Corrie’s Joel ‘confirmed’ to kill off fan-favourite character – but it’s not Lauren

Coronation Street’s Joel Deering has been on a downward spiral in recent months and it looks like he could be set to kill as he ‘snaps’ in upcoming scenes

A beloved Corrie character could be in for a grim fate at the hands of Joel Deering.

Joel Deering (Calum Lill), who initially appeared as a friendly face on the cobbles, has revealed his sinister side over recent months. It was recently revealed that he was responsible for the disappearance of Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton).

Joel wormed his way into Lauren’s life after helping her out with bills, eventually coercing her into a sexual relationship.. After a heated argument where Lauren mentioned his fiancee Dee-Dee, he brutally attacked her and left her for dead.

However, after vanishing for several months, Lauren made a surprise return to Weatherfield, disclosing to Joel that she was carrying his child. Since then, Joel has attempted to buy her silence by offering her accommodation in his old flat.

He has also pledged to fund her relocation to Ireland to start afresh, revealing that she would depart on August 12 and he had three weeks to arrange everything, reports the Express.

In a horrifying turn of events, Joel induced Lauren into premature labour by giving her drugs, resulting in the birth of their son last week. Meanwhile, Joel finds himself being extorted by newcomer Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin), the daughter of DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers).

**Joel was behind Lauren’s disappearance** (Image: (Image: ITV))

Betsy has been pressuring Joel for several weeks after observing his unsettling behaviour towards her friend Sabrina. In Monday’s episode (August 5), Joel discovered that Betsy’s mother is Lisa Swain, leaving him rattled.

In light of recent events, fans are apprehensive that Joel is on the verge of a total breakdown and fear he might murder Betsy next.

This comes after the soap’s spoiler alert confirmed things are heading towards a diabolical turn this week. Betsy corners Joel during this climactic episode demanding £100 from him otherwise she threatens to reveal his secret.

**Fans fear for Betsy** (Image: (Image: ITV))

This turns Joel furious, and he grabs her into an alley. Fans rushed to a Corrie Facebook fan page with one viewer stating: “Joel looks worried now he knows who Betsy’s mum is.” Another viewer responded with: “Think he will kill her next he’s frightened she will expose him.” And a third chimed in saying: “Will Joel kill Betsy now in case she blabs to her mum?”.

Resonating with these thoughts, another supporter wrote: “He’s definitely close to snapping,” while another person commented, “Joel knows DI Swain is Betsy’s mum. He will have to get rid of her now. Run Betsy.”

You can catch Coronation Street every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.