January 20th 2025.
Colson Smith, better known as Craig Tinker on Coronation Street, recently made the announcement that he would be saying goodbye to the show after 14 years. The news came as a shock to many, including Colson himself, who received a heartwarming phone call from a legendary cast member following the announcement.
In his Instagram post, Colson shared that he had been informed of his character's departure back in autumn of last year. He expressed his gratitude for the experience of being a part of the iconic show and the valuable lessons he learned from his fellow cast members. Colson also shared his excitement for the upcoming exit storyline for Craig, saying that this was just the end of the beginning for him.
Shortly after the announcement, Colson received a call from none other than Barbara Knox, who plays Rita Tanner on the show. He was taken aback by the call, which he later confirmed was from Barbara. She shared some kind words with him, thanking him for his time on the show and expressing her admiration for him as a person. Colson was touched by the call and expressed his appreciation for it on the On the Sofa podcast.
Barbara's words were a reminder that while actors may come and go on the show, there are some who truly love and appreciate being a part of it. Colson was grateful for the phone call and Barbara's well wishes for his future endeavors. With the support of his fellow cast members, Colson is excited to see what the next chapter has in store for him.
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