Jack P. Shepherd, who has played David Platt for over 25 years, recently hinted that his time on the show might be coming to an end. In tonight’s explosive episode,
David will find himself in grave danger, as a shocking hit-and-run incident leaves his life hanging by a thread. This dramatic turn of events is tied to his growing debt
with the ruthless gangster Harvey Gaskell, who has been tightening his grip on David’s life. Desperate to settle his debts, David has been making some risky choices.
As he drowns his sorrows at the Rovers Return, another intense storyline unfolds: Daniel Osborne confronts Daisy Midgley about the true father of her baby. Tensions rise, and Daisy storms out of the pub—just as David, lost in a drunken haze, stumbles into the street. Suddenly, a car comes speeding toward them, striking both David and Daisy in a horrifying hit-and-run accident.
Jack P. Shepherd, in a recent interview, teased that this might be his final episode. “It would have been nice to reach 25 years, but sadly, tonight’s the end,” he revealed, shocking fans and even ITV’s Ben Shephard.
As the chaos unfolds, Shona Platt rushes to the scene and is left devastated, believing that David has succumbed to his injuries. In a chilling flash-forward, we see David being rushed to the hospital, covered in blood. Actress Julia Goulding, who plays Shona, described filming the scene as incredibly intense, hinting that her character will have to navigate some dark times ahead.
Meanwhile, Max Turner’s troubles escalate as he finds himself facing prison time. With Harvey still pulling the strings from behind bars, it appears that David’s fate was sealed the moment he crossed the dangerous criminal. As Weatherfield reels from the tragedy, the hit-and-run’s impact will have lasting repercussions for everyone involved.
As the episode draws to a close, viewers are left wondering: Will David survive this brutal attack, or has his time in Coronation Street truly come to an end? Could this be part of a larger scheme, or is David’s fate already sealed?
