Coronation Street's Stephen to make a secret call after being caught out

Coronation Street spoilers follow.

Coronation Street killer Stephen Reid desperately tries to fight back tonight (February 27) after being rumbled for plotting against Carla Barlow.

Stephen has recently taken charge at the factory alongside his niece Sarah, stepping into Carla's shoes while she takes time off work.

Carla took a break from the factory when she feared that her psychosis was returning. In reality, Carla has only been struggling because Stephen is spiking her drinks with LSD.

In Monday's episode, Stephen goes a step further as he looks for a way to keep Carla out of the picture for longer.

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With Carla keen to return to work sooner rather than later, Stephen gathers the factory staff together for an important meeting.

Having discovered that many of the Underworld workers are also shareholders, Stephen suggests using their influence by holding a vote of no confidence.

Stephen argues that Carla needs more time to recover and isn't in a fit state to run the factory.

Faye Windass feels differently, secretly taking out her phone to tip off Carla over what's happening.

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Later, Carla returns to work and summons Stephen to her office, where she angrily confronts him for trying to oust her from the business.

Unprepared to give up on his ambitions, Stephen makes a sneaky phone call and tells his mystery contact that he needs an urgent meeting. What is Stephen up to now?

Todd Boyce, who plays Stephen, recently commented: "[Carla] is a very popular character. Up until now [Stephen] has targeted people who are relatively new characters that people haven't really got to know, but this is different.

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"Chris Gascoyne [who plays Carla's husband Peter] has been so lovely about it, he said, 'Oh mate you have no idea what you are in for when this starts'.

"Ali [King] and I have had some great scenes together, really fiery scenes and I have enjoyed that and I think people have enjoyed her getting one over on him, so they will hate it when the tables are turned."

Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.