Ray Crosby (Mark Frost)

[lizann]

is he the new full time baddie, abi is smitten

[Connor]

He seems to be getting involved with several characters. Obviously there's already a feud with the Connors, and now the pairing with Abi - but there's images teasing future involvement with Alya and Bethany.

[Perdita]

Coronation Street spoilers: Evil Ray Crosby has secret link to current character

You might think that sleazy sex pest Ray Crosby (Mark Frost) is a flash in the pan and that Coronation Street residents will soon be rid of him now his mask has slipped and his true colours have come to light.

But there is a lot more to come from Ray, who has some secret ulterior motives for being in Coronation Street and taking over the businesses there – and there is someone in particular who will find himself targeting.

But what is Ray’s connection to the face from his past and just how dangerous is he as surprise twists start to unfold in a big way over coming months?

A source told Metro.co.uk: ‘Ray might be discounted by the audience as someone who is going to disappear soon but he’s actually the new baddie on the block – after the indecent proposal to Abi, he blackmails Kevin into selling him the garage meaning he now owns two premises on the street.

‘And this is just the beginning as he becomes a destructive force on the cobbles. He is going to be a thorn in the side of the residents, he is around for the long haul and he’s going to ruffle many more feathers going forward.’

They added: ‘Just what is his interest in Weatherfield? He will soon be unveiling the new look Bistro and he will be Kev’s landlord but he’s a bit if a man of mystery who seems very interested in the lives of the residents.

‘Is there someone in particular he’s staying close to and what else is going to come out about his past?’

Look out Weatherfield – there are storm clouds gathering!

[lizann]

hardly a son of pat phelan, son of alan bradley?

[lizann]

has he hired new staff for the bistro, a new not racist manager

[lizann]

he lets the platts stay in his property, connected to richard hillman, a son out for revenge? connected to shona's past