Coronation Street charmer Rob Donovan has been revealed as Tina McIntyre's killer in a dramatic episode of the soap.
Rob, played by Marc Baylis, was responsible for Tina falling from the balcony at the top of the builder's yard as a huge row between them ended in tragedy.
Following months of speculation surrounding the barmaid's demise, Tuesday night's episode (May 27) saw Rob follow Tina to the top of the balcony, before a violent tussle led to her falling onto the cobbles below.
Rob didn't intend to harm Tina, but the shock accident will lead to her dying in hospital next week as she slips away when doctors are unable to save her.
A furious Rob was arguing with Tina as she had threatened to reveal the truth about her affair with Peter Barlow, as well as Rob's own dodgy business dealings with fiancée Tracy.
Although Rob was sickened by Peter's affair, he wanted to spare his sister Carla the heartbreak of finding out what her cheating husband had been up to.
Unfortunately for Rob, his intervention was ultimately futile as Peter made the decision to tell Carla about the affair himself before anyone else could.
Despite huge media attention surrounding the Tina storyline, Corrie bosses managed to prevent any leaks of the killer's identity - keeping Rob's guilt under wraps until transmission.
Some fans had even speculated that Jason Grimshaw's father Tony Stewart would be the culprit, which led to bookmakers slashing his odds from 100/1 to 2/1 at the weekend.
Earlier this month, Corrie named Rob as an official suspect in the mystery alongside Peter, Carla and Tracy. They later ruled Tracy out of the running, narrowing the possible killers down to three.
Coronation Street continues on Wednesday at 9pm on ITV as Tina is rushed to hospital after the residents find her motionless body.
Rob, played by Marc Baylis, was responsible for Tina falling from the balcony at the top of the builder's yard as a huge row between them ended in tragedy.
Marc Baylis as Rob Donovan
Following months of speculation surrounding the barmaid's demise, Tuesday night's episode (May 27) saw Rob follow Tina to the top of the balcony, before a violent tussle led to her falling onto the cobbles below.
Rob didn't intend to harm Tina, but the shock accident will lead to her dying in hospital next week as she slips away when doctors are unable to save her.
A furious Rob was arguing with Tina as she had threatened to reveal the truth about her affair with Peter Barlow, as well as Rob's own dodgy business dealings with fiancée Tracy.
Although Rob was sickened by Peter's affair, he wanted to spare his sister Carla the heartbreak of finding out what her cheating husband had been up to.
Unfortunately for Rob, his intervention was ultimately futile as Peter made the decision to tell Carla about the affair himself before anyone else could.
Despite huge media attention surrounding the Tina storyline, Corrie bosses managed to prevent any leaks of the killer's identity - keeping Rob's guilt under wraps until transmission.
Some fans had even speculated that Jason Grimshaw's father Tony Stewart would be the culprit, which led to bookmakers slashing his odds from 100/1 to 2/1 at the weekend.
Earlier this month, Corrie named Rob as an official suspect in the mystery alongside Peter, Carla and Tracy. They later ruled Tracy out of the running, narrowing the possible killers down to three.
Coronation Street continues on Wednesday at 9pm on ITV as Tina is rushed to hospital after the residents find her motionless body.