Coronation Street's Jodie missing after shooting; actor hints at redemption, fans guess hideout
After a shooting at the Platt house, Coronation Street's Jodie Ramsey has left hospital and vanished from screen. Actor Olivia Frances Brown hints at repercussions and possible redemption, while fans speculate she is hiding in her father's camper van.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2In Coronation Street, Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances Brown) was accidentally shot in the abdomen during a struggle with her sister Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) at the Platt house. Digital SpyN “Viewers watched in horror as a tussle between the siblings led to Jodie being accidentally shot.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Daily ExpressR “Jodie subsequently brandished a firearm at the couple, moments before being shot in the abdomen during a struggle with Shona.” Read at Daily Express ↗ Mixed · 2Jodie was treated in hospital, backed up Shona's lies about what had happened, then discharged herself and has not been seen since. Digital SpyN “After receiving treatment in hospital – and backing up Shona's lies about what had happened – Jodie discharged herself and went AWOL.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Daily ExpressR “Shona later made her way back to the hospital, only to discover that her sister had discharged herself.” Read at Daily Express ↗ Centre · 1The showdown followed months of lies and manipulation by Jodie, which Digital Spy says came to a head in the confrontation. Digital SpyN “Jodie's months of lies and manipulation came to a head last week in a furious showdown with her sister Shona at the Platt house.” Read at Digital Spy ↗
Right · 1The Daily Express recounts that Jodie had tried to push Shona out of the home, including by playing baby sounds to make her think she was hallucinating, and by tampering with their father Doug's bipolar medication and blaming Shona's stepdaughter Lily. Daily ExpressR “Her campaign began with playing random baby sounds throughout the house to convince Shona she was experiencing auditory hallucinations, reports the Daily Star.”“Jodie then tampered with her father Doug's (Steve Evets) bipolar medication, shortly before his hospital readmission.” Read at Daily Express ↗ Centre · 1Brown told Inside Soap, as quoted by Digital Spy, that the story reached a climax but will now settle, and that Jodie must face repercussions and may be able to redeem herself. Digital SpyN “The story came to a climax – there was a massive explosive point, but from then on, it's going to settle.”“Asked whether she'd like to see Jodie redeem herself, Olivia replied: "I have a feeling that could be on the cards.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Centre · 1Digital Spy reports Brown has reportedly signed a new contract to stay for another year, and that there is no word on when Jodie will return; David has voiced hope she is gone for good. Digital SpyN “following reports that Olivia has signed a new contract to stay on Corrie for another year.”“For now, there's no word on exactly when viewers will see Jodie again.” Read at Digital Spy ↗
Right · 1The Daily Express says some fans believe Jodie is hiding in her dad's empty camper van near number eight, which would threaten Shona; this is viewer speculation, not confirmed by the show. Daily ExpressR “Several soap fans believe that Jodie has taken refuge in her dad Doug's empty camper van, which sits just a stone's throw from number eight.” Read at Daily Express ↗ Right · 1Elsewhere in the Platt family storylines, Sarah's trial has begun following the death of abuser Theo Silverton. Daily ExpressR “Sarah's (Tina O'Brien) trial has now got underway, following the death of abuser Theo Silverton (James Cartwright).” Read at Daily Express ↗
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- Framing
- Exclusive spoiler interview angle: the actor's comments suggest a change of direction and possible redemption for Jodie.
- Emphasis
- Brown's Inside Soap quotes, repercussions, new contract.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not cover fan theories about Jodie's whereabouts or the earlier details of her campaign against Shona.
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“I think Jodie is going to have to face repercussions for what she's done.” — Digital Spy
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Fan-speculation angle: viewers think they have found where Jodie hides, and it spells trouble for the Platts.
- Emphasis
- Recap of Jodie's schemes, Facebook fan theories, danger to Shona.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention Brown's comments about redemption or her contract.
- Charged language
- “'exposed'”“spells trouble”“wreaking havoc”
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“Fans of Coronation Street believe they've uncovered where Jodie Ramsey is hiding, and it spells trouble for her sister Shona.” — Daily Express
What every side reports
- Jodie was shot during a struggle with Shona at the Platt house.
- Jodie discharged herself from hospital and has not been seen since.
Where accounts differ
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What comes next for Jodie
- Centre
- Actor hints at repercussions and possible redemption as the story settles.
- Right
- Fans fear she is hiding nearby to menace Shona and Lily.
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Centre1 article
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Exclusive: Coronation Street plans major change for Jodie after explosive Platt scenes
Neutral Spoiler interview piece using the actor's hints that Jodie may face consequences and seek redemption.
Right1 article
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Coronation Street Jodie's next move 'exposed' and it spells trouble for the Platts
Mixed Dramatic recap plus fan theories that Jodie is lurking near the Platts' home.
- 13 Oct 09:58 First Digital SpyN Exclusive: Coronation Street plans major change for Jodie after explosive Platt scenes
- 14 Oct 20:21 +34h 23m Daily ExpressR Coronation Street Jodie's next move 'exposed' and it spells trouble for the Platts
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