Coronation Street actor Connor McIntyre has been praised for his portrayal of villainous Pat Phelan after he bid farewell to the character.
In a dramatic double-episode on Good Friday, Pat was pushed to his death by wife Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) after she learned the truth about his crimes.
The shock twist saw Eileen label Pat a murderer and rapist after he had launched into a lengthy monologue in which he called himself the “worst thing you can imagine”.
EXCLUSIVE: Join @Sue_Cleaver and @connor9mcintyre behind the scenes for Eileen and Phelan's final confrontation – we hope you've brought your thermals! #Corrie #Phelan #Eileen #CoronationStreet pic.twitter.com/sf16Kx9I0o
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) March 30, 2018
“Do you really want to know what I am? I’m that, I’m the darkness and the light, I’m a creator and a destroyer, the accuser and the prosecutor, I’m the Lord of Hope, I’m the layer in wait, I’m the worst thing you can imagine,” Pat said.
As he went to grab the keys to his boat, he fell through the railings and grabbed onto a rope before Eileen stamped on his hands causing him to fall into the sea below.
Eileen has finally seen the light!(At the worst possible time…)#Corrie #Phelan #Eileen #PatPhelan pic.twitter.com/ax09j6oIBu
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) March 30, 2018
His long reign of terror appears to have come to an end and viewers on social media lauded McIntyre’s portrayal as they bemoaned his departure.
@Jordzlee wrote on Twitter: “Oh I love him amazing actor he gets everyone talking doesn’t he. Definitely gonna miss him!”
@connor9mcintyre What a performance tonight! I am so gutted that you have left and that Pat Phelan is no more but you are an extremely talented actor and have been amazing to watch over the years. All the best for the future xx
— Jenny Coldicott (@jenxy500) March 30, 2018
@Sadielady1959 posted: “Oh no!! I’ve never been so sad to see the back of a baddie!! #Corrie #Phelan @connor9mcintyre it won’t be the same without you.”
@connor9mcintyre is just the greatest baddie that ever lived.I shall miss #Phelan so much xx
— ManUtdMrs (@ManUtdMrs) March 30, 2018
@RainyBobs tweeted: “Sat on the edge of the sofa watching @itvcorrie fantastic acting from the great @connor9mcintyre & @Sue_Cleaver.”
@SarahFromNWales posted: “Phenomenal acting from @connor9mcintyre – there will never be a villain as sinister and deeply frightening as #Phelan – I almost hope he will emerge from the sea – incredible suspense.”