Details of the unsettling reunion
Coronation Street viewers are up in arms over the recent reunion between Nathan Curtis and Bethany Platt, labeling the scenes as 'disgusting'.
Bethany, portrayed by Lucy Fallon, was left horrified after encountering her abuser, Nathan, who had groomed her for sexual exploitation when she was a teenager.
Despite Nathan being convicted and sent to prison, Bethany was shocked to spot him during a police reenactment and later discovered he was working at a local construction site.
Confronted by Bethany and her boyfriend Daniel Osbourne, Nathan's reappearance has left viewers fuming.
Outrage from viewers
Coronation Street fans took to social media to express their anger at the storyline, questioning how Nathan could be allowed to live and work in such close proximity to his victim.
One viewer on X (formerly Twitter) wrote: "Wtaf how is Nathan able to be anywhere near Bethany after what he did to her it’s so disgusting."
Another commented, "How do d***heads like Nathan just get to walk around, bold as brass like they’re the one who’s been hard done by?"
Many viewers criticized the portrayal, with one saying, "As if Nathan would be allowed to work near where Bethany lives! This is beyond stupid."
Continued Controversy
The unsettling storyline has sparked debate among fans, with many questioning the realism and sensitivity of Nathan's proximity to Bethany.
Coronation Street continues to air on ITV1 and is also available on ITVX for viewers to follow the ongoing drama.
