Actress Maureen Lipman's departure from Coronation Street has been confirmed as her character Evelyn's exit storyline.

The news of Maureen Lipman's departure from her beloved character on Coronation Street has left fans in a state of mixed emotions. While many were sad to see her go, she reassured them that it wouldn't be a completely final exit. "I'm not going to die," she quipped, "but I do want to have a bit of a life outside of the show." Maureen, who has been portraying the iconic Evelyn Plummer since 2018, recently got engaged to her partner David Turner, after proposing to him during a train journey. "David and I are thinking of having a bit of a gap year," she revealed.

Evelyn's exit from the show was set in motion by her dear friend Roy Cropper, who suggested that she should consider studying law. The fierce grandmother surprised everyone when she showed her legal prowess by threatening to sue Steve McDonald for ruining her backgammon set. But it was her involvement in the campaign to free Roy from prison that truly showcased her loyalty and strength. Taking Roy's advice, Evelyn applied for a law degree and Maureen jokingly said, "The best thing that could happen is a series about Evelyn going to university. Can you imagine if all the students start dressing like Evelyn?"

In the upcoming episodes, viewers will see Evelyn embarking on a new journey as she starts her university studies. However, she also has her duties as a grandmother to attend to, especially when Tyrone asks her to look after the girls. Feeling torn between her responsibilities and her desire for a new experience, Evelyn makes the bold decision to move into student halls while she pursues her degree.

Amidst all the changes, there is a touching moment between Evelyn and Roy, who finds it difficult to express his emotions. He admits that he will miss his dear friend while she is away, showing just how much their friendship means to him.

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As Evelyn prepares to bid farewell to the Rovers, she shares a drink with Roy, Brian, and Yasmeen before being joined by Fiz and Tyrone. Despite the sadness of leaving behind her home and friends, there is a glimmer of hope as Evelyn reveals that she will be back when her "gap year" and other potential acting projects allow. So while it may be goodbye for now, it's not a final farewell for Evelyn Plummer.

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