Bethany Platt

[Glen1]

It's a good issue to be highlighted and coronation Street are doing a really good job with it. BUT - I honestly can't be watching until autumn with Bethany in the claws of those slimy horrible 'men'! It's far too upsetting to be watching that long.

I'm sure mariba ,quite a few viewers feel the same way ,which is a great shame. That such a well presented ,informative ,topical storyline could be ruined by corrie producers running this for too long. The autumn conclusion spoken about is very vague ,we've been there before with soaps, autumn to them is nearer November, which if true is way over the top. Let's hope September has it all finalised.

[Perdita]

Bethany Platt is left devastated next week when evil abuser Nathan Curtis makes it clear that he expects her to sleep with Neil for a second time.
Bethany was forced to have sex with Neil at a party last month, which temporarily left her questioning Nathan's intentions until he manipulated her back on side.
Next week's episodes see Bethany's mum Sarah worried sick about her relationship with Nathan, having now seen clear signs that her daughter is actually scared of her older boyfriend.
Sarah decides that it's time to take decisive action by talking to the police and telling them everything she knows about Nathan.
The only problem is that the officer she's speaking to is Neil himself, giving fans their first glimpse of the dark twist that there's a corrupt policeman closely involved within the sleazy sex ring.
Pretending to be the perfect professional, Neil listens intently as Sarah tells him how terrified the Platts are over Bethany being influenced by her much older and controlling boyfriend.
Neil promises to talk to Bethany, but when he does, she's far too brainwashed to see the reality of her situation and is furious about her mum's interference.
When Neil takes Bethany back to Number 8 for a visit, she gets tough with her heartbroken mum by insisting that she wants nothing more to do with her.
Back at the flat later on, Nathan suggests they should invite Neil and his mate Ian over so Bethany can show her gratitude for Neil's "help" earlier in the day.
Knowing what will be expected of her, will Bethany agree to Nathan's demands?

[Perdita]

Warning: This article contains discussion of grooming, which some readers may find upsetting.

Coronation Street's Bethany Platt has resorted to sleeping rough in the latest upsetting twist to her ongoing grooming storyline.

Bethany (Lucy Fallon) took centre stage in explosive scenes on Friday night (May 19) as her mum Sarah brought her back to the cobbles after finding her in a drunken state at Nathan Curtis's flat.

When Bethany passed out after too much booze, Sarah was adamant that she should never see Nathan again and even tried to keep her prisoner in the Platt house.

Terrified about missing her meeting with another of Nathan's sleazy friends, Bethany completely lost control by trashing her old family home and even stabbing Gary Windass with some broken glass in her desperate bid to escape. (Don't worry, Gary was fine!)



Knowing she'd cut ties with her family but also fearing the consequences of going against Nathan's wishes, a terrified Bethany found herself huddling under a bridge, alone and upset.

While we won't spoil too many details, Monday night's Corrie double bill will explore the aftermath of Bethany's time on the streets as we find out whether anyone comes to her rescue.


Bethany Platt ends up sleeping rough in Coronation Street
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Next week's episodes also see Sarah decide to speak to the police about Nathan and his controlling ways, although she's still unaware of the full extent of what he's up to.

Unfortunately, Sarah gets nowhere as the officer she's speaking to is Neil, one of Nathan's evil accomplices.

Bethany soon finds herself back in Nathan's clutches and there's more horror to come when he suggests they invite Neil and Ian over to the flat. Knowing what will be expected of her, will Bethany agree?

Coronation Street continues on Monday (May 22) at 7.30pm on ITV.

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[Perdita]

Warning: This article contains discussion of grooming, which some readers may find upsetting.

Coronation Street's grooming storyline takes its most disturbing twist yet next week, as Bethany Platt is drugged and told to sleep with three different men.

Bethany has already been pimped out to Nathan Curtis's friends in recent weeks, but the evil villain steps up his sick games as he arranges another party at his flat in upcoming episodes.

As Nathan (Chris Harper) gets Bethany ready for the latest gathering, it's clear that she's dreading it once again but she feels powerless to speak up.

Determined to stay in control, Nathan secretly spikes Bethany's drink with pills and orders her to take off her engagement ring, claiming that he doesn't want their guests to be jealous.



Nathan Curtis asks Bethany Platt to take off her engagement ring in Coronation Street
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When Nathan's friends start to arrive, the pressure is clearly getting to Bethany as she becomes increasingly drunk due to her nerves over the scary situation.

Nathan is furious and takes Bethany to one side to punish her for her drunken behaviour, but he continues to play mind games by immediately apologising and begging her to give him another chance.

When Bethany returns to the party, Nathan encourages her to go to the bedroom followed by three of his mates, having already collected cash from all of them.


