Michael Bailey makes horrifying discovery about Coronation Street killer Stephen Reid

SOAP fans are expecting Stephen Reid to strike again and add another murder under his belt.

Next week in Coronation Street, Michael Bailey makes a shocking discovery about the businessman and puts himself in danger.

The villainous character portrayed by Canadian actor Todd Boyce was recently seen ready to commit murder for the third time when he viciously attacked Rufus (Steven Meo).

Stephen took hold of his new favourite weapon, a hole punch machine, ready to beat Rufus to death after being blackmailed.

Thankfully for Rufus, Michael Bailey (Ryan Russell) walked in on Stephen and stopped him in his tracks.

But in doing so, the hunk has unknowingly pushed himself up to the top of Stephen's hit list and danger will continue to follow him next week.

Coming up on ITV, Stephen lies to the Underworld factory staff, assuring them he has a meeting to finalise the American deal that same afternoon.

Michael is intrigued and consults Stephen's diary to realise there's no mention of any meeting with the Americans.

He later begins to ask questions but how will Stephen respond?

The serial killer's lies slowly unravel before Michael's eyes as he shows his uncle Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) his new designs, explaining how he hopes to persuade the American clients to get back on board.

Following a conversation with Owen, Michael decides to confront Stephen and asks him why he cancelled the American deal before lying about it.

Viewers of the Manchester-based program will remember that Rufus claimed all the rights to the American Underworld deal.

He then told Stephen he could expose him for drugging and terrorising Carla Connor (Alison King) into believing she was having another psychotic break.

Stephen has spiked many of Carla's drinks with LSD, leading her to be taken into a mental health facility.

As a result, Stephen was able to take over at the factory, much to Peter Barlow's (Chris Gascoyne) dismay.

The failing businessman has struggled to keep his finances in check since he rocked up the cobbles in June, 2022.

But how far will he go to get what he wants?

Could Michael Bailey be his next victim?

Will he ever be exposed?

Coronation Street airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8pm on ITV.