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Gemma Jones

ITV Coronation Street fans criticise 'pointless' storyline as George Shuttleworth's secret revealed

Coronation Street fans were livid after George Shuttleworth finally revealed his big secret.

Eileen Grimshaw has not been lucky in love, after her serial killer ex Pat Phelan murdered a number of Weatherfield residents and tried to come after Eileen herself.

And now, new boyfriend George, played by Tony Maudsley, has been acting suspicious, clearly hiding something from Eileen.

READ MORE: Coronation Street fans think they know who George's brother is

Previously, viewers have thought that he might be married, but tonight they came to other conclusions.

Tonight's episode saw Eileen hiding in George's home with her friend Sean Tully.

George found Sean hiding in the shed as he asked him what he was doing there.

Eileen appeared behind them as she said: "He came to help me. So, where's Ridley? Why are you lying about a cat? Where is she?"

Puzzled, George asked: "Who?"

Eileen was enraged as she said: "Your garden gnome, your blow up doll - you tell me!"

But, George avoided the questions as he said: "I'd thank you not to be shouting at me in my own back yard!"

The pair come to blow as Eileen called him a jellyfish, just like every other man she had ever had in her life.

They both asked what they saw in each other before angrily breaking up.

Most fans on Twitter were baffled at what George could be hiding, but others thought that they may have cracked the case as they shared their ideas.

Vivy said: "I wonder if George is a massive hoarder?! #corrie"

Scully said: "George secretly running a hair Salon & make a Bid on David's / Maria's (do they still own them) ? LOL. #SecretLifeOfGeorge."

Tavern said: "#corrie Maybe George collects dolls."

Meanwhile, Daz said: "I bet George's secret.... Is he has dressed mannequins! All over the house!!!! #Corrie"

It was later revealed that George's big secret was that he is a snorer.

He was embarrassed by it and Eileen didn't understand why he didn't tell her sooner.

He explained that in the past he has been kicked out of homes because of it and it had ruined every relationship that he had.

Fans were gutted that it wasn't something bigger.

Kyle said: "They wasted a whole episode on George trying to tell Eileen he snores #corrie."

Denise said: "Pointless storyline... George snoring. What a load of bull #Corrie."

Meanwhile, Lynda said: "Snoring! That’s George’s dark secret? What a let down #Corrie"

Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV and the ITV Hub

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