Corrie boss Iain MacLeod on what’s next for Gary Windass after Christmas showdown

Coronation Street boss. Iain MacLeoad has teased what's next for Gary Windass after the dramatic Christmas siege.

Weatherfield is set to be rocked next week as the builder-turned-loanshark's feud with Derek Milligan boils over. Derek believes that Gary Windass has ruined his life - and is determined to make him pay. And when Fiz accidentally leaves an antique rifle in Gary's furniture shop, Derek heads to the Rovers with a mission: to hunt him down. After a seasonal showdown at the pub, Derek chases Gary onto the cobbles and the pair end up coming to blows on the Helter Skelter - and as the fists and bullets start flying, there are fatal consequences for one of the residents. MacLeod revealed to Metro that the Christmas Day tragedy will end up being a wakeup call for Gary. "Christmas is huge and triggered somewhat triggered by Gary’s descent to the dark side. This will provide him with a massive wake up call. As a he tries to rationalise the terrible things that have happened, he’s unable to talk himself out of his guilt," he said. "His experiences with Rick have changed him permanently — he won’t ever go back to cuddly Gary Windass who takes Jake to the park. He’ll still do that but his experiences have changed him permanently into a slightly darker character."