stu drop his bid to prove his innocence has viewers convinced she has an ulterior motive. [UPDATE]Iconic comedian Roy Hudd to be immortalised in bronze statue[LATEST], "I've made a breakthrough with Bridget and I want to spend more time with her and Eliza," Stu said. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Till Death Us Do Part - Christmas Special 1972 Warren Mitchell Una Stubbs Paul Nicholas Dandy Nichols Dana Gillespie. Stu has spent the past few weeks fighting to clear his . However, Adam soon pointed out Stu had been interviewed for over 10 hours which is against the rules and there was a tape missing. Coronation Street fans are currently engrossed in the upsetting storyline between Geoff Metcalfe and Yasmeen Nazir as he stepped up his campaign of cruelty against his wife in chilling scenes. Following her 'termination', Tracy claimed that she needed her daughter more than ever. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Niksan D'Costa was hit and killed by a car. Actor Bill Ward was cast in the role of Charlie. Charlie lied about the state of his relationship with Tracy to Maria - lies which she naively believed. After Adam Barlow (Samuel Roberston) handed over all the previous court papers and evidence presented, they began working their way through. Stu (played by Bill Fellows) was starting to get his life back together when his ex-wife Lucy Woodrow (Lynda Rooke) revealed he had previously admitted to the murder of 19-year-old Charlie Walter. Charlie didn't choose to end their relationship though, much to Tracy's surprise. Nevertheless, Charlie gradually became suspicious and confronted Tracy, who confessed to her lie. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if the entire cast of Coronation Street pitched in together and all had a hand in the killing of the bully-boy builder, just like in Agatha Christie's Murder On The Orient Express. Lets face it, we dont know that much about Stu in the first place. Stu was sent down for the murder almost 30 years ago but has insisted he never committed the crime he was accused of - despite the police forcing a confession out of him. 421 He gave Tracy money for an abortion, which she spent on shoes. It was a blow for Stu who fears he will never clear his name. Ruth Langsford details fears over split husband Eamonn Holmes, Bridget is set to get emotional in upcoming scenes. Mike only just managed to save his car from being smashed. If Geoff killed Charlie, then it would be the thing that could draw her and Stu back together properly this time. Something went wrong, please try again later. "Gotta be fate!" We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Alya and Zeedan were determined to find new evidence which would exonerate Stu from the crimes he is being accused of. And, as viewers engaged in a recent episode that saw Yasmeen stab Geoff in shocking scenes which garnered 276 Ofcom complaints, comments flooded in on the Coronation Street Spoilers Facebook page, as lovers of the ITV show picked up on a chilling fact. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Charlie Stubbs Tracy murdered Charlie by hitting him on the head with a statue after discovering his affair with Maria. Tracy's not exactly a serial killer but she is definitely a murderer. First appearance Coronation Street usually airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV. Charles "Charlie" Stubbs was a nefarious builder who psychologically abused his partner Shelley Unwin before being murdered by Tracy Barlow in 2007 . He thinks it was his daughter, she thinks it was him and her mum's happy to let her think it was him to keep them apart and stop them finding out the truth. And so it wouldnt be a huge stretch to drop a massive bombshell on her. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. OK! Here's who Love Island winner Davide's sly dig as he admits he hasn't found this year's series entertaining, Love Island winner Davide Sanclimenti has admitted he hasn't been watching this year's winter edition of the series because he quickly discovered he wasn't being "entertained". [1][2][3], Upon the announcement that the character would begin a romance with Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford), a Coronation Street insider revealed that it was "a piece of genius by the writers pairing the show's biggest bitch with the vilest villain", and that "the antics they will get up to will obviously cause misery and heartache for many people." Charlie staged a burglary of Maria's flat in a bid to make her rely on him emotionally, but his control of the situation was about to be lost when David Platt discovered the affair. 3 Oct 2022. Charlie later began to abuse Shelley mentally rather than physically, which caused her to develop agoraphobia. 17th November 1971 She opined that Charlie "ended almost every scene with a solitary moment spent smirking to himself about his latest huge fib", and that "by the time Charlie died, he was having so many smirks behind so many backs he spent many scenes pulling a face like he had a raspberry pip stuck in his dentures. Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8pm on ITV. January 12 2007 Tracy . Coronation Street spoilers: Frightened Hope begs Fiz not to attack her, Coronation Street stars Georgia Taylor and Charlie De Melo fuel romance rumours with birthday selfie, Coronation Street spoilers: Daisys gut punch as mum Christina starts dating her stalker Justin, Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon reveals baby sons name and meaning behind it. Taking over the Victoria Street builder's yard under the name of Stubbs Building Contractor in 2003, Charlie ran the business successfully, becoming good friends with labourer Jason Grimshaw. