Coronation Street fans convinced Carla Connor’s nephew Bobby is hiding a dark secret
CORONATION Street fans are convinced Carla Connor's nephew Bobby is hiding a dark secret.
Bobby arrived in Weatherfield just days after Christmas and in the wake of Carla's husband Peter Barlow leaving the Cobbles.
Bobby is the son of Carla's brother Rob Donovan, and has been making his mark on the the street ever since.
But some Coronation Street fans think that despite his jovial demeanour, Bobby could be hiding a dark secret.
Writing on a fan forum, one fan said: "I was thinking who is Harvey's mole on the street.
"I think it's Bobby because absurd as it sounds his dad's inside so could pass stuff on to Rob who passed it onto Harvey, and he's annoying enough to not be suspected by anybody. And why can't baddies have a disability?"
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Some viewers previously called for the character - played by Jack Carroll - to be axed, branding him a "complete flop".
Just as Carla waved goodbye to Peter Barlow in heartbreaking scenes, Bobby arrived on her doorstep.
Rob had been trying to contact her to let her know about her nephew's impending visit but she had missed his calls.
But as Carla struggles to adjust to Bobby's presence, Coronation Street fans haven't warmed to him either.
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Taking to social media, one said: "Bobby seems to have gone down like a lead balloon. Not only does his introduction feel totally pointless- just like Cassie's- but it screams of stunt casting."
A second posted: "If Rob had been reintroduced, it might have had some point to it, but this just feels so contrived and unnecessary. It seems like it's a complete flop so far."
"There needs to be a major clear out for any changes to really take place at Corrie," said a third.
Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.