January 9th 2025.
This week, Coronation Street fans are in for a bit of a shake-up as the beloved soap makes some changes to its schedule. Due to a live coverage of Aston Villa and West Ham’s FA Cup match, there won't be an episode airing on Friday 10 January. Instead, the hour-long episode will be broadcast tonight at 9pm on ITV1, and is also available to stream on ITVX. This means that there will be two whole hours of soapy goodness for viewers to enjoy this evening.
But don't worry, Corrie will be back to its regular schedule on Monday at 8pm. It's been an eventful start to the year for loyal fans, with a number of cast members announcing their departure from the show. Last week, we were saddened by the news that Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, will be leaving the show after 25 years on the Street. And just a few days later, Colson Smith, aka Craig Tinker, also announced his departure after four years on the show. To add to the heartbreak, Luca Toolan's character Mason Radcliffe was killed off on screen on the same day.
But the departures don't stop there. It has since been revealed that Charlotte Jordan, who portrays Daisy Midgeley, will also be leaving the show after four years. Charlotte explained that she wants to explore other opportunities, but has cherished her time on Coronation Street and learned so much from her colleagues.
Meanwhile, fans were left devastated by the news of Sue Devaney's upcoming departure as Debbie Webster, as her character will be written out as part of a storyline about dementia. Sources say that this will be one of the biggest storylines of the year and that Sue will give a performance of a lifetime, making Debbie's exit one to remember for years to come.
Another long-standing cast member, Sue Cleaver, will also be saying goodbye to the cobbles after 25 years. In a statement, she expressed her gratitude for the amazing experience she has had on the show, but also mentioned that she wants to embrace change and try new adventures.
It's not just the older cast members who are leaving, as Colson Smith, who has been on the show for 14 years, is also saying goodbye. He shared his love for the show and his excitement for his character's exit storyline.
But it's not all bad news. After nine years, Julie Carp will be making her return to the show in February as part of her half-sister Eileen Grimshaw's exit storyline. And fans can also look forward to the comeback of villain Rob Donovan, who makes his shocking return in tonight's episode.
So, while there may be some sad goodbyes, there will also be some exciting returns and plot twists to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Don't forget to tune in tonight at 9pm on ITV1 or stream on ITVX to catch all the drama. And if you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, feel free to share them with us – we'd love to hear from you!
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