Coronation Street viewers fear grieving Johnny Connor is on a downward spiral after he lost his temper and blew up at Jenny in the latest episode.
Johnny (Richard Hawley) is heartbroken after son Aidan Connor (Shayne Ward) took his own life.
Wednesday night’s double bill saw him continue to struggle with his grief.
He snapped during a conversation with wife Jenny (Sally Ann Matthews) as she tried to talk to him about her feelings after the death of her own son, shouting: “I’m sick to death of listening to you bang on about how much you know about grief.”
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Instead of turning to his wife for support, he’s now looked to Liz for comfort and has admitted that he feels like smacking his wife to shut her up when she is trying to console him – words he isn’t ready to hear.
Viewers aren’t enjoying this new side of Johnny, but are blown away by the incredible performance of actor Richard Hawley.
Johnny and Jenny have a heartbreaking argument.
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— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) May 16, 2018
Fans of the soap were horrified.
“I don’t like how Johnny is treating Jenny one bit. I get that he is grieving but Jenny doesn’t deserve that, it’s hurting my heart,” one person wrote on Twitter.
I don’t like how Johnny is treating Jenny one bit. I get that he is grieving but Jenny doesn’t deserve that, it’s hurting my heart. #Corrie @SallyAnMatthews
— Rebecca Jackson (@ChoniTrash) May 16, 2018
“Poor Jenny. I know Johnny is grieving, but he does not have a pass to be cruel to her,” said another.
#corrie Poor Jenny. I know Johnny is grieving, but he does not have a pass to be cruel to her. 😞
— FourFiveSeconds (@_4_5_seconds) May 16, 2018
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“These scenes between johnny and jenny are so powerful and heartbreaking. I feel so sorry for jenny she doesn’t deserve his anger and guilt,” said another.
These scenes between johnny and jenny are so powerful and heartbreaking.I feel so sorry for jenny she doesnt deserve his anger and guilt.@itvcorrie @SallyAnMatthews @RichardHawley1 #Corrie #SpeakAndSave
— BeaSmiths♥brokenGirl (@EmisonKana) May 16, 2018
Many were concerned about Johnny’s state of mind.
One viewer tweeted: “They were some hard hitting scenes. Hope Johnny isn’t on a downward spiral.”
They were some hard hitting scenes. Hope Johnny isn’t on a downward spiral #Corrie
— Christopher Wood (@ChrisJW1987) May 16, 2018
Fans of the soap also posted messages on social media saying how impressed they were with Richard’s performance.
One person tweeted: “Bloody hell. Give @RichardHawley1 all the awards – SERIOUSLY! He’s been sublime. Absolutely mind-blowingly terrific.”
Bloody hell. Give @RichardHawley1 all the awards – SERIOUSLY! He’s been sublime. Absolutely mind-blowingly terrific. #Corrie#Johnny
— Andy Gibson ● Independent TV Journalist (@AndyGibsonTV) May 16, 2018
Johnny’s pain isn’t likely to lessen any time soon, as his daughters are sitting on a secret that will destroy him – Aidan left his shares of the factory to Alya, meaning she now owns the business.
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“Richard Hawley is a fantastic actor,” said another.
Coronation Street continues at 7.30pm, Friday on ITV.