Coronation Street viewers left sobbing at harrowing moment Aidan’s body found

A powerful depiction of male mental health struggles

Coronation Street viewers have been left in shock at Aidan's dad Johnny being overwhelmed after discovering his son had taken his own life. The discovery of the body happened off-camera, but viewers heard Johnny break down after he found his son's suicide note, as the show explored the issue of male suicide. The note read: "Don't go into the bathroom - call the police." The viewers heard him respond: "Dear, God no! What have you done?"

Viewers on Twitter were hit by the rawness of the scene.

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