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The young woman was murdered 27 years ago and Stu Carpenter was falsely convicted for the crime. As he became emotional, begging her to believe him, his ex-wife Lucy arrived and put an end to their conversation. Stu told Yasmeen (Shelley King) that he thought a stranger killed Charlie and really wasnt sure what would happen next. Coronation Street has a major mystery on its hands with the decades-old murder of Charlie Walters. Episode #1.6225: With Sue Cleaver, Chris Walker, Bill Ward, Kate Ford. Builder This became evident during most of the character's story arc, which saw Charlie spark a relationship local landlady Shelley Unwin (Sally Lindsay) - whom he ends up mistreating, up to the point where he clashes with her interfering mother Bev (Susie Blake), before she eventually jilts him at their wedding. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. ", Another added:"Well Alya, I think Bridget's mom didn't hear Stu come in because she was out killing Charile? We can rule out Hayley Cropper (125-1). Is Emmerdale on tonight? Why has Nathan Graham left Coronation Street as James Bailey? We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Emma later revealed that Charlie had told her he was "Jason Grimshaw" on the night of Holly's conception. He became increasingly bored with a now agoraphobic Shelley, constantly cheating on her with other women. Charlie eventually began harassing Shelley at every opportunity. Well, its something that truly shocks him to the core. With Tracy, Charlie had met his match, as when he got up to his usual tricks - having an affair with Maria Sutherland - Tracy got revenge by bludgeoning him to death and staging the crime scene so that it seemed she had killed him in self-defence. (Final line, to Tracy Barlow), *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. One candidate to cross off the list is red-hot favourite Tracy Barlow at 1-2. Community content is available under. The Windass family lived in the home too, and, in the time they were there, viewers saw the end of Anna and Eddies relationship and tragedy rocked the household when Kal died in a fire which was started by Tracy at Victoria Court. Charlie allowed Amy to come and live with Tracy at the flat. CORONATION STREET'S 'Who killed Charlie Stubbs?' storyline is set to be the biggest whodunnit since Jordan last became pregnant. Despite claiming some people condoned his behaviour, he also said that some people told him to "be nicer to that Shelley". There have been bigger shocks on Coronation Street but this is a very real possibility. Calli Kitson Wednesday 12 Oct 2022 8:55 pm The truth at last (Picture: ITV) It's finally been confirmed who really killed Charlie Walter in Coronation Street - Stu Carpenter 's ( Bill. Daniel to kill Justin after acid attack as Corrie star confirms violent revenge? Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon reveals baby sons name and meaning behind it, Coronation Street spoiler video: Gemma calls for revenge as Dr Gaddas gives Paul bad news. Coronation Street spoilers follow. Tracy began to plot revenge against Charlie and pretended to make amends with Charlie. Katys mother Angela took the blame for her daughter but, struggling to live with the guilt, Katy wrote a note about her fathers death before taking her own life by drinking water mixed with sugar a deadly solution as she was diabetic. However, in a surprise twist, it's actually his ex Lucy, who killed the young girl, which is why she refuses to let Stu visit Bridget. It doesn't mean she's a bad person. Duration Number of appearances The actor found fame in Corrie as Charlie Stubbs . When David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) discovered the affair he tried to blackmail Charlie, threatening to reveal the affair to Tracy. Although, she knew more than anyone that sometimes those things just happen. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. In the pub, Yasmeen (Shelley King) works out that Bridget and Eliza both want to continue seeing Stu, but its Lucy (Lynda Rooke) who is against it. Meanwhile Stu got the address for DI Lennox, the policeman responsible for torturing a confession out of him and went off to confront him. Later on, Stu feels lighter for learning the truth, but it is clearly a huge struggle for Yasmeen. Bobby Eddie Stubbs (half-brother) Next, a family of four The Nelsons moved into the home with their teenage children, Katy and Craig. Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV at 8pm. And they are sure Bridget was the one who killed Charlie. Daisy Midgeley. [11], The episode which featured the character's murder was listed as the second-most watched for any programme on TV in 2007, having been watched by 13.1 million viewers. Because Alya and Zeedan arent qualified, they enlisted the help of Dee-Dee (Channique Sterling-Brown), a lawyer who certainly knows what shes doing. However Alya revealed that Lucy wouldnt speak to them - but Bridget would. He succeeded in doing so and gleefully informed Shelley of his motives following their one-night stand. He kept him for days at an end with limited food, water and rest and didnt stop his vile assaults and questioning until Stu confessed. He served 27 years in prison for the killing - but continued to maintain his innocence. I would like you to leave.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Stu actor Bill recently told Lorraine viewers there were "loads of twists and turns" in store for his character. In retaliation, they used a bulldozer to move Mike's car and it was narrowly saved from being smashed up. Coronation Street spoilers follow. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Charlie controlled and manipulated the Rovers landlady in order to isolate her, keeping her at his beck and call until she plucked up the courage to jilt him at the altar in 2005. Charles "Charlie" Stubbs was a nefarious builder who psychologically abused his partner Shelley Unwin before being murdered by Tracy Barlow in 2007. Stu has been carrying the weight of Charlie's murder for. ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. This story discusses topics including rape and sexual assault. Have you any idea what its been like for her having her dad in prison for murder. In an attempt to calm her furious mother down, Shelley lied and said that she hadn't slept with Charlie and that it was just a ploy to finish his relationship with Tracy. 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