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Coronation Street fans predict affair between characters before one leaves show
Coronation Street fans are predicting an affair will be taking place between two characters on the show soon, before one of the actors leaves the ITV soap in the summer. This speculation emerged after Wednesday's (May 28) episode, where Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty) continued dealing with the fallout of Craig Tinker's (Colson Smith) death. Craig was attacked by Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton) and later died from his injuries in heartbreaking scenes. With Mick currently behind bars, Lou is being shunned by the community because of her husband's actions. After Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) sacked Lou from her job at the salon, she exchanged words with Gary Windass (Mikey North) at the pub, asking what she's ever done wrong to him. Seeing Lou's card get declined, Gary bought them both a drink and sat with her. However, their conversation was cut short after Maria stumbled upon the duo and demanded that Gary return home. As reported by The Express, this short interaction between Lou and Gary caused some to believe an affair storyline was going to develop between them. Taking to social media, one person said: "Calling it now - IF Lou is staying around long enough, I wonder if she'll have an affair with Gary before she goes." Another wrote: "I think they may be pushing towards a Lou/Gary affair." A third posted: "Keep your undies on, Gary, don't be going down the Lou route." If this theory is to be proved true, it will have to be done quickly as Lou actress Farrel Hegarty is set to leave the soap at some point in the summer. A Coronation Street spokesperson said: "This is not a shock exit or an early exit. Recommended reading: Emmerdale star breaks silence on return after 6 years and fans 'can't believe it' Two Coronation Street legends set to quit show next week with a third teased Coronation Street legend Ryan Thomas speaks out on return to ITV show "Mick and Lou were brought into the show to cause chaos on the cobbles in the build-up to a major storyline in the summer and they are already making their presence felt. "Joe and Farrell were contracted for a specific length of time, some characters come in for a long time and some like Mick and Lou are brought to pass through and leave a trail of destruction behind them. "Both actors are still filming with the show and will be on screen until the summer."
The Sun
20-05-2025
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- The Sun
Axed Coronation Street star hints his character HASN'T been killed off and could make shock return to soap
AXED Coronation Street star has dropped a major hint that his character is not dead in a shock twist. Corrie's PC Craig Tinker might not be out for the count just yet - actor Colson Smith has teased his character could survive the brutal attack that left him motionless. 6 6 Fans of the ITV soap were left shocked as the beloved character was brutally attacked and left for dead in Monday's episode. The much-loved Weatherfield resident was caught in a violent showdown, which left their life hanging in the balance. Viewers saw Mick Michaelis go on a furious rampage after finding out that 16-year-old Brody might not be his biological son. Mick turned violent as he demanded answers from wife Lou Michaelis about her past with their former pal, Kit Green. Viewers got an upsetting insight into Lou's domestic abuse from Mick - which left the residents on the cobbles worried for Lou's safety. Meanwhile, Craig was determined to prove himself on the first day of his CID training. He pulled over Mick at the Weatherfield Precinct for drink-driving. Hellbent on getting revenge on Kit, Mick violently attacked Craig with a bat and left him for dead. However, the actor has hinted that his character Craig could be very much still be alive. Taking to X - formerly Twitter - Colson wrote: "He's just sleeping…" after the episode aired last night. One fan replied: "You better just be sleeping!! I'm gonna have a mega tantrum if you don't come back from this!!" Another added: "If this is how you leave it's unacceptable, national tragedy #Corrie #coronationstreet" A third joked: "Lazy bugger, sleeping on the job!!" Wednesday's episode of Corrie will see Craig rushed to hospital and desperately try to make his police colleagues aware of who was responsible for attacking him. Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025 ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap. This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama. Colson Smith - Craig Tinker The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news in Autumn 2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig's on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role. Sue Cleaver - Eileen Grimshaw After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. The Sun on Sunday reported in January that she's already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future. Luca Toolan - Mason Radcliffe Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him. Sue Devaney - Debbie Webster In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. The character will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline. Charlotte Jordan - Daisy Midgeley The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she's hungry to see what other opportunities await. Shelley King - Yasmeen Metcalfe The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter. Colson said: "I can't wait for people to see Craig's final scenes. It is exactly the exit I wanted for him and we are all really proud of what we filmed in those final weeks. "It was actually great fun. I was walking around