January 8th 2025.
Colson Smith, who portrays the beloved character Craig Tinker, will soon be bidding farewell to the long-running soap, Coronation Street. The news of his departure has sparked an outpouring of support and love from his fellow cast members. This announcement comes after other notable exits, including Sue Cleaver's departure after 25 years as Eileen Grimshaw and Sue Devaney's character, Debbie Webster, coming to an end.
Colson took to Instagram to share the news with his fans, and his co-stars were quick to comment with heartfelt messages. Sue Devaney expressed her pride for Colson and his upcoming projects, jokingly asking for a party in his impressive garden. Andy Whyment, who plays Kirk Sutherland, shared his sadness at losing a dear friend on set but also expressed his excitement for Colson's future endeavors.
The support continued with Georgia Taylor, who plays Toyah Battersby, and Lucy Fallon, who is set to temporarily step away from her role as Bethany Platt for maternity leave. Both actresses shared their love and well-wishes for Colson's future. Alan Halsall and Channique Sterling-Brown also chimed in with messages of support, along with Rovers landlady Jenny Bradley, portrayed by Sally Ann Matthews.
In his statement, Colson shared his gratitude for his time on the show and the valuable lessons he has learned from his colleagues. He also expressed his excitement for his character's exit storyline, the end of the beginning, and what the future holds for him.
News of Colson's departure was soon followed by the announcement that Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy Midgeley, will also be leaving the show this year. In an interview with The Sun, she revealed her decision to explore other opportunities outside of the soap after five years on the cobbles.
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