February 14th 2025.
Colson Smith, known for his role as Craig Tinker on Coronation Street, recently announced his departure from the long-running ITV soap opera. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he shared his disappointment at missing out on a major achievement right before his exit.
The news of his departure was met with an outpouring of support from fans and co-stars. Colson expressed his gratitude for the 14 years he spent on the show, saying that he felt incredibly lucky to have grown up on the famous cobbled street and learned valuable life lessons from the people who call it home.
He also teased an exciting exit story for his character Craig and looked forward to what the future holds for him. Colson's departure is just one of several cast exits happening on Coronation Street, leaving fans wondering who else is leaving.
Actress Sue Devaney, who plays Debbie Webster, will also be bidding farewell to the show as part of a storyline surrounding dementia. Fans were left heartbroken at the news, but a source revealed that it will be a major storyline and Sue will give a performance of a lifetime.
Sue Cleaver, who has been central to the show for 25 years, will also be saying goodbye as Eileen Grimshaw. In a statement, she shared her appreciation for her time on the show and her decision to embrace change and explore new opportunities.
Joining the list of departures is Colson Smith, who will also be leaving after 14 years on the show. In a statement, he expressed his love for the show and his excitement for the next chapter in his career. His co-star Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy, will also be leaving to pursue other projects after four busy years on the show.
Shelley King, who has been on the show for 10 years as Yasmeen Metcalfe, has already filmed her final scenes and will be exiting the cobbles soon. However, sources confirm that her character will not be killed off.
Paddy Bever, who plays Max Turner, has also filmed his final scenes and will be leaving in spring. In a statement, he shared his gratitude for being part of such an iconic show and his excitement for what lies ahead.
During a recent episode of the On The Sofa Podcast, Colson shared that despite spending 14 years on the show, he wasn't able to achieve his "life goal" of appearing in a thousand episodes. He also opened up about the hardest part of being axed from the show, which was facing his co-stars and friends in real life.
Colson has received a lot of love and support from fans and co-stars since his exit announcement, but it was a call from show legend Barbara Knox, who plays Rita Tanner, that truly touched him. She thanked him for his time on the show and wished him luck in his future endeavors.
As the cast of Coronation Street continues to change, fans can expect more exciting storylines and emotional farewells. And for those who want to stay updated on all the latest soap spoilers, they can join Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community for exclusive content and interviews.
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