Bethany Platt and Nathan Curtis in new Coronation Street trailer
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Speaking a
bout the sinister scenes, Lucy Fallon – who plays Bethany – revealed: "Bethany's drugged and confused, so she doesn't really know what's happening. Nathan directs her towards a room with three of his mates, where it looks like she's going to be raped.

"Bethany knows what's happening to her isn't right because she doesn't want to sleep with these men, but she can't see it as though she's being raped because she can't see past her love for Nathan.

"She really doesn't want to do it. She's been drugged by Nathan and he's saying that she doesn't have to do anything she doesn't want to, but it's all a form of manipulation. He might be saying that, but she knows full well what he expects of her.

"Then when there's three men in the room, she shouts for Mel. She's in shock and it's the first time she really starts to think that something is wrong – why are Nathan and Mel letting this happen to her?"


Shona Ramsey confronts Nathan Curtis in Coronation Street
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Fortunately, there could be a light at the end of the tunnel for Bethany when Shona Ramsey (Julia Goulding) finally discovers what her evil ex-boyfriend is up to.

Shona has her own dark history with Nathan, but she only makes the connection that he's Bethany's boyfriend next week and is instantly horrified by her discovery.

After Shona tells David that Bethany is in danger, they team up with Sarah and Gary by racing to the tanning salon as Shona explains what's really been going on.

The group kick through the door to the salon and head up to the flat, but have they arrived in time to save Bethany?


Shona Ramsey tells David Platt that Bethany is in trouble in Coronation Street
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Either way, it's clear there's still a long road ahead as Bethany still refuses to believe any of their warnings about Nathan when they come face-to-face.

Lucy added: "At first Bethany is confused because she's been drugged, but then she's mortified that they can see what's been going on.

"But she still won't accept that Nathan's done anything wrong. She's not listening to anything that the Platts are saying to her and she refuses to believe any of it.

"It's going to take her a long time to get her head round it. She believes everything that Nathan says to her, because in her eyes, she's been in a relationship with him for the last six months. When people start saying to her that she's been groomed, she can't accept that, because to her they're engaged and they love each other.

"An important part of portraying this storyline is that a lot of survivors of grooming and sexual exploitation say that they still couldn't see what was happening to them until a long time after it had been exposed."


David, Gary and Sarah rush to rescue Bethany in Coronation Street
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[tammyy2j]

I wonder does Shona also know the police man Neil

[Perdita]

Coronation Street boss Kate Oates has said that Bethany Platt's grooming storyline will continue to run long after her family learn about her ordeal.

Next week's scenes will see the story take its most disturbing twist yet, as Bethany is drugged and told to sleep with three different men.

Bethany has already been pimped out to Nathan Curtis's friends in recent weeks, but the evil villain steps up his deplorable games when he arranges another party at his flat in upcoming scenes.

Thankfully, there is some hope for the teen when Shona Ramsey discovers what her manipulative ex-boyfriend is up to and tells Bethany's family – as seen in the trailer previewing next week's big episodes.

But sadly, Bethany's ordeal won't end once her family finds out, with the show's producer teasing the story is far from over.

Speaking at a Coronation Street press event today (May 26), Kate said: "The Bethany story isn't over yet. Even though you will see Sarah, David and the Platts realise what's been happening and what she's been going through, it's not that simple.

"Because what Bethany has been through is a process of brainwashing, and just because you're pulled out of danger, doesn't mean that the lights are suddenly on and she can see what the truth is. There is a little way to go with her story still."


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[Glen1]

Cannot decide from Kate Oates' comments whether Bethany will remain in Nathan's clutches staying at his flat with the abuse continuing. Or will leave, but fail to accept what has been happening to her, maybe even maintaining contact with Nathan and the other abusers ? If it is the former, Sarah could have Bethany made a Ward of Court ?

[Perdita]

Cannot decide from Kate Oates' comments whether Bethany will remain in Nathan's clutches staying at his flat with the abuse continuing. Or will leave, but fail to accept what has been happening to her, maybe even maintaining contact with Nathan and the other abusers ? If it is the former, Sarah could have Bethany made a Ward of Court ?

Nathan will leave by September, I think Bethany might need to go to a hospital the same as Sarah did after she had Harry to get proper mental health support. I hope how this will turn out anyway

[lizann]

Cannot decide from Kate Oates' comments whether Bethany will remain in Nathan's clutches staying at his flat with the abuse continuing. Or will leave, but fail to accept what has been happening to her, maybe even maintaining contact with Nathan and the other abusers ? If it is the former, Sarah could have Bethany made a Ward of Court ?

i would think sarah wouldn't allow bethany to stay now truth is out even get cops who are not neil involved they has to be some decent good cops already querying nathan

[lizann]

the other girl tonight looked very young much younger than bethany and she had same necklace, run bethany run