Yahoo News Corrie fans 'disturbed' by latest Bethany plot turn
Coronation Street aired some upsetting scenes tonight (April 28) as Bethany Platt had sex with Neil, a stranger to her, in order to please her boyfriend Nathan.
Tonight's episode was the latest development in a long-running sex ring story, which has seen Nathan subtly begin to groom his much younger girlfriend in order to pimp her out to friends.
Viewers took to Twitter to talk about how disturbing and hard to watch they are finding the dark storyline, but praised the ITV soap for not shying away from highlighting a real-world issue.
While this storyline with Bethany is hard to watch, it's so important that it's highlighted. It happens. #Corrie
- teegz (@teganzoeforster) April 28, 2017
Even though I'm not liking this Nathan&Bethany storyline.I think they are playing it so well and showing awareness.Well done👏🏻 #corrie
- Cara (@Cara_lennon94) April 28, 2017
Who else has their heart beating a million beats per minute worried over Bethany? #Corrie
- Diane ☣ (@Brassylassy) April 28, 2017
Oh please someone rescue #Bethany #Corrie #shocking #creep 😱😢💔
- 🌴☀️Valerie Hill ☀️ (@Portsmouth_gal) April 28, 2017
Bethany man !! Get away from him , run home now #corrie
- ClaireCullenMcmenemy (@clairemac83) April 28, 2017
Bethany grooming and paedophile ring is making my skin crawl!!!! Hugely eye opening and important storyline to cover! #Corrie
- Anna Poole (@AnnaP2007) April 28, 2017
Watching Bethany is so upsetting💔💔💔💔😭😭😭😭#Corrie
- Summaya❤️😝😎🤓😜 (@summaya_i) April 28, 2017
Bethany 'I have someone who cares about me' this is actually heartbreaking Nathan is just using her 💔 #Corrie #coronationstreet
- Cerys Emily 💫 (@SamSmithFan_XX) April 28, 2017
Oh Bethany,he doesnt care about you #Corrie
- Cirah (@Cirah_TV) April 28, 2017
WAKE UP, BETHANY!
REALISE NATHAN IS NOTHING BUT A GREASY SLIME-BALL WHO'S UP TO NO GOOD!#Corrie- Andy Gibson (@AndyGibsonTV) April 28, 2017
"OK, so I'm stupid. I shouldn't believe what people say," said Bethany, unaware how very true her words were... #Corrie
- Mandy Amory (@LilMissMystic) April 28, 2017
The Nathan/Bethany storyline is very difficult to watch but the acting is sensational. Bravo to #corrie for raising awareness! @itvcorrie
- Katie Louise (@KatieLouize) April 28, 2017
@itvcorrie dreading watching poor Bethany's ordeal tonight but know how important it is to be highlighted. I'm really for the tears #corrie
- Katy Peverill (@katy_peverill) April 28, 2017
Finding this Bethany and Nathan story line very hard to watch 🙈👎 #corrie
- kadie (@kadeslongshaw) April 28, 2017
Unfortunately for Bethany, it looks like the story is only set to get darker over the coming weeks.
Nathan will manipulate Bethany into sleeping with another stranger after she was raped by Neil, and when she starts to voice her unease about her situation, he will propose to her in order to keep her under his thumb.
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of sexual violence. If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
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