Coronation Street viewers have tweeted their praise over scenes that aired last night, which showed Paul Foreman open up about his abuse ordeal at the hands of paedophile Kel.
Paul, who is paid by Peter Ash, told his sister Gemma and mother Bernie about what he had been through as a child, after they found evidence of the past in Kel's flat.
Thinking Kel was the criminal for burglaries happening in Weatherfield, the mother/daughter duo broke into Kel's flat in an attempt to find evidence to show he was the culprit. However, they instead found child abuse images of Paul and other boys.
In the scenes, Paul said, "These are some of the first pictures he took. We were all supposed to go but you chucking up and we were only 11.
"You [Bernie] said you'd have to stay at home to look after her [Gemma] but that me and Kel should go anyway. It was just me and him, it felt like a right adventure."
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While Kel is remanded in custody under suspicion of burglary, inspectors question him about the photos of Paul and other boys found at his flat.
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Back at Number five, Chesney is horrified when Gemma tells him that Kel is a paedophile, shaken by the thought of having left Joseph alone with him.
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When Kel is released he warns Bernie that she'll regret ever crossing him - soon he steals the keys to the house and holds Bernie hostage in her own home.
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Thankfully, Paul and Gemma get wind of Kel's plan and manage to rescue their mum from a vengeful Kel.
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After Kel is arrested on sex abuse charges, an emotional Bernie breaks down and promises Gemma and Paul that from now on, she'll be a better mum.
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With Kel in custody, Paul finally announces he's ready to make a statement. Billy sets Paul up with a therapist, Andy, and Paul manages to open up about the abuse he suffered at Kel's hands.
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Elsewhere, after Michael calls Grace and begs her to give him another chance, Grace agrees to meet him at the bistro to discuss their daughter, Tianna.
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An earnest Michael begs Grace to let him be a part of Tianna's life and promises to contribute financially. Grace agrees to consider it.
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After forging a relationship, Richard insists on visiting his new brother Roy in Weatherfield, and his daughter Nina reluctantly obliges.
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Roy promises to help Richard and Nina as much as he can, but is shocked to see Richard looking so frail. The next day, Roy tears a strip of Richard's carer for turning up late.
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Roy is horrified when Nina tells him that because of him, Richard's carer has quit her job. Determined to be there for his new family and put things right, Roy offers Aggie more shifts at the care.
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Meanwhile, Nick reveals his new business plan to Sarah - that the factory's focus will now be packing and distributing, and that they will outsource manufacturing.
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Sarah isn't convinced the workers will go for Nick's plan. Later on while Sarah chats with Carla about Sinead's beard oil business, Sarah is struck with an idea.
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At the Rovers the workers are unhappy with Nick's proposition, despite his best efforts to convince them there's more money in distribution.
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Already prepared, Sarah suggests a new plan to manufacture their own bespoke products and sell them direct to the public. The factory hands are impressed.
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Scheming Michelle tells a remorseful Robert that despite everything, she wants to go ahead with the wedding... but secretly she plans to rinse him for every penny he's got.
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When Ray out of the blue tells Michelle he's dropping the charges against her, but to watch her back, Adam advises her to ditch her plans for revenge.
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Emma changes her mind about flying to Australia to spend Christmas with her mum when Amy shows her the stockings Steve has made them both.
"We went for a swim and there was no-one around. Then he got his camera out and took some pics. It was just messing about, we'd have a drink and a laugh. After he'd say thank you."
Paul then devastatingly revealed, "After every time, after every photo session, always thank you. And after we did it for the first time when I was 14, thank you. After every time. I loved him, I loved her [Bernie's] boyfriend. I couldn't say anything."
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And fans were quick to take to Twitter to congratulate the soap for how they tackled the storyline.
One user wrote, "This scene broke me. I glad Paul’s family found the pictures and he told his story. I cried when he cried..", while another commented, "Amazing, amazing, amazing. Paul screaming at his mum that she'd failed him. Oh my goodness. That's #coronationstreet at its finest and the most wonderful."
A third said, "This story with Paul has been played brilliantly, Incredible episode tonight. Hats off to everyone involved" and a fourth added, "Highly moving and emotional scenes from twins, Gemma and Paul on a tough sex abuse storyline. Big congrats to all involved for the sensitivity it is being shown in @itvcorrie."