covered in fake blood for days and I was chuffed that I got to work with so many brilliant people in this final storyline." Back in March, The Sun revealed how Colson's character Craig would be killed off in a dramatic storyline. A source told us: "Craig has grown up on the street and he's become part of it so it was a tough decision to make but one that will be worth it. "PC Tinker will meet his maker in heroic circumstances this summer and there won't be a dry eye in the house when it goes out. "Colson is taking it well and there's a real feeling that this chapter is closing for him and there are bigger and brighter things ahead." The 26-year-old actor was one of several stars who have been axed from the ITV soap. Corrie is gearing up for a number of exits for some iconic characters this summer, including Eileen Grimhshaw is set to exit the cobbles with actress Sue Cleaver quitting the soap after an incredible 25 years. The soap has already seen several characters depart the cobbles from the likes of Daisy Midgeley to Mason Radcliffe. ITV is facing a financial crisis due to soaring production costs, a decline in advertising revenue, and a drop in viewing figures, leading to budget cuts and cast departures. Consequently, the broadcaster is reducing the length of both Coronation Street and Emmerdale episodes from hour-long to 30-minute installments, starting in January 2026. This change will create a "soaps power hour" where Emmerdale airs at 8pm, followed by Coronation Street at 8:30pm each weeknight. But with ratings falling and viewers switching to streamers like Netflix, more soap stars are fearing the axe - should they be worried? Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX. 6 6 6 6
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street favourite brutally attacked and left for dead as actor is axed from the soap
CORONATION Street fans are in for a shock as a beloved character is brutally attacked and left for dead. The much-loved Weatherfield resident was caught in a violent showdown that left their life hanging in the balance. 2 2 Monday's episode of Coronation Street saw Mick Michaelis go on a furious rampage after finding out 16-year-old Brody might not be his biological son. Mick turned violent as he demanded answers from wife Lou Michaelis about her past with their former pal, Kit Green. Corrie viewers got an upsetting insight into Lou's domestic abuse from Mick - which left the residents on the cobbles worried for Lou's safety. Meanwhile, Craig Tinker was determined to prove himself on the first day of his CID training. He pulled over Mick at the Weatherfield Precinct for drink-driving. Hellbent on getting revenge on Kit, Mick violently attacked Craig with a bat and left him for dead. Wednesday's episode of the ITV soap will see Craig rushed to hospital and desperately try to make his police colleagues aware of who was responsible for attacking him. Craig Tinker actor Colson Smith said: "I can't wait for people to see Craig's final scenes. It is exactly the exit I wanted for him and we are all really proud of what we filmed in those final weeks. "It was actually great fun. I was walking around covered in fake blood for days and I was chuffed that I got to work with so many brilliant people in this final storyline." Back in March, The Sun revealed how Colson's character Craig would be killed off in a dramatic storyline. A source told us: "Craig has grown up on the street and he's become part of it so it was a tough decision to make but one that will be worth it. "PC Tinker will meet his maker in heroic circumstances this summer and there won't be a dry eye in the house when it goes out. "Colson is taking it well and there's a real feeling that this chapter is closing for him and there are bigger and brighter things ahead." Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025 ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap. This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama. Colson Smith - Craig Tinker The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news in Autumn 2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig's on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role. Sue Cleaver - Eileen Grimshaw After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. The Sun on Sunday reported in January that she's already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future. Luca Toolan - Mason Radcliffe Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him. Sue Devaney - Debbie Webster In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. The character will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline. Charlotte Jordan - Daisy Midgeley The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she's hungry to see what other opportunities await. Shelley King - Yasmeen Metcalfe The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter. The 26-year-old actor was one of several stars who have been axed from the ITV soap. Corrie is gearing up for a number of exits for some iconic characters this summer, including Eileen Grimhshaw is set to exit the cobbles with actress Sue Cleaver quitting the soap after an incredible 25 years. The soap has already seen several characters depart the cobbles from the likes of Daisy Midgeley to Mason Radcliffe. Coronation Street is facing a financial crisis due to soaring production costs, a decline in advertising revenue, and a drop in viewing figures, leading to budget cuts and cast departures. Consequently, ITV is reducing the length of both Coronation Street and Emmerdale episodes from hour-long to 30-minute installments, starting in January 2026. This change will create a "soaps power hour" where Emmerdale airs at 8pm, followed by Coronation Street at 8:30pm each weeknight. But with ratings falling and viewers switching to streamers like Netflix, soap stars are fearing the axe - should they be worried? Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street star confirms exit – and reveals plans to move to Australia
A STAR from Coronation Street has confirmed her exit and has revealed her plans to move to Australia. The soap personality was working as a jobbing actress before she landed her role on the long-running ITV soap. 5 5 5 Farrel Hegarty recently made her debut on Coronation Street as Lou Michaelis in February 2025. The actress knows her part has already been compared to legendary battle axes such as Janice Battersby, who was played by Vicky Entwistle. "Lou is gobby, loud, irrational and it's lovely to be compared to such a big character, like Janice Battersby," she admitted to The Mirror. "You always dream of landing a part like Lou. So to get it later in life, is overwhelming and I cried. I was so happy." However, she admitted that her contract on the show was only for a finite about of time, but before she will relish every second. 'I've loved it all and even now, a few months in, it's surreal walking on the cobbles." Farrel gushed. "So much has happened in such a short time, and we've caused chaos. I've never had so many arguments!" 'To get this role is a dream come true, but I always knew I would one day be leaving. She added: "Joe [Layton] and I came in together and will leave together. How we do it, I can't say, but it's brilliant being part of the show. "Watching the other actors is like a masterclass in acting. When I do film my final scenes, I'll probably cry." Coronation Street's battered and bloodied Craig left unconscious on the cobbles after a vicious attack Before she landed her role on the long-running ITV soap, the actress admitted that she was planning to move to Australia as life as a jobbing actress is 'hard'. The star admitted: "Working as a jobbing actress can be hard. There were 50 people in my year at drama school 15 years ago. "When we recently counted how many were still acting, it was only seven. "I was about to move to Australia, to move in with my partner and the audition came up." To get this role is a dream come true, but I always knew I would one day be leaving. Farrel Hegarty She added: "Either way, my life was about to go in a different direction, as I knew I'd either be going to Australia or joining Coronation Street. "I knew if I got the role, then it was my time. Having a long-distance relationship is definitely not for the faint-hearted but my partner was never going to be angry that I was going to be in Corrie. "She knows how much it meant to me and how tough it has been." 5 5
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street star confirms exit – and reveals plans to move to Australia
She is set to depart the show in explosive scenes DOWN UNDER Coronation Street star confirms exit – and reveals plans to move to Australia Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A STAR from Coronation Street has confirmed her exit and has revealed her plans to move to Australia. The soap personality was working as a jobbing actress before she landed her role on the long-running ITV soap. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Farrel Hegarty made her debut as Lou Michaelis in February Credit: IMDB 5 She admitted that she was only given a short contract by bosses Credit: Instagram 5 The actress confirmed that she will be departing with her co-star Joe Layton Credit: ITV Farrel Hegarty recently made her debut on Coronation Street as Lou Michaelis in February 2025. The actress knows her part has already been compared to legendary battle axes such as Janice Battersby, who was played by Vicky Entwistle. "Lou is gobby, loud, irrational and it's lovely to be compared to such a big character, like Janice Battersby," she admitted to The Mirror. "You always dream of landing a part like Lou. So to get it later in life, is overwhelming and I cried. I was so happy." However, she admitted that her contract on the show was only for a finite about of time, but before she will relish every second. 'I've loved it all and even now, a few months in, it's surreal walking on the cobbles." Farrel gushed. "So much has happened in such a short time, and we've caused chaos. I've never had so many arguments!" 'To get this role is a dream come true, but I always knew I would one day be leaving. She added: "Joe [Layton] and I came in together and will leave together. How we do it, I can't say, but it's brilliant being part of the show. "Watching the other actors is like a masterclass in acting. When I do film my final scenes, I'll probably cry." Coronation Street's battered and bloodied Craig left unconscious on the cobbles after a vicious attack Before she landed her role on the long-running ITV soap, the actress admitted that she was planning to move to Australia as life as a jobbing actress is 'hard'. The star admitted: "Working as a jobbing actress can be hard. There were 50 people in my year at drama school 15 years ago. "When we recently counted how many were still acting, it was only seven. "I was about to move to Australia, to move in with my partner and the audition came up." To get this role is a dream come true, but I always knew I would one day be leaving. Farrel Hegarty She added: "Either way, my life was about to go in a different direction, as I knew I'd either be going to Australia or joining Coronation Street. "I knew if I got the role, then it was my time. Having a long-distance relationship is definitely not for the faint-hearted but my partner was never going to be angry that I was going to be in Corrie. "She knows how much it meant to me and how tough it has been." 5 Her character has been compared to other battleaxe type characters such as Janice Battersby Credit: ITV
