November 21st 2024.
In the world of ITV's Coronation Street, Beverley Callard was known for her iconic portrayal of the feisty and beloved landlady, Liz McDonald. However, her fans were disappointed to hear that she would no longer be able to take the stage in a Christmas panto at the Rhyl Pavilion Theatre in Wales due to a shoulder injury. This unexpected turn of events has forced her to step down from the show and her role as the Wicked Stepmother, but the show must go on.
In her place, the panto has found a suitable replacement in fellow Coronation Street star John Thomson, who will now be playing the Baron. Beverley expressed her disappointment in having to miss out on this opportunity, saying, "I have an unexpected shoulder injury and have to have surgery which means I'm sadly not going to be able to perform in this year's panto, which I'm devastated about." She also mentioned how much she was looking forward to working with the talented cast and how she believes it will still be a fantastic show.
Beverley's departure from the stage show is a reminder of her recent exit from the role of Liz McDonald in 2020. She first joined the cast in 1989 but had also made a one-off appearance in 1984. After taking a break from the show in 1998, she returned in 2000 and continued to entertain audiences for two more decades. Her final scenes aired last year and Beverley shared that she felt Liz had "run her course" on the show.
As for John Thomson, who is best known for his role in ITV's Cold Feet, he previously appeared on Coronation Street in 2008 as Jesse. He made a comeback earlier this year as part of Gail Platt's exit storyline. Gail, played by Helen Worth for an impressive 50 years, has decided to leave the show. Jesse was reintroduced as a love interest for Gail, leaving fans wondering if she will finally get her happy ever after or if she is destined for more heartbreak in her final chapter.
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