December 4th 2024.
Maureen Lipman, the talented star of Coronation Street, has recently announced that she will be taking a break from her role as Evelyn Plummer. The beloved actress, who is 78 years old, has been a regular on the popular ITV soap, but moving forward, she will only appear on an ad-hoc basis. This means that fans may not see as much of Evelyn as they're used to, but she will still make appearances from time to time.
During a recent interview on Lorraine Kelly's daytime show, Lipman opened up about her decision to take a step back from the show. She shared that she and her partner, David Turner, are planning to take a "gap year" and explore other opportunities. Lipman also revealed that she and Turner, who she proposed to on a train, are engaged and still going strong. "We are astounded by the fact that you can have a love affair at this age," she said with a smile.
The actress also discussed her character's upcoming exit storyline, which will involve her enrolling in a law course. This decision is prompted by her best friend, Roy Cropper, who sees potential in Evelyn and encourages her to pursue her dreams. Lipman shared that she believes the best thing that could happen is a spin-off series about Evelyn's journey at university. She even joked that all the students would start dressing like her character.
However, Lipman reassured fans that this is not the end for Evelyn. She will still be a part of the show, just not as frequently. "I'll be absent for a while, and then coming back. I'm not going to die, but I want to have a bit of a life," she explained. "David and I are thinking of having a bit of a gap year."
Aside from her role on Coronation Street, Lipman is also excited to explore other opportunities and see "what's out there" for her. She believes that there must be roles out there that she can take on, and she's ready for the challenge. Lipman's first husband, the late Jack Rosenthal, was also involved with the show during its early years.
Fans need not worry, as Evelyn will still make appearances on the show when the storylines allow. It's clear that Lipman's character has become a fan favorite, and her presence will surely be missed. But, as she takes a step back from the show, she will be exploring new opportunities and living her life to the fullest. And who knows, maybe we'll see her in a new role that we never would have expected. For now, we'll just have to wait and see what the future holds for the talented and beloved Maureen Lipman.
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