Coronation Street spoilers follow Monday’s episode (December 2)which can be viewed now on streaming service ITVX but has not yet been broadcast on ITV1.

Coronation Street released the result of The Trial of Rowan Cunliffebringing the cult scenario of the ITV soap opera at its end.

Rowan finally faced the music in Monday’s episode after committing fraud and blackmail in his role as leader of the Institute.

Leanne Battersby, Nick Tilsley and Amy Barlow all gave evidence against Rowan in court and were desperate for justice to be served.

This was no easy task, as Rowan’s defense attorney subjected all three men to intense scrutiny during cross-examination.

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The defense repeatedly attempted to demonstrate that Leanne, rather than Rowan, was the real mastermind behind Amy loses her inheritance money.

When the pressure became too much and Rowan looked on smugly, Leanne got angry in court and the matter had to be briefly adjourned.

Fortunately, the situation was reversed when the prosecution took its turn, tearing tapes from Rowan and presenting the various pieces of evidence proving his involvement.

A guilty verdict was returned the same day and Nick, Leanne, Amy, Steve McDonald and Tracy McDonald were all seen celebrating Rovers’ homecoming.

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Steve noted: “It’s not often that justice is served. »

Amy added: “At least I’ll get a comp.”

One person who was not in an upbeat mood was Leanne, who was always visibly distracted. following his recent discovery that her ex-partner Nick and his sister Toyah are still an item.

With Rowan finally out of the picture, Leanne focused her efforts on getting Nick and Toyah into trouble.

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As well as subtly trying to spark relationship problems between Nick and Toyah, scheming Leanne seemed to have even more sinister plans in mind.

Leanne stole Toyah’s passport and uploaded the photo page to a website to open a new bank account. Does she now have a fraudulent plan in mind?

Rowan and Leanne’s cult storyline began in March, putting Leanne on a downward spiral as she began to prioritize the Institute over her family and friends.

Emrhys Cooper, who played Rowan, income for trial episode but has now left the cast of the series.

Coronation Street is broadcast Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and broadcast on ITVX